Popsicles for breakfast?! Sign us up! Looking for some new recipes to help refresh mealtime at home? Or maybe you’d like to find some nutritious recipes that your kids will not only enjoy eating (a tricky business, we know), but will actually want to help make? One of our most tried and true beliefs when it comes to kids and food is that cooking is a multi-faceted learning opportunity. When children are involved in the cooking process, including the selection of ingredients, they’re more likely to try new, unfamiliar foods!
We love supporting programs and resources that reinforce this philosophy, and that’s why we’re thrilled to share an amazing cookbook with you: The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook from Williams-Sonoma. Providing recipes that are simultaneously delicious and nutritious, this cookbook will inspire kids to get creative in the kitchen and enjoy the entire cooking process! Remember those ‘breakfast popsicles’ we mentioned before? Yogurt Parfait Breakfast Pops are just one of the many fun and delicious dishes you’ll find in this book. The photography alone will have the whole family drooling, parents included (just look at that cover!). The easy to follow instructions, colorful illustrations, and expert cooking tips will keep both kids AND adults engaged in the kitchen and inspired to eat well – now who doesn’t want that?
I like to cook with this cookbook! It’s fun and yummy! I like the pictures!
What a fun and easy way to get your kids involved in the kitchen (and still make something even mom and dad will enjoy)! I try to do this on my own on a regular basis, but sometimes it’s nice to have some concrete help and advice. We love each recipe we’ve tried so far, and my kids love planning out our meals for each week and picking out the ingredients we need. The recipes are easy enough to follow so my younger kids can participate, but interesting enough that my older ones are still engaged! Everything in this book is kid-friendly, but so delicious that parents will enjoy them as well. I’d recommend this book to any aspiring young chef, or even families like ours that just wanted our kids to get a little more excited about cooking. So far, my favorite recipe is the Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs, they’re perfect for summer BBQ’s! My kids’ favorite is the Homemade Fruit Roll Ups; they have a great time making those, and they’re so yummy too!
There’s more than 70 recipes for everything from breakfast and snacks to main courses and desserts, all kid-friendly with easy to follow instructions. There’s also fun serving ideas included to keep the creative juices flowing! Recipes include: Zucchini Lasagna with Turkey Bolognese, Spaghetti with Cauliflower Pesto, Homemade Fruit Roll Ups, Broccoli Apple Lunchbox Slaw, and so much more.
Our favorite part about this cookbook is how each recipe is focused on the nutrition it provides, without sacrificing the fun and delicious flavors that kids love!
Get an extremely early start on holiday shopping with this book, perfect for any little chef who wants some more practice in the kitchen (not to mention some yummy meals and snacks the whole family can eat!).
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Here’s some of our favorite brands.
There’s nothing like a cold popsicle on a hot day. Check out the list below for some of our favorites!
Here are some other frozen treats that we just had to include!
Looking for some new pasta recipes to add some variety to your family’s meals? These are some of our favorites!
Click below for suggestions on our favorite ice cream scoop, fun ice cream-inspired baking kits, and tips for throwing your own ice cream social!
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It’s crunchy fruit! AND SUCH A COOL COLOR!
My kids love their snacks, and I mean really, really love their snacks. I try to find a good balance, but it can be hard when most of the time they just want candy! They like fruit though, so I was happy to discover these Dragon Fruit Chips by Pocas. It’s a nice way to switch up serving fresh fruit and my kids love the taste and fun color! I love the nutritional benefits of dragon fruit too; lots of vitamins and minerals all around.
Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips come in two types: Red Flesh Dragon Fruit or White Flesh Dragon Fruit.
Dragon fruit provides a ton of Potassium, Vitamins C, B1, B2, and B3, as well as Iron and Calcium. Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips are non-GMO, gluten free, and 100% natural!
Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips are a great choice for a morning or afternoon snack, or even a dessert when you don’t want something too sweet!
Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips come in re-sealable bags, so they’re perfect to take with you on the go!
Add some of these dragon fruit chips into a salad for some extra crunch and a touch of sweetness. Or, top your next smoothie bowl with them for some crunch, too!
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These days, there’s so many options out there when it comes to pasta, and we love that there’s truly something for everyone. Here are some of our favorites, ranging from gluten-free to veggie-based pastas!
Alright, so you’ve got your pasta, now you need your sauce! We’ve got a couple great options we want to share with you.
Here are a couple of fun products and pasta-related things that we just love!
Looking for some new pasta recipes to add some variety to your family’s meals? These are some of our favorites!
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The straws save turtles lives!!!
Trying to help save the environment can feel like an enormous task, one that’s almost impossible. However, I’ve realized that small steps add up, so our family tries to find little ways here and there to help, such as using re-usable grocery bags. We’ve moved onto straws now, which has been easier than expected! My family loves using straws, for anything from water to smoothies. I love Klean Kanteen’s stainless steel straws because they’re dishwasher safe, and because of the silicone tip at the top of the straw! I’ve used stainless steel straws without that before, and it’s just not comfortable. I even keep a stash of these in the car for on-the-go orders!
Check out the different sizes and color combinations of Klean Kanteen reusable straws here!
Klean Kanteen stainless steel straws and reusable, dishwasher safe, and help keep plastic out of our oceans!
Re-usable straws are appropriate any time of the day! From juices to smoothies to mom or dad’s coffee, there’s no wrong time to use one of these stainless steel straws.
Pack some of these straws in your car or purse to use for eating on the go!
With colorful silicone tips, Klean Kanteen’s straws make it easy to tell everyone’s drinks apart! No more mix-ups!
They’re like crunchy cornbread cookies!
We have a number of snacks and products that I reach for again and again, and always have stocked in my pantry. Farmer’s Pantry Honey Butter Cornrbead Crisps are quickly becoming one of those snacks! My kids LOVE my cornbread recipe (I practically make it once a week), so when I found these at the store, I knew I had to give them a try. They’re just a fun way to get that rich cornbread taste we love so much, but in a different form. I like that they have whole grains and minimal sugar, and I love using these crisps in other recipes of mine, such as pie crusts and breaded chicken!
Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps come in other yummy flavors!
These crisps are baked (not fried), low in sugar, and provide 10 grams of whole grains per serving to give your kids the nutrients they need to keep going throughout the day!
When is it not a good time to bust out these Honey Butter Cornbread Crisps? Have them for a snack with your favorite salsa or dip, or at dinner with soup or salad instead of croutons!
Farmer’s Pantry sells 2-ounce Bite Size bags of all of their Cornbread Crisp flavors, a perfect size to bring with you on the go for emergency snacking!
Try using Farmer’s Pantry Honey Butter Cornbread Crisps in your next pie crust instead of graham crackers!
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They taste like candy!
Nature’s Wild Organic Watermelon Chips are just a simple snack with real ingredients (well, only one ingredient actually!) that I feel good about giving to my children. There’s no added sugars, and my kids love how it tastes like candy but has a good crunch, too! It’s a very interesting snack that I like to keep on hand for when my kids ask for something sweet.
Check out the other dried fruit snacks by Nature’s Wild Organic!
These Watermelon Chips have just ONE ingredient! What more could you ask for? There’s also no added sugars in this vegan, gluten-free snack.
Perfect for snack time or dessert, Nature’s Wild Organic Watermelon Chips will curb your sweet tooth anytime it’s acting up!
These Watermelon Chips need to be refrigerated after opening, but they can be a great addition to a school lunchbox with a freezer pack.
Add some crunch and sweetness to your favorite salad by adding a few Watermelon Chips to it!
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Yummy! They taste like vanilla cookies!
Wow. I mean, who knew this snack would be such a big hit in my house? Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites are a one of a kind snack. They’re packed with protein, low in sugar, and come in perfectly portioned snack packs that I can throw in my kids’ lunchboxes or my purse for an emergency car snack. I love that the protein and clean ingredients help keep my kids full and give them a bit of energy, too. My kids love the fun bear shapes and the fact that they think they’re getting away with eating vanilla cookies…even I love the taste too! Bear Bites are an all-around awesome snack that I now always keep in my pantry!
Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites travel packs come in two other delicious flavors:
Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites offer 100% whole grains and come in a handy travel-sized pouch that will no doubt make a very popular addition to any kid’s lunchbox or backpack. They’re also made with non-GMO ingredients.
An excellent snack to pack on a family hike or trip to the park, Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites will provide your kids the nourishment they need to keep going all day!
Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites were made for on-the-go snacking! These 1.06 ounce travel packs are appropriately proportioned for your little chefs’ tummies. Great to add to lunchboxes, backpacks, and purses for a yummy snack on the go.
Mix up your baking routine by using any flavor of Bear Bites in your favorite pie crust recipe that calls for Graham crackers!