Cooking With Kids

Ask any homeschool mom what her biggest challenge is, and chances are she’ll say, “Getting everything done each day.” With so many responsibilities pulling us in all directions, our to-do lists include both schoolwork and housework. Finding that balance and getting a good meal on the table can be a daunting task. Doling out some of the workload not … [Read more...] about Kids Helping in the Kitchen

Breakfast Smoothies provide a healthy breakfast you can whip up quickly and enjoy in the morning. If your mornings are as busy as ours, you’re going to love how fast and easy these are to make. And with no added sugar, yet plenty of nutrients, you can feel good about sharing them with your family! Our easy healthy Breakfast Smoothies are … [Read more...] about Easy Healthy Breakfast Smoothies

The Best Fun & Healthy School Day Lunch Once school starts back, our busy days become even more packed with activity. As a homeschooling family, we often get immersed in our studies, and then when hunger calls, we have no idea what to have for lunch. We often find ourselves out of the house for field trips and other activities and need … [Read more...] about Fun and Healthy School Day Lunch: PBJ Bento

Halloween Fun with Ghoulish Goodies This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. My boys look forward to Halloween every year. From planning creative costumes, choosing the perfect pumpkin to carve, and joining in the neighborhood festivities, everyone enjoys walking in the crisp fall evening to share the fun (and goodies). … [Read more...] about Kids in the Kitchen: Ghoulish Goodies

Cooking With Kids: Berry Patch Shortcake #ChooseGood #Annies On busy weeknights, it can be a challenge to come up with an easy dessert our whole family will love. Yogurt is a favorite snack at our house, so our junior chef came up with an idea for a berry themed dessert he calls Berry Patch Shortcake. We headed to Publix to pick up some of our … [Read more...] about Berry Patch Shortcake & Paypal Cash Giveaway!

Cooking Kits for Kids from Kidstir My son has aspirations of being a chef and restaurant owner one day, and he is really passionate about all things related to cooking. He would rather look at kitchen gadgets than toys, and he is already adept at cooking full meals for our family. He loves to experiment in the kitchen and is inspired by new … [Read more...] about Kids in the Kitchen: Cooking Kits for Kids

The absolute best things about Giada De Laurentiis' Happy Cooking--well, except for the delicious and healthy recipes--are the pictures. Photograph after photograph after photograph appear on every page of this delightful cookbook. For me, and for my young chef, pictures are very important in a cookbook, and Happy Cooking is really beautifully … [Read more...] about Happy Cooking

Cooking with The Homemade Kitchen As my son and I cook together, I realize the sweetness and importance of these shared experiences, and I cherish these times with reverence and awe. Never much of a cook myself, my son inspires me to try new recipes and get back to the basics of cooking, rather than being more concerned with convenience. Slowing … [Read more...] about The Homemade Kitchen

Create a Bento Box ABC & 123 School Day Lunch Little Passports has teamed up with Wendy Copley, one of their Blog Ambassadors and author of Everyday Bento: 50 Cute and Yummy Lunches to Go, to bring you an amazing Back to School Bento Box! Back to school is a busy time, and creating the perfect lunch can be tricky and time consuming. … [Read more...] about Fun School Day Lunch