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Pizzadilla: 3 minute lunch for kids

February 23, 2019 By Michelle Barneck Leave a Comment

Do you ever have one of those days where you just can’t? This Pizzadilla recipe is for you. You know, for the days when you’re knee deep in laundry, the kids have lined up every matchbox car throughout the entire house and the school drop off monitor gave you the eye because your car was only halfway in the yellow area when you let the kids out of the car. At least you are wearing your nice pajamas today.

Don’t worry! I’ve got you! The Pizzadilla is the easiest lunch and get this, my kids request it! Crowd pleaser, mom pleaser, it’s a win-win. And I’m not even sure it needs to be called a recipe, it is literally that simple. Really, most kids can probably do it themselves or at least help with the process.

Picture of pizzadilla triangles on a white plate.
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Pizzadilla: 3 minute lunch

Combine two kid favorites: pizza and quesadillas

Course Appetizer, Snack
Keyword Kids, Lunch, Pizza, Quesadilla, Snack
Prep Time 1 minute
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 1 Quesadilla

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar
  • 1/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella
  • 6 Pepperoni Slices
  • 2 Soft Taco sized Flour Tortillas
  • Marinara Sauce for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Lay down one tortilla. 

  2. Spread cheddar evenly over tortilla.

  3. Place pepperoni slices evenly over cheddar.

  4.  Spread mozzarella evenly over pepperoni.

    Pizzadilla on plate before being cooked
  5. Place second tortilla on top. 

  6. For crispy tortilla, warm each side for 1-2 minutes in a heated frying pan sprayed with cooking oil. 

  7. Speed method: Microwave on a plate for 30 seconds each side.

Remember, if you dip them in Marinara you have your vegetable side. lol That’s a lot of food groups packed in one little triangle. Admittedly, I usually serve them with baby carrots or apple slices on the side since I can get those on the plate while the Pizzadilla is cooking.

On Weekends, I like to have my older kids help with meals so they can learn to prep easy items. You know, so they don’t go off to college not knowing how to boil water or use a microwave (true story of my sister’s roommate). A Pizzadilla is a lunch that I can easily have them whip up for their younger siblings while I run to the store or hide in the pantry and eat chocolate. Truly, I don’t mind eating them on occasion when we are in a hurry.

Try out a Pizzadilla and let me know what you think! What other combos can you think of to melt between two tortillas? How about bacon, havarti, and spinach for an adult version?!

Now, if you are looking for a low-cal adult option to pair, check out our Healthy Lunch under 300 calories!

30 Candy Free Valentines for Kids

January 30, 2016 By Michelle Barneck 3 Comments

Valentines Day is such a fun day for kiddos, but can be not so fun for parents dealing with them hopped up on sugar or for those kiddos who might have food allergies. I hate to have kids feel left out on Valentine’s Day so I scoured the web for the best allergy free valentines that are both easy and cute. I have tons of friends whose kids have food sensitivities and in my sons class there is a peanut allergy, gluten allergy, and red dye allergy.  I can’t wait to share this collection of 30 candy free valentines for every kind of kid!

No Candy Allergy Free Valentines

Allergy free valentines:

Kazoo Valentines from Plucky Momo

Hoppy Valentines from Lil’ Luna

Cootie Cleaner Valentine from Somewhat Simple

Watercolor Valentine from Smart School House

You Blow Me Away from Five Heart Home

Funny Valentine from Paging Supermom

30 No Candy Allergy Free Valentines for Kids

Blow Me a Kiss Valentines from Lil’ Luna

Eraser Ring Valentine from The Girl Creative

Lovebug Valentines from Dandee Designs

A’maze’ing Valentine from Lemon Lime Adventures

Pencil Arrow Valentines from Positively Splendid

Bubble Valentines from Armelle

30 allergy free no candy valentines

Friendship Bracelet Valentines from Dandee Designs

EOS Monster Valentines from The Idea Room

Magnifying Glass Valentines from Dandee Designs

Kinetic Sand Valentine from Smart School House

Slinky Valentine from Crafting Chicks

Plane Awesome Valentines from yours truly A Little Tipsy

30 Allergy Free No Candy Valentines for Kids

Colorful Valentines from Armelle

I Wheelie Like You by TaylorMade for C.R.A.F.T.

Army Valetines from Armelle

Lovebug Google Eye Ring Valentine from Girl Loves Glam

Highlight of My Day Valentine from C.R.A.F.T.

You’re Tops with Me from Toddler Approved

30 allergy free no food valentines for kids

Bouncy Ball Valentine from Crafting Chicks

Balloon Valentine from Love & Lion

Playdough Valentine from Random Thoughts of a Supermom

Animal Valentines from Sweet C’s Designs

Stamp Valentine from Plucky Momo

Minecraft Valentine from Bliss Bloom Blog

So there you have it! Plenty of creative allergy free valentines for boys and girls! Peanut free, dairy free, gluten free, but full of fun! Which one is your favorite?

30 + Fun and Free Things to do in Salt Lake this Summer

June 2, 2015 By Michelle Barneck Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t need a list of free things to keep the family busy this summer? And best of all they won’t deplete the budget! There are tons of fun things to do in this great valley of ours and this includes some of my very favorites. We’re talking letting some secrets out of the bag. That’s why many of the activities are in the South end of the valley. There are things that start tomorrow and other activities that go all the way to October!

All activities free unless otherwise noted!

Free activities in Salt Lake

Upcoming 2015 Local Events:

Mulligans (South Jordan Location) free games June 3rd 4-6 pm (1/2 price 6-9 pm)

South Jordan Country Fest June 4-6, 2015

  • Wynona Concert June 6 8:30 pm
  • Free Day at South Jordan fitness and aquatic center June 6th
  • Kids Korner Bounce houses etc June 5th 6pm to dark on June 6th (face painting $1)
  • Mutton bustin’, bingo, community stage, skate competition, car show, fireworks, and more

Library Summer Reading Kickoff Event June 6th 10 am – 2 pm Viridian Event Center (live music, crafts, bounce houses)

Library Summer Events

Western Stampede July 2-4, 2015

  •    10:30am  Parade (Redwood Road from City Hall to 7000 S.)
  •    9pm         Movie at Veterans Memorial Park
  •   10pm        Fireworks at Veterans Memorial Park

Fun at the Farmstead – Holt Farmstead July 10th

  • Hired Guns entertainment 7 pm
  • Maleficent Movie 9:30 pm

Natural History Museum of Utah Free Day July 13th

Outdoor Activities:

Wheeler Farm Free (Cow Milking Experience Mon-Sat at 5 pm $1)

Utah Splash Pads

picture from newscastic.com

Veterans Memorial Park/Wild West Jordan Playground 1985 West 7800 South

Skye Park 4800 West Skye Drive South Jordan

Liberty Park (duck pond, seven canyons fountain, playgrounds, rides and concessions for a fee)

Go fishing, feed ducks, or enjoy a picnic at the park at the Sandy Urban Fishery 1000 West 9800 South Sandy (Facts & Rules)

Ride Bikes or Rollerblade Jordan River Parkway

Donut falls picture from visitsaltlake.com

Hike Donut Falls

Hike Silver Lake

Hike Ensign Peak

Play in the sand and swim at Blackridge Reservoir aka Herriman Beach

Movies in the Park South Jordan, other Utah locations

Gardener Village Farmers Market Saturdays 9 am -1 pm June -October

South Jordan Towne Center Farmers Market 1600 West Towne Center Drive (10600 South) Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm August – October

Jordan Landing

  • Summer Concerts Fridays through September 6-10 pm
  • Cruise Night Car Show first Wednesday of the month April-Oct

Museums/Indoor Activities:

Gale Center activities 10300 South Beckstead Lane South Jordan Terrific Tuesday last Tuesday of each month 10-11 am

Visit Temple Square and see “Meet the Mormons” at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building

Clark Planetarium

BYU Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

UMOCA – Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

V Chocolates Factory Tour

Sweet’s Candy Co. Factory Tour

Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks Free Events Listing by date (Concerts, free days at museums and zoo, library activities, etc.)

kidsbowlfree.com 15 and under 2 games per day free through August 31 10 am – 1 pm

Dinosaur Museum Thanksgiving Point

Thanksgiving Point $2 Tuesdays in August – good for gardens, Museum of Ancient Life, Farm Country, etc.

Jungle Jim’s Playland $2 Tuesdays from 11-4

Now there are no excuses! You’ve got a huge list of free things to do in Salt Lake (or thereabouts). Get out there and have some fun this summer!

Mickey Mouse Party Featuring Disney Imagicademy

February 6, 2015 By Michelle Barneck 2 Comments

We are excited to be able to collaborate with Disney to introduce the new Disney Imagicademy app! We love to party, so we invited over some of our mom and kid friends for a Mickey Mouse Party and the fun began! What’s a party without some fun food?! Mickey Mouse Party Food We filled up our bellies with Mickey pizza (two small pizza ears and a larger pizza head) and Mickey Mousse (or chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream and a chocolate Mickey Mouse). When it comes to kid parties I’ve found it is all about being cute while staying low maintenance. You know how Donald is always a little jealous of Mickey, so we let him have a feature spot right on top. Plus, Donald and I share a birthday so he deserves a prime spot at our house. Mickey Mouse Party Food Dessert Once we were done eating we had a couple of fun Mickey themed counting games lined up. First, we played find the hidden Mickeys and had Mickey heads hidden all over the house. Once they had found them all, we counted up each child’s pile to see who found the most. The top two got prizes of white chocolate Mickey Mouse pretzels we conveniently picked up at Disneyland on our trip just prior to our party. Our second game was Mickey’s number walk, similar to a cake walk. We placed Mickey heads with numbers in a circle on the ground. We played Disney songs and the kids walked around the circle until the music stopped and would then stand next to a number. Then, we would draw a number out of the magical Mickey cup  and if someone was on that number they would get a prize package of fun Disney Imagicademy items: markers, crayons, puzzles, and a sketch pad. The kids love this game because they each get a prize. I love making a game of handing out the goody bags at parties. We had a table where we labeled the goodies each childs name so they would not get mixed up and they could take them home at the end. Mickey Mouse Party Games and Favors Then it was time to unveil Mickey’s Magical Math World part of the Imagicademy app. I had secretly let my two little boys and some of the first arriving friends try it out first just before the party because well, they couldn’t wait and neither could I. We had to put the timer on to let them each take turns being “the driver.” Disney Imagicademy Our cute friends seemed to know just what to do and jumped right in clicking here and there to explore all the games. We used our Apple TV to put it on the projector so everyone could see. One little guy played it all through dinner because he could not pass up the chance of having it all to himself. Then, he wondered where all the kids went when he came up to eat and they all ran to play. Disney's Imagicademy I loved seeing our smallest friend’s face light up as he would jump up and down and scream out the name of each new character that would appear on the big screen. There are five different character experiences: Mickey’s Super Rocket Shapes, Minnie’s Robot Count-Along, Donald’s Number Launcher, Daisy’s Bedtime Countdown, and Goofy’s Silly Sorting. The favorites were definitely the Mickey and Minnie games. They both had a good variety of activities in their games. They loved building and taking care of rockets in Mickey’s game and taking the robots all around the playground in Minnie’s. There’s also a Disney Imagicademy Parents app available as a partner to the child’ version. It allows you to access your kids creations, encourage their progress and ever share with family and friends. We can’t wait for Mickey’s Magical Arts to come out February 12th! My 7 year old loves art and anything creative! Disney Imagicademy app Taking turns works up an appetite so we were sure to have some treats to round out the evening. They snacked on cheddar Mickeys (again picked up on our Disneyland trip) and Mickey Oreos (made with Oreos, red and brown candy melts, and white candy balls). Mickey Mouse Oreos Dessert All in all it was a great night! Thanks to Disney for letting us host!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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