While yes, it would be rockin’ cool if there was a real cupcake tree in my backyard, this is more a tree of the creative type…
The cupcake tree:

I have no clue how I came across this – I don’t frequent Woman’s Day, but I must say, this is a very nice little cooking with kids project. They give full instructions at the site for how to make your own cupcake trees – perfect for an Earth Day party or an eco-themed birthday party.
While the above trees are autumn themed, you could make little spring trees with green frosting (grass) and …read more

In the last post we looked at green cooking with kids. I thought I’d gather some good recipe links for you and the littles to go along with that post.

Animal Chips via Family Fun
FIRST: I didn’t look specifically for organic recipes. At this point, I’ll say what you’ve heard me say a million times; almost any recipe can be altered from conventional to organic. When looking for good green recipes to make with kids, look for ones that can be easily altered to make them healthier. Also keep in mind that you don’t have to cook entirely organic, but I …read more

One of the easiest places to get kids going green is in the kitchen. Kids like most kinds of cooking fun, especially the really fun stuff like baking, blending, and freezing.
If you want to introduce your kids to both green living and cooking skills, here are some easy tips you can follow…
1. Talk about organics: Kids don’t always get organic vs. conventional foods. I’ve been talking about the term organic with my son forever, and I’m pretty sure that now, at age 7, he’s just really getting it. At the store, he’ll ask for organics over non organic now.
To discuss …read more