The holidays are upon us! If you are looking for some fun gifts to give to parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, and more, we’ve got you covered with these special kitchen-inspired gifts that are as fun to make as they are to give. These holiday gifts you can make are guaranteed to be favorites because they […]
Healthy Little Sous Chef: Guide to Being a BIG Help in the Kitchen
Healthy Little Sous Chef: Guide to Being a BIG Help in the Kitchen
Ask any grownup cook you know how he or she learned to cook and most (if not all!) will tell you he or she first began to learn how to cook by spending time in the kitchen helping parents or grandparents prepare foods. By assisting adults with the preparation of different dishes in the kitchen, […]
DIY Christmas Gift Idea: Roasted Nuts
DIY Christmas Gift Idea: Roasted Nuts
You may have been dreaming about Christmas for weeks (or months!), but if all those daydreams about Christmas haven’t included figuring out the gifts you are going to give to friends and family, Healthy Little Cooks is here to help with a tasty gift you can whip up in your own kitchen! Teachers, neighbors, and […]
How-To Guide: Making Your Own Grab –n- Go Healthy Snacks
How-To Guide: Making Your Own Grab –n- Go Healthy Snacks
During the school year you probably pack (or purchase) a lunch for the day, and then eat it when your teacher lets you know it’s time for lunch. The lazy days of summer mean that meals are less scheduled and snacks are more frequent though! Set yourself up for summer snacking success by asking your […]
Edible Art: Four Fun Ways to Turn Your Food into Creative Art Projects
Edible Art: Four Fun Ways to Turn Your Food into Creative Art Projects
If you are tired of hearing grown-ups tell you not to play with your food, you’ve come to the right place! We’re here to tell you TO play with your food and to give you plenty of great ideas to make the experience artistic and creative! Unlike if you try playing with your food at […]
Perfect Picnic Planner: Five Tips to Make Your Next Picnic Even More Awesome!
Perfect Picnic Planner: Five Tips to Make Your Next Picnic Even More Awesome!
For some reason taking a simple lunch from the kitchen table to a picnic blanket instantly transforms that same lunch from ordinary to extraordinary! Eating your meal outside manages to turn the basic routine of eating a meal into a fun experience for all involved! Don’t believe us? Grab a picnic blanket and use […]
The Coolest (and Healthiest) Ice Cream Social on the Block!
The Coolest (and Healthiest) Ice Cream Social on the Block!
As the weather warms up and school lets out for the summer, a few essentials come to mind: sun, fun, and, of course, ice cream parties! If you think ice cream parties can only have the sugary, preservative filled ice creams that line your grocery store’s shelves though, think again! We’ve got plenty of terrific […]
Kid’s Activity: Tea Party Time! Hosting Your Own Kid-Approved Tea Party
Kid’s Activity: Tea Party Time! Hosting Your Own Kid-Approved Tea Party
If you’ve ever looked longingly at your parents’ refreshing cup of tea, this is the activity for you! Yes, even though tea is typically reserved for grown-ups, there are plenty of teas that are perfectly safe for you to have, as long as you know the right teas to drink! Many herbal teas are tasty, […]
Everyday Art: Using Fruits and Vegetables to Create Beautiful Artwork
Everyday Art: Using Fruits and Vegetables to Create Beautiful Artwork
You know fruits and veggies are good for you to eat, but did you know they’re good for you to use to make fantastic art projects as well? It’s true: with a little paint and a bit of creativity, you can use fruits and vegetables as stamps to create unique works of art! Read on […]
May I Take Your Order? Creating Your Own Pretend Restaurant at Home
May I Take Your Order? Creating Your Own Pretend Restaurant at Home
Going out to eat can be lots of fun! Fancy menus, waiters tending to your requests, and much more all combine to make it a blast to go out to eat with your friends and family. Guess what! You don’t have to wait till the next time your parents want to go out to eat […]