Turn off all electronics and play a board game with the family. Gather your family’s favorite snacks to have around and have fun! Have a picnic in the park. Besides your food, pack a game or two to play while there. You can even bring a book to read on the blanket! Continue reading Family Fun Night!
Oldie but goodie. Place a drop of oil in the pot when boiling potatoes or macaroni to keep from boiling over. Steam vegetables instead of boiling. Save water from steaming and use that liquid for adding to soups, gravies or rice. It is vitamin rich. The sturdy package inside your cereal box is great for shake and bake items. Crumbs from the cereal can be used … Continue reading Kitchen Kapers
Soda? Replace sodapop with a healthier substitute. Kids love bubbly drinks so mix flavored seltzer water with juice or other non sugary beverage. Smorgasbord. Make something different each night for dinner. At the end of the week, to make dinner fun, put all the leftovers out adding a few other favorites and have a smorgasbord. Everyone takes what they want and has variety. (Rose DiCicco is … Continue reading This Works for Me: Food!
I remember as a child that snack time was the best. My mom would sometimes have a special snack for us. Here are some ideas for fun special snacks. -Silly Sandwichs: one piece of bread with peanut butter on it. Make a face or design using whatever “toppings” you want, ie. chocolate chips, raisins, marshmallows, m&m’s, coconut, peanuts. Whatever is in the cupboard! – Fruit cup. … Continue reading Snack Time Ideas!
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 