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    How to Make Lasagna Cups

    July 3, 2015 By Vicky 1 Comment

    Do you love lasagna but hate the time it takes to prepare? Then this Lasagna Cups recipe is for you! You can enjoy all the goodness of your favorite lasagna recipe in half the time. These are easy to assemble as they use wonton wrappers in place of lasagna noodles. If you know how to […]

    Paper Crafts for Kids - Spring Dog

    June 8, 2015 By Vicky 1 Comment

    This activity was inspired by a toy dog I had as a kid. Maybe you had one too. It had a dog head and behind with a metal spring in the middle that allowed the dog to stretch and move. When my six year old daughter came home from school one day and showed me […]

    4th of July Craft - Noisemaker

    June 1, 2015 By Vicky Leave a Comment

    Last year we went to a 4th of July parade. The kids enjoyed watching the parade and I thought it would be fun for them to make some 4th of July noisemakers so they could take part in the festivities. This 4th of July craft is great for preschoolers, but you will want to make […]

    Free Shoe Matching Game for Preschoolers

    May 29, 2015 By Vicky 1 Comment

    If you are looking for Free Printables and Worksheets, you'll love this Free shoe-matching game for Preschoolers. It is a fun shoe-themed matching game for kids. With its colorful sneaker graphics, this works on color recognition, visual discrimination, and one-to-one correspondence. You can get the free memory game by clicking here. I recommend printing it […]

    Free Summer Tracing Printables

    May 27, 2015 By Vicky Leave a Comment

    I am sharing some free summer tracing printables to help your child keep the learning going this summer. If you are looking for summer activities for kids that combine fun and learning, you are in the right place! Read on to find out how you can get them. For more learning printables, check out our free […]

    Octopus Hot Dogs with Spaghetti

    May 25, 2015 By Vicky 1 Comment

    If you are a longtime reader than you may recall my mentioning that my kids are picky eaters. Lunches and dinners are often a struggle but there are a few items they will always eat. This fun family recipe combines two of their favorite foods - hotdogs and spaghetti to make adorable Octopus Hot Dogs with […]

    31 Dinner Conversation Starters - Free Printable

    May 18, 2015 By Vicky Leave a Comment

    I am a big believer in the family mealtime. As much as we are able, we all try and have dinner together each night. One of our family traditions is Pizza Friday. Each Friday we make a pizza use these 31 Dinner Conversation Starters. Enjoy our free printables and worksheets. Before we eat, we need […]

    10 Pool Games for Kids

    May 12, 2015 By Vicky 7 Comments

    It is summer which means pool time! Whether you have you own pool or use a community pool you will love these 10 pool games for kids. So many fun ways to cool off with these summer activities for kids! Pool Games for Kids We love to play in the pool and these diving rings […]

    25 Outdoor Learning Games

    May 8, 2015 By Vicky 3 Comments

    When the weather warms up, my kids are all about spending time outside. Fresh air, sunshine, and a chance to burn off some energy? Yes, please. We like to add some learning fun to our summer activities for kids, and these 20 Outdoor Learning Games are a great way to do that. They'll be jumping, […]

    Honey Graham Cracker Recipe

    May 1, 2015 By Vicky Leave a Comment

    Our family is addicted to graham crackers. Seriously, it's a problem. We have boxes in our pantry and even the car. They are a quick go-to snack that my kids always enjoy. Recently, we ran out of graham crackers and my desperation led me to come up with my own take on Honey Graham Crackers. […]

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    I’m Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, sharing easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I create meals that bring people together and kid-friendly learning activities inspired by my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education.
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