Sustainable & Creative Living
Baked zucchini is a great side dish with just about any meal. We like to eat it with chicken, turkey burgers, and even just as a snack by itself. One of my favorite and more go-to ways to serve roasted zucchini is tossed in olive oil, with a little parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. I thought I’d try making it a bit different and it turns out, these Mini Zucchini Pizzas were a hit! Even my 6 year old loved them. [Read more…]
If you’re looking for a clean and healthy breakfast that’s easy to make, check out this deliciously Easy Baked Chocolate Oats. Its base is made with nutritious and filling ingredients including oats, nut butter, and banana. You can adjust the fillings or toppings to your liking. My favorite is almond butter with chocolate chips. It tastes like dessert for breakfast! [Read more…]
If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to gift giving season and have probably bought at least a few items already. The kids and/or grandkids have, most likely, already have been dropping hints and circling items in the Christmas Amazon catalog. I’m always going to get my people a lot of what’s on their special list, but whether or not they’re on the list, books are always going to be part of my holiday giving. I’ve read many, many books over the years to my kids and grandson, as well as donating them to children in need, and these are some of my favorite.
If you follow us on Instagram then you know I’ve been sharing my Halloween Kids Lunch Ideas since the beginning of October. I’ve had so much fun putting these together that I want to share some of my ideas and links so you can make your own Halloween-themed kids lunches!
Let me preface this post with my 6-year-old is a great eater and almost always tries new things but also tends to eat a lot of the same foods! So, when it comes to packing his school lunch, I just rotate the things I know he will eat and stick to experimenting at dinnertime. [Read more…]
Halloween is just around the corner and I’m getting excited for a day filled with fun activities, games, and dressing up of course. We like to make pizzas and decorate cookies (pre-made of course) in preparation for a night of dress-up and make-believe. In addition to some of the crafts I have planned, I’m adding this Kindergarten Halloween Worksheet Pack. [Read more…]
It’s Fall ya’ll! That means warm sweaters, pumpkin spice, and yummy soups that warm your soul. This Lentil Stew is one of my family’s favorite go-to recipes when the cool weather starts to roll in. I like to serve it with warm biscuits or bread for a more fulfilling meal. Check out this delicious recipe below. [Read more…]
With Halloween just around the corner and on a weekend this year, I’m always on the hunt for fun activities to make a fun day out of the spooky holiday. This week’s Halloween Jello Rescue is the perfect sensory activity that combines fun and learning without a huge mess. [Read more…]
Today I’m sharing a quick and super easy recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites that only has 6 ingredients! Yes, 6 ingredients. They’re so easy to make and delicious you might just want to make them year-round, especially if you love pumpkin as much as I do. [Read more…]
Spooky season is upon us and we’ve got a super cute and totally FREE Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt for your kiddos this Halloween.
This year’s Halloween scavenger hunt is made for older kids and young adults. If need an easier version, check out last year’s Spooky Halloween Scavenger Hunt—there are fewer items on the list! [Read more…]
I’m sharing another playful vinegar and baking soda activity for the little ones this Halloween. It’s a Halloween Potion Explosion for those who love baking soda experiments as much as we do.
Due to COVID-19, we opted to stay home last Halloween and par-take in Halloween festivities with some fun family games, movies, and Halloween crafts. We had so much fun last year that we’ve decided to do the same thing this year. Which means I’ll be adding this Halloween Potion Explosion activity to the list of things to do this Halloween.
The school year has officially started! We’ve already had 1 teacher’s birthday which means I was able to put craftiness to work and use this Thanks a Latte Starbucks Gift Tag to make a cute little Starbucks Frappuccino gift cardholder. [Read more…]
This week’s Toy Rescue: Ice Sensory Activity is one of my and my 6-year-old’s favorite play activities. It not only helps build hand & muscle coordination but also invokes a playful need to save their toys from a big block of ice. [Read more…]
This classic baking soda and vinegar science experiment never gets old in our house—we just find new ways to put a new spin on an old favorite. Today we’re sharing this easy Fizzy Shapes Kids Science Experiment to show the reaction of a base and acid. We use some cookie cutters and plastic molds to form baking soda shapes, freeze them, and then watch the science happen as we mix baking soda and vinegar! [Read more…]
