{Book Review & Giveaway} Fun Food for Fussy Little Eaters

Sometimes the littlest guests at weddings are a bit overlooked. When I received the charming book Fun Food for Fussy Little Eaters by Smita Srivastava, I immediately thought how about fun it would be to include some of these adorable culinary creations in a wedding menu, bridal shower luncheon, or rehearsal dinner.

I enjoyed this book so much that I’d love to share a copy of it with one of our readers too! For a chance to win a copy, simply leave a comment on this post before midnight CST on Monday, October 21, 2013. Best wishes to all the entrants!

Even the pickiest eaters will be delighted by these colorful and imaginative snacks and meals made with healthy ingredients. The book features 5 sections including fun at the zoo, fairy tales, happy holidays, nature all around, and my favorite: party time!

Kids and adults alike will be eager to nibble on delicious yet healthy appetizers like these pirate boats! What a cute way to serve savories at a nautical-themed wedding celebration.

I love the creative ideas for creatures of all kinds like this clever fox. A perfect snack for a woodland theme!

I’m especially smitten with this wise and whimsical owl, but there are so many more fun creatures and other exciting ideas in the book. Whether your a thoughtful bride, seeking to create a fun experience for young wedding guests, or a conscientious mom, eager to find ways to get your children to eat their fruit and vegetables, I’m sure you’ll love this sweet little book!

Many thanks to author Smita Srivastava of Little Food Junction, and to Ryland Peters & Small and Cico Books for sharing this lovely read with me! Be sure to leave a comment on this post before midnight CST on Monday, October 21, 2013 for your chance to win a copy.

Fun Food For Fussy Little Eaters by Smita Srivastava (Photography by William Reavell) is published by Ryland Peters & Small at £9.99 {$16.95 US} and is available from www.rylandpeters.com

If you’re putting together Christmas sewing projects, this free Poinsettia embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a really handy one to save. It’s a machine embroidery design from Contributor, sized at 3.64″ x 3.67″, with 14,949 stitches, and it fits a 4″ x 4″ hoop. It’s also offered in a wide range of formats including ART, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PCS, PEC, PES, SEW, VIP, and XXX.

What I like about this one is that it feels classic and easy to use. A poinsettia always works at Christmas, and because this design is fairly compact, it would be lovely on napkins, tea towels, gift bags, table runners, or even the corner of a festive cushion. It has enough detail to look pretty, but it’s still small enough to be practical. That last bit is my take based on the listed size and the preview image on the page.

It’s one of those good stash-building freebies. Not huge, not fussy, and very easy to picture on all sorts of holiday projects. If you like collecting free Christmas embroidery designs, this one is definitely worth downloading. Ann The Gran also tags it with keywords like Xmas, Flower, and Floral embroidery designs, which fits the style nicely.

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