Pretend Play, Kids Shaving!

Imitation is Priceless!  Some of the best toys for kids are toys they can use for pretending they are all grown up. Pretend play is so much fun.  My littlest guy loves to imitate his daddy and older brothers. He watches as they shave and tries to do what they do.  It’s so cute. There are [...]

Double Fudge Brownies

If you like chocolate, you will love this brownie recipe! These brownies are full of chocolate flavor.  They are a perfect little dessert for school lunches, or for your next carry-in. This recipe makes about 16 brownies, so I usually double it and put it in a 9 inch x 13 inch baking dish.  This [...]

Cooking with Kids, Monkey Bread

Do you remember making Monkey Bread as a kid? This is a super easy recipe for kids.   I think this recipe is in every church cookbook I have ever seen. Monkey Bread makes a great breakfast or brunch treat that kids can help make (with a little help from Mom or Dad).  It bakes [...]

Cooking with Kids, Apple Crisp

This is a fun, easy recipe for kids! We got my daughter a miniature baking set for Christmas a few years ago. She uses it all the time.  I would like to share the  Apple Crisp recipe she makes in the 2 small ramekins she got with the set.  She even got a little set [...]

Little Tikes Big Rockers Guitar

Big Rockers Guitar, a Birthday to Remember! My oldest son plays acoustic and electric guitar and my second son plays electric bass guitar, so a toy guitar would be a perfect gift for my littlest guy.  My youngest son loves to “jam” with his big brothers and strum their guitars.  He just turned 1 year [...]

Nestle Toll House Cookie Variations

Nestle Toll House Cookie Variations There is only one way to make The Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, but there are many ways to change the look, taste and texture of this cookie. I have been making Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies for years and this cookie is always a hit [...]

Homemade Bread

Homemade Bread from Your Bread Machine! Made in a bread machine, this homemade bread comes out perfect every time I make it.  Nothing beats the modern convenience of a bread machine. Ingredients for Homemade Bread: 3 1/2 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon wheat gluten powder (optional) [...]