Getting children involved in the kitchen is more than just a fun activity; it’s a fantastic way to teach life skills, encourage healthy eating, and ignite a curiosity for new flavors. While it may seem challenging at first, there are plenty of creative ways to inspire kids to cook and explore new foods. Here are some ideas to make mealtimes both educational and enjoyable. Make Cooking a Game Turning cooking into a playful experience can instantly capture a child’s interest. Try creating … [Read more...]
Clever Remodelling Ideas for a Small Kitchen
May 13, 2025 by
Small kitchens appear to be a problem that cannot be resolved, but it doesn't have to be so, as they are the perfect time to be creative. If remodelling your kitchen is on your to-do list, you must blend functionality and beauty so that the space appears much larger than it is. A compact room needs to work for you so that you don't feel suffocated while working. These brilliant makeover hacks will be able to get the job done for you, so you don't have to settle on a style when you use your … [Read more...]
5 Chores Toddlers Can Be Involved In for Holiday Dinners
December 23, 2019 by
Holidays are supposed to be about families and the bonds we share as families. Helping each other in tasks, doing things together, deciding everything as a family is a special moment for the family. Having fun while doing holiday-related chores helps us make memories for later and brings giggles to the present. I am not talking about including kids in the heavy lifting, these are the kinds of hosting jobs that don’t need to be done a certain way or you can easily do without. But, these … [Read more...]
The Importance of Teaching Kids Basic Life Skills
December 16, 2019 by
We have all laughed at memes and experiences online on “If only I learned this in school...” We often say that our education system needs to change, we need to teach kids more real-life skills than algebra, and so on. What we don’t focus on is that, it isn’t the sole responsibility of the educational institute to teach things, parents have the same responsibility toward their kids. Skills like cooking, repairing, and swimming, are all life skills that might not necessarily be vital in life, … [Read more...]
Important Things to Remember While Teaching Your Kids to Cook
November 4, 2019 by
Involving your children in chores is a great way to teach them new skills and spend some time bonding over trials and errors. I have always been an advocate for inculcating positive habits in children from a young age, knowing the basics of cooking is one of them. Knowing how much effort goes into a certain task can only be learned when you actually do it or are a part of it. As the kids start growing, it is our responsibility to teach them everything they need to be independent. Change … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Thumbprint Heart Cookies
January 16, 2014 by
To wrap up our week of Valentine's Day themed crafts and activities we're showing off our Thumbprint Heart Strawberry Preserve Cookies. As you'll see Shae and Shaun didn't really use their thumbs but Fingerprint cookies don't have the same ring to it. We started with a simple soft cookie dough. Ingredients 1cup butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 1tsp vanilla or almond extract 2 egg yolks, room temperature 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup strawberry/raspberry jam or … [Read more...]
Fruit Painted Rocks #craft #kidsinthekitchen
July 25, 2013 by
Don't we all have pretty bowls and vases on our kitchen table filled with fruit, flowers and other lovely centerpieces. On our tables I have a bowl of fresh produce and on the other table I have a tray filled with junk. I'm talking about coupons, sunglasses, notebooks, beads and business cards. It's the catchall for the room. I gave Sabreena and Shae a task to make something pretty for the table. They hunted under our deck for very specific shaped river rocks and made a this bowl of … [Read more...]
