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Welcome to Muffin Tin Monday, the weekly blog link up that combines muffin tins, yummy food and hungry kids Every Monday, here at Muffin Tin Mom, we celebrate the Muffin Tin Meal: which simply put is a meal served in a muffin tin. We get creative every now and again with themes. And this is one of those weeks. To read more on MTM, be sure to visit our FAQ page.This week's theme: Trees, Leaves and HarvestApple Tree, (inspiration from Melissa's Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Muffin Tin Meal)Fresh spinach...

Happy Halloween!This week's links:One Pretty Thing: Pumpkin Carving Ideas/ Round Up via OPT5 Orange Potatoes (via The Crafty Crow): Love, love, love this fall leaf maskabout.com: I resolved to make a "jesse tree" for our family this year. Simple Mom talks more on this and if you google it, you find thousands of options out there.**don't forget tomorrow is Muffin Tin Monday and the theme is "trees, leaves, and harvest"*************************************Psalm 1Blessed is the man      ...

A different way to eat PB and J, these cupcakes are sure to hit the spot for any lover of America's classic sandwich. It's also a great solution if you don't have any cupcake frosting in your cupboard. The recipe is easy. Seriously easy....as in cupcake mix easy. You'll need: cupcake mix - white cakePeanut ButterJelly, Jam or Preserves Directions:Bake cupcakes directed on the package. Let cool slightly.Fill a plastic baggie with jam, snip off a corner of the bottom Using...

Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Honey Dew, Bananas, Diced Grilled Chicken, and Mozzarella Cheese Circles.Dice your food up really small and it's perfect for that picky toddler and 2 year old!Or make up the Muffin Tin Meal and cover with Glad Press n' Seal and save it in the fridge for after Preschool or Grade School!Happy Muffin Tinning!&nb...

This is half a banana, with drizzles of caramel sauce and sprinkled with chocolate chips. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. The muffin tin kids inhaled it. Also works for dessert.*This easy snack idea was inspired by one of my favorite bloggers: Flipflops and Applesa...

It's time for Muffin Tin Monday, Halloween Edition. I hope you enjoy this week's submissions. This week, we were so excited to share the incredibly cute ceramic muffin pan that my dear friend Alicia was able to find for me...It's a 12 cup-er, but I was only able to come up with food for 9 cups. :) I didn't get too super involved this week and just kept it simple with a few fun food items for an afternoon snack.I was able to make some fun jack-o-lantern faces with orange slices, a knife, a circle...

Here are this weeks wonderful links, a little late, but still good:Hawaii Kawaii: No Carve Hello Kitty Pumpkins. I definitely mosty likely almost surely will be doing this!Good Housekeeping: Another no carve pumpkin option with mini pumpkins and ribbon!Little Wonder Days: I just felt like snuggling up with a  warm cup of tea after reading this post on sick day tips.********************************John 20:24-2924Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when...

Cookies From Cake MixI get requests for this simple cookie recipe all the time and when you taste them, I know you will just love how good they are. There are a lot of variations of this particular recipe, but this one is the most simple and tastiest that I have made. I would love to hear how you like them too!Ingredients:1 box any variety, any flavor cake mix (I like Betty Crocker yellow cake, chocolate (pictured), or spice cake)2 eggs1/4 cup vegtable oil (canola works fine too)Directions:Preheat...

Muffin Tin Meals make fantastic and creative after school snacks. Even if your kids are in school all day, they can still come home to a little treat every now and then. Prep ahead of time and throw it together last minute. I tried to sneak a few bites of this and my sweet daughter would have none of it. inhaled the whole thing in a matter of minutes.In this tin: Blueberry yogurt with sprinkles, crackers, cantaloupe and pineapple fruit kebabs, cheddar cheese squares, chocolate cookie, grapes and...

Today I am so pleased to welcome Katie as a guest blogger on Muffin Tin Mom. She is so creative and a joy to know and connect with. While this pumpkin craft is geared for the classroom, it's also fantastic to do at home, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Pumpkin Paper Plate Mask This cute paper plate pumpkin mask is the perfect seasonal photo prop. It's fun to make and a great classroom craft. A set of class pictures with students holding up their masks look great on a bulletin board...

I am honored and delighted to have Erica of Confessions of Homeschooler guest post today on Muffin Tin Mom! I know you will love this fall craft for kids as much as I do.I was so thrilled to do a guest post for Muffin Tin Mom this month! Michelle asked me to come up with a fun fall craft that was simple and easy. We decided to make these cute tissue paper fall trees, they’re so easy you can literally pull the supplies together and get to work right now!Supplies:Black  &...

I am so pleased to welcome Allie of No Time For Flashcards as she opens up about her preschooler's transition away from naptime, the importance of routines and the tools and methods that have helped her along the way.RIP Nap TimeMy son is almost 4 years old and in that time he has probably slept through the night 20 times. I often refer to him being "allergic to sleep" as a way to make light of what took me a long time to accept, he is simply not a sleeper. The only shining silver lining was that...

Today is Muffin Tin Monday and it is the weekly blog carnival that has kids all over the world jumping for joy. I remember the expression my daughter gave me when I first put food in a muffin tin for her. I will never forget that little sparkle that I saw. I still see it every time I serve a Muffin Tin Meal. It's not for every child, but we love it.This week there is NO THEME, so you are "on your own" so to speak. :) Here's what we had for snack:Crinkle Cut Carrots, Diced Apples, Annie's...

Here are this week's fabulous links:GLory's Mischief: Get into the Halloween spirit with this great tutorial on window painting faux black cats. It's sure to delight walkers by. She makes it look so easy!Someday Crafts (Gues Blogger: Crafts By Amanda): DIY Easy Halloween Monster Yard lights? [Image credit above] Seriously, so awesome! Who knew battery operated tea lights could make these happy guys come to life!Dollar store Crafts: Make Origami Cupcake Liners. Squee! These are so adorable....

These salami rolls wrapped in sliced provolone cheese make a delicious appetizer for any party or occasion! I was provided with a sampling of cheeses from Smart And Final to try some recipes. Here is one of my favorites! Smart and Final is not just "the other bulk shopping" store but has a wide variety of smaller packaged items like their delicious cheeses that are wonderful for smaller families. You already know how much I love the First Street brand cupcake mix. Their cheese is pretty tasty too!Here's...

Welcome to another inspiring edition of Muffin Tin Monday, the weekly blog link up that has kids tummies leaping for joy! This week is all about pumpkin themed kid's food - I hope those of you that are still on the fence will consider participating. And in case you missed last week's Muffin Tin Monday vlog, be sure to check it out as I clear up some common misconceptions about MTM.This week's theme: PUMPKINSWe went with an "Orange and White Pumpkins" theme. I used the jack-o-lantern paper muffin...

Here are this weeks links! Happy Clicking!Domestic Days: Do you love aprons? Do you love swaps? Domestic Days is having an apron swap! [Image credit above]. Click over for all the details and the entry deadline.Katherine Marie Photography: She makes Frankenstein look adorable! Her creativity is always a pleasure to witness, and this week "frankie" as they call him, makes an appearance. Click over to Katherine Marie Photography for crafts, activities and snacks that are sure to inspire.Once Upon...

In response to a few forum posts, emails, comments, etc. about Muffin Tin Monday, here is a video about my feelings about Muffin Tin Monday and Muffin Tin Meals. I hope you will leave your feedback.I appreciate every single one of you and without you, this blog link up wouldn't be what it is, thank you for being a part of it, whether by participation or viewing and commenting.*RSS feed subscribers and email subscribers, you'll have to click through to view the video, I hope you do, because I would...

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Welcome to Muffin Tin Monday, the blog link up that happens right here, every Monday at Muffin Tin Mom. Muffin Tin Mom is the official home of the Muffin Tin Meal, (Muffin Tin Lunch, et al. ) For more on MTM, be sure to visit the FAQ page. :) Let's get to the cute circus food, shall we?This week's theme: The Circus!here's what we had: lion face - open faced cheese sandwichcircus candy (just because) - mini m & m'sbroccoli - had to have something green after last week :)red/white circus...

I 'll get right to the links, I know that's why you came. :) This week's links:Craft Gossip/Indie Crafts: Recycled crayons in the shape of mischievous mustaches! just makes me want to giggle: so cute and clever. Image and idea credit: chase dreams etsy.Ginko Papers: I am in LOVE with Japanese Washi Tape. It's like masking tape....only cuter. Be sure to check out Ginko Papers (they area US vendor) and their adorable selection. It's perfect for crafting of muffin tin meals and bento making.Under...