Holidays

Romantic Dinner on a Dime or a Last-Minute Valentine

A night out on the town for Valentine’s Day is a tad overrated. Not only do busy parents feel the pressure to find a babysitter and beat the crowds to the restaurant, but they also have a weighty tab to contend with at the end of the night. Or maybe you just forgot and need to pull a quick night of romance together.

Beat the Valentine Budget blues by preparing a quiet, yet romantic meal at home. This 850+ word article includes suggestions for a romantic dinner at home. Recipes and images are included.

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, Budget Living, Food, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Romance, Seasonal, Valentines, Winter Holidays

Have Yourself a Healthy, Little Christmas

OK, I’m not advocating a completely sugar-free Christmas, but how about a Reduced-Sugar holiday? This time of year can be filled with excess, and eating sweets is at the top of that list of things we “excel” at. While enjoyable, your sugar intake can lead to loss of appetite, mood swings, tooth decay – and children bouncing off the walls.

“Have Yourself a Healthy, Little Christmas” suggests very do-able options for the family who wants to maintain traditional fun — but without the hyperactive children. At just over 700 words, this piece also includes a better-for-you cookie recipe that kids of all ages will enjoy.

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, Cooking with Kids, Holidays, Nutrition, Seasonal, Winter, Winter Holidays

Bake Me a Cake as Cool as You Can

Remember your favorite birthday cake? I do. It was two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion, on a sesame-seed bun. You guessed it. It was a Big Mac cake on my 4th birthday when I’m sure my parents spent a small fortune to mark the occasion.

Birthdays hold a special place in the memory of a child. But, birthday cakes shouldn’t hold a special place in our finances. In fact, the average parent can whip up a pretty cool cake with some toys, candy, and a boxed mix. Promise!

This article explains how it can be done with ease. The accompanying three photos, included in the purchase of the article, will inspire adults with their simplicity and wow the kids with their vibrancy. (If you would like to print the photos without purchasing this article, a separate reprint fee applies.)

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, All reprints, Cooking with Kids, Holidays, Party Ideas

Cooking Out with the Kids

Graduations, Father’s Day, Fourth of July, Post-Baseball Game get-togethers, these are the events that signify summer. They are also occasions that scream for a BBQ. What a perfect time to do some cooking (out) with the kids! Featuring kid-friendly Fruit Sparkly Coolers, Cheesy Taters, Homemade Ranch Dip, Garlic Bread, a great Soy-Ginger Marinade, and Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches, this article covers all the bases. (One-time rights are available. Article word count is 683, additional sidebar is 135.)

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, Afterschool Enrichment, All reprints, Cooking with Kids, Food, Holidays, Party Ideas, Seasonal, Summer

Viva La Fiesta! A Cinco de Mayo Meal from the Kids' Kitchen

What kid doesn’t like Mexican food? Tacos, tostadas, tortillas — there’s something for everyone. And a family doesn’t have to pay a high price at a full-service restaurant or settle for the drive-thru pseudo-taco stand. Parents and kids can prepare easy Mexican food at home. And what better time to try it than Cinco de Mayo?

Featuring a brief history of Cinco de Mayo and enrichment activities as well as several kid-friendly recipes, this piece is sure to bring a festive flair to any home. (706 words)

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, All reprints, Cooking with Kids, Family-Friendly Activities, Food, Holidays, Seasonal, Spring

An Irish Feast from the Kids' Kitchen

St. Patrick’s Day, though not an official holiday, is full of memory-making opportunities for kids. From wearing green to looking for the leprechaun and his pot of gold, kids of all ages get into the festivities. This article offers a great way for families to cook, eat and celebrate the day. It features a menu similar to one that Patrick might have eaten long ago on the Emerald Isle, but that kids and parents can prepare together. Word count is 851.

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, Afterschool Enrichment, All reprints, Cooking with Kids, Food, Holidays

Sweetheart Treats from the Kids' Kitchen

I still remember the excitement I had as a child as Valentine’s Day approached. After painstakingly copying my class list onto those cheap, little envelopes, I would stuff them with a signed valentine and maybe a conversation heart or two. Then I would look forward to whatever treats my mom and dad had planned for me and my siblings. My parents always made sure they had something for us at the breakfast table. Surely, Feb 14th is a fun day for kids — of all ages.

Make the day even more fun with a stash of recipes to cook with the kids! Featuring healthy and delicious maple oat scones, in the shape of hearts, of course, a fun and easy chocolate party mix, and individual heart-shaped pizzas, these recipes are sure to please both parents and kids. We’ve tested them and my kids can vouch for it. Pictures are available.

The text is 722 words with an optional 170 word sidebar.

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, Afterschool Enrichment, All reprints, Cooking with Kids, Food, Holidays

Time Flies, So Have Some Fun! Ringing in the New Year with Kids

I’ve always wanted to spend New Year’s Eve Cinderella-style, all dressed up at a ball. But, as a mom of five growing kids, the only princess-life I experience is on a Disney video, and the balls at our house happen to be of the baseball, football, and soccer variety. So, I’ve learned that a night out on the town isn’t for me right now. And that’s the case for many parents.

But, December 31st doesn’t need to be depressing. In fact, I’ve found celebrating with my children and enjoying their enthusiasm over the holiday can be every bit as exciting as dancing the night away.

At just under 1100 words, this article suggests family-friendly activities to celebrate the last and first days of a year. From service projects to life lists to game-athons, there is more than one do-able option for every family.

Filed Under: 1000 - 1300 words, All reprints, Family-Friendly Activities, Holidays, Winter Holidays

Holiday Gifts from the Kids' Kitchen

Kids love to cook. Kids love to give gifts. So why not spend an hour or two in the kitchen concocting fun holiday treats to give to friends and neighbors?

At just over 500 words, this article details fun and easy recipes for parents and kids to make together as well as a short sidebar (132 words) of helpful tips for cooking with kids.

Filed Under: 500-1000 words, Afterschool Enrichment, Cooking with Kids, Family-Friendly Activities, Food, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Seasonal, Winter Holidays

Tis the Season for Making Memories: Creating Holiday Traditions with Your Children

While some parents grew up in families steeped in holiday traditions, others find they don’t have many customs to pass on to their children. For those in either camp, there is fun awaiting in creating new practices to celebrate with the kids. At just under 1100 words, this article suggests creative ideas for parents to establish new traditions with their children.

Filed Under: 1000 - 1300 words, All reprints, Family-Friendly Activities, Holidays, Seasonal, Winter Holidays

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