When I was teaching Kindergarten, every year at Christmas time we would make “gingerbread” houses out of graham crackers. One year I was trying to come up with a fun idea for Easter and that’s how this Graham Cracker Peeps House was born. It’s an adorable way for kids to make an edible Easter decoration…
It’s recommended that infants spend a portion of their time when they are awake on their stomachs while you supervise them. This “tummy time” is critical for developing strong shoulder and neck muscles they’ll need to support their heads and develop skills for crawling, walking, sitting up, and more. It can be challenging for parents…
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Lucky Charms Puppy Chow makes such a fun snack especially around St. Patrick’s Day but it’s a great treat for anytime. The kids will love it! You can even enlist their help in making this yummy treat. Make up some baggies of this puppy chow snack to send in as a classroom treat or a…
Do your kids want to set up a leprechaun trap for St. Patrick’s Day? It’s lots of fun and with this idea, it’s really inexpensive too. Grab an empty container from around your house (we’re using a coffee container) and a few supplies from your local dollar store and you’re all set. You can decorate…
These Strawberry Fudge Hearts are so easy to make and absolutely scrumptious. They are perfect for weddings, anniversaries, engagement parties, and of course, Valentine’s Day. Serve them at a party or pack them up in cellophane bags to give as gifts. They’re just as tasty as they are pretty. They’re definitely eye-catching and will bring…
This heart shaped Danish recipe is SO easy to make. We use crescent rolls for the dough, giving us a shortcut that saves time and effort. Because they’re heart-shaped with pink and red topping, these Danishes are perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch. In just about half an hour, you can have these yummy…
These Valentine’s Day Pretzels are such a quick and easy little snack idea for the holiday. Get the kids to help you embellish them to make adorable Valentine treats that are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Package these in clear cellophane baggies to present to others as gifts, send in for your kids’…
This strawberry puppy chow is so easy to make and incredibly tasty. Because of its colors, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, but it’s so good you’ll want to serve it all year round. It’s ready in under half an hour, and you can easily make this a family project with the kids helping to assemble…
Chocolate covered strawberries always seem so special to me, and yet, they are so quick and easy to make. Add them to a Valentine’s Day dessert platter, use them as garnish on top of a cake or cupcakes, or serve on their own with some champagne for a special evening for two. These chocolate-dipped strawberries…