~🧑‍🧒‍🧒🍽️🧑‍🧒‍🧒A Few Words From Susan🧑‍🧒‍🧒🍽️🧑‍🧒‍🧒~

I’ve always believed that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and it truly comes alive when shared with family. Some of my favorite memories growing up are of crowding around the kitchen table with my family: flour dusting the air, laughter echoing off the walls, and everyone - no matter their age - getting their hands messy. 

This week, I’m celebrating the joys (and occasional spills) of cooking together, whether you’re stirring sauce with teens or baking muffins with toddlers. In our featured video, Baking with Toddlers, I show how even the littlest hands can help create something delicious and make lasting memories in the process.

Don’t miss this week’s product offer: 50 percent off our Medium Glass Storage Jar, which is already available at a deep discount, so you will be getting this below cost!. It’s the perfect size for holding my granddaughter Mabel’s favorite snack, pretzels.

Cooking together isn’t just about the food; it’s about connection, creativity, and a little bit of chaos (the good kind!).

Best,

Susan
 

13 Secrets to Successful Baking With Toddlers

Discover the joy and challenges of baking with toddlers! This video provides practical tips to make your baking experience enjoyable and educational for both you and your little one. From setting up a safe baking environment to involving your toddler in the process, you'll learn how to create memorable kitchen moments.

  Tip of the Week: Set Up a "Yes" Zone in the Kitchen
Create a safe, child-friendly area where kids are encouraged to explore, stir, or roll dough without constant corrections. This encourages independence and reduces stress for everyone.

                     The Joy of Cooking Together 

Bringing the whole family into the kitchen can turn an ordinary meal into a mini adventure. Here are a few ideas to make cooking together feel special—and stress-free:

• Assign age-appropriate tasks. Little ones can wash veggies with the Cestari Vegetable Scrubber, while older kids can help chop (with supervision) or measure ingredients.  Matching the task to the child’s skill level builds confidence and prevents frustration.
• Make it a game. Turn pizza night into a topping competition, or see who can come up with the most creative sandwich using what’s in the fridge.
• Try a build-your-own dinner. Set out bowls of cooked pasta, sauce, veggies, and cheese, and let everyone assemble their own perfect plate.
• Make a visual recipe board
  Use photos or drawings to illustrate steps in a simple recipe. This helps pre-readers understand what comes next and keeps them engaged from start to finish
• Build a routine around kitchen time
  Designate a regular time for cooking together, such as “Saturday pancake mornings” or “Friday pizza night.” Children love predictability, and traditions strengthen family bonds.
• Let the kids choose the menu 
  Allowing children to pick a recipe or dinner theme occasionally makes them more invested in the meal—and more likely to try new foods.
• Celebrate small wins. Even if the cookies come out a little wonky, the smiles are what matter most.

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