if you’re like us + your whole family looks forward to relaxing at home after a full week with pizza + a movie on fridays, it may sometimes happen that you get bored with the same old pizza takeout…enter pizza dip!
this one was a win! by simply placing good choices out on the counter in a fun way, sprinkled around a board, our kids feel empowered to choose healthy snacks over sugary options after school. make it simple + keep it fun!
it may be tricky to come up with a list of foods that are red, white or blue… but when you stop to think about the options, really there are quite a few. this is a shared board that we enjoy putting together for america’s birthday. i love it because it’s so festive + unique from most combinations.
there are many ways to recreate this cute one depending on what your family likes. don’t forget to introduce a few new veggies or foods that your family maybe hasn’t tried yet! this is the moment to show them how it can be fun to try new things. we find that when our kids get to help prep the food, they are more likely to try it + oftentimes find they like it too!
this was a last minute board we threw together for a bit o’ family fun; sent a couple ideas to ryan while he was en route to the grocery store + he grabbed what stood out to him…take a look below at some before + after images below–it’s always easy to see what was a hit
after a fall afternoon full of activity, packing the board with some protein + produce was just what our kids needed!
by the time thursday rolls around each week, we’re all craving a special kind of comfort food, so what better to satisfy than something sweet + something savory?
here are a few items we always have on hand, [these] are the building blocks anytime we need to throw a board together + oftentimes the key to making it an easy meal option!
this is a board featuring some pantry staples that incorporate healthier elements while still having a salty/sweet options
when hearts start popping up all over town, we collect a few of our favorites + put them on a board to share. the extra treats + snacks tuck into the bento boxes for lunch or find their way onto an afterschool snack board so we don’t have too many leftovers after the holiday passes….
i first discovered melting candy discs in my earliest days as a mom + have had fun using them to make a special snack a bit more festive. … it’s easy to imagine other ways you can use this one ingredient to elevate snacks more often, because every now + then a little something sweet can be oh so fun!
our halloween treats are here! we enjoy balancing healthy options with some playful sweet treats so we hope you’ll enjoy our spooky party pretzels, skeleton skewers, and monster crispies! each recipe is set up for kids to participate. put them on a board or tuck into lunchboxes to create lasting halloween memories!
elevate your kids’ taste with a fun halloween-themed bruschetta using goat cheese. this snack is so yummy + introduces your pickiest eaters to subtle gourmet flavors.
these edible spider webs combine all the tangy sweet flavors of fall: green apples, caramel, and pretzels with a touch of candy on top. recipe can be made ahead of your afterschool routine, or with your kids help. it’s a memorable treat that’s sure to be requested again + again!
this is as simple as it gets when looking for a festive afterschool snack. made with refrigerated dough or puff pastry, these are a delicious stand alone snack or pair them up with any number of healthy sides! a great chance to expose your kids to some new flavors…herbs, spices, nuts, olives, pickles + more!
creating a themed snack board for kids, especially during the month of october, adds excitement and fosters creativity. this year’s halloween board features fun items like a mozzarella mummy, puff pastry witch hats + more. engaging kids with festive snacks enhances their ability to make healthy choices while + bolstering the enjoyment of trying new things!
add a fun mummy to your next snack board by making uneven slices of mozzarella and adding balsamic glaze for eyes. pairs well with apple slices and other foods, offering a fun presentation + a tasty, healthy treat for kids.
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