Family Friendly Restaurants
July 26, 2008 by christine
Filed under Fun Places To Visit
I was doing some research for another project and found this site: http://www.parents.com/recipes/cooking/kid-friendly-food/best-family-restaurants/ They highlight some of the best family friendly restaurants around. A few of them I had never heard of before, but others are also our favorites. What is your family’s favorite restaurant? My boys love buffets – they get to pick what [...]
CW Post Cereal
July 24, 2008 by christine
Filed under Product Reviews / Giveaways
Do you remember CW Post cereal? I grew up eating it periodically and it was one of my favorites. Of course one day it disappeared from the store shelves – guess it wasn’t as popular as they had hoped. As an adult the closest I had ever found was the little clusters in Honey Bunches [...]
Summer is Half Way Over… Now What?
I hope your summer is going well! I have been enjoying having my boys home. However, now that we have already had a family vacation, swim lessons, a two week visit from grandma & grandpa, Vacation Bible School, & fair, we still have four weeks left that I need to keep them entertained before they go [...]
Bobbing for Apples
July 16, 2008 by christine
Filed under The Menu Mom Chit Chat
Sure bobbing for apples is an autumn tradition but it can be a fun way to beat the heat too. How to Play: Clean out an old-fashioned washtub or a plastic wastebasket (the wider the better), fill it with water and several apples, then bob away. For an even greater challenge, use your plastic backyard [...]
Gingery Fruit Dip
I don’t know about you but during the summer I often find that I would rather snack on something light than eating a big meal. Not to mention, who really wants to be cooking during the summer? Here’s a dip to be served with fresh fruits. Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 oz. pkg. instant [...]
Kids Snack – Strawberry Mice
These mischievous mice will have your kids happily nibbling on a healthy snack in no time. Fresh strawberries Mini chocolate chips Black decorators’ icing Almond slivers Toothpick Red lace licorice Wedge of Cheese (Your choice) 1. For each mouse, slice a small section from the side of a strawberry so it sits flat. 2. Press [...]
