Squeezable Homemade Finger Paint
I get writer’s block…some times more than others. I had a few days last week where I felt like my ideas had all dried up. That’s when I like to look through books and magazines for inspiration. In fact, I…
Homemade Face-Paint
Looking for a fun new tradition to add to your 4th of July festivities? Why not paint a patriotic design on your child’s face…using ingredients you probably already have on hand. What kid doesn’t love face-painting(well, besides my 18-month old…
Easy Tortilla Soup
I love On The Border’s soup, though it can be a tad too spicy sometimes. In the opinion of my husband, this soup is even better than OTB’s. My children refuse to eat it. You can be the judge….
Monster Cookies
This recipe is the perfect blend of all our favorite types of cookies…chocolate chip, oatmeal, M&M, and peanut butter. My friend Sarah gave me this recipe a while back and I tweaked it just a little bit (and halfed it)….
The "I thought my husband was crazy, but it really is addicting" Dip
There comes a time in every marriage where you are slightly disgusted with your spouse. In fact, I used the bathroom at the restaurant on our resort for the entire length of our honeymoon to avoid such a time. The…
Butterfly Quesadillas
I’m typically not one to make food fun. To be brutally honest, by lunchtime I am exhausted (especially since LB isn’t taking a morning nap anymore) and typically can’t muster enough creative juices to do anything but slap some food…
Edi-Dough {aka Edible Playdough}
Who says you can’t play with your food??? We had so much fun making, playing with, and eating this playdough! This was an activity I did with my first graders when we were exploring the life cycle of a butterfly…
A Little Slice of Heaven {a kid-friendly recipe}
This recipe just happens to be my favorite right now. And the best part is… It takes less than 15 minutes to make (when you thaw the bread ahead of time).  Seriously. And Big Brother can help make it. Which means…
"You Are My Sunshine" Cookies
These adorable cookies would make an excellent Mother’s Day gift, Teacher Appreciation Gift, or even just a little something to let someone know you are thinking of them! And did I mention that the cookies are DELICIOUS? Here’s what you’ll need:…
Cherry Tarts {2 Ingredients}
Every Valentines Day since Prince Charming and I began dating, I have made a “fancy” dinner (with side dishes, mind you) affectionately coined as “Cupid’s Cafe” by my little sister (who made the first “Cupid’s Cafe” sign when she was 12 and…
Stained Glass Valentine Cookies
I think these just might be the prettiest cookies ever. I have had this recipe filed in my recipe box for almost 4 years…a mother of one of our first grade students made them for the Valentines party at school….
Snow Ice Cream
Every snow day when I was young, my mom, my 3 brothers, my sister and I would make snow ice cream. It is a memory I treasure. I thought this would be the perfect “activity” for this snowy day…and try…