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Valentine's day charcuterie board on table

Kid-Themed Valentine’s Day Dessert Charcuterie Board

1/23/21
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Charcuterie boards are HUGE right now. Make this fun and festive dessert charcuterie board version that's perfect for kids on Valentine's Day! I have fallen in love with two big items that are all the rage right Continue Reading

Filed Under: Desserts, Food, Holidays, Snacks, Valentine's Day Tagged With: charcuterie, dessert, Valentine's Day, valentine's day charcuterie

sliced banana sushi rolls on a plate with cut up strawberries

Peanut Butter, Nutella, & Banana Sushi Rolls

9/11/20
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With three growing (hungry!) boys, quick and healthy snacks are essential in our house. These Peanut Butter, Nutella & Banana Sushi Rolls are delicious, healthy, filling and SO quick to make! The Need For A Continue Reading

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Goldfish snacks for busy afternoons

Easy snacks you can feel good about!

5/2/18
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This post is sponsored by Pepperidge Farm but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Do you have a go-to snack for your kids? What do you pack or have on hand for those crazy after school Continue Reading

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making homemade popcorn in an inexpensive air popper is fast and much healthier than microwave popcorn. Get our recipe and more helpful tips at Made in a Pinch and follow us on Pinterest!-min

Why you need to make air popped popcorn today

10/9/17
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My family loves eating popcorn! It's a wonderful addition to our family movie nights on Friday nights. It has become a tradition, and the boys ask for it when we get ready to watch a movie together. I grew up on Continue Reading

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Make your own trail mix for a quick and healthy on-the-go snack!

Make Your Own Trail Mix: It’s Easier Than You Think!

7/25/17
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Make your own trail mix to get the kids involved in eating healthy foods. Let them pick the ingredients they love (that's the best part!) then assemble and enjoy. Don’t be fooled by how kid-friendly it is. Adults love Continue Reading

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15 Healthy (and Delicious) Snack Ideas + a printable!

3/16/17
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My kids come home from school every day and immediately begin searching for snacks! Come to think of it, around 3 or 4 pm, I'm usually getting pretty hungry myself. Snacks can be a great way to combat hunger in between Continue Reading

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No-Bake Energy Ball (Kid-friendly recipe!)

3/13/17
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Ok, today we have a delicious, super easy and super portable, kid-friendly snack to share with you. It's the no-bake energy ball! With only four ingredients, it's so easy to make that the kids will have a blast helping Continue Reading

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