Apple & Blueberry Race Cars Super easy and very fun! You cut an apple into wedges then give your toddler the apple wedge, 2 toothpicks (supervise this, of course, as toothpicks can be dangerous for the 3 and under crowd) and 4 blueberries to assemble into their very own car snack. Keep extra berries and apple slices within easy reach so your toddler can snack while crafting. Extra points if you make a car too and model eating the fruits for your toddler to see! #craftingwith

Veggie-ful Shepherd's Pie I hate having to cook dinner after work. I know I am not alone in this sentiment (I'm pretty sure I just heard a collective "amen, sister.") So any make-ahead-and-quickly-reheat or one-pan-meal ideas make me happy. Because of this, and despite the fact that it's still summer and I should be making only raw salads, I decided to make Shepherd's pie. And it was delicious. This dish was identified by my sister, who came to eat with us, as the "best