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Zucchini Apple Carrot Muffins

September 8, 2019 Leave a Comment Breakfast· Recipes· Snacks/Appetizers· Vegetarian

These healthy Zucchini Apple Carrot Muffins are packed with fruit and vegetables and perfect for a make ahead breakfast or snack! They’re loved by both kids and adults!

We eat a lot of muffins around here. And by a lot I mean if I make a dozen muffins on a Monday they are most likely gone by Wednesday. I enjoy them for breakfast, snacks and dessert and my three year old is equally obsessed. For that reason I always make sure my muffins are low on sugar and I pack them with tons of fruits and veggies when I can. You can definitely feel good about feeding these Zucchini Apple Carrot Muffins to your little ones. … Read More about Zucchini Apple Carrot Muffins

Sunflower Crowns

September 4, 2019 Leave a Comment Activities· Crafts· Forest School· Summer

Making sunflower crowns with your kids is a perfect farewell-to-summer activity! It’s sweet and easy and will surely stir your child’s imagination too!

Does anyone else associate sunflowers with the end of summer? There are so many amazing sunflowers popping up all around town right now and I just love them! They’re beautiful and colorful and good for the bees, but I also love them because they signal the end of a season. There’s just something special about the turning of the seasons, right?

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Hidden Veggie Pesto Pasta with Chickpeas

September 2, 2019 Leave a Comment Dinner· Lunch· Recipes· Vegetarian

This Hidden Veggie Pesto Pasta with Crispy Chickpeas is made with one part basil and four parts spinach! It’s packed with so many nutrients but tastes just like regular pesto! It’s perfect for kids and adults.

Happy September! Over on She Likes Food I’m sharing a pumpkin recipe this week so I figured I would balance it out and share a summer recipe here! Have you ever made your own pesto before? I usually find store-bought pesto recipes really oily, so I always make my own. I rarely have a big abundance of basil on hand so a few years ago I started using one cup of basil and 4 cups of spinach, or kale, and it makes for the perfect Hidden Veggie Pesto Pasta Recipe! … Read More about Hidden Veggie Pesto Pasta with Chickpeas

Building Bug Homes

August 28, 2019 Leave a Comment Activities· Forest School

This Building Bug Homes activity is easy, free and fun! Building a bug home gets your kids outside and can be done anywhere. It’s a perfect activity to do any time of year and it can be done over and over again!

If you’re anything like me, you began summer break with visions of a sweet, slow, and easy-going summer with lots of free time for fun and relaxing. Then by mid-summer, you and your kids were totally exhausted from doing too much in a short amount of time. This is exactly what happened to me and my kids! Now that it’s back-to-school time and summer is almost over, my kids and I are really feeling the need to unwind and slow down a little. A day outside building bug homes may be just what you and your kids need too! … Read More about Building Bug Homes

Zucchini Pizza Bites

August 25, 2019 Leave a Comment Dinner· Lunch· Recipes· Snacks/Appetizers· Vegetarian

These Zucchini Pizza Bites are packed with tons of zucchini with parmesan cheese and eggs for protein! They’re perfect for lunch, dinner or a healthy afternoon snack! Freezer friendly too!

It’s back to school season and although my kids aren’t in school yet, I still appreciate quick, easy and healthy snack recipes! These Zucchini Pizza Bites are great because they can be enjoyed in a packed lunch, as an easy dinner or a healthy after school snack! … Read More about Zucchini Pizza Bites