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When I was growing up, there wasn't a show or a toy that I enjoyed more than Transformers. The idea that a car, plane, or boombox could turn into a robot ready for battle was pretty much the coolest thing imaginable. My friends and I would play with our Transformers robots for hours on end. One of my favorite Transformers robots that I owned was the Dinobot leader Grimlock, but of course, Soundwave and his cassette tape Decepticons were hard to beat. The ultimate dream was always to collect every Destructicon to build the mighty Devastator!

While I have passed on my love of Transformers to my kids, we have never taken the opportunity to watch the animated series together until now. We have obviously taken Bumblebee into battle and had imaginary clashes over Cybertron on the living room floor. However, there is something about watching the show together that helps the story come to life. That is why I'm celebrating the new Transformers Father's Day playlist on YouTube with an Autobots sandwich recipe!

How to Make a Salmon Under the Sea Food Art Dinner Recipe with Your Kids!

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Making dinner doesn't have to be a chore when you cook alongside your kids. My oldest has been learning to cook since she was little and my 11-year-old son has just taken an interest in it. Since we have been teaching him the basics in the kitchen, we thought it was time to show him how to make a special dinner complete with a little added food art flair! 

Simple and Easy 2021 Father's Day Gift Guide - A Gift For Every Dad!

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Do you ever find that Father's Day is the hardest holiday to buy gifts for? Your dad, and those in your life who are like a father, are always saying that they have everything they need. Well, I'll let you in on a little secret. As a dad myself, I can say that they may have most everything that they need but they don't have everything that they want. Just don't freak out because I found some options that will work for any dad, and the great news is that they are all at one store.

For the Dad Who Needs More Than Cargo Shorts

How to Make a Super Mario Bros. Food Art Bento Lunch!

 

Super Mario Bros. never goes out of style, right? Super Mario Bros 3 was my favorite video game as a kid and I still believe it is the best game ever. When the Classic NES came out my youngest loved many of the games but the Mario Bros. were his go-to. Of course, Super Smash Bros. is a winner with all of my kids. Let's not even get into the 80's movie The Wizard starring Fred Savage. The Power Glove anyone? So it was time to make my kids another Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach lunch! Read below to find out how to make this school lunch for your Nintendo loving kids. 

Steph Curry Golden State Warriors Food Art Basketball Lunch!

 

Anyone who knows my family knows that we are huge Golden State Warriors fans. I grew up in Northern California and we lived in the bay area for many years. My kids were all born there. We live in OKC now but we haven't given up our bay area roots when it comes to the NBA. Of course, we all love Steph Curry as well. he not only lights it up on the court but seems to be a genuinely nice guy. 

I have made Warriors food art for my kids before, but this time it's the end of the school year and it's the end of the NBA season. Maybe this can help my kids, The Warriors, and Curry to finish strong? This lunch features an Oakland Forever Warriors jersey sandwich and mandarin orange basketball. Read below to see the ingredients I used.

How to Make a Baby Yoda Grogu Sandwich for Star Wars Day May the 4th!

Star Wars Day May the 4th is almost here once again and it's not too late to celebrate! It's pretty much a holiday in my house so we, of course, have to make some food art for it. We will probably wear some Star Wars gear as well, but this year I thought I would make a lunch with some of my kids' favorite characters and things from the movies and T.V. shows like The Mandalorian. 

You can check out the directions below but this includes a Baby Yoda (Grogu) sandwich, Darth Maul chocolate strawberry, and an apple TIE-Fighter. Which characters would you need to include for your kids?

3 Ideas to Create an Unforgettable Family Movie Night

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Family movie nights are a go-to staple in our house but every once in a while it's fun to take things up a notch! In order to make lasting memories, sure it sometimes it takes a little extra time, but it's always worth it. While a great film is a start, our three simple bonus ideas will create a movie experience that your kids will want to replay again and again. All you need is a little bit of time to shop for a few props plus some Quaker Chewy Bars, and you will be on your way!