There’s no better season to enjoy some unplugged family time than during the summer months. It’s a good time for sleeping in, spending afternoons at the pool and playing hide and seek until the fireflies come out. The days are…
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Recipes for kids in Des Moines, IA
3 Super Simple Recipes with Fresh Summer Strawberries
When it comes to summer fruit nothing quite compares to strawberries. We made our annual trek to the strawberry patch yesterday and are fully stocked up on the scrumptious sweet nuggets. Strawberries can be used in recipes in any number…
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5 EASY Week Night Family Meals
As spring heats up, a lot of families are on the go, either at activities or spending more time outside. And, who wants to be cooped up in the kitchen making dinner when we finally have nice weather? Here are…
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2 Holiday Appetizers Even Kids Will Like
In our pre-kid days, we used to throw cocktail parties with festive drinks and adorable canapes and hor d’oeuvres. These days when we throw a party, guests under 12 out number the adults. There’s no need to stop entertaining just…
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The Tastiest Sugar Cookies (EVER)!
This sugar cookie recipe comes from a good friend of my mom’s, Jan Ford, who has made these cookies for countless of our family’s celebrations. The kids (and adults) gobble them down like they’re going out of style. A few…
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5 Simple Farmers’ Market Dishes 4 Kids
One of the benefits of going to the farmers’ market with kids is connecting them to the food they eat. It also might peek their interest and get them to eat more fruits and veggies. Especially if they were allowed…
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