How to Make Lunchboxes More Exciting

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The daily packing of the lunchbox - many parents find this a bit of a chore, and many children are less than enthused about the same old thing for lunch every day. How can you make lunchbox food more interesting and exciting? Here are some ideas. 1. Sandwich-kabobs Square sandwiches can get … [Read more...]

Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

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This is our favorite bread recipe. We use two stone bread molds and one glass one......because that's all we have to work with! :) This recipe makes 3 loaves. Two to keep and one to give away! I use my Bosch mixer for making the dough. Keeps me having to knead by hand. I've had my mixer … [Read more...]

Delicious Seasonal Recipes for the Whole Family

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There’s nothing quite like going out to your own garden, picking fresh fruits and vegetables and then bringing them in to use in delicious seasonal recipes for the whole family. The fruits and vegetables can be picked at the peak of freshness and flavor. The taste is out of this world! Even … [Read more...]

Scrumptious Easter Dessert Recipes

Nearly everyone expects to have something sweet during Easter. If it’s not chocolate bunnies, it is jelly beans. But if you’re not satisfied with these candies, you may want to try these scrumptious Easter dessert recipes to soothe your sweet tooth. Classic Bird's Nests with Peanut … [Read more...]

Quick and Easy Snack Ideas for Kids

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If you have children, you know how much they love to snack. It doesn’t matter if they’ve just finished eating a meal - someone is always looking for something to munch on. The trick to quick and easy snack ideas for kids is to have healthy snacks around which are ready to eat. Below are some … [Read more...]

Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids

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Do you have a problem getting your young children to eat their dinner? They don’t like this; they don’t like that. You may wonder how to get necessary nutrients into their little bodies. Why not give these quick and easy dinner ideas for kids a try? You may find they not only eat their dinner … [Read more...]

Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

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You know how important a good breakfast is for children. However, sometimes you simply don’t have time to prepare a balanced meal. Here are some quick and easy breakfast ideas for kids to help them have a great start to their day. One of the easiest breakfasts you can prepare for your children … [Read more...]

Explaining the Easter Story to Your Kids

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It is much easier for teens and adults to understand the story of Easter. If you’re contemplating explaining the Easter story to your kids, you may be considering how troubling the story might be to young ears. The easiest way to explain the Easter story is to use simple terms and enjoyable … [Read more...]

Yummy Ground Beef and Broccoli Baked Potatoes

Makes 2 Servings Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes 8 oz lean ground beef 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped 1/4 + 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup water 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 3 spring onions, sliced Salt and pepper Instructions: Pierce potatoes with fork all … [Read more...]

Easy and Cute Kids’ Easter Craft Ideas

Easter is a great time to get young children interested in crafts. These easy and cute kids’ Easter craft ideas may be just what you need to pique your child’s interest in the arts. They’ll have so much fun making these crafts you may want to have extra supplies on hand. Nutty … [Read more...]