Pretzel rolos are an easy and quick treat that are perfect for holidays or celebrations. Buy specific color M&Ms to match to Christmas, Easter, or Halloween colors to make it extra festive! The best part is how easy they are to make as a whole family- low stress, big fun. Finding kid-friendly recipes can be [...]
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Caprese Salad
A classic salad that might not really be a salad, but one that I love nonetheless. This caprese salad is super-quick to whip up, yet it's nutritious and protein packed for a full day ahead. Light and refreshing, this dish is perfect for a hectic summer day with busy kids. That's it! This recipe is [...]
Summertime Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This sauce is mild, kid-friendly, and compliments our favorite Al Fresco Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Sausage *perfectly*. Best of all, it requires ingredients that we usually have on hand and doesn't take longer than a half hour to cook!
Unbreakable Bubbles
These bubbles are a recipe for endless fun. This recipe can make big bubbles, and best of all, they last much longer than typical bubbles allowing time for eager bubble-catchers to actually catch a few! Reuse an old milk jug and label it for bubbles and refill as needed all summer long. Looking for more [...]
Wisconsin Mac & Cheese
If you ask anyone from Wisconsin, we don't mess around with cheese. While I appreciate a homemade mac and cheese done with a roux and taking all that time, it ends up usually being more effort and my kids still beg for that darn blue box (you know what I'm talking about). This quick option [...]
Rainbow Baking Soda Volcanos
A classic science experiment that is fun to explore at home and safe for kids! Help your child make rainbow baking soda volcanos and test how much vinegar creates the best eruption across the 6 volcanos. If your kiddos enjoyed this experiment with baking soda volcanos, they'll definitely love making this homemade Play Dough! It [...]
Puppy Chow
If you loved this classic puppy chow recipe, you'll definitely love my recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies! Enjoy the simplicity of this recipe and want more like it? My Full Family Cookbook has 50+ recipes for when you have full hands, a full heart, a full table, and a full life.
Tilapia En Papillote
What I love about this recipe is that it "looks" so impressive with it's presentation, but it's SO easy to do! The idea of cooking Tilapia En Papillote is that the parchment paper seals together to steam the meal, and the tilapia then absorbs the flavor of the sautéed vegetables while the rice marinates perfectly [...]
Oreo Truffles
Oreo truffles are addicting! I grew up helping smash oreos for this recipe- it's a classic. These truffles are easy to make and an impressive appearance for holiday or party treats, but nobody is going to judge if you want to make them and not share. What were your go-to treats to make as a [...]
Ham and Egg Bake
This ham and egg bake breakfast dish is perfect for a crowd or busy weekend. Plenty of servings ensure you will have some to store for later. This recipe takes out the vegetables that usually cause a kid or two to turn up a nose and replaces the flavor with cream cheese, making everyone in [...]