Splurge vs. Save: Easter and Spring Décor, Kids Easter

February 15, 2023February 16, 2023Leave a comment

For Easter 2023, we’ll go splurge vs. save on some Easter and spring decor, gifts, and home items. I have some great Pottery Barn dupes and Amazon finds from the Pottery Barn Spring and Pottery Barn Easter collection. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Easter and Spring decor and kids’ Easter items with both inexpensive Amazon finds and Pottery Barn picks.

While each item on the splurge side is something I love and think is of great quality, it isn’t always in my budget to splurge on. I’m always on the hunt for lookalike items that are a little more budget-friendly. I’ll give you links and prices for both. Check back for more of the Splurge vs. Save series for Easter, Spring Break, and more!

Pottery Barn Bunny Ear Easter Basket

SPLURGE: Pottery Barn $39 – Long-Eared Bunny Easter Treat Basket
SAVE: Amazon $11.99 Plush Bunny Easter Basket (Multiple colors)

Pottery Barn Peter Rabbit Dinnerware

SPLURGE: Pottery Barn – $29.00 – Includes plate, bowl, and silverware
SAVE: Amazon $24.00 – Includes plate, bowl, cup, and silverware

Potter Barn Tule Tutu Easter Basket

SPLURGE: Pottery Barn $29.50-$34.50 Tulle Tutu Easter Basket
SAVE: Amazon $11.99 Tutu Tulle Easter Basket

Chunky Throw Blanket

Bunny Statues

SPLURGE: Pottery Barn $69 Each Terracotta Bunny
SAVE: Amazon $28.93 Set of 4 Bunny Figures

Easter Bunny Napkin Holder

Easter Sign

SPLURGE: Pottery Barn: $39 Felted Wool Happy Easter Garland
SAVE: Etsy $1.99 – Print at home Easter Sign

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Heart Pizza for Valentine’s Day // Make Your Own Pizza Night

February 13, 2023Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day Heart Pizza Video @madebykidsco

We have a super easy weeknight dinner idea for Valentine’s Day! It’s heart-shaped pizza night! All you need is store-bought pizza crust, cheese, sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings! This easy Valentine’s Day dinner idea is quick to whip up after school or work! The kids will love to make their own pizza with this festive recipe!

Ingredients

Pizza crust (store-bought)
Pizza sauce (approx 1/4 a cup per pizza)
Shredded mozzarella cheese ((approx 1/4 a cup per pizza)
Toppings of choice

Directions

Cut pizza crust into a heart shape
Add sauce, spreading it evenly
Add cheese
Add toppings of choice
Bake at 425 degrees for 7 minutes

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Valentine’s Day Bento Box Lunch Ideas for Kids

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023Leave a comment

We’ve rounded up a few ideas to make a sweet and simple Valentine’s Day bento box lunch for kids! With a cookie cutter and a few supplies, you can make a quick and easy Valentine’s Day lunch that won’t take all morning!

Featured Valentine’s Day Bento Box Ideas:

Heart-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Roma tomatoes
Strawberry yogurt-covered pretzels
Conversation hearts
Limited edition heart Cheerioes
String cheese with Valentine’s note

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kids

February 6, 2023February 7, 2023Leave a comment

While you may spend Valentine’s Day night celebrating Valentine’s Day with your spouse, partner, or friends, there’s something sweet about having a little party with your kids. Whether it’s a Valentine’s Day breakfast before school or a family dinner, we’ve rounded up a few ideas to make it extra special.

Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas

Heart Shaped Pancakes or Waffles

You can our pancake batter right into a heart cookie cutter on your griddle or fry pan. This super easy hack makes heart shape pancakes without the pouring skills of a pastry chef. You can also make a few extra to throw in their lunch boxes. Breakfast for dinner is also a fun twist on a kid-friendly Valentine’s Day dinner.

Amazon also sells this cute little heart waffle maker that could make a cute gift idea.

Pink Smoothie

This super easy pink smoothie recipe features strawberries, raspberries, bananas, and bananas for a pink smoothie that’s jammed with nutrition.

Pink Smoothie Recipe

1 cup of Strawberries
1 cup of Raspberries
2 Bananas
½ cup of milk of your choice
½ cup of water
¼ cup of yogurt of your choice (I use strawberry to keep it extra pink)
2 tsps of honey
Garnish with a fresh strawberry!

Kids Valentine’s Day Board

Pink yogurt-covered pretzels
Chocolate covered strawberries
Heart-shaped strawberries
Raspberries
Valentine’s M&Ms
Cheese
Salami
Pepperoni
Crackers

Heart-Shaped Pizza!

Make your own Valentine’s pizza. Using store-bought pizza dough, I cut out a heart shape for each kiddo. Add cheese, sauce, and toppings of your choice. I used pepperoni and cut them into hearts. Let kids top their own heart-shaped pizza for a fun Valentine’s Day dinner idea.

Store-bought pizza dough cut into hearts
Pizza or pasta sauce
Cheese of choice
Toppings of choice

Valentine’s Desserts for Kids

Valentine’s Day is really all about the sweets after all. Here are some of our favorite Valentine’s Day dessert ideas.

Valentine’s Day Drink Ideas for Kids – Valentine’s Punch Recipe

Pink Strawberry Milk

Use Hershey’s Strawberry syrup in milk
If you don’t have it, a drop of natural pink food coloring works in your milk of choice

Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate

Make hot chocolate of choice
Top with
Marshmallows
Whip cream
Pink and red sprinkles
Strawberries

Cranberry Lemonade Punch – Pink Valentine’s Punch

1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate
1 (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
1 liter carbonated water/club soda chilled
1 lemon – sliced, for garnish
cranberries for garnish
1/2 cup fresh mint, garnish (optional)

In large punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice concentrate, pink lemonade concentrate, limeade concentrate, and club soda. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

Raspberry Sherbet Punch – Raspberry Valentine’s day Punch

1/2 gallon raspberry sherbet
1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale
2 cups of orange juice
Garnish with raspberries, rosemary, and lemon (optional)

Place frozen sherbet in the center of a large punch bowl. Add ginger ale and orange juice. Stir gently. Add raspberries and serve.

Valentine’s Decorations and Valentine’s Day Printables

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

Valentine’s Day Songs for Kids

Hidden Greens Smoothie Recipe for Kids

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023Leave a comment

It’s smoothie Friday and we have another secretly healthy smoothie for kids! This one features mango, kiwis, bananas, and a secret handful of power greens. Since I’m using a blender the greens won’t get chopped enough to be fully indetectable but the cups I use for the kids are all enclosed and they never taste the greens!

Follow along for more healthy smoothie recipes for kids here or on YouTube!