play and eat: Bread And Cutters

play and eat: Bread And Cutters #cookiecutters #playmatters http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

Sometimes it’s the simple things.  A piece of bread & some cookie cutters make for one happy little boy.

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fun eats: Edible Mini Carrot Garden

Edible Mini Carrot Garden #healthysnack #kidfood #carrots #blackbeans http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

A fun and healthy approach to the everyday standard of carrots and dip, using a non-traditional and yummy black bean dip.

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free printable: Bunny Tails

{free printable} Bunny Tails #freeprintables #bunny #easter #marshmallows http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

A {free printable} designed to create your own “bunny tails” treat bag for your little ones Easter basket.

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edible fun: Easter Bento

Easter Bento #easter #bento http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

A quick, fun, simple, & HEALTHY – Easter Bento that the kiddos will love!

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fun eats: Shamrock Snack Mix

Shamrock Snack Mix #StPatricksDay #healthysnacks #funsnacksforkids | http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

A fun, fruit based, healthy snack mix made green for St. Patrick’s Day.  Enjoy it yourself or with your little ones!

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fun eats: Leprechaun Shake

Leprechaun Shake http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

A yummy and healthy option for a St. Patrick’s day treat.

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roundup: {Dr. Seuss inspired} activity & treats

roundup: {Dr. Seuss inspired} activity & treats http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

Preparing to celebrate for Dr. Seuss’s birthday?  Here’s a quick roundup of some fun & quick treats for your tummy and a free printable activity too!

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fun eats: {Dr. Seuss Inspired} Lorax Mustache & Truffula Tree

Lorax Mustache & Truffula Tree http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

I’m not done with Dr. Seuss just yet ;) To celebrate his birthday for Saturday, we made these quick little treats – they were so fun, so quick, and so easy

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fun eats: Frozen Banana Nut Bites

Frozen Banana Nut Bites http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

These yummy little bites are the perfect little midday treat.

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fun eats: {Dr. Seuss Inspired} Green Eggs & Ham Treat

{Dr. Seuss Inspired} Green Eggs & Ham Treat http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

These tasty sweets are a fun treat to enjoy while reading the book Green Eggs & Ham with your little one.  And, wrapped up in a pretty treat bag – they would be a perfect favor for a Dr. Seuss themed party.

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holiday: Valentine Roundup Kids Crafts & Recipes

Valentine Roundup Kids Crafts & Recipes http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

A last minute round-up of some kiddo crafts & recipes – it’s never to late (that’s my motto – but hey – I’m late to almost everything)!

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fun eats: Homemade Gummi Hearts

Homemade Gummi Hearts http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

These are a delight in any child’s eyes, and are an all-time favorite in our house!  Now you can make your own homemade gummies too with these simple steps.

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fun eats: Valentine Snack Mix

Valentine Snack Mix http://www.mamamiss.com ©2013

Simple to make, with everyday ingredients – this colorful (and somewhat healthy) snack is sure to be a hit with big & little kids!

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sweets: Halloween Fudge

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So, if you’ve been following along, most (some not so much, but most ;) of my recipes require simple ingredients and very little time or thought involved.  Well, as a busy mama, this is how I roll. I usually look into my pantry (you know, with a blank stare pondering life & such) and try [...]

fun eats: Jello Apple Chips

Jello Apple Chips

You want to know what V loves more than apples? (well, usually, yesterday morning not so much – let’s just say there was a battle of the wills) Apples colored and flavored with Jello – yum! These dried apple chips only require two ingredients – apples & Jello, and are easily baked in the oven. [...]

edible fun: Bento

Bento

When I am not at home making octopuses, or mice, or butterflies, or animals, or flowers, or kitty cats, or a beach scene, or having fun with colors… hehe…this is what my “to go” travel lunch usually looks like for V & T. It may look complicated, but it is super simple; this Bento lunch [...]

edible fun: Octopus

Octopus

While doing our weekly grocery trip, my eyes ventured over to the pasta.  Now, so that you can take a little gander into the way I think, I was not peering at the pasta contemplating dinner ideas, no, no, no.  That is not how my mind works; I am constantly thinking sensory bins or crafts [...]

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edible fun: The Beach

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I thought we’d continue with my little mama♥miss beach themed week. Here’s a fun little meal I made for V that’s all about the beach! There is sand, there is sun, there are sea shells, there are palm trees (it’s a tropical beach!), and there are little fishies! Well, let’s see…this little meal includes: avocados [...]

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