This printable breakfast in bed kit has everything you need to pamper someone special in the morning! This kit would make it easy to treat Mom on Mother’s Day. Breakfast in bed is always a special treat! Even the very simplest of breakfasts seem extra special when served on a tray. This kit could also […]
5 Easy Ways to Make Mornings Special
June 1, 2017 by
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Little Debbie®. As always, all opinions are my own. Like many parents, our mornings were often busy, challenging, and hectic. A few years ago, I asked my kids an important question that forever changed our daily morning routines. What can we do to make […]
Weekend Breakfast Treat – Happy Face Pancakes!
March 29, 2016 by
This is a fun weekend breakfast treat the entire family will enjoy! With the weekday rush to get the kids ready for school, I am particularly thankful for Saturday and Sunday mornings that are more relaxed. I love that the kids can help make these happy face pancakes by measuring out ingredients, stirring the mix, and arranging […]
Smoothie-licious Summer Sips
June 19, 2014 by
Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to savor this short season in more ways than one. With each season, not only does the weather change, but so does the foods and varieties of recipes that we make and share with family & friends. It’s time to celebrate all of the summer flavors […]
Dining in Disney World with Kids
May 19, 2014 by
Are you planning a trip to Disney World with kids? Here are some of our favorite tips for dining in Disney World with kids to help you save money, avoid the crowds, and even take advantage of the best opportunities to try new and exciting foods! With lots of healthy options to choose from, Disney World […]
Birthday Breakfast – The Healthy German Pancake
April 11, 2014 by
My family is just like any other family on a budget. We get into a breakfast rut. Oatmeal, eggs, toast, repeat. But every year, on my children’s birthdays, they wake up to a special breakfast. A breakfast JUST for them. And it includes whipping cream. When I was little, my mom started this tradition of […]
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Banana Bread
January 27, 2014 by
If you’re looking for a quick bread to make with your kids, you’ve come to the right place with this Gluten-Free Oatmeal Banana Bread! Banana bread is a classic, and it is one of the easiest breads to make. It is the perfect starting place for kids to learn how to make bread. Here we’ve […]
A Groundhog’s Day Treat
January 20, 2014 by
Groundhog’s Day is not a holiday on everyone’s calendar. But it has a special place in my heart and in the hearts of my children. Come and have an every day celebration with your kids while cooking this special Groundhog’s Day treat! My mother was the queen of obscure holidays. We even had a book […]
Homemade Pancakes for a Snowy Day
December 23, 2013 by
When wintery weekends and snow days make their way onto our calendar pages, warm yummy breakfasts are the first demand and homemade pancakes are always a hit. Whenever I make homemade pancakes or waffles or even French toast on the weekend, I double (sometimes triple) the recipe for freezing. I LOVE being able to open […]
Yummy Fall Breakfast Muffins
October 11, 2013 by
In the gardener’s calendar year, September and October are the busiest by far! My kids and I gather new foods from the yard every day. Summer squash, zucchini, and tomatoes are still trickling in. And by now the pears, apples, carrots, kale, and of course, pumpkins are pouring in by the bucketful! It would seem […]
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 […]
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Recipe – Breakfast on the Go
April 3, 2013 by
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Then why do we so often skip it? Honestly, in our house, it’s time. The hour between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. is insane in my house. Not only am I trying to get myself ready for work, I’m letting the […]
Slow Cooker Apple Bread Pudding Recipe
January 16, 2013 by
I have to be honest, this little experiment started out as a slow cooker version of baked french toast – you know the kind you let soak overnight. Well, I thought, since it was slow cooking, I didn’t really need to do the soaking. Instead, I just put all my ingredients in the pot and […]
Happy Father’s Day!
June 21, 2009 by
I was a little late in posting about this Father’s Day craft because Mark sometimes reads this blog (or at least pretends to) and I did not want to spoil the surprise! Emily used this stamp set by Melissa and Doug, some construction paper, a little glue, and some shiny star stickers to make this […]
Free Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A
March 31, 2009 by
Participating Chick-Fil-A locations will feature Free Breakfast Wednesdays! This means that every Wednesday in April, you can get a free breakfast entree at Chick-fil-A during regular breakfast hours (usually until 10:30am). Participating locations include: Trexlertown, Berkshire Mall, Quakertown, Lehigh Valley Mall, Schuylkill Mall, Mechanicsburg, and Broadcasting Square. One entree per person, while supplies last. Many […]
The Celebration Continues…
February 19, 2009 by
Emily had this idea to make a birthday book for Mark’s birthday. She used one of her old, beat up board books and transformed it into this! This took quite a bit of work, and she completed it in several stages. She was quite proud of herself. I helped with some of the cutting and […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2009 by
Happy Valentine’s Day! How frugal are we? We celebrate Valentine’s Day the day after. There are some real advantages to this, including: Restaurants are less crowded. Valentine chocolates/flowers, etc can be found for 50-75% off. Better babysitter availability. This morning we prepared a special breakfast of Apple Cinnamon French Toast with bacon, and enjoyed some […]
A Not So Sweet Valentine Treat
February 12, 2009 by
Emily came up with the idea for these cinnamon toast hearts, and I ran with it because they do not contain huge amounts of sugar — and she will eat it! These were made with toasted whole grain bread (cut with a heart-shaped cookie cutter), topped with some butter, and cinnamon. I outlined the heart […]
