Before you stuff your holiday bird, set aside some dressing and scoop it into muffin pans to bake. I saw this tip on Rachael Ray's Thanksgiving in 60 the other day and thought that aside from it being a great portioning tool, it may literally come in handy for the kids. If lil ones aren't accustomed to using silverware yet, this is a great finger food. Source Read more

It's hard to keep kids seated at the table with all the holiday hoopla, so pull a few tricks out of your purse that will keep them entertained and eating. In addition to providing fun at family dinners, they also help calm kids in restaurants. Chopstick Kids — Available in a pink girl or a red boy, these washable melamine chopsticks are easy to use and double as lil stilt walkers. Bambu Read more

Don't let school lunches become as routine as a line-up of classes, surprise your kids by putting a few fun edible treats in their lunch bags. And, always make sure they are age appropriate. Shaped Sandwiches — Turn your child's favorite sandwich, be it peanut butter and jelly or ham and cheese into an extraordinary one using stainless steel cookie cutters to make them into hearts, stars and Read more

As Thanksgiving approaches, let your lil cook get in the holiday spirit by hosting an applesauce feast for his or her friends. Ask each guest to bring an apple or two. Then, guide the kids through this simple recipe. More than making a delicious snack, the fun activity will teach them the value of teamwork. Ingredients: 6 apples, peeled, cored and quartered 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon Read more