How to Make a Toddler Mini Buffet
I have a 3 year old and sometimes…okay almost all the time it is impossible to get him to eat. He doesn’t want to eat lunch. He’s not interested in dinner. Just like most toddlers, he is very picky. He...
View ArticleMexican Sloppy Joes
Since school is started, I’m really trying to get on a dinner schedule. It is part of my grand plan to get more organized. I’m trying to plan out the meals for the week which means I’ve had to sit down...
View ArticleHalloween Oreo Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
Don’t forget to check out our new FOOD BLOG – SKINNY NOT SKINNY – dedicated 100% to food! They are back!! The Halloween Oreos have officially hit the store shelves! That bright orange Oreo creme just...
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Don’t miss another fabulous recipe! Follow Skinny Not Skinny on Facebook (our food blog!) for yummy recipes everyday! This past weekend I was assigned the task of bringing a dessert to our neighbor’s...
View ArticleHow to Make Halloween Pizza Mummies
No matter what store you go into these days, October is all about Halloween! Pumpkins, scarecrows, costumes, witches, candy corn, ghosts: the kids love it all! Yep, all month long we get to talk about...
View ArticleTravel Review: Sesame Place
If there’s a place where a toddler’s dreams will come true, it has to be Sesame Place. A small(ish) amusement park, specially designed for younger kids, this is like nothing you’ve ever seen before....
View ArticleOvernight Baked French Toast
I’ve always been one who believes in breakfast. Nothing like starting the day with a hearty meal! I’m raising my kids to feel the same way and together we enjoy a rotation of bacon and eggs, oatmeal,...
View ArticlePrincess Pink Jello Salad
Do your kids like to join you in the kitchen? If so, Princess Pink Jello Salad is going to be a new favorite in your side dish repertoire! I’ve been making this “salad” since I was a little girl and it...
View Article8 Family-Friendly Adventures in Illinois
My family has been in Illinois for two school years now. Last summer was our first here, and we didn’t do much, but this summer will be different! I’ve been researching fun things to do here—besides...
View ArticleStrawberry Chocolate Pudding Parfait
I’m always looking for easy, yummy snacks for my kids during the summer. Summer break means they are home every single day, which means I need to have more snacks on hand. This is one of my go-to...
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