This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PackWithLove #CollectiveBias The back to school season is among us and with it are all sorts of deals on snacks and food to fill lunchboxes! While my girls are both fed food provided at their daycare on the 3 days a week they attend, we do make a lunchbox lunch almost everyday -- my husband's! Check out one way we have a family bonding experience each morning when making packed lunches for dad and see what snacks and special handmade notes they slip inside! I'm sure our house is no different than most toddler homes with at least someone waking up earlier than the parents would like. After hopping in the shower, Derek takes the girls downstairs to start their breakfast and pack his lunch before he heads off on his hour and 15 minute drive to work. Toddler parents also know there is very little we can accomplish these days without them wanting to be involved and making packed lunches is definitely one of those tasks! These two push over chairs to our countertop, help Derek get the items out of the refrigerator and cabinets and pack his lunch almost every day. True, his sandwich undoubtedly has a bite ... Continue Reading...
Peanut Butter Banana Bites | Toddler and Mom Approved Snack
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LeggoMyEggo #HearTheNews #CollectiveBias Summer is here and so are lots of opportunities for kids to snack. Instead of going for the cold, melting variety, give these toddler and mom approved Peanut Butter Banana Bites a try! These great stacked snacks are easy to put together and make a fun experience to have with your kids in the kitchen. Brielle and Hailey are REALLY into "helping" in the kitchen. Most times it just involves them sliding over a chair and watching me make something but any chance they get to help mix in an ingredient or layer on a meal, they are all about it. This snack was no different as they were right by me in the kitchen!. First, we hopped on over to the frozen breakfast food section of our local Walmart store to grab the base items we needed for this recipe. Hailey was my happy shopping helper! By mid morning they were ready for a yummy snack! Peanut Butter Banana Bites Recipe: Kellogg’s® Eggo® Cinna-Toast™ Cinnamon Roll or Kellogg’s® Eggo® Choco-Toast™ Chocolatey Chip Peanut Butter Bananas Lollipop sticks Toast your Eggo Cinna-Toast Cinnamon Roll or Eggo ... Continue Reading...
Super Cute and Easy Butterfly Breakfast
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EggoMyWay #CollectiveBias Kids are never too young to start learning about the processes of nature, such as the names of baby animals or even the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. We look for creative ways to introduce these concepts, such as books, visits to the zoo or in today's case, a playful breakfast plate! Follow these step by step photos to create a caterpillar and butterfly breakfast and discuss the transformation with your toddler. Brielle is 3.5 now and very interested in the world around her. She's soaking things up like a sponge and I see her apply concepts she learned in books or on shows into her life. As I plan to visit more zoos this spring, including one with a butterfly exhibit, I'm using any opportunity, including breakfast, to have an educational experience. I recently used Eggo Dory Blueberry Bubbles Waffles and Eggo Buttermilk Mini Pancakes to create a fun butterfly transformation breakfast for us to enjoy! I picked up both boxes in the frozen breakfast aisle at Target (where some other miscellaneous housewares and party supplies hopped into my cart. Don't you hate when ... Continue Reading...