This week I made this super simple cranberry upside-down cake with the children in my care. The kids love cranberries and it makes a nice holiday dessert! Be sure to turn down the oven to 325 degrees F degrees after putting the cake in the oven so the cranberries and caramel sauce don’t burn. Flip the […]
Day After Thanksgiving Leftover Sweet Potatoes
November 28, 2025 Leave a Comment
When the post-feast fog settles and the fridge is bursting, stuffed sweet potatoes rescue both your sanity and your leftovers. It’s like giving Thanksgiving a second chance, without the mountain of dishes. Because the kids want something fun, you want something easy, and the fridge wants its space back — stuffed sweet potatoes are the […]
Kids Love Pumpkin Soup
November 21, 2025 Leave a Comment
When the air turns crisp and the leaves are golden, there’s no cozier kitchen magic than turning a pumpkin into a pot of creamy, kid-approved comfort. Pumpkin soup is a warm hug in a bowl, a sneaky way to serve veggies, and the perfect recipe for little hands to help measure, stir, and taste. This […]
Easy Pumpkin Lasagna
November 14, 2025 Leave a Comment
While pumpkins are still in season it is a great time to make this simple pumpkin lasagna. Pumpkins are naturally sweet, packed with vitamins, and give lasagna a creamy, comforting texture that little ones love. Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters or looking for a warm family meal, this seasonal dish from Simply Recipes brings […]
Make Bread with Children While Reading, “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story” by Pat Zietlow Miller
November 8, 2025 Leave a Comment
To help prepare for Thanksgiving read, “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story” by Pat Zietlow Miller and then extend the story’s themes of teamwork and gratitude through a fun, sensory activity of baking bread that encourages cooperation, fine motor skills, and patience with the children in your care. “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving […]
Pressure Cooker Cider Roasted Acorn Squash
November 7, 2025 Leave a Comment
The children in my care always enjoy trying a new fruit or vegetable. Autumn is the perfect time to try acorn squash. The children in my care loved the sweet topping on this acorn squash. This recipe makes a nice dish for a Thanksgiving celebration as well. You Will Need: 1 acorn squash1/2 cup apple […]
Jack O’ Lantern Pizza
October 31, 2025 Leave a Comment
Skip the takeout! This Halloween, turn dinner into a deliciously spooky craft project with homemade Jack-o’-lantern pizzas! Use store bought fresh pizza dough and cut pepperoni or veggies to make Halloween dinner super easy. You can cut the dough in half for the kids to make their own personal pizzas. You Will Need: Pizza Dough1/4 […]
Rice Krispies Treat Monsters
October 17, 2025 Leave a Comment
Looking for a Halloween activity that’s more treat than trick? These Rice Krispies Treat Monsters from onelittleproject are the perfect hands-on fun for little goblins. With candy eyes and colorful melted chocolate the kids will love creating and eating their own silly, spooky snack. No scary skills required — just imagination and sticky fingers! You […]
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