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Grandmother baking with grandkids

Hands on Learning Can Get a Little Messy

When my daughter and son were little, we spent time making cookies and memories. Along the way there were messes but also great learning experiences.  I now enjoy teaching Kindergarten through 8th grade students nutrition lessons at afterschool programming for ISU Extension and Outreach.

father and teen son cooking breakfast together in the kitchen

Connect with your Teen through Parallel Cooking

“Mom, can we use these bananas to make Peanut Butter Oat Bites so I have something to eat before school?” asked my high school age daughter recently.

Pumpkin Muffin on a plate

Pumpkin Muffins: A Delicious Way to Start the Day

School is in full swing for my kids so today I want to share with you the Pumpkin Muffin recipe that helps fuel our busy mornings. These Pumpkin Muffins are a new addition to Spend Smart. Eat Smart. and they get a thumbs up from our house.