Things that get me excited these days are few and far between – I think I’m too old for exclamation points.
But!
When I heard that we snagged an Instant Pot and a food processor for someone out there who’s going to get their kids in the kitchen – THAT got my left pinky finger going!!!!!!
Yay!!!!!!
This challenge is simple.
Simple, simple, simple – because no parent has time for anything more than that!
Just this:
Get your kid(s) in the kitchen once a week this month.
4 times.
Doing ANYTHING.
That’s it!
Hopefully you’ll set yourself up to work with them even more in the summer when time tends to be more flexible, but it doesn’t matter. It’s all about the BABY STEPS!
And to tempt you with more than just the abstract hope that your kids will be able to help YOU in the kitchen and also, you know, be adults who eat better than Ramen noodles – we have goodies.
You get 3 extra entries in this giveaway when you sign up for the #mykidmadethis challenge and FIVE entries every time you share a pic or story of your kids in the kitchen with the hashtag #mykidmadethis on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram; entries count once per day).
PLUS I’ll randomly draw winners from all #mykidmadethis shares on social media for prizes like one of my 8 eBooks, a membership to Plan to Eat, and memberships to the full Kids Cook Real Food eCourse!
How to Share on Social Media
Facebook:
In order for me to see your share on Facebook, you’ll have to make your share “Public” by clicking the little dropdown that usually says “Friends.” And lots of you are cautious with pics of your kids on social media – well done being vigilant! You can always share pics of just the food they created or tell the story without photos at all, just words. OR share on the KS Facebook wall.
Instagram:
Just use the #mykidmadethis hashtag OR if your profile is private, also tag me @kitchenstewardship. Follow me on IG to see what my kids are up to!
Twitter:
Easiest yet! Just use the #mykidmadethis hashtag. Phew!
No Social Media at all?
You can go old school and email a few friends and I’ll still count it for the giveaway entry – be sure to enter in the Rafflecopter below!
See the random draw winners here!
But, But…I Don’t Wanna!
I don’t actually like bringing my kids in the kitchen either, and I hear from a lot of parents that it’s a difficult challenge for them (so much for simple simple, right?). Here are some of our adult excuses:
- There’s not enough time – kids are slow!
- Parents don’t want the kids to fight them about it – feels like one more thing to discipline/correct them about.
- The kids don’t like it.
- The mom doesn’t know how to cook very well.
- It’s stressful!
- Moms like being in the kitchen alone!
- Some feel embarrassment or shame that they don’t know how to cook and don’t want their kids to see.
But let’s be realistic – our kids see us make mistakes all the time, and they’re going to have to eat when they grow up. The investment is worth more than the temporary pain of training them…but even though our heads know that, it can be hard to practice delayed gratification when you’re just exhausted!
So…whether you have a competitive streak, love the chance to win prizes or do well when someone else gives you a game plan – I am here to help!!
Sign up NOW for the #mykidmadethis Challenge and let’s do this thing!
You can always find some favorite kid-friendly recipes at my Kids Cook Monday tag – check out the Kids Cook Monday challenge as well to capitulate on the science behind Mondays!
Bring on the prizes!
The challenge and giveaway are over – our winner is Mary and she has been contacted. Congratulations!
But wait – just because the prizes are over, doesn’t mean you should kick your kids out of the kitchen.
Check out our FREE Knife Skills Series to get just a sample of the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse. Perfect for those summer days when the “I’m bored” chorus starts, amiright?
What do I win, Katie?
- Cuisinart Elemental 8 Food Processor {$99.95}
- Instant Pot IP-DU60 {$114.86}
- Plan to Eat Annual Membership (1 year) {$39}
- VIP Kids Cook Real Food eCourse Membership {$95}
- Signed copies of The Everything Beans Book, Better Than a Box, and Healthy Snacks to Go {$41.85}
- Set of Four Glass Straws from Strawesome {$59.70}
- SwissClassic Paring Knife and Fibrox Pro 6-Inch Chef’s Knife from Victorinox {$45.50}
- Snack Happens Reusable Snack and Everything Bag Bundle from Itzy Ritzy {$39.99}
- TWO Stainless Steel Airtight Food Containers from Life Without Plastic {$35.90}
- Einkorn Kneading Tool, All-Purpose Flour, and Whole Grain Flour from Jovial Foods {$34.97}
- Custom Starter Label Pack from Mabel’s Labels {$34.95}
- Family Starter Kit from Squooshi {$24.49}
- Kids Bamboo Utensil Set plus Ice Pack and Cover from Mighty Nest {$21.98}
That’s $688 in prizes!
Woot! I feel some more you-know-whats coming on…!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here are all the goodies:
Elemental 8 Food Processor
from Cuisinart
Value: $99.95
From the Company:
This Cuisinart® Food Processor is designed to perform just about any food prep task a recipe calls for. It’s big enough to chop ingredients for a party-sized portion of salsa, and powerful enough to turn a full work bowl of veggies into healthy puréed soups in seconds. Rubberized touch pad controls, and reversible shredding and slicing discs make this food processor a favorite of creative home cooks!
From Katie:
I use my food processor all. the. time. and although it’s not a Cuisinart anymore, I used the heck out of their most basic model, and it was a GREAT product. It held up better than the pricey one I have now that I don’t even love! Shred cheese, slice veggies, make power bars, bean dips, and so, so much more. If you don’t have a food processor, my friend, you’re missing out!
Instant Pot IP-DUO60
from Instant Pot
Value: $114.86
From the company:
- 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Cooker–Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Steamer & Warmer
- Large, easy to use control panel with 14 built-in Smart Programs, Dual pressure, Automatic keep-warm, and 3 temperatures for saute/browning and slow cook
- Delay cooking time up to 24-Hours; Manual setting up to 120 minutes of cook time
- UL and ULC certified with 10 proven safety mechanisms; Highly energy efficient and kitchen friendly
- Includes 6Qt 3-ply bottom stainless steel cooking pot, stainless steel steam rack with handle, rice paddle, soup spoon, and measuring cup.
From Katie:
That fateful moment…when you realize you forgot to turn on the slow cooker, and not only did you miss the “8 hours on low” but you’re even way too late for the “4 hours on high” because it’s…3:30 p.m. Drat!
The best part perhaps is that the interior bowl is made of stainless steel, and if you’ve looked into materials for slow cookers or rice cookers lately, you know that there’s a lot of nonstick and ceramic (the question of leaching lead with ceramic is a big one). So for materials safety, functionality (did I mention it can even saute!), and pure efficiency, this baby is definitely a new favorite thing of mine. The world’s largest retailers now also carry Instant Pot, but YOU can get the best price today on Amazon.com.
I’ve kind of written about it a lot lately, if you want more info and recipes.
from Plan to Eat
Value: $39
From the Company:
Our physical and emotional health is directly tied to what we eat, and the best way to ensure we are getting the highest quality food is to prepare it at home.
Without a system to organize recipes, plan menus, and compile shopping lists, our kitchens will lack the ingredients we need to prepare our meals.
Our hope is that Plan to Eat will equip you to prepare delicious, wholesome food at home that nourishes both body and soul.
From Katie:
Meal planning is VITAL to real food success, and Plan to Eat allows you to choose your own menus and recipes but have your shopping list auto-generated, puts prep notes and meals directly into Google cal or iCal, and has drag and drop simplicity that I adore. They have a 30-day free trial if you don’t win!
from Katie Kimball
Value: $95
I’ve spent the better part of a year working on creating this comprehensive eCourse to teach kids to cook.
It is an 8-week multimedia online course designed to help adults teach kids to cook (it doesn’t have to just be parents). It includes videos, PDF downloadable lesson plans, printables, and recipe eBooks, and at the VIP level, interactive group support.
We’ll release a few lessons for free starting on May 23, and registration will be open May 30-June 6.
This prize membership includes all 3 age levels, lifetime access, plus a VIP membership with $110+ in freebies!
Better Than a Box, The Everything Beans Book and Healthy Snacks to Go (print copies)
from Katie Kimball
Value: $41.85
Three of my eBooks have made their way into print, and I’ll autograph them and send out a package to the winner.
I use each of these books ALL the time for our favorite meals, and I hope you find some favorites too!
Better Than a Box: Stop Making Dinner From a Box. Start Making Those Same Family-Favorite Meals Healthier and Homemade With 100% Whole Foods. Learn how to reverse engineer your favorite recipes without any processed ingredients – 60 recipes and 200 pages of tutorials!
The Everything Beans Book: If you want to save money, eat healthier, and still have a happy family at the dinner table, you need this book! The Everything Beans Book is an incredibly comprehensive resource explaining everything you want to know about beans and legumes – one of the most frugal and nourishing foods out there. Get over your fear of dry beans and break through dinnertime monotony with these family-friendly, tried-and-true recipes from a home cook with little mouths to feed.
Healthy Snacks to Go: You’re ready to dash out the door, but the 4:00 snack monsters are grumbling…when you’re trying to eat healthy, REAL food, how do you deal with cupboards full of ingredients when you need to grab and go? Healthy Snacks to Go to the rescue!From homemade granola bars to 15 flavors of a fruit/nut power bar and even homemade beef jerky, you will not go hungry with this helpful resource in your corner. Every recipe (over 45 of them, most with multiple variations) has extensive notes, rookie FAQs, time-saving tips and allergy-friendly icons.You’ll learn to make from scratch to save your budget and nourish your family, even when your calendar says you’re spending 9.2 hours driving people around in a day.
Set of Four Glass Straws
from Strawesome
Value: $59.70
From the Company:
Strawesome is a family-owned and operated Michigan-based green company with a commitment to health and the environment. We offer fun, safe, and reusable glass drinking straws to people of all ages – making it easy to go green! Our straws are all hand-made in our workshop in Michigan and we take pride and care to offer the best products and service possible.
Winner will receive:
From Katie:
What can I say, these are just FUN! They make any drink a special experience, and my kids love when we get them out…which is mostly only for food photography because I’m scared of cleaning them, but they are durable enough that I’m not scared of breaking them anymore!
from Victorinox
Value: $45.50
From the Company:
No matter what you’re about to prepare, the Paring Knife will help you do it. Small, sharp and agile, this knife is delicate enough for delicacies and tough enough for the toughest meats. Keep it close at hand and cut, slice and carve your way through to a beautiful meal every time.
What the 6″ Fibrox® Pro Chef’s Knife lacks in size, it more than makes up for in versatility. Uniquely sized between the length of a utility knife and a typical chef’s knife, you’ll find yourself reaching for it more often than any of the other knives in your block. The high-carbon stainless steel blade allows it to perform a number of tasks without compromising its sharpness. Swiss Made.
From Katie:
We recommend these knives to our members because they’re truly perfect for little hands. The paring knife can even be used on big jobs like a chef’s knife, which is awesome! They’re excellent quality and rated no. 1 by America’s Test Kitchen, and yet they’re affordable too. Win win win for everyone!
from Itzy Ritzy
Value: $39.99
From the Company:
- A set of 5 top-selling Snack Bags for the price of 4 – perfect for gifts!
- Neutral Bundle includes: Mustache Madness, Sunshine Chevron, Monkey Mania, Avocado Damask, Little Fox
- Reusable, machine washable bags for snacks, sandwiches, fruit, school lunches, mini first aid kits, cell phones, car & plane trips, crayons, toiletries, iPods, cameras, hiking, camping, travel, beach gear & more
- FDA approved, BPA Free, Lead Free, PVC Free
- Measured 7-inches by 7-inches
- Machine wash in cold water with like colors, no bleach, line dry recommended
- 100% cotton fabric exterior
- Zipper closure and PVC free waterproof lining
Winner will receive Neutral Bundle Colorway.
From Katie:
The star feature for Itzy Ritzy is the zippered closure, which is unique among all 7 styles I own.
The zipper means that there’s no loud rrrrrrrrip! sound when you open the bag, vital for quiet places like church or meetings. It’s very easy for even young children to open (sometimes strong Velcro can be a challenge for young toddlers).
The inside is a very smooth BPA-free, PVC-free, pthalate-free plastic lining that wipes clean so easily. Sometimes I’ll put off cleaning our reusable bags out because I think it will take too long, but any Itzy Ritzy bags usually get rinsed and flipped open to dry right away. There’s just something about the material that makes food just fall right off it.
The inside also reverses completely while allowing the cotton exterior to remain right side out, such that both parts can dry really easily at the same time.
from Life Without Plastic
Value: $35.90
From the Company:
- Yes, it’s airtight and the food grade silicone seal, which fits on the container base – not the lid – can be removed easily to wash the container in a dishwasher without risk of damaging the silicone. The silicone seal can be replaced if it gets lost or broken.
- The screw on lid is easy to open and close and creates a snug seal.
- The container is completely made of high quality 18-8 food grade 304 stainless steel.
- It is made in India by a small, trusted, super-friendly, family-owned manufacturer very committed to working with us to offer high quality, unique products that meet customer needs.
From Katie:
No plastic worries, lightweight and unbreakable (ever sent glass in a lunchbox?), and dishwasher safe. Score! PLUS little hands can usually open the lids, double score. I love everything I own from Life Without Plastic!
from Jovial Foods
Value: $34.97
From the Company:
Einkorn is the most ancient wheat, and more easily digested because it has very weak gluten. In fact, if you knead einkorn dough by hand, you can see for yourself how different it is by how sticky the flour gets when mixed with water (kneading is believing!) Our founder, Carla, who has been working with einkorn for almost eight years now, loves to bake bread for her family but she was getting tired of sticky hands. One day at a dinner in Italy with relatives, she got to talking to a relative of a relative who manufacturers stainless steel tools. Together with Maurizio, she created a simple tool that she uses at home to knead most types of einkorn bread without touching the dough.
Winner will receive kneading tool, a 2-pound bag of Organic Einkorn All-Purpose Flour, and 2-pound bag of Organic Einkorn Whole Grain Flour.
From Katie:
I just heard from someone last week who is gluten sensitive and tried einkorn with no digestive distress. It doesn’t work that way for everyone, but it’s a wonderful ancient grain that I’m so grateful Jovial is cultivating for our era!
from Mabel’s Labels
Value: $34.95
From the Company:
Our Starter Label Pack is an ideal introduction to the Mabel’s product family. This collection of durable, waterproof labels is an ideal way to help your kids get organized. Use it alone or to complement our other label combo packs.
- 24 Mini Custom Name Stickers: 38mm x 8mm (1-1/2″ x 5/16″)
- 8 Custom Shoe Stickers: 33mm (1.3″)
- 42 Tag Mates™ Stick On Clothing Labels: 21mm x 10mm (13/16″ x 3/8″)
- 2 Personalized Bag Tags: 57mm x 32mm (2-1/4″ x 1-1/4″)
Winner will be able to personalize their label pack.
From Katie:
I’m very jealous of whoever gets this prize, and I truly need to order some more. These labels STICK. I mean, seriously people!
My friend Tsh from The Art of Simple (formerly Simple Mom) put a label on the inside of her dishwasher, and three years later when they moved, it still looked as good as new. We have them on all our expensive stainless steel lunchboxes, of course, stainless water bottles, soccer balls, lunchboxes and backpacks, and more at our house. But I’ve only had the basic “personalized sticky labels,” and now I want some of those other renditions too!
If you’ve got kids…you need these labels.
from Squooshi
Value: $24.49
From the Company:
The Squooshi Family Starter Kit has everything you need to provide your family with the most nutritious fresh food in a convenient reusable container they will love to use. Less waste, less mess, more fun!
This kit includes six adorably designed Squooshi reusable food pouches, four white replacement caps, two ChooMee Sip’n soft tops, and fifty content & date labels.
From Katie:
Whether you’re gearing up for lunch packing, are already in the swing, or homeschool with occasional outings, today’s giveaway is a cool find for kiddos.
Squooshi reusable food pouches have been a fun way to feel more mainstream for my kids, and I really can’t wait to hear more of other kids’ reactions when they get to start taking them in lunch boxes this fall.
Basically, you choose your own ingredients for things like smoothies, applesauce, oatmeal, or anything “squishy” and fill the BPA-free pouches (they close with a super strong zipper on the bottom).
Send them cold or frozen to school, in the vehicle, or on outings. They’re easy to use and have two kinds of openings, no spill with Sip’n lids and very few spills with the small open hole (with thick stuff). And they’re not too bad to clean either.
Less waste, more fun, real food. Right up our alley here at Kitchen Stewardship…
from Mighty Nest
Value: $21.98
From the Company:
For little hands and big hearts, this reusable utensil set is made with beautiful, durable and renewable bamboo. Perfect to take anywhere, anytime, for play dates, picnics, day trips, campouts or out to eat. Buh-bye plastic, hello bamboo! Set includes fork, spoon and knife.
U-Konserve ice packs are BPA, lead and phthalate free! A non-toxic ice pack comes in the cover made from recycled bottles. Keep your lunch colder longer with this sweat-free eco-friendly solution! Store the ice pack with cover in the freezer and place on the bottom of your lunch when you’re ready to use it.
Colors will be selected by sponsor.
From Katie:
I admit that I stashed our wooden utensils away for food photography…but an ice pack that wouldn’t get everything wet is a joy! Mighty Nest is well known for non-toxic products that make taking care of your family and the environment at the same time so much easier.
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The Winners!
August 2016 Winners
First random draw on 8/5/16 at 3:00 p.m. EST.
- Nicole Foras, an all-access membership to the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse. Her adorable daughter made mint chocolate chip ice cream – YUM!
- Sabrina Lee, a copy of Better Than a Box. She had dinner made for family by their cute daughter!
If you see your name and haven’t connected with me yet, email katie at kitchenstewardship.com with the subject “I WON #MYKIDMADTHIS” and we’ll get you your goodies as soon as we can! Congrats!!
Second random draw on 8/9/16 at 7:15 a.m. EST.
- Ashley Ruge won 2 eBooks from Laura Coppinger at Heavenly Homemakers after her son made a main dish meal with raw chicken! Way to be brave, mom!
- Raia’s Recipes shared her daughter working with bread dough and won a copy of Healthy Snacks to Go.
Third random draw on 8/13 at 8:15 a.m. EST.
- Tiffany and her kids did a bunch of the recipe from the #mykidmadethis eBook and won both an All-Access pass to the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse and a copy of The Everything Beans Book. Congrats!
- LifeDietHealth on Instagram shared this great smoothie that her son made – what a great thing to be creating one’s own recipes so young! They won a copy of Kerry Wekelo’s If It Does not Grow, Say No: Eatable Activities for Kids.
Fourth random draw on 8/16 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
- Ashley and her son made pancakes and won a one-year membership to Real Plans. Congrats!
- Elisa’s son chose all the seasonings for the shredded superfood greens they made together and won a copy of The Healthy Lunch Box!
May 2016 Winners
First random draw, on 5/11/16 at 8:45 a.m. EST.
- Serena Kidder, a copy of Better Than a Box. Her child peeled a cucumber!
- Savanna Nicholson, an all-access membership to the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse. Her lovely girls did a bunch of tasks for dinner, including seasoning salmon, setting the table, and serving themselves!!
If you see your name and haven’t connected with me yet, email katie at kitchenstewardship.com with the subject “I WON #MYKIDMADTHIS” and we’ll get you your goodies as soon as we can! Congrats!!
- Heather Radix, a one-year subscription to Plan to Eat. Her kids made the chocolate chia pudding from the recommended snacks in the challenge! Woo hoo!
- Melissa Arcona, a copy of Healthy Snacks to Go. Her kids made BBQ sauce and snapped green beans for dinner!
5/19/16 8:30 a.m. EST.
- Melissa Luria, a copy of Smart Sweets. Her daughter made blueberry ricotta muffins from freshly picked blueberries by hand!
- Elisa Marks, a VIP membership to the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse. Her son was learning to use an immersion blender and made broccoli soup!
5/25 noon EST.
- Angel Nance gets the entire KS eBook library. Her 7yo decapitated some strawberries for the challenge.
- Lauryn Rescoe’s kids were very busy for the challenge – the strawberry birthday cake won them a lifetime membership to the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse!
Final drawing on 6/1 3pm EST.
- Julie Ponsford Holland gets a single-level Kids Cook Real Food eCourse membership! Her daughter was learning how to use the toaster oven.
- Krysta forced herself to be brave and taught her kiddos how to use the cutting board and knives! She and her kiddos get an All-Access membership to Kids Cook Real Food eCourse!
- Christy Bagasao and her kids were creative and made a cherry ‘grunt’ and won a VIP membership to the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse!
Original article and pictures take www.kitchenstewardship.com site
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