Recipe: Classic Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

The classic flavors of light and fluffy yellow cupcakes and rich chocolate icing is one of my favorite treats. To me, nothing is better than the fluffy deliciousness of homemade cupcakes. This recipe is a true bakery style yellow cupcake with thick and creamy chocolate buttercream frosting made from milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Making cupcakes is a great way to get young kids involved in the kitchen! My little ones love the...

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Healthy Lunches for Toddlers & Preschoolers

It can be difficult to get children to eat their veggies! Young children should eat 1 cup of raw or cooked veggies each day. This sounds like so much for a tot to eat, but it can be easily done if you split up the veggies throughout the day. Spinach Added to Spaghetti Sauce Makes for a Tasty Lunch! One way I like to get my children to eat their veggies is through green smoothies. You can find my favorite recipe for Organic Green Smoothies here....

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Little Peanut Organic Onesie- Featured Product on The Baby Burp

Little Marsupials is proud to be a seller on The Baby Burp. If you haven't visited this incredible baby, toddler and mommy marketplace yet- you definitely should! The Baby Burp offers unique gifts that you will not find in the big-box stores. If you are looking for something special for your little one or a memorable shower gift look no further! Check out our featured product and awesome blog article courtesy of The Baby Burp! The Baby Burp: The...

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Family Fun at Idlewild Park

Can you think of a better way to spend a summer day than at an amusement park? My family recently spent a day at Idlewild Park in Ligonier, Pennsylvania (within an hour drive of Pittsburgh). Idlewild Park is a such special place for young children. It has won the Golden Ticket Award for Best Children's Park for the past 3 years (We hope they win it again for 2014!) There are so many reasons why Idlewild is perfect for young children. My children...

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Recipe: Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes

What is better than homemade pancakes? In my house we have been know to have pancakes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This is my easy go-to recipe for Buttermilk Pancakes. We make many variations from plain, mini chocolate chip, and even pumpkin- but these Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes are by far everyone's favorite. Don't worry if you do not have buttermilk on hand (I never do). To make buttermilk, simply combine 1 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon...

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Canada Day Celebration!

Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st- just a few days before one of my favorite holidays, the 4th of July. My husband is Canadian, which makes my children part Canadian as well. Since they are now old enough to understand this, we are trying to celebrate our family's Canadian heritage as well. This past October, we celebrated our 1st official Canadian Thanksgiving. So, it only seemed appropriate that this summer we also celebrate Canada Day! Happy...

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Creative Ideas for Easter Baskets

Are you finished filling Easter baskets for the little ones in your life? With only 2 week until the bunny makes his annual visit, I am just putting the finishing touches on this year's Easter baskets.  We try to go lite on the candy/chocolate; and I am always looking for creative ideas for Easter goodies. You don't have to spend a ton of money to put together a really fun Easter basket. I like to start out...

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