Snow Days

This last week has had us staying inside, and we're feeling a bit housebound. We even had to cancel our Finger Foodies class for tonight because of the subzero temps predicted tonight along with the 6 inches of snow we got overnight. The good news though: We have rescheduled for the 15th of March, so if you were disappointed to miss this one, you have a second chance to enroll now!

I think we all get antsy when the weather gets like this. I thought I'd share a few ideas to keep you sane (or get you thinking of ways to stay sane) with your little one during the snow.

1. Make a kid-friendly recipe with your little tyke, like this fabulous new favorite for Cherry Granola Bars. These really work; no falling apart, I promise. They're fairly low in sugar, and you can play with ingredients to toss in some of those hidden yummies your toddler may not usually get. If you're feeling crafty or want to send them to school as a snack for your kiddo's preschool or whatever, wrap them in wax paper for a nice touch. Pics of wrapping below are from a recent bday party. They're nut-free, so no worries about allergies. Yum!

My favorite part of this recipe is that a toddler can stir the dry ingredients and help press the bars into the pan.




2. Make Valentines, and give your child a major part of the project. Gluing or coloring hearts are simple jobs that a toddler can get pretty caught up in. We just used some buttons, old scrapping paper, and glue and scissors. Hey, it's not necessarily "Mish+Mashy", but I figured I'd share! Anything to get a toddler occupied without being outside. ;)