10 Family Dinner Conversation Starters: Grandparents Day Edition

If you don't know, Grandparents Day is coming soon! So why not use National Grandparents Day (or any old family dinner) as an opportunity to get the conversation flowing? Here are 10 table topics guaranteed* to get everyone talking. *We can't guarantee that everyone will agree, but we can guarantee that they'll be talking!Blog...

10 Fun and Easy Summer Lunch Ideas for Kids!

With summer comes longer days, warmer weather, and lots of outdoor playtime! If you're looking for some new and easy lunch ideas to keep your kiddos fueled up and ready to go, look no further. Here are 10 fun and easy summer lunch ideas that the whole family will love! 1. DIY Pizzas: Let...

How to Style a Tray for Classrooms, Back to School Edition

A tray is a great way to organize and style a classroom. It can be used to hold books, pens and pencils, paper, and other supplies. A tray can also be used to display photos, artwork, and other mementos. In this post, we'll give you some tips on how to style a tray for...

Quick and Easy Dinner with Colorfull Plates

So, in our house, sometimes dinnertime comes up without us even realizing the time. We are normally playing the whole afternoon, so when I look up and see the dinner hour is almost here, it's easy to panic, but don't fret. Here is my go-to recipe that always results with happy eaters, even with...

Snack of the week with Colorfull Plates

Don't feel like cooking or can't think of a snack to make?  Fear not, just come to Colorfull Plates for quick, and easy snack ideas.  Fruit Smoothie 1 cup of milk of choice or 1 cup of yogurt 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1 frozen banana 1/4 cup orange juice dash of cinnamon OPTIONAL: add...

Everyone Can Help

Dinner time together is a tradition that we make sure to do as a family.  It is another avenue we stay connected as a family.  I don't know about you but my kids always want to help out in the kitchen.  Majority of the time, items are too hot for them to handle or...

Conversations at Dinnertime

Dinnertime is the perfect time to have conversations with your children. Between dinner and bedtime, it seems that most kids are the most talkative. Whether it's fighting fatigue or just pleasantly relaxed, it's a few golden hours for parents and guardians to cherish.  So use the time as an opportunity to get them thinking about different...