Image by lovefromtheoven.com via Pinterest Since kids love to eat donuts in the morning, here’s a perfect Sunday morning Bible snack in keeping with the Holidays. Mini chocolate donuts and a few extras will taste great”¦and you can tell kids a little about the caribou (how God made it different than any other creature, and how […]
Holiday Snack Ideas: Jelly Bean Christmas Trees
According to Lutheran scholars, the Christmas tree began as the Paradise Tree, a prop in a very popular religious play that has roots back to the 10th century. In this holiday snack, you can make little likenesses of today’s Christmas tree as you share the history that will give your children a chance to understand where […]
Thanksgiving Snacks: Unity and Peace S’mores
Image by kitchenfunwithmythreesons.com “…whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things…” ~ Philippians 4:8 The first meetings of the Pilgrims and Indians were unified and peaceful, with only the […]
Food For Thought: Oreo Cookie Owl Cupcakes
One thing we can be thankful for is God’s wisdom, which in turn makes us wise when we follow him. Serving these cute wise owls will help us remember to be thankful, and it gives kids an added lesson in wisdom as well! Materials: Paper Plate Chocolate cup cake (homemade or store bought) Oreo cookies […]
Food for Thought: Healthy Tomato and Avocado Salad
For most school kids, Labor Day signals the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. But not many students know the history of why we celebrate Labor Day. This easy and healthy snack will make them more aware of, and thankful for, the labor it takes to grow the food we eat […]
Food For Thought: Sweet ‘N Sour Pineapple Salsa
This tasty Food for Thought snack uses the concept of sweet and sour as a reminder that people we love have good and bad moments. The thing to remember is that nobody is perfect. There’s “sour” in this sweet and sour salsa we’re about to make and enjoy. The salsa is a little like our relationships […]
“My Dad is a Homerun” Baseball Cupcakes
“My Dad is a Homerun” Baseball Cupcakes These baseball cupcakes provide a fun chance to honor dad by using baseball terms to describe him”¦in his relationship with his kids and with God! Ingredients – 1 box yellow cake mix – 1 ½ containers whipped vanilla frosting – 2 cups red M&M’S® or other red candies or […]
Memorial Day Prayer PLUS Red, White and Blue Strawberries
Memorial Day Prayer Memorial Day is about being grateful for the sacrifices made by those who serve our country. Thousands of troops have died defending our freedoms, of which religious freedom is most important, and kids should be encouraged to reflect on them as God’s instruments of protection. Let us say a special prayer on […]
“Sweet Chicks” Easter Snack
Chicks represent new life. Since we all receive new life in Christ, this is a good tie-in with Easter. Check out our guest post over at Hip Homeschool Moms! I warn you – it is a bit messy! But you can make these cute chicks yourself as a special treat to serve on Easter, or use […]