Originating in Spain, many Latinos usher in their New Year (or Año Nuevo) by eating 12 grapes at each stroke of midnight on December 31st. It’s a Spanish tradition that promises prosperity and good luck in the new year – and who doesn’t need a little good luck in their lives? These Good Luck Grape […]
This Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer toast was really fun to make with the kids. They loved helping me in the kitchen with this, and loved gobbling him up even more! It also makes for an easy breakfast to eat right before unwrapping presents. What You’ll Need Ingredients: 1 slice of whole wheat bread, toasted […]
This recycled cereal box snowman is a great craft to do anytime with supplies you have laying around the house! Gather an empty cereal box and any fun supplies you could possibly use. Check the recycle bin, the garage and your leftover craft stash for all kinds of items! Start by covering the cereal box […]
This bright and tasty sunshine snack is sure to bring a smile to your little one’s face – and probably to your face too! What You’ll Need Ingredients: 1 slice of naval orange a bowl of honey Kix cereal 2 blueberries 1 raspberry 1 slice of strawberry Tools: A sharp kitchen knife (please supervise children […]
Perfectly sized for a party treat, these gingerbread sweets are also fun to bundle up in plastic wrap and a bow to give to Secret Santas, neighbors, or even to leave out for Kris Kringle on that magical eve. How to Make Nonstick spray Gather your ingredients: ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground […]
Do you need an angel on your Christmas tree? Here’s a pretty little singing angel to bring a little Christmas cheer to the season! These are fun to make, lovely to look at and they make great gifts! To make this angel ornament you will need: Canning lid Peach craft paint White craft glue Pink […]
Already done decorating your holiday tree? Here’s a little more decorating fun you and your child can do together using this Pillsbury Crescent Fruit Tree recipe, fresh fruit and Kix cereal as delicious ornaments. How To Make Gather your ingredients: 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe […]
It can’t be avoided, there’s something magical about glitter, and kids just love it! Add some of that magical glitter to the ever-famous craft stick, and you have a crafting day that everyone will love! Here are 3 classic craft stick ideas turned glittery with just a few supplies needed. For these glittery craft stick […]
Kids love incorporating the holidays and seasons into their crafts and this project does just that! Make colorful snowflakes for ornaments or gift toppers for family and friends with just pasta, glue, paint and glitter! Start with pasta – we used the Fiori variety, but wagon wheels work well too! First, you’ll want to let […]
It’s so fun to spoil your kids a little during the holidays—but it also feels good to balance that out with an important lesson: Giving can feel as good as (or even better than) getting. Here are five ways to encourage your child to think of others all year long! 1. Give a Christmas […]