(This site chronicles some other events and happenings not necessarily related to the 250th Anniversary; ie. Busch Gardens, Water Country and other fun family locations.)
👩🍳 Kids in the KitchenMaking memories one recipe at a time.
Some of my favorite childhood memories weren't made around the dinner table...
They were made standing on a chair beside someone I loved, stirring batter, measuring flour, sneaking a chocolate chip, and learning that the kitchen is about so much more than food.
When we invite children into the kitchen, we're doing more than teaching them how to cook. We're helping them build confidence, practice math and science without even realizing it, learn responsibility, and create memories they'll carry with them long after the dishes are put away.
Whether they're washing vegetables, stirring pancake batter, setting the table, or proudly helping make dinner, every little job reminds them that they're an important part of the family team.
Because around here...
Inviting children into the kitchen does so much more than help get dinner on the table. Research shows that kids who help prepare meals are more willing to try new foods—and they often eat more fruits and vegetables than children who don't help. In fact, after participating in the USDA's Kids Cook! program, 76% of parents reported their children ate more fruits and vegetables.
Cooking together also helps build confidence and independence. Children who learn basic kitchen skills develop healthier eating habits, greater confidence in preparing food, and life skills they'll use for years to come. Many parents say children are ready to begin actively helping in the kitchen around 8 years old, starting with simple tasks like mixing ingredients, washing produce, peeling vegetables, and even loading the dishwasher.
While you're setting up your kitchen for making memories and great meals, here's a great recipe challenge for you
Allow your little to slice your fruit for you while you create this amazing dessert together!
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Kids Cooking Club
🍽 This Month's Meal Planner 🍽
Don't forget the Kick Off Event! We didn't make our goal last month so we're still going!
🌸 A Little Something for You
And how are you taking care of you, Busy Momma and Busy Grammie?
Don't forget you are the backbone of the family. And YOU need to be pampered too.
Here's July tip of the month for some rejuvenation from hot summer days and night for your skin to retain a dewy glow (and not from perspiration!)
☀️ Summer Skin Survival
For Busy Mommas, Grammies & Women on the Go
Let's be honest...there's a big difference between a healthy summer glow and looking like you've just run a marathon in 95-degree heat! 😅
Between chasing little ones, working in the garden, cookouts, baseball games, and family vacations, summer can be hard on our skin. Here are a few simple ways to keep your skin feeling fresh, hydrated, and glowing all season long.
💧 Lighten Up Your Moisturizer
Just like we swap sweaters for shorts, our skin appreciates a lighter moisturizer in the summer. Heavy creams can trap sweat and clog pores, so choose a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer that lets your skin breathe.
🥤 Hydrate from the Inside Out
Your skin loves water just as much as the rest of your body! Aim for 6–8 glasses each day, and if you've been outside sweating, consider adding an electrolyte drink to help replenish what you've lost.
🚿 Don't Let Sweat Stick Around
After a hot day outdoors, treat yourself to a cool shower. Washing away sweat, sunscreen, and dirt helps keep your skin feeling clean and prevents that dry, tight feeling that can happen after sweat evaporates.
🍉 Eat Your Water
One of the tastiest ways to stay hydrated is through food! Reach for summer favorites like watermelon, strawberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, peaches, and cantaloupe. They're refreshing, delicious, and packed with water to help keep your skin happy.
🧴 Don't Skip the Sunscreen
Nothing steals your summer glow faster than a sunburn. A broad-spectrum sunscreen helps protect your skin from damage, keeps it healthier, and lets you enjoy those beautiful sunny days with confidence.
So for July I'll leave you with this:
💗 Lissa's Memory Maker
This month, invite your little chef to choose one part of dinner they can help with.
Maybe it's washing strawberries.
Maybe it's measuring ingredients.
Maybe it's simply stirring the pot.
It doesn't have to be perfect.
One day they'll remember they were included—not how perfectly dinner turned out.
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