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Allergy-Free Comfort Foods Cookbook

SEA33 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:53 +0000

Do your kids have allergies? Does it prevent you from cooking some of their favorite comfort foods, such as mac and cheese or chocolate chip cookies? If this sounds familiar, never fear, there’s a new cookbook out there that makes the impossible possible. It’s called The Complete Allergy-Free Comfort Food Cookbook. Allergy-Free Comfort Foods Cookbook [...]

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Foolproof Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies

SEA33 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:00:08 +0000

Parents everywhere often struggle with getting their kids to eat their veggies, and some studies show that this isn’t just a case of kids being stubborn. Vegetables can be bitter, and most kids just don’t like to eat bitter things. So, how can you get these healthy foods into your child’s stomach without a struggle? [...]

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Yummy Recipes Using Nutella

SEA33 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:18 +0000

Nutella has become quite popular in the United States – you can buy it at the store, usually near the peanut butter, and you can even make it yourself. But did you know there are lots of dishes you can make using Nutella as the main ingredient? Check out these yummy recipes that use Nutella. [...]

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Encouraging Young Homemakers

SEA33 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:17 +0000

Do you have a son or daughter who loves to help cook dinner or do the laundry? Taking care of a home is a very important part of life that every child will eventually face, but few get any practice while they’re young. Take a look at 5 Ways to Encourage Young Homemakers to see [...]

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Groundhog’s Day Sweet Treats

SEA33 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:37 +0000

If you and the kids are celebrating Groundhog’s Day tomorrow, what better way to do it than by baking? Check out these fun recipes for Groundhog’s Day sweet treats. They’re so cute! Groundhog’s Day Sweet Treats is a post from: The Parent Tips Blog Tweet This Post

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Make Healthy Meals in a Hurry

SEA33 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:57 +0000

With so much going on in our lives, it can be hard to create a healthy meal for the family. But according to Consumer Reports, it doesn’t have to be. Check out what happens when a registered dietitian moves in with a family and helps them make healthy meals in a hurry. Make Healthy Meals [...]

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Turn Your Child into a Baker

SEA33 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:47 +0000

Baking can be great for kids for many reasons. Measuring out ingredients can teach them math. Making fun treats can make a bad day good. It’s also a great way to spend time with each other as a family. Here are some tips to help get your kids get in on the action and turn [...]

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Enchilada Mac & Cheese Recipe

SEA33 — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:00:22 +0000

Another day, another mac and cheese recipe, but this one adds a Mexican flare. Check out this recipe for Enchilada Mac and Cheese. It’s sure to be a family favorite. Enchilada Mac & Cheese Recipe is a post from: The Parent Tips Blog Tweet This Post

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Make Your Own Cinnamon Swirl Bread

SEA33 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:00:11 +0000

There’s nothing better than the taste of cinnamon in the morning. Whether you’re getting the kids off to school or looking for a sweet treat for a lazy family morning, a tasty breakfast can go a long way. One of the bloggers at Momformation has shared her homemade cinnamon swirl bread recipe and it look [...]

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Make Your Own Power Bars

SEA33 — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:00:59 +0000

Those energy bars you find in the store can be pretty expensive. Who wants to pay $2 for a snack? But some of them do seem to be pretty healthy. One mom took matters into her own hands and came up with a recipe for homemade power bars. Make Your Own Power Bars is a [...]

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Freshen Up Your Fridge

SEA33 — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:00:41 +0000

If you’re tired of eating and buying the same old thing, but want to keep buying healthy foods for your family, check out Freshen Up Your Fridge, Makeover Your Meals. You’ll learn how to make even a turkey sandwich sound like an exotic new recipe! Freshen Up Your Fridge is a post from: The Parent [...]

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Fruity Breakfast Pizza Recipe

SEA33 — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:19 +0000

If you’re looking for a yummy breakfast food to make this weekend, you might want to take a look at this breakfast fruit pizza recipe. The recipe comes from New York Times best-selling author Pam Anderson’s new book, Cook Without a Book: Meatless Meals. Fruity Breakfast Pizza Recipe is a post from: The Parent Tips [...]

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Recipe: Frosted Carrot and Zucchini Mini Muffins

SEA33 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:00:26 +0000

Everyone loves muffins, especially kids, but did you know muffins were a great way to sneak a few vegetables into their diets? If you’re not convinced, check out Giada De Laurentiis’s yummy recipe for Frosted Carrot and Zucchini Mini Muffins. Recipe: Frosted Carrot and Zucchini Mini Muffins is a post from: The Parent Tips Blog [...]

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PB&J Pancakes Recipe

SEA33 — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:00:09 +0000

Kids love pancakes and kids love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! So, why not put them together? That’s the what the Food Network’s Sunny Anderson did in this fun (and yummy) recipe for PB&J Pancakes. PB&J Pancakes Recipe is a post from: The Parent Tips Blog Tweet This Post

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Make Your Own Christmas Cookie Kids

SEA33 — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:00:06 +0000

If you have some cookie dough lying around and you’re looking for a good Christmas day activity, check out these fun little Christmas kid cookies. The fun is in the decorating (and the eating). Your children are sure to have a blast making a cookie that looks just like them! Make Your Own Christmas Cookie [...]

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Yummy (And Cute!) Christmas Snacks

SEA33 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:00:46 +0000

Tomorrow, once the presents are open, chances are your family is going to be pretty hungry. What better way to celebrate the day than with a festive snack? Snowman pizza anyone? How about a reindeer cinnamon roll? Check out these creative Christmas snack recipes for kids for those and more. Yummy (And Cute!) Christmas Snacks [...]

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10 Cute Christmas Cookies to Make

SEA33 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:00:43 +0000

Tonight’s the big night. Have you gotten your cookies made for Santa? If not, you might want to check out these darling Christmas cookie recipes from Lil Sugar. Not only are they yummy, but they’re oh so cute, and your kids will have a ball decorating them. 10 Cute Christmas Cookies to Make is a [...]

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Make Your Own Hot Chocolate

SEA33 — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:00:52 +0000

Who doesn’t love a good cup of hot chocolate? The stuff you buy at the store is pretty yummy, but making it yourself can be even more tasty! It’s also fun and earth-friendly. Check out how to make your own hot chocolate. Make Your Own Hot Chocolate is a post from: The Parent Tips Blog [...]

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Making the Kids’ Table Fun

SEA33 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:22 +0000

Let’s face it: no one wants to sit at the kids’ table. It’s been the butt of jokes for as long as kids’ tables have been around. But most of us just can’t fit our large families at one table when it’s time to gather for the holidays, and the kids’ table becomes a necessary [...]

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100 Mac & Cheese Recipes

SEA33 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:00:17 +0000

Macaroni and Cheese is a family-favorite, especially when it comes to pleasing the younger, pickier eaters in most families. And, of course, homemade is always better for you than the pre-packaged, processed kind you find the box. With this in mind, Food Network has 100 mac and cheese recipes that are sure to please almost [...]

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Easy Christmas Cake Pops Recipe

SEA33 — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:00:56 +0000

Cake pops seem to be all the rage this year, so you can bet they will be found on many a Christmas dessert table this week. Thinking about making some yourself? If you’ve never made them before, this easy Christmas cake pop recipe from Family Circle is practically foolproof! Easy Christmas Cake Pops Recipe is [...]

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6 Easy-to-Make Holiday Treats

SEA33 — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:00:26 +0000

Looking for some yummy, easy-to-make tasty holiday treats that don’t require you to spend much time in the kitchen? Check out these recipes for goodieslike Marshmallow Peppermint Dips and 8 Minute Mini Cinnamon Rolls. There’s even a little something just for mom. 6 Easy-to-Make Holiday Treats is a post from: The Parent Tips Blog Tweet [...]

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Say No to Raw Cookie Dough

SEA33 — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:00:14 +0000

The holiday season is here, which means many families will find themselves in the kitchen baking cookies and other yummy treats. And while it’s tempting to lick that spoon or bowl, it’s best to avoid ingesting any raw cookie dough due to the potential for E Coli. You wouldn’t want to spend the holidays in [...]

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Healthy Frozen Meals for Kids

SEA33 — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:00:19 +0000

Tired of purchasing frozen meals that are full of fat and sugar? Frozen meals are great when there isn’t a lot of time to cook, but they aren’t always healthy. Luckily, there’s a new frozen meal for kids out there. Kid Fresh frozen meals are nutritious and even come in BPA containers. Healthy Frozen Meals [...]

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Vegetarian Ideas for Kids

SEA33 — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:00:47 +0000

What do you do when your child decides he or she doesn’t want to eat meat? If you are a vegetarian, it may be an easy task to handle, but if you’re not, you might be entering a strange new world. You want to keep your kids happy and healthy at the same time. You’ll [...]

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