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    Family Friendly Recipes and Kids Activities

    We provide easy recipes that the whole family will love. You'll find simple comfort food that doesn't take a lot of time to cook. We also share recipes for kids to make and kids' activities.

    Trending Recipes

    These recipes have been shared thousands of times and are currently our most popular. Find out why readers love them!

    • 2 Ingredient Weight Watchers Bagels
    • Crack Chicken Casserole
    • plate of meatball casserole
      Meatball Casserole Recipe
    • cheeseburger meatloaf
      Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe

    Fall Activities and Recipes

    Here, you'll find Fall crafts, kids' activities, and seasonal recipes!

    • overhead shot of fall puppy chow in bowl
      Fall Puppy Chow Recipe
    • Fall Slime Recipe
    • Q-Tip Fall Tree
    • Pumpkins made with rice crispies orange food coloring green m&m and a Tootsie Roll
      Rice Krispie Pumpkins Recipe

    See more Fall Recipes and Activities→

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    • Keto and Low Carb Recipes
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    Crock Pot Recipes

    Nothing makes mealtime easier than a crock pot or slow cooker. Simply set it and forget it and enjoy a yummy meal!

    • Crockpot Hamburger Macaroni Soup
    • keto crack chicken
      Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot
    • Corn Casserole in the Crock Pot
    • Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
      Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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    Dessert Recipes

    If you love a sweet treat, then you must try these easy dessert recipes that will have everyone asking for seconds!

    • A slice of apple pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce sits elegantly on a white plate. In the background, the rest of the pie rests on parchment paper, resembling a rustic crumb galette recipe.
      Apple Crumb Galette Recipe
    • brownies with mint frosting
      Brownies With Mint Frosting
    • carrot cake recipe with pineapple
      Carrot Cake Recipe With Pineapple
    • cheesecake bar on plate
      Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    See more Easy Desserts→

    Weight Watchers Recipes

    If you are following the Weight Watchers plan, you will find lots of yummy Weight Watchers recipes here!

    • 4 small cinnamon rolls on red plate
      Weight Watchers Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
    • One Point Cheesecake - Weight Watchers Friendly
    • 2 Ingredient Dough Pretzels - Weight Watchers
    • Two Ingredient Pizza Dough

    See more Weight Watchers recipes→

    Kids Activities

    Whether you are looking for a fun kids' craft or kids' activity to keep children engaged, you'll find it here.

    • Worm Pencil Holder
    • Flower Craft Idea
    • Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting
      Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting
    • Shape Sorting for Toddlers
      Shape Sorting for Toddlers

    See more Kids' crafts→

    Free Printables and Worksheets

    Here, you will find the best free resources for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Just download, print and play!

    • Halloween Handprint and Footprint Craft Printable
      Halloween Handprint and Footprint Printables
    • Free Printable Back to School Placemats
    • Labor day printable activity book
      Labor Day Printable Activity Book
    • Free Printable Summer Placemats

    See more Free Worksheets and Printables→

    Recent Posts

    What's new? Find out all the latest here!

    • ravioli lasagna in the crock pot
      Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna
    • Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
      Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
    • sour patch grapes
      Sour Patch Grapes
    • A collage of pumpkin desserts-bars, cookies, muffins, and cinnamon rolls-displayed on plates and trays
      Easy Fall Recipes

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    Hi, I'm Vicky!

    Hi, I'm Vicky, the founder and content creator at Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master's degree in education. Learn more about me. Thanks for stopping by!

    About Vicky
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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      Back to School Lunch Ideas and Lunchbox Notes
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      Fall Worksheets For Kindergarten
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