Thanksgiving is this week!
This is always a busy week for me and sometimes I just want to get the kids busy doing something so that I can concentrate on other things. I don;t usually use convenience foods like slice and bake cookies, cake mix or premade frosting but here are some ideas for foods the kids can make by themselves!  The mixes just mean that they can be more independent-more time for you to get your stuff done!

1. Check out these cute Turkey Cookies from Pillsbury!
2. Let them make some Pumpkin Ice Cream

3. How cute are these Marshmallow …read more

Cooking with kids is such an important investment in their lives. Kyrie drags a stool over next to me and perches atop it helping to mix, tear, or frost with an on-going prattle..
Chef Mom?
Yes Chef Kyrie?
Are you ready for the stirring?
Not quite, Chef Kyrie.
O.k.Chef Mom.
I love these moments. I have older kids. Kyrie is the youngest of 8. I know from experience that this four year old desire to spend enormous amounts of time with me will be gone too soon.
So, here is another kid friendly recipe. The microwave makes it easy, although older kids could do it on …read more