Cutting Down on Candy

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…With a little creativity and inspiration, Halloween can be a little healthier, and just as much fun. Banana Ghosts When snack time meets play time, most kids will be pretty…

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Healthy Brownie Bake-Off

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…the course of editing the Guiding Stars blog, come across one “healthy” brownie recipe after another, I can’t not try them. Brownies that count as a reasonable balanced snack? I…

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Cheeselicious Chips

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Packing a vegetable as a snack doesn’t always go over well with the kids…unless they’re covered in cheese. The problem with cheese is that is needs refrigeration and is packed…

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Fruit on a Roll

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Dried fruit is a childhood favorite, but many of the commercial versions are packed with added sugar. This is the perfect recipe for letting your kids play around with combining…

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Shades of Fall

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…wholesome snack and sweet enough to be dessert. (2 Guiding Stars) Pumpkin Pudding Skip the pie crust and head straight for a lighter take on the filling with this delightful…

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