Pineapple Orange Coconut Smoothie
Welcome to our Best Smoothies for Kids series. Here at Creative Kid Snacks, we are as passionate about healthy eating as we are about food art. Today’s smoothie combines the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut with the tang of fresh orange. I think it took my girls about 29 seconds each to finish their […]
Come and Play at the Weekly Kid’s Co-Op
As moms, we are constantly on the lookout for great teaching tools and resources to use with our children. I know I always benefit from seeing the creativity of others as they share lessons, activities, crafts, food, and more in their various blogs. Mommy bloggers have become popular for a good reason: information is power. […]
Hello Kitty Lunch
Hello Kitty is a beloved character that I used to watch when I was a young girl, and who has now made a comeback. My four year old daughter carries a bright pink Hello Kitty backpack to school with her every day. With Hello Kitty‘s recent surge of popularity, we had a request by a […]
Porcupine
Who doesn’t love peanut butter? A peanut butter porcupine is even better! Make this snack for your peanut butter-loving child and he will be delighted to dip every part of the snack into the yummy peanut butter. My girls love to make snacks that reflect nature. Things that they see around them every day. Some […]
Peter Pan Party Ideas
It’s time for another party ideas post! This time, we are helping Deena, who is hosting a Peter Pan / Pirate themed birthday party. There are so many great ideas out there, and most of them are adorable, tasty, sweets. I will share some of those ideas later in the post, but we are going […]
Creative Valentine’s Day Snacks for Kids
Valentine’s Day can be such a fun day for the kids. Why not make it even more special by showing your love to them with a creative snack or meal? Following is some of my favorite Valentine’s Day food that you can serve all day. Breakfast Heart Warming Oatmeal This is a fun and tasty […]
Train
Does your child watch Thomas the Train? Have you gone on a train ride for a fun family adventure recently? We love to ride the train just to go a few towns over, as a fun way to get to a relatively nearby destination. This past Christmas, we rode the train from our local station […]
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is one of the most poingant books about the nature of sacrificial love that exist for children. In light of Valentines Day, I thought a lunch inspired by The Giving Tree was in order. Creating The Giving Tree lunch Ingredients used: Frozen or canned peas – about 6 oz […]
Heart Warming Oatmeal
Do your kids love oatmeal as much as mine do? Fresh berry oatmeal or oatmeal with fruit preserves is even better, right? Make a Valentines Day breakfast for your kids that they will love to eat! Oatmeal is one of the best breakfasts for kids. It keeps them full and has more protein than other […]
Valentines Day Pancakes
Valentines Day is almost here! How about a sweet little breakfast for your Valentine? Make these easy Valentines Day Pancakes! To create this little plate, simply prepare two medium or one large pancake on your skillet. Next, take your heart shaped cookie cutter and cut out as many little hearts as desired. Next, give the […]
Superbowl Snack
Looking for a cute, healthy Superbowl Snack you can make with the kids? I’ve got a Superbowl inspired veggie tray you can make with the kids before the big game. This is not too fancy, but I’m sure people will get a “kick” out of extra effort you put into it! First, lay celery along […]