Don’t these raspberries look divine?  The dessert is so simple you could put your children in charge of “making” it and they could actually do it all by themselves.  They will be so excited that they accomplished the task all on their own and everyone will enjoy tasting the results!  Thanks Saucy at Saucy Sprinkles for the yummy dessert idea!

Here’s what you need to make these:

• fresh raspberies
• dark chocolate chips
• white chocolate chips

Here’s how to make them -> Chocolate Raspberries Tutorial

If your kids love fruit snacks, but you hate all that sugar then this recipe is perfect for you.  This is a recipe the whole family can get involved in making and I’m sure the kids won’t mind being the taste testers!  Thanks to All Day I Dream about Food for sharing her recipe!

Here’s what you need to make these:

• 1 cup mixed berries
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup fruit juice (apple, cranberry, blueberry, whatever)
• 2 envelopes gelatin (1 envelope = 2 1/2 tsp)

Here’s how to make it -> Homemade Fruit Snacks Tutorial

Okay, this is one of those cooking with kids ideas that isn’t so much a recipe as it is a fun way to get the family in the kitchen, learning how to follow directions and measure ingredients.  Also, lets not forget the hours of fun your kids will have using these crayons in the bathtub later!  Thanks to Kiboomu! for this fun activity.

Here’s what you need to make these:

• Clear glycerin soap base cut into cubes
• 3 or more soap color dyes (or food color dyes)
• Essential oils in your favorite smells (optional)
• Glass measuring cup for melting soap
• Spoons for mixing colors and fragrances
• Ice cube trays or round crayon molds

Here’s how to make them -> Homemade Bath Soap Crayons Tutorial