Fun Lunches to Teach Kids About Jesus
Easter is coming, and I love the idea of combining meal time with teaching and learning time. Teaching Bible stories is especially important in our family, and, with Easter coming up, I thought I would put together a post featuring snacks designed to tell the story of Jesus. I plan on making these snacks for […]
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way! It’s almost Christmas! If you have older kids who will be home from school for winter break, and you are new to the creative lunches thing, here is a perfect one to make for them! For this lunch, we will re-purpose those cookie cutters we’ve undoubtedly been […]
Snowman Party Poppers
Are you having a winter party? Tis the season to celebrate the snow with a cute snowman snack I like to call Snowman Party Poppers. We’ve already introduced you to the Christmas Snacks we like to call Grinch Party Poppers and Santa party poppers; so today it’s time for the snowmen! These guys are […]
3 Creative Christmas Veggie Trays
Today is all about creative veggie trays for the holidays. Transform your traditional relish tray with these three vegetable platters that rock! This year, volunteer to bring the vegetable platter to Christmas dinner! Create an awesome veggie tray that everyone will love! The kids will LOVE to help you! Use a large round serving platter. […]
Snowman Popcorn Cups
Introducing the Snowman Popcorn Cup! Try this one for your next winter play date, party, or simply for a fun family movie night at home! In order to create these guys, all you will need is the following: -clear containers: I used clear plastic cups and a clean, clear vase -ribbon or fabric for scarves […]
Santa Party Poppers
Meet our cute little Santa Party Popper. I’ve taken to calling anything on a short stick a “popper” because you can pop it into your mouth and enjoy in one or two bites. These guys are a dessert for the kids to help make after dinner one night or in preparation for a little party. […]
Cottage Cheese Snowman
Celebrate Winter by using cottage cheese as it was truly meant to be used in the creative snack world: as snow! Ingredients: Our sweet snowman has a cottage cheese body , raisin eyes and buttons, 1/2 a baby carrot for a nose, and celery sticks for arms. Directions: Scoop the cottage cheese onto the plate […]
Grinch Party Poppers
The Grinch is one of Dr. Suess’ most beloved characters, and at Christmas we love to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Just like we love to make Christmas trees, wreathes, snowmen, Santa, and reindeer for snacks this time of the year, we also love Mr. Grinch. Today’s snack is a perfect finger food to […]
Santa Claus Panini
Ingredients: 1-2 slices turkey breast 2 slices of cheese 2 raisins 5 strawberries 1/2 cup cottage cheese Directions: First, assemble a turkey and cheese panini sandwich by placing meat between two slices of cheese (so that cheese is between meat and each slice of bread). Cook sandwich in a panini press or on the stovetop […]
Baby Jesus in the Manger
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 The true meaning of Christmas is awesome story of God sending his son Jesus to be born into […]
Healthy Christmas Snacks for the Kids
Looking for some healthy snacks to serve this Christmas? Get the kids into the Christmas season with these fun snacks and lunches! #1: Veggie Christmas Tree Use cut celery arrange on an angle to create the shape of the tree. Slice a baby carrot into wheels for the ornaments. Cut a yellow pepper into the […]
