Sigh. My toddler is so picky, she probably wouldn’t even eat something as fun and colorful as edible fingerpaint. Alas. She will happily paint, though. Find this clever idea HERE at Make and Takes.
[tags]fingerpaint, kids, yogurt[/tags]
Sparkly Pink Pretzels
Everything is prettier in pink. At least according to my daughter. Make pink glittery pretzels HERE at Rachel Ray.
[tags]pink, sprinkles, pretzel rods[/tags]
Candy Sushi
I’ve posted plenty on kid-friendly sweet sushi before, but this version from Hot and Healthy Mom that my co-editor sent me was too good to resist. I love the sophisticated, grown-up feel of the step-by-step photos that show the rolling … Read More...
Cupcake House
Learn how to make this cute, fair tale-esque cupcake house HERE at Wilton, using the Wilton cupcake pans.{spotted on Cute Everything}
[tags]Wilton, cupcake, baking pans, house[/tags]
Hot Dog Balloon
Yes. That’s right. A hot dog balloon. Learn how to make one HERE at Just My Delicious, translated from Polish.
[tags]hot dogs, frankfurters, balloon[/tags]
Ice Cream Pops
More stuff on sticks! This time: ice cream. Learn how to make them HERE at instructables, from scoochmaroo. {spotted on Craftzine}
[tags]ice cream, pops, lollipop sticks[/tags]
Frozen BLT
Check out this (winning) entry to a Farmer’s Market Holy Tomato! contest by Salty Seattle: a frozen version of the BLT. Really. So clever. Find the winning dessert? Lunch? HERE, as well as a recipe for candied … Read More...
Ice Cream Apple Bites
I love love love these little ice cream apples for back to school from pen and paper flowers. But wait! They get even cuter (if that’s possible). See? Find the how-tos here.
[tags]school, kids, ice cream, bite-size, apples[/tags]… Read More...
Will it Waffle?
Every wonder what will waffle? Or rather, what won’t? Scroll through the Waffleizer web site for some waffle experimenting. The project is done… as of yesterday…but there is tons of inspiring waffleizing history there, such as waffled mac n’ cheese… Read More...
Picnic Cake
Learn how to make this picnic cake and decorate it with candy HERE at Bright Ideas.
[tags]picnic, candy, cake[/tags]
Sandwich Crafts
Find all kinds of kid-friendly, crafty sandwiches HERE at Family Fun, such as these silly face sandwiches, sailboat sandwiches and my favorite, of course, sandwich on a stick.
[tags]kids, lunch, sandwiches[/tags]
Back to School Snacks
Find a roundup of kid-friendly snacks HERE at Martha, including bread and veggie “sushi,” the classic ants on a log, and popcorn balls.
[tags]Martha Stewart, popcorn balls, vegetables, kids, snacks[/tags]
Fondant Confetti
I’m loving this simple, “why didn’t I think of that?” idea from Sweet Creations by Stephanie: using a hole punch to make fondant confetti. Find the how-tos HERE.
[tags]fondant, confetti[/tags]
Edible Crafts for Kids
How could I possibly not include this post from babble here: 5 Crafts Your Kids Can Eat. Especially as the opening line is “Edible crafts are a bit of a rage these days.” (Um, you’re welcome. OK, just kidding. … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Cravings
Lest those that know me misinterpret this post, this collection was only inspired by my memories of craving wine while pregnant. Memories.
Clockwise from top left:
1. 12 Noon to Midnight non-alcoholic wine, featured on the kitchn.
2. Salted … Read More...
Pie on a Stick
I believe my first pie pop sighting was way back HERE over a year ago, created by Luxirare. (If anyone knows of a pie pop dating before Luxirare’s brilliance back in July ’09, feel free to send along!) And … Read More...
DIY Drink Parasols
Craft your own drink parasols from doilies with these how-tos from papermash.
Watermelon “Cake”
Just like Veggie Belly, I had seen and loved this watermelon cake serving idea in the August Martha Stewart Living Magazine. But check out this gorgeous post with Veggie Belly’s take on the idea, including step-by-step how-tos, … Read More...
Party Monday: Butterflies
Just when you were getting used to Recipe Tuesday, I go and throw another new feature at you: Party Monday. Every Monday I’ll collect party ideas from party geniuses around the web and gather them in an inspiration board. … Read More...
DIY Cake Bunting
And so the trend continues… learn how to make this bunting for a birthday cake HERE at (my new favorite site) little. lovely.
[tags]birthday cake, bunting[/tags]