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Easter Books for Young Children

March 20, 2013 by Blair

Here are some of the Easter books that we’re reading (and loving) right now. Such a fun way to get excited for the holiday!The Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Pop-Up AdventureThe Easter EggBunny Hop (Sesame Street)Max’s Easter SurpriseMater and the Easter BuggyWhere are Baby’s Easter Eggs? A Lift-the-Flap BookWant more Easter food and activity ideas? Check out my Easter Egg Chicks, my Glazed Carrots, my Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread, and stay tuned for more to come!If ...

What We’re Eating: Slow-Cooked Honey Glazed Ham

March 20, 2013 by Blair

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It's the first day of Spring! And when I think of spring meals, ham is often at the top of my list. I know that a lot of families enjoy ham for Easter, but it’s also a really great alternative to beef or chicken for a regular, weeknight dinner. While buying a ham is pricier than just buying a few chicken breasts, I promise that the meat will stretch a long way and you will be able to enjoy your efforts for many, many meals.This recipe for Slow-Cooked Honey Glazed Ham is incredibly easy, ...

Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread

March 19, 2013 by Blair

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Have you started thinking about your Easter brunch menu yet? Well, may I suggest that you serve this Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread? Cloaked in a Cream Cheese Glaze, it looks and sounds decadent…but it’s actually pretty healthy!Chock full of good-for-you ingredients like carrots, applesauce, pecans, raisins, and whole wheat, this tasty loaf of bread is a satisfying way to start your morning…even if it’s not a holiday. Thanks to the pureed fruit, the Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread is very moist, ...

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

March 19, 2013 by Blair

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These White Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are so easy (no baking required), and they taste just like the white chocolate Reese’s peanut butter cups that we love to pick up from the convenience store! They would be the perfect homemade treats in a child’s Easter basket, a festive addition to an Easter dessert buffet, or a nice little centerpiece on your table for Easter brunch.This is actually the same recipe that I used for my Dinosaur Eggs a few months ago, but here I substituted ...

What We’re Eating: Glazed Carrots

March 18, 2013 by Blair

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Easter and Spring are just around the corner…and that means that I have carrots (and bunny rabbits) on the brain! My family loves this vegetable in just about any form – cooked, raw, sliced, chopped, or diced. When I want an easy side dish that I know will please everyone, this recipe for Glazed Carrots is at the top of my list. ...

Easter Egg Chicks

March 18, 2013 by Blair

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With St. Patty’s Day behind us, we’re diving head first into Easter this week! First up: these Easter Egg Chicks. They are fast and easy to make, and they are the perfect little decoration for your Easter celebrations!Use these eggs just as you would use regular plastic Easter eggs – stuff them with candy and treats for your kids’ Easter baskets, hide them for an Easter egg hunt, or include them in your display of Easter decorations. Your family will love them!So, here’s how ...

What We’re Eating: Hawaiian French Bread Pizza

March 17, 2013 by Blair

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I have probably mentioned on here before that we eat a lot of pizza in this house, regardless of the season. I usually just roll out some dough and top it with the standard cheese and pepperoni. When we want something a little different, however, this Hawaiian French Bread Pizza, smothered with bacon, shrimp, and pineapple, is the perfect combination of salty and sweet! ...

Lazy Saturday Mornings

March 16, 2013 by Blair

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Gotta love lazy Saturday mornings…even if we’re up before the sunrise! Have a great weekend, everyone! ...

Seafood Enchiladas

March 15, 2013 by Blair

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These Seafood Enchiladas were surprisingly popular in my house! Every boy (big and little) cleaned his plate. They’re incredibly tasty, easy to prepare (of course!), and a great way to get your kiddos to eat some seafood!To keep my prep time to a minimum, I used pre-cooked shrimp, which I could just stir together with the crab, cheese, and other delicious seasonings. I rolled up the seafood mixture in some tortillas, covered them with sauce and more cheese, and popped them in the oven. My ...

What We’re Doing: Making Melting Crayon Rainbows

March 15, 2013 by Blair

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In the spirit of leprechauns, rainbows, and lucky pots of gold, I thought that it would be fun to create some St. Patrick’s Day-inspired artwork this week. This Melting Crayon Rainbow was a fun change from our usual markers and colored pencils!Using melted crayons to create artwork is definitely a “thing” on Pinterest and Etsy these days, but I was first introduced to this type of project over the Christmas holidays when my aunt and uncle received a sunflower painting as a gift. The stems ...