As everyone heads out for Memorial Day weekend today, I have portable snacks on my mind. Maybe, with the long weekend ahead, I am anticipating the beginning of our summer road trips, and cranky, hungry toddlers in the backseat. I am always a bit weary about ... [Read More]
Breakfast with the Characters
No, we are not at Disney World - although a Florida vacation sounds amazing right now with all this gloomy New York weather. This is my new Mickey Mouse waffle iron. I write a lot about how my children, and kids in general, like novelty and ingenuity when it comes to food. I enjoy being in the ... [Read More]
Toothpicks and Two-year olds
Often, I find myself saying that my kids are picky eaters, which is really not true. Luckily, my kids will try a diverse range of foods, particularly vegetables - go figure. What they do not eat is quantity. They are generally enthusiastic about the first few bites of a meal. They then tap out ... [Read More]
Dinner for Two
Since my kids could eat solid food, I have been on the hunt for child-friendly dinnerware that isn't a total eyesore. We own our share of the ever-popular unicorn and elephant plates, and princess and pirate dishes, which my kids definitely enjoy. But, most of these plates come ... [Read More]