Tag: after school snacks


  • My first job after graduating high school was working in the Sears shoe department at the mall. It was not the most glamorous of professions, standing around for 9 hours but it paid. Occasionally for breakfast I would stop by Cinnabon for a mini roll and wash it down with a pint of milk. Sometimes…

  • These harvest cornucopias are so much fun to make and eat. The kids will love them. They also might ask you for ice cream later to go with the ice cream cone… In a bowl mix in your favorite snack foods from the list below: Dried fruit: cranberries, Raisins, blueberries, fruit snacks Sweets: yogurt covered…

  • I made beef and gravy quesadillas with the left over roast and gravy. It is sort of a ritual we have to use leftover meat in a taco or quesadilla. They are cheap and a great disguise for those who are picky about leftovers tortillas, two per person Roast, cooked and shredded or chopped Beef…

  • This is a recipe passed on by my sister Allison. She and her friends made little bags with the dry ingredients perfect for gifts. Put the dry ingredients in a jar or sealed in a plastic baggie enclosed in a fabric goodie bag. Don’t forget to include the instructions. Chocolaty Oatmeal Cake is almost like…

  • Banana chocolate chip cookies was Adelin’s pick for Kids Choice. The kids went nuts over them. I had to bag them up and hide them before they got little tummy aches from eating to many. Banana chocolate chip cookies makes for a fun after school treat too. The original recipe uses shortening resulting in a…

  • This recipe comes from Everyday Foods magazine. It is easy enough for little kids to make. 1/3 cup Honey 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp butter 1 cup crisp rice cereal 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cherries, or cranberries In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the honey,…