The Benefits of Napping – for Adults!

As a mom with small children, you are well aware of the benefits of a nap for your little ones. You know that when they get cranky, whiny, unruly, easily frustrated, or just plain mean, it is time for a nap. And when they wake up later, you usually see a completely different child with [...]

Peanut Butter Balls

I have heard of Peanut Butter Cookies and Peanut Butter Play dough, but not of Peanut Butter Balls. I was surfing the net for some great kids cooking information, when I came across this cool recipe. I found the recipe at AmazingMoms.com. No Bake Peanut Butter Balls 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup honey 1 [...]

Learning to Cut

I remember being 4 years old and taking my first cooking class. I was so excited the day we cut something. I was given a white plastic knife to cut a banana. “Wow!” I thought to myself. “I am big enough to cut a banana. I can use a knife.” I was so proud of [...]

Meal from a Kid

I was browsing through the newsletter that I get every month from Homemade Gourmet. The newsletter includes meal planning ideas, grocery lists for those meals, what to do with left overs, and Kids Can Cook section. I wanted to share the recipe from the Kids Can Cook section. The reason being is because it was [...]

What Shall We Drink?

My children are constantly asking me, “Mommy, I am thirsty. Can I have a drink?” If you have children or have even taken care of children, I am sure that you have heard this before. Do they ever stop? No. It seems that children just keep asking. During the hot summer months, WATER is a [...]

A second recall of Hasbro?s Easy Bake Oven prompts serious concerns

You may remember a recall about five months ago on Hasbro’s Easy Bake Oven. If your child happens to have one, you may have gotten the retrofit kit and thought nothing more of it. You may have even been like me, a procrastinator who didn’t even get the retrofit kit yet (though you?ve been?meaning to).

Friday Feast # 11

Today’s Friday Feast is prepared for you by Eleisia. Appetizer Describe a toy you remember from your childhood. One of my favorite toys was a baton that I used to twirl. My elbows were black and blue until I learned to twirl it correctly! An older friend of mine twirled fire batons in high school. [...]

Coleslaw, Yummy with Barbecue Pork Sandwiches

When I was growing up coleslaw was one of my least favorite foods. My mom liked tart tasting coleslaw so she always used a lot of vinegar. I prefer mine to be a little on the sweet side. Here are coleslaw recipes for your summer meals. Watkins Coleslaw 2 cups shredded cabbage 1/4 cup mayonnaise [...]

Friday Feast #10

Today’s Friday Feast is prepared for you by Stacey. Appetizer On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how much do enjoy watching sports on television? **About a 4. I would rather watch them in person or at a social gathering.** Soup If you could completely memorize any one work of fiction, [...]

Berries Berries Everywhere

Berries are everywhere right now. Strawberries, Blueberries, blackberries. It is the time to enjoy these sweet treats. Here are some ways you and your children can enjoy your berries a little bit differently. U.S.A. Berries (recipe taken from Kinder Krunchies, a Discovery Toys book.) Ingredients: 2 strawberries 5 blueberries Coconut Instructions: 1) Wash the strawberries [...]

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