Nothing makes summertime feel like, well, summertime, more than an outdoor barbecue. The aroma of those fresh, garden veggies and seasoned meat sizzling on the grill while the kids run around and play makes for a perfect summer day! Here is a collection of summertime recipes from our contributing writers here at Inner Child Food […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Easy Mexican Nachos Recipe
May 5, 2013 by
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we are making nachos today! Nachos can be made healthier by using real cheese (not processed), fresh tomatoes, salsa, and beans. I chose to make it vegetarian as well, just because it’s faster and easier to make that way. This post is sponsored by our friends, The Little Partners, who make […]
Kids In the Kitchen – A Roundup Of Recipes To Get Your Kids Cookin!
April 28, 2013 by
Here at Inner Child Food, we are mamas who love to involve our children in the process of cooking and baking. We have all found it has a multitude of benefits, and some of those include: Making memories together and bonding time Teaching them how to share Learning how to work in a group and […]
Kids in the Kitchen – Healthy Veggie Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
April 26, 2013 by
Here’s a grilled cheese sandwich that’s so sneakily nutritious and tasty, it has become a new regular dinner staple in our household! Even moms and dads will love this one and the kids can really get involved in making it, even young toddlers like mine! This post is sponsored by our friends, The Little Partners, […]
Lazy Meal Planning On Your Smart Phone and Tablet
April 12, 2013 by
When I was pregnant with our second son, my friends from the local MOMS Club chapter in my town kept telling me that sooner or later, I’d have to start making a weekly meal plan in order to save money and organize our household. I thought it was good advice, but being the somewhat messy, creatively unorganized […]
Blueberry Wheat and Oat Muffins Recipe
April 4, 2013 by
Enjoy a delicious, healthy and hearty twist on the classic blueberry muffins, complete with honey, wheat, oats and wheat germ! A breakfast every member of the family will love! This post is sponsored by our partners at the Learning Tower by the Little Partners, who provided the Learning Tower for me to use and review. I am not […]
Southern Green Beans – A Recipe and Easter Story
March 30, 2013 by
A tasty, flavorful and Southern American twist on plain ole’ green beans – perfect for holidays and toting to a party! I have so many fond memories of Easter. As a little girl, it was the holiday I anxiously awaited because I could get all dolled up for church and pose for family pictures in the backyard […]
DIY Cookies for Pretend Play
February 21, 2013 by
My oldest loves to paint, bake and is really into pretend play. So, I found a way to combine all three of his current interests into one by making salt dough cookies with him that he can paint and play with! Salt Dough Cookies Supplies Cookie Sheet Rolling Pin Acrylic or watercolor paint Paint brush […]
The Learning Tower Review – Kids in the Kitchen
February 18, 2013 by
There’s a new fun house in my kitchen – it’s a cross between a mini tree house, a ladder, and a lookout tower yet it helps me to be able to safely cook with the kids! We are having so much fun with our Learning Tower from the Little Partners. I have been eyeing this […]
Crispy Rice and Oats (Healthier) Treats Recipe
February 1, 2013 by
This is the perfect little Valentine’s treat to make for and with your little sweeties made of crispy rice cereal, oatmeal, peanut or almond butter and more! It’s a much more nutritious version of Rice Krispie Treats since it contains no processed marshmallows and has an added punch of protein. We traded in the processed […]
Hearty Soup Recipes Roundup
January 26, 2013 by
Is your family stuck in a recipe rut? Need some hearty soups that are healthy, easy to make, and a great way to get the kids involved in the cooking process?? Here are some of our favorite hearty soup recipes from our wonderful contributors. Stay warm! Potato and Artichoke Cream Cheese Soup from My Merry […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
January 25, 2013 by
A fun, fiesta soup that’ll fill your home with spice and warmth as it cooks in your slow cooker! Made with chicken, tortillas, tomatoes, corn and lots of flavor, it’s a perfect recipe to involve your children in the process. Gabe and I had a lot of fun making this super simple soup together. Best […]
Slow Cooker Tacos
January 14, 2013 by
This is the easiest way to bring a Mexican restaurant straight into your home – using your slow cooker! A Mexican dinner delight that’s tasty and fun for the whole family. Know what I love more than Mexican food? Going to a Mexican restaurant with my girlfriends, sipping on a margarita, mindlessly eating chips and […]
8 Comfort Food Recipes for the Family
January 11, 2013 by
The cold winter months are perfect for comfort foods. Here are 8 of our favorite comfort food recipes from the writers here at Inner Child Food that the entire family is sure to enjoy! Added bonus — you might even get the kids involved in the cooking process and sneak in a little learning along […]
Welcome to Inner Child Food!
January 7, 2013 by
We are so excited to bring you, Inner Child Food, as a sister site of Inner Child Fun! I am Sara, the editor of this site, and have big plans to bring you recipes, ideas, products and play all centered around making healthy food fun for us and our kids. Join us as we explore […]
