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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.

    Fall Activities and Recipes

    These fall activities for kids are easy and will keep kids having fun and learning in a hands-on way. You'll find fun crafts for kids and cozy fall recipes.

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      Zucchini Pumpkin Bread
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      Pumpkin Cookies with Spice Cake Mix
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      Fall Meringue Recipe
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      25 Fall Fine Motor Activities
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      Fall Slime Recipe
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      Fall Craft - Black Glue and Salt Leaves

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    Trending Recipes

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

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      Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot
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      The BEST Sausage, Egg and Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
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      Toasted Italian Sandwich - Food Fun Friday
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      Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
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      Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake
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      Hash Brown Casserole with Corn Flakes

    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!

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      Crockpot Hamburger Macaroni Soup
    • Crockpot turkey tenderloin and potatoes 9
      Crockpot Turkey Tenderloin and Potatoes
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      Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
    • olive garden crock pot chicken 14
      Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken
    • crockpot chicken and noodles 8
      Crockpot Chicken and Noodles
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      Crockpot Gravy Chicken

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    Weight Watchers Recipes

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

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      Weight Watchers Pumpkin Muffins
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      Weight Watchers Egg Muffins
    • 2 ingredient pizza dough weight watchers 9
      Two Ingredient Pizza Dough
    • 2 ingredient weight watchers bagels 8
      2 Ingredient Weight Watchers Bagels
    • Air Fryer Two Ingredient Bagels 11
      Air Fryer Two Ingredient Bagels
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      Weight Watchers Salsa Chicken Make Ahead Freezer Meal

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    Instant Pot Recipes

    Instant Pots take the struggle out of mealtime. Here you'll some of the best pressure cooker recipes around.

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      Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta 
    • Instant Pot Teriyaki Wings Recipe
      Instant Pot Teriyaki Wings Recipe
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      Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

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      Candy Corn Cookies
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      Cajun Chicken Recipe

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    Kids Activities

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

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      10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids
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      18 Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers
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      Calming Bottles and Sensory Bottles

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    Hi, I'm Vicky, the founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for family-friendly recipes, recipes that kids can make, and play and learning activities for kids, you will find them at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me. Thanks for stopping by!

    Fall Activities and Recipes

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      Fall Sensory Activities
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      Q-Tip Fall Tree
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      Pumpkin Pie Crescent Roll Recipe
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      Pumpkin Donut Recipe

    Kids Recipes

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      Monkey Rice Cake Curious George Snack
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      Carrot Muffin Recipe for Kids
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      Monster Cookie Energy Balls
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      Kid Made English Muffin Pizzas

    Popular Recipes

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      Crack Chicken Casserole
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      Overnight Egg Casserole
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      Toasted Italian Sandwich - Food Fun Friday
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      Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake

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