There’s just something about penguins that make me smile. Maybe it’s their regal stature or the adorable way they waddle around that gets me. Whatever it is, they’re one of my favorite animals. So, this penguin brownie recipe was a natural fit when we did a penguin unit study recently. It’s a great way to …
We’re doing a cookie exchange with friends this year and I’ve been trying to figure out something festive and fun, but easy to make too. This wreath cookie recipe is the perfect combination of Christmas cookie fun and “don’t have a lot of time to make these” goodness. I’ll be making a few batches and …
We lived in Phoenix, Arizona for eight years and it was a totally different world compared to our humid, four-season weather in Pennsylvania. You always hear that “dry heat isn’t as bad” and, while I didn’t miss the humidity, 114 degrees is still 114 degrees. One of the things I loved about Arizona though was …
It was in the 20s this morning – the perfect weather for hot chocolate and snowman building! Sadly, there wasn’t any snow, but there was definitely some yummy hot cocoa to be had. To make up for the lack of snowmen, we created our own snowman marshmallows to sit atop our mugs. They’re fun to …
Salted caramel anything is one of my favorite parts of fall. Add in apples and sweet cookie dough and I’m all yours. That’s why these Salted Caramel Apple Cookies go like crazy in my house and are one of the most requested cookies no matter what time of year! The cookies are a perfect accompaniment to a unit …
Need a quick and easy fall dessert? This pumpkin crisp recipe is a must-try! All Things Pumpkin Crisp Fall and everything pumpkin are some of my favorite things. Pumpkin crisp ranks right up there as one of my must-have seasonal desserts. It’s so delicious and goes great after a stew or pot roast dinner. This …
Make fruit a natural choice for kids with this easy and delicious fruit pizza recipe. Fruit Pizza Yumminess We’re all about moderation at our house. Extreme anything – especially when it comes to eating – is just not our thing. We approach meals and snacks with a healthy dose of balance. So, when we were …
Celebrate the holiday in style with these easy and delicious 4th of July desserts! After the grill has been turned off and the hot dogs and hamburgers are long gone, it’s time to break out the Fourth of July desserts to make the holiday complete. The red, white, and blue desserts below are the perfect …
This yummy peppermint cookies recipe is perfect for the holidays – or anytime! Peppermint candy canes, peppermint bark, peppermint essential oil being diffused in the living room, peppermint toothpaste…okay, maybe not the peppermint toothpaste, but you get the idea. Since we’re on a real peppermint kick over here in our home, what better addition to …
This peppermint chocolate bark recipe is a family favorite and a holiday-time must-have! I love how invigorating and fresh it smells. It doesn’t hurt that it also reminds me of candy canes. Now, there are a lot of recipes out there for “bark” type candy. There’s chocolate bark, brownie bark, white chocolate bark, and more, but my …
This healthy fruit dip makes you not feel so guilty about dipping your fruit! I thought I’d never find a fruit dip recipe that did not include marshmallow fluff and tons of sugar so I whipped up my own using three simple ingredients. Not only is it healthy and delicious, but it’s also kid-approved. Healthy …