Mickey Mouse is turning the big 90! Celebrate with these 5 Healthy Mickey Recipes for Kids! I am an official Ambassador for Dole Fresh Fruit and Fresh Vegetables. All delicious opinions are my own.

5 Healthy Mickey Recipes for Kids to Celebrate His 90th Anniversary

Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse! Can I get whatever skincare routine Mickey Mouse is using? Because DANG – he looks good for 90! That’s right, the Big Cheese is turning 9-0 this year and to celebrate his 90th anniversary, we’re rolling out some delicious and Healthy Mickey Recipes for Kids! Birthday celebrations aren’t the same without the eats! And just in time for the party, DOLE® just released a bunch of kid-friendly Mickey recipes to celebrate the big 9-0, all inspired by recipes through the ages – classic, old school and modern! Check out these favorites that are sure to be a hit at your next party, gathering, or just a tasty snack idea. Just click the links below to grab the recipes!

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Looking for another healthy snack idea that your kids will love? Try these Easy Kid-Approved Apple Bites Snack Idea, packed with protein, sweetness and crunch! This post is sponsored by Produce for Kids. All delicious opinions are my own.

Kid-Approved Apple Bites Snack Idea

It’s the season where two of my favorite F-words come together…

No, not THAT F-word. C’mon! Keep it clean here, parents!

Fall and Food, y’all! With fall soccer underway and two ravenous kids running around, I’m always having to grab a snack for someone in this house. And while reaching for those tempting cookies and candies that may be lurking sound like a good idea at the time (UGH – thanks a lot, Halloween!), they’re not going to powering my kids with the fuel they need for after school. We can do better. These Kid-Approved Apple Bites are the perfect combo of delicious healthy foods and fall flavors. Packed with protein, crunch and a touch of sweetness, it’s a great easy to make, healthy, and instantly donating meals to families in need this fall. In the season of thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to give back with Produce for Kids & Feeding America! Ready to make a difference with your healthy snacks?

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Need a healthy back-to-school snack idea for your kids? Try these 4 Unique Fruit Bowls for a Kid-Friendly Yogurt Bar! This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of FAGE. All delicious opinions are my own.

4 Unique Fruit Bowls for a Kid-Friendly Yogurt Bar

Bowls are SO last school season! Do your kids come home from school STARVING for a snack? Two kids in full time school this year means all hands on deck the moment they step off of that bus. “Can I have a snack now?” is the song on repeat during our walk home. And as soon as they drop our backpacks at the door, they’re mouths are open like little baby birds. If it were up to my kids, they would be reaching for the cookies, chips and candy. But if we learned anything from our childhoods, that kind of snack doesn’t fly with this mom. We all want better and healthier after-school snacks for our kids. But how do we make healthy food look more appealing to kids? It’s all in the presentation.

You won’t need to wash dishes with these 4 unique fruit bowls and this ultimate kid-friendly yogurt bar. With 4 fun fruit bowls to hold your child’s after-school snack, they’ll be asking for the good stuff. Pass all of the healthy toppings and FAGE yogurt, please!

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boar’s Head. All opinions are 100% mine.

Make lunchtime fun for your kids with this easy Kid Friendly Cucumber Sushi recipe. Perfect back-to-school lunchbox idea for kids, this delicious combo will have your children gobbling “sushi” in no time!

Kid Friendly Cucumber Sushi for Back-to-School

Strong opinions and even stronger taste buds! Got a picky eater heading to school this year? Me too! My kindergartner is more stubborn and independent than ever. With a week of school under her belt, she all of a sudden has become an expert when it comes to packing her lunchbox. And she’s not scared to speak her mind, especially at 7 o’clock in the morning.

“Mo-om, I don’t want a sandwich today.”

“My fruit needs to be cut into smaller pieces. I eat like a lady.”

“Don’t forget my love note!” (Ok, I admit that I kind of love that she loves her little notes from Mommy. )

PB&J just won’t cut it for this little foodie, but I’m not afraid of a little school lunch challenge. Borrowing a little inspiration from my daughter’s favorite utensil, we’re taking chopsticks to kindergarten this year. Make sushi for kids even more fun with this Kid Friendly Cucumber Sushi for Back-to-School! Perfect lunchbox idea for little hands, your kids will definitely be asking to eat more “sushi” for lunch. [Read more…]

Busy morning? Try these Easy Yogurt Tarts for a Quick Breakfast Idea! Your kids will love them! This post is sponsored by Produce for Kids. All delicious opinions are my own.

Easy Yogurt Tarts for a Quick Breakfast Idea

So I really thought our summer was going to slow down considerably. WRONG. My beautiful princess is proving that her will to wake up at “regular school time” is stronger than our summer schedule. Even more hilarious, her daily sleepwalking to my room has made her more indecisive as ever when it comes to the first meal of the day.

Mom truth: Breakfast trends roll through this house faster than fashion trends. 

So that means I need options, lots of them. You know, just in case she changes her mind eleventy thousand times. So how am I making breakfast kid-friendly and princess-approved? Try these Easy Yogurt Tarts for a Quick Breakfast Idea. No bake, gluten free, packed with protein and healthy (heck, yes!), I can quickly pop one out of the freezer when she wants “cake” for breakfast. Find out making these adorable tarts are donating meals to local families in need with Produce for Kids this summer and grab your $2 Publix produce coupon too!

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Get ready for Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2 movie with this Easy Incredibles 2 Bento Box Idea + Super Cute Mask Food Picks. This post is sponsored by Frigo® Cheese Heads® Cheese. All yummy opinions are my own.

Incredibles 2 Bento Box Idea + “Super” Cute Food Picks

So in case you were wondering, we’re kind of “incredibly excited” for a new film coming out this summer. Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2 is at the top of our movie must-watch list this year. To celebrate, we’re bringing the fun to your summer and back-to-school lunches with an Easy Incredibles 2 Bento Box Idea + “Super” Cute Food Picks! Fuel and inspire your little super heroes this year with Frigo® Cheese Heads® and find out how you can instantly win fun prizes this summer! Are you incredibly hungry yet?

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Spoil mom with deliciousness with these 4 Fancy Mother’s Day Brunch Bites You Can Make with Snack Cheese. This post is sponsored by Frigo® Cheese Heads® Cheese. All yummy opinions are my own.

4 Fancy Mother’s Day Brunch Bites You Can Make with Snack Cheese

I. Love. Cheese. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and I’m already dreaming of all of the delicious Mother’s Day brunch ideas. As a busy mom, my house may never be overflowing with fancy fromage choices. But you know what you’ll always find in this mom’s fridge? String Cheese, because kids. Fancy and delicious Mother’s Day appetizers don’t always have to be complicated. Spoil mom’s taste buds with these 4 Easy and Fancy Mother’s Day Brunch Bites You Can Make with Snack Cheese. She’ll love them, promise.

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