Pumpkin pie bars with Nutella create a terrifically tasty twist on the classic pumpkin pie. Perfect for parties, you and you guests are going to love them! “Ummm….honey, did you know I already have canned pumpkin in the pantry? And sweetened condensed milk, too.” It’s always interesting when the Husband tries to bake. […]
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17 Insanely Fun S’mores Cakes and Cupcakes
Nothing says summer like s’mores. Celebrate anytime with these 17 amazing s’mores cakes and cupcakes. From simple to stunning, you’re going to love them all! She took an hour to eat a single one. One hour! That’s right, the first time my middle child had her first s’more, she would only take the […]
11 Crave-Worthy Ice Cream Cake Recipes Perfect for Summer
We all scream for ice cream…ice cream cake that is! Keep the oven off this summer and stay cool with one of these 11 crave-worthy ice cream cake recipes. Let’s face it, summer is HOT. My kids and I are all about keeping things cool and easy during the blazing hot months, which […]
S’mores Icebox Cake (Perfect for Summer!)
This s’mores icebox cake is a perfect make-ahead, cool treat for summer celebrations. You’ll look like a genius for making something so simple yet so decadent! Let’s face it, no one wants to turn on the oven to bake a cake during the hot summer months. But if you have kids with summer birthdays, […]
Homemade Chocolate Marshmallow Recipe
This homemade chocolate marshmallow recipe combines two delectable ingredients into one soft, pillowy, and tasty treat. Everybody knows that marshmallows are made infinitely better with chocolate. Think about it. What are the BEST ways to eat marshmallows: Dunked in hot chocolate As marshmallow pops Addictive choco-mallow And, of course, you can’t forget s’mores. […]
Birthday Cake Marshmallows are Easier than You Think
Celebrate anytime with buttery, sprinkle-coated birthday cake marshmallows. No box mix required and they’re easier to make than you think! I just don’t get most ‘birthday cake’ and ‘funfetti’ recipes that aren’t actually cake. Yep, me, the total dessert and sweets addict. You can try to convince me, but adding a bit of cake […]
Homemade Graham Crackers | Fun Cooking with the Kids
Forget the boxed version! Homemade graham crackers with cinnamon and honey are a delicious alternative to store bought crackers, and a perfect treat to make with your kids. Can you believe it? This recipe took almost two years to perfect, and I nearly blew it with the pictures. You see, I mistakenly […]
20 Heart-Shaped Chocolates and Treats Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Spread the love this Valentines Day with one of these 20 heart-shaped chocolates and treats. They’re perfect for classroom get-togethers or just as a treat for two. “All You Need is Love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ~ Charles Schulz I’m with Mr. Schulz on this one. I guess […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Amazing Red Velvet Recipes
With this list of over 80 red velvet recipes, your sweet tooth will be more than satisfied! Read on to see all the amazing recipes from breakfast through dessert! “Worse the cake part is red velvet cake. Blood red!! People are gonna be hackin’ into this poor animal that looks like it’s […]
Shimmery New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Mocktail Garnish
Kids and adults will all love this fun shimmery New Year’s Eve ball drop mocktail garnish for kids. Read on for the best tips to make this delicious decoration. “But it’s fizzy!” whined my then four-year-old daughter. I had brought home a bottle of sparkling apple cider thinking that it would be a […]
Peppermint Mochatini Cocktail Recipe
With the holidays fast approaching, I’m always looking for a yummy new cocktail that everyone can enjoy. It’s sometimes hard to please all the different tastes, but this Peppermint Mochatini Cocktail will definitely put the whole gang in the holiday spirit. Even people who don’t normally like martinis will enjoy this cocktail. But let […]
Cherry Ginger Mock Margarita Recipe | Easy Holiday Mocktails for Kids
Kids young & old love this cherry ginger mock margarita recipe. From the festive color to the sherbet wreath, it’s the perfect holiday mocktail for kids! I handed the margarita glass to my 8-year-old and asked her opinion. And then I waited. And I waited, and waited. Well, she did take a quick moment to […]
Halloween Monster Munch Goodie Bags with Printable Toppers
School treats are a cinch this year! Just whip up a batch of these Halloween monster munch Goodie Bags with printable toppers and the kids will love you! “I’m watching you Wazowski, Always watching” Can you believe that summer is coming to an end? We’re already discussing Halloween costumes here, and I’m longing […]
2 Fun Disney-Inspired Treats Your Kids will Love
Simple Disney-inspired treats are a fun way to celebrate a love for all things Disney with your kids right from the comfort of your own home! As summer winds down I find myself looking for easier and easier treats to make for my kids. I want to avoid any recipe that uses the oven because, […]
5 Sure-Fire Ways to Keep Your Kids Hydrated in Hot Weather
Do your kids refuse to drink water, even when they need it the most? These 5 tips will help you keep kids hydrated without the battle. “Drink your water.” How often do you say that to your kids each day? The Husband and I love to drink a nice bottle of cold water, and we […]
How to Make Bolivian Corn Cake (Easy Huminta)
Cornbread is elevated to a new level with this Bolivian corn cake recipe. Huminta is dense, sweet, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for any get-together! At first, it looks like just any rustic cornbread. But then you take a bite and you’re blown away. Huminta (pronounced oo-meen-tah) is more than just cornbread. It’s […]
7 Kid-Friendly July 4th Treats You Need to Try Now
Get ready for your patriotic celebration with one of these seven kid-friendly July 4th treats. All seven are tried and tested! I’ve been known to go out of my way to make cute treats for a celebration. There were the barnyard donut holes, the Olaf Jello cups, and a myriad of ocean-themed treats. But I […]
This is the Perfect Peach Cobbler for Busy Summers
With one simple trick, this perfect peach cobbler recipe can be made in your home or over a campfire. Easy, delicious, and fantastic for busy summers! The summer heat made our 1.5-mile hike feel more like 15. Sweat dripped down the back of my shirt as I moaned and complained about having to walk out […]
How to Make a Frozen Inspired Ice Cream Cake
Summer birthdays are made for ice cream cakes. Find out how even you can make this amazing Frozen inspired ice cream cake. A Frozen themed birthday party held during the summer NEEDS an ice cream cake. It’s just the perfect marriage. Summers in the mid-Atlantic are hot and sweaty. So ice cream is the perfect […]
The Best Homemade Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Make every day your birthday with birthday cake ice cream! Butter-cake ice cream is filled with real pieces of cake, rainbow sprinkles, & a frosting ribbon. My kids start counting down the time until their next birthday right after they just celebrated their last one. They love having a day dedicated just to them with […]
Dairy-Free Raspberry Coconut Pops
These Raspberry Coconut Pops are so incredibly easy & delicious! The perfect blend of raspberry & coconut in a cool & refreshing pop. Hi there From Play Dates to Parties fans! If we haven’t crossed paths before, I’m Gina & I blog over at Kleinworth & Co. I have 3 kids, ages 13-19 […]
How to Make these Adorable Floating Olaf Jello Cups
These floating Olaf Jello cups are surprisingly easy. In 3 simple steps, you can have the perfect Frozen-themed snack for your kid’s Frozen-themed party. Have you ever seen something awesome on Pinterest, only to realize that there’s no explanation on how to make it? That’s what happened when I started planning my 4-year-old’s Frozen themed […]
7 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Mocktails Your Kids will Love
With rainbows, shamrock apples, & gold shimmer, these 7 easy St. Patrick’s Day Mocktails will help you and your kids celebrate in delicious style! Are you all ready to rock your green party hats for Saint Patrick’s Day tomorrow? We’re planning a day full of special treats for our little ones – but […]
Beer Brownies with a Pretzel Crust
Everyone loves beer brownies with a pretzel crust! Make a batch of this easy treat for game day, Father’s Day, or any time you’re craving something tasty. I like to make creative recipes for our celebrations. Of course, we have our favorite go-to party recipes, but sometimes an event calls for a fun […]
Double Decker Triple Stuffed Christmas Brownies
Layered with chocolate and vanilla, and filled with three kinds of candy, stuffed Christmas brownies are an easy and impressive treat to make for a crowd. I like to think of plain brownie batter as a starting point. Sure, sometimes all you want is your basic chocolate brownie, but it’s always fun to […]
Easy Cinnamon Spice Cake Mix Blondies with Eggnog Glaze
Cinnamon spice cake mix blondies are the perfect treat for the holiday season. Perfectly chewy and so easy to make, take just one bite and you’ll be hooked! You probably either hate box mixes or love them. While I agree that baked goods from scratch are preferable, sometimes you just need an easy […]
3-Ingredient Coconut Cherry Angel Bars
Simple. Fast. Tasty. At this point in the holiday season, that’s all any of us can really spare for our baked goods, isn’t it? With parties and activities to attend, gifts to wrap, and travel plans to finalize, there isn’t a lot of time left for recipes that take a long time. Starting today, and […]
Pear Pie Crumble Bars with a Cookie Drizzle
Want a creative spin on holiday treats this year? Then pear pie crumble bars with a cookie drizzle are perfect for you! They are simple, impressive, and tasty! Did you know that December is national pear month? I know, I know, it feels like it should be national peppermint month, or national stuff-your-face-with-candy […]
Colorful Krispy Christmas Trees
As I write this, a Google search for “Rice Krispy Trees” returns 519,000 results. Yet here I am with another version. Why? Well, while most of the rice Krispy trees that come back on Google are cute (very cute), they almost all look way too time consuming. Look, I’ve got three kids ages 7 and under. […]
Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Bars with Rum
“And quick as a wink, Before he could think, With a snap and a snick,And a lap and a lick, The Gingerbread Man was gone!” – The Gingerbread Man The Gingerbread Man is my 4-year-old’s absolute favorite holiday story. She asks us to read it nightly. My husband hates it with a passion. Thankfully I don’t mind reading […]
White Chocolate Blondies with Peppermint
You have to try these white chocolate blondies with peppermint this holiday season! They are perfectly chewy with just the right amount of peppermint flavor! Finally, I cut into the perfect white chocolate peppermint blondies. Not too cakey, doughy, or hard. It wasn’t too minty or too bland. Just like Goldilocks, the third […]
Red Velvet and Pistachio Ice Cream Bread Bars
No one will believe you when you tell them how easy it is to make these delicious red velvet pistachio ice cream bread bars! Have you ever had ice cream bread? Have you even heard of ice cream bread? I hadn’t either until browsing Yummly over the summer. Intrigued, I saved it to […]
Java Eggnog Brownies
How do you channel holiday flavor in a brownie? You could add peppermint. It’s classic, and most people love the combination of chocolate and mint. But I’ve got better plans for mint this year. Cranberries are another classic holiday flavor, but let’s all agree that cranberries are best left as the star of any dessert instead […]