DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Halloween is a fun season full of lots of parties in the classroom and around the neighborhood. There are lots of memorable Halloween characters and icons that work well to create cute drink, dessert and snack ideas for kids so consider baking or creating one of these yummy Halloween food ideas this year! Here are cute Halloween Food Ideas for kids to eat or drink! Spider crackers – Peanut butter + Pretzels + Crackers. You can always swap out the peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower butter for peanut free parties! Mummy pizza – Not all Halloween food ideas have to involve tons of sugar! Turn a cheesy English muffin pizza into mummy designs with long cheese strips and olive eyes! Mummy juice boxes – Tissue paper, a roll of gauze or cheesecloth can help turn ordinary juice boxes into cute mummies. Monster pretzel sticks – Dig into that supply of sprinkles an chocolate treats in your pantry and create unique monster shapes on long pretzel ... Continue Reading...
Pinterest Recipes Reviewed 2: Toddler Recipes
Last April, I shared a post with a list of recipes I had pinned and tried. They ranged from dinner to brunch to dessert. Fast forward a year and my sister-in-law Lauren and I have two picky toddlers on our hands! We turned to Pinterest and started trying out some Toddler specific recipes or food techniques and here's what we discovered: The Best Toddler Muffins: RECOMMENDED! This title was of course enticing! The list of ingredients included veggie hiding options - like pumpkin and carrots, great alternatives to oil - like applesauce and yogurt, and our favorite muffin staples - like cinnamon and brown sugar. I used Greek yogurt for the yogurt option and spent some time shredding baby carrots since I was more likely to eat the remaining supply than a large whole carrot. Verdict: We all loved them! They are not limited to toddlers alone! Derek and I both enjoy these muffins when they are fresh and I freeze a few packs of them for Brielle's consumption later. They're good any time of the day but great for a snack on the go when we're out! How to cut a watermelon for little hands - RECOMMENDED! For Brielle's first birthday party, I followed the cutting technique on this blog post to make long watermelon sticks. Both the kids ... Continue Reading...
Group Dinner Idea: Tips For A Great Taco Bar
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. Know that I only promote items I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. If you are looking for a fun, delicious and affordable way to feed a group, consider a taco bar! We do them often and have started to find the right pieces in the our kitchen that help make it an easy group dinner. Here are a few tips to make your taco bar great! Go hard and go soft! Some people have a preference for the soft flour tortillas, while others like the crunchiness a hard shell can bring. Consider serving both at your buffet and let your guests choose one or the other, or both! Warm your tortillas! Go the extra mile and heat up your tortillas to pair with your piping hot meat. I have two containers we always use to keep our tortillas warm while we eat and go back for seconds: (for hard tortillas) Collin Bread Basket from Pier 1. With the advice from bloggers Kevin and Amanda, I bought this basket to keep bread or rolls warm, but it also works great for our warm shells on taco night. While I love the warming stone it comes with, I do have a hard time sliding it in and out of the built in ... Continue Reading...