20 Amazing School Lunches for Kids

Amazing School Lunches for Kids

We all would love to impress our children with elaborate Bento boxes, but in reality, most parents are incredibly busy, especially in the mornings, and are after lunches that are still fun, but also quick to make. I've rounded up 20 amazing school lunches for kids that are not only fun, but they are also fairly quick to make, and kids will love them. Aren't these all great.  Kids will love them.   I have to say that one of my favorites is No.18 the Summer Bento.  My kids would love this, especially being big fans of an Australia favorite called fairy bread which is sprinkles on bread.  The ice-cream shape takes it to a whole new level though.   Which one is your favorite? Looking for more Back to School lunch tips? Easy, Waste Free Lunch Solutions Five Important … [Read more...]

School’s Out: Summer Menu Planning For Kids

summer bento box lunches

For a lot of us the summer vacation is long, and we spend a month or more preparing in advance.  We secure places in summer camps, organize play dates, book a family vacation, and try to fill in all of those days in-between with activities to keep our little ones happy and entertained.  One thing we often forget to plan for is what we will be eating during the day.  Throughout the school year Monday through Friday we are either preparing school lunches, or sending our children off to school where they will purchase lunch from the cafeteria, but what happens when they are home every day? I have simple tips ahead from menu planning for kids this summer, as well as some fun ideas for creative lunches that the kids can help prepare. Let's start with the fun lunches I created for my … [Read more...]

Baked Pecan Caramel Cheesecake Recipe

Pecan Caramel Cheesecake Recipe

Did you know that April is National Pecan Month?  Well it is, and although we could celebrate by snacking on a handful of pecans, topping a scoop of ice cream with a few, or by tossing a few toasted pecans into a salad, what better way to celebrate than with dessert.  This delicious Baked Pecan Caramel Cheesecake recipe is the perfect way to celebrate. Ingredients:  Cheesecake Base 6 sheets of Graham Crackers 1/2 cup chopped pecans 4 tbs of butter (softened) 2 tbs sugar  Cheesecake Filling 1 package (8oz) cream cheese (room temperature) 2 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 tsp vanilla essence 3/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream pinch of salt  Additional ingredients Caramels Evaporated milk Pecans (roughly chopped) Butter (melted) for greasing … [Read more...]

A Thanksgiving Cooking Checklist

Thanksgiving Meal Plan Checklist

By now you should have your Thanksgiving plans made.  Are you hosting?  If you are, you need to start planning now. What you need to do now! Put together your meal plan. If you don't have a meal plan in place, I have you covered and have put a Thanksgiving meal plan together for you.  Ensure that your meal plan will work.  Do you have enough space in your oven for more than one item? Do you need multiple stove-top burners at the same time?  You may need to tweak your menu accordingly. Confirm your guest list. Order or purchase your turkey.  If you have a smaller oven, make sure the turkey is going to fit. Order flowers if you don't want to risk there being very little to choose from the day before. Check your seating.  Do you need to rent or borrow a table and … [Read more...]