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Gluten-Free Frozen Banana Pops

Try out these delicious and easy gluten free pops that everyone can enjoy!

Stewed Cherry Lemonade

What kid doesn't love a cherry in their cocktail? Impress them with this twist on classic lemonade.

Nutella Recipe Round Up

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Banana Boat Treat for Kids

Banana boats are one of those fun summer vacation activities that live on as legendary in childhood memories. This sweet snack pays tribute to the float of fun. Kid-friendly thanks to the banana, marshmallow and chocolate ingredients, adults will be a fan of this treat, too.

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Frozen Confetti Yogurt Chips

Yogurt in it's natural form is tasty to some, but turn it into frozen chips and everyone will gobble it up. Fun to eat and make, these frozen treats make a great addition to summer celebrations.

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A Creepy Cool Summer Mocktail for the Kids

A mix of cool refreshment, sugary ingredients and a fun name, Bug Juice is the perfect summer mocktail for kids. It'll make them giggle, but also replenish the energy they'll lose playing outside all day in the summer heat.

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Mix-Matched Girl Scout Cookie S'mores

Classic s'mores are a win, but ever get creative with your sweet summer sandwiches? Our crafty contributor, Emily, did! Check out her summer lovin' version that uses girl scout cookies rather than grahams.

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PB & J Roll-Up Snacks for Kids

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have been a kid favorite since they were invented. While the promise of one of these tasty sandwiches is always enough to get kids excited for lunch, turning them into roll-up bites for a campfire snack will ensure you're the hero at their camp out.

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Kids Food Allergies Hot Sheet for Moms & Party Hosts

Children are major sufferers when it comes to food allergies. Make sure if you're hosting a kids party, or sending your child off to one, to read through this helpful allergy hot sheet to ensure all your menu options are safe and kid-friendly!

Tip

Kids Summer Olympics Party Menu

The 2012 Olympics offer a fun and easy opportunity to introduce the kids to new foods. We've rounded up a few ideas that are internationally inspired, but familiar enough to get the kids to try a bite.

Recipe

Homemade Soft Pretzels in Starfish Shapes

Soft pretzels are as much adult-friendly as they are kid-friendly foods, but these adorable starfish shaped ones are perfect kid snacks with summertime flair. Have your little ones help you make a batch of these treats for a summer celebration!

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Cotton Candy Frosted Brownies

There's only one way to celebrate a Student of the Month - with Cotton Candy Brownies, of course! I made this kid-friendly treat with my young cousin to celebrate his big school achievement - it was so much fun to get in the kitchen with him and the recipe made it easy, too!

Drink

Lychee Coconut Tropical Smoothie

With the word lychee in the title of this smoothie recipe you might be thinking - kid friendly food? Words aside, this creamy, refreshing tropical drink is perfect for the family on hot summer days.

Recipe

Chocolate Covered Bacon

Bacon has taken the culinary world by storm for good reason - it's a much loved ingredient by many and has also proven extremely versatile in recipes. This kid-friendly food is dunked in a bit of chocolate to take bacon from breakfast to dessert in one dip.

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The Tropical Storm: A Sweet Summer Shake Recipe

Parents can get excited over this sweet and tangy summer shake recipe. It's kid-friendly and makes for the perfect sip on warm summer evenings when the family enjoys some quality time together. Add a splash of coconut rum to make it an adult-friendly sip for a grown up summer soiree just as easily!

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Mango-Cherry Slush

Mangos, cherries and fresh juice are the perfect combo for a mocktail that's kid-friendly. It's a summer treat they'll enjoy sipping at summer parties or just lounging by the pool.

Recipe

"Happy Trails to You" Trail Mix

Trail mix is a kid-friendly food for two reasons - it's delicious and mom approved thanks to the wholesome ingredients the recipe features. This particular trail mix is one Chris Nease made for a cowboy birthday party favor, complete with themed printable topper for the bag. Kids, especially the boys, will love this.

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How To Make A Teepee Snack

Lunch gets a totally cool makeover with this camp inspired idea! The kids will absolutely love that their lunch as been made into an edible campsite!

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Beanie Weenies and Biscuits

This hearty meal is one every kid will enjoy. Mini hot dogs, beans and biscuits make it an all around satisfying dish that's kid-friendly and also mom-approved!

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Craft

Cute Butterfly Snack Pack Idea for Kids

Your mom may have told you not to play with your food, but we're going to tell you to encourage your kids to do the opposite. Enjoying food is an all-factory sensory experience - not just a taste test. Have them get creative with this simple activity and kid-friendly snack pack idea.

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Gluten-Free Frozen Banana Pops

Banana bites dipped in a bit of dark chocolate and sprinkles make for a delectable snack for kids, but are festive enough to pop on a stick and call a birthday party treat. Aside from being creamy and delicious, they're a gluten-free treat that's an all-around kid-friendly food, too!

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Avocado & Tomato Finger Sandwiches

Creamy avocado blended with a bit of mayonnaise and layered on some finger-friendly bread slices with tomato make for a dainty sandwich kids will love. They're great for birthday parties where there are lots of mouths to feed, but not as much sitting properly at the table as usual.

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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bites

Kids (and adults) of all ages can appreciate a breakfast of bacon and eggs. This mini twist on the classic morning combo is kid-friendly in both size and flavor. We mix it up for special sleepover mornings when there are more mouths to feed for a celebration.

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Gluten-Free Fruit Pops

Kids will eat virtually anything - so long as you pop it on a stick! They might think they want candy, but as soon as you display these funky fruit pops at your party they'll soon forget the sugar confections and beg for more of these. Simple, satisfying and gluten-free to boot, these watermelon pops take ordinary and make awesomeness!

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Milk & Cookies on a Stick

Jazz up that classic kid-friendly dessert with some party ideas on a stick! A simple skewer turns a tasty, yet done, dessert into something inventive and new. Kids will love a taller glass of milk paired with the idea of eating their cookies off a stick.

Recipes

Nutella Recipe Round Up

Nutella is a hit among adults and more importantly kids! This chocolate, hazelnut spread is a great addition to a variety of kid friendly foods and makes everything a little more sweet.

Nutella Banana Bread

Nutella French Toast

No Bake Nutella Cream Pie

Chocolate Nutella Cookies

Chocolate Nutella Ice Cream Bowl

Chocolate Coconut Nutella Bars

Recipe

Lion's Mane Pasta

Sometimes all it takes to get kids to eat their dinner is a clever name and creative use of color. Here, Emily whips up a classic dish - spaghetti and meatballs - but adds some fun with naturally colored noodles and kid-friendly name; Lion's Mane Pasta is sure to be a hit.

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Drink

Creamsicle Milkshake Dessert Recipe

Made from milk, vanilla yogurt, orange juice and topped with whipped cream, this kid friendly recipe is one Mom will love, too. A frothy take on the classic dessert, it's perfect to enjoy on a spring day.

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Pizza Sticks and Pizza Bake Activity

Handy pizza sticks take the mess out of enjoying pizza for the first time and are a crowd-pleasing treat at any young birthday celebration. Easy to make, easy to serve and even easier to eat, little party guests will enjoy these!

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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Though Buffalo chicken may make you think spicy, we can assure you this dish is a kid-friendly dinner that's packed with flavor, but won't overwhelm in the heat department. The combination of the sauce with the creamy cheese balances out to make one tasty dish the whole family will enjoy.

Drink

Strawberry Rhubarb Drink Recipe

Little girls will love this kid friendly drink recipe that's bright pink and embellished with a striped straw. Perfect for warm weather celebrations, we bet this recipe makes its way onto many a party's menu before the fall arrives.

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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Kids who love peanut butter and Rice Krispie cereal will for sure enjoy this treat! White chocolate is a lot less intense than milk or dark chocolate, and when paired with peanut butter and marshmallow it works to create a subtle sweetness.

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Extreme Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwich

This grilled peanut butter sandwich is piled high with sweet stuffing - bananas, marshmallow spread and chocolate chips make this kid friendly food more dessert than lunch!

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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter S'mores

Didn't think a S'more could get any better? Think again. Kids (and you!) will go gaga for this sweet sandwich courtesy of the dark chocolate peanut butter from Peanut Butter & Co. Enjoy!

Drink

Stewed Cherry Lemonade

Tart and sweet, this drink is like cherry pie in a glass! The kids will feel like grown ups sipping this mocktail.

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Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake

Sure you've had ice cream shakes, but have you ever sipped on a toasted marshmallow one before? This shake is scrumptious enough to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Recipe

Baby's First Fruit Cocktail

Made from seasonal fresh fruit, this party dish is a crowd pleaser for your toddlers and parent's alike.

Drink

Strawberry Lemonade with a Twist

Strawberry Lemonade with a twist -- a Twizzler twist that is. This sweet mocktail is a hit with all the kids.

Recipe

Classic Mac and Cheese Recipe with Veggies

Cheesy pasta made the good old fashioned way is always a hit with the kids. Take advantage of this cheesy goodness and add some veggies into the mix. We bet it's the one time the kids won't refuse a bit of spinach or broccoli!

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Sausage Rolls

A British favorite, similar to Pigs in a Blanket, these Sausage Rolls are delicious served hot or cold.

Recipe

Semi-Homemade Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce

Kids are big fans of breadsticks and while this recipe has a unique twist to it, they'll still gobble it right up. Have some fun making these tasty twists with them, too.

Drink

Snow Cap Candy Cocktail

This Snow Cap drink may have started off as a cocktail, but swapping out the alcohol for some creamy vanilla ice cream makes this party drink a kid-friendly food!

Recipe

No-Bake Snowball Cookies

Snowball fights - depending on where you're at this winter - may be scarce. Enjoy a snow day at home with these no-bake cookies inspired by our favorite outdoor winter activity courtesy of Emily DiRienzo.

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Recipe

Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Pie Milkshake Recipe

In the fall, we believe it's best to add pumpkin to just about anything--including milkshakes. Follow this easy recipe to pumpkin paradise!

Craft

Super Easy Turkey Cookies for Thanksgiving

These Tom Turkey cookies are easy enough for the kids to make! Let your little ones get into the Thanksgiving spirit and help decorate some delicious dessert for the big feast using this simple how-to.

Craft

Marshmallow Pumpkin Pops

Marshmallows decorated as sparkly pumpkins on a stick are the perfect fall treat to make for the kids - or with them! Follow our easy tutorial to create some bright fall treats that are as sweet to look at as they are to eat.

Craft

Apple Tree Cookie Pops

Though they don't have real apples on them, these fall cookie pops are just as sweet tasting. They're way cuter to make and look at too! Give them a try and surprise the kids with a special fall treat in their lunch boxes.

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Recipe

Grilled PB&J

Most kids love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - whether they like to add toppings (or even take the jelly out of the equation) is a different story! But, did you ever try grilling your PB&J's like a grilled cheese? Talk about yummy - it's a sandwich every kid will love.

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Creamy Ranch Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Bacon

Though the younger kids may not love it with both chicken and bacon, we bet the older kids and you will! This kid-friendly recipe is easily adapted to fit picky palates and will keep the whole family happy and full.

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Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are an excellent alternative to the usual french fries. Sweet, yet savory they pair well with burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken and veggie burgers. Best of all, they're a bit healthier and the kids love them.

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Candy Sushi

Delight guests with authentic looking sushi that is actually made out of candy. It's a perfect dessert for any gathering and will definitely top your party off with a sense of whimsy. The best part? Kids and adults alike will enjoy this sweet sushi recipe!

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Drink

Green Goblin Halloween Punch for Kids

Kids will love this special drink mixed up just for them. Frothy, bright green and full of sweetness, our Green Goblin punch is one potion they'll love!

Treats

Kids Birthday Cookie Idea: Cupcookies

It looks a cupcake, tastes like a cookie"it's a cupcookie! Check out this fun and inventive recipe that truly is the best of both worlds.

Drink

Kid Friendly Halloween Drinks

Make sure the kids are refreshed so the adults can have their fun! These kid friendly recipes are easy to make, and kids will love how festive they are while drinking their witches brew.

Witch's Brew Mocktail

Jack-o-Punch Halloween Drink

The Jolly Vampire

Bat Juice Halloween Mocktail

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Reindeer Food

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Funnel Cake with a Red Velvet Twist

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Ants in My Pants Broccoli Salad

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Sand Pail Birthday Cake

Kids will love this cute, clever version of birthday cake! What could be more fun than eating cake and frosting out of a sandpail?

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Easy Caramel Popcorn

Store bought popcorn treats are usually filled with loads of sugar and a slew of ingredients that you can't quite pronounce. For a healthier option the kids will love, make your own caramel popcorn! Your kiddies will love the sweet and crunchy flavor, and you'll love knowing exactly what goes in the food they're eating.

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Recipe

Mouse in the House Ice Cream Cookie

Warm, fresh chocolate chip cookies with a heaping spoonful of vanilla ice cream and candy garnishes makes for the ideal kid-approved treat.

Drink

Bubble Gum Mocktail

Bubble gum and cotton candy - the two flavors kids seem to love best! We've taken the first flavor and turned it into a fun sip the kids can enjoy this summer.

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