https://halfpintmama.com/posts/practical-easter-baskets-for-kids-skip-the-toy-clutter https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/166be5c09c2a8efeedfaad0103d6f1662d47d982-3809x5725.jpg Practical Easter Baskets for Kids: Skip the Toy Clutter My approach to Easter baskets: no toys, no clutter, just practical spring favorites my kids needed anyway. Here's exactly what we did this year. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/overnight-sourdough-french-toast-bake-make-ahead-brunch https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/3b3745184ab3283e77fb9e7627fb70d7fdcc25d6-1620x1080.jpg Overnight Sourdough French Toast Bake (Make-Ahead Brunch) Wake up to a warm, custardy sourdough French toast casserole! Assemble it the night before and bake fresh in the morning. This is perfect for brunch or the holidays. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/sourdough-english-muffins-stovetop-nooks-and-crannies-guaranteed https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/fb202e2ee3b3c7de1b32db9c1d2daa0e645ee92d-1270x985.jpg Sourdough English Muffins (Stovetop, Nooks and Crannies Guaranteed) Homemade sourdough English muffins made on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet, with no yeast and no oven required. Crispy outside, soft inside, and packed with nooks and crannies. Made with whole milk, honey, and a long cold ferment for the best flavor. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/the-best-sourdough-honey-butter-pretzel-bites-soft-chewy-snack-time-approved https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/b1ca8f2555de30fed6d077035621a8678c127312-1620x1080.jpg The Best Sourdough Honey Butter Pretzel Bites (Soft, Chewy, Snack Time Approved) Soft and chewy sourdough pretzel bites brushed with honey butter and finished with flaky sea salt. Made with a baking soda bath for that classic pretzel crust. No yeast, just sourdough starter and a little patience. The ultimate from-scratch snack. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/sourdough-naan-bread-soft-pillowy-and-better-than-takeout https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/d203e59edeafde3a1e6a6ca492784f85353f0e40-1278x872.jpg Sourdough Naan Bread (Soft, Pillowy, and Better Than Takeout) If you've ever grabbed store-bought naan and thought "I could probably make this myself," this is your sign. This sourdough naan is soft, chewy, and so much better than anything from a bag. It comes together with just a handful of pantry ingredients and your sourdough starter. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/pistachio-coffee-syrup https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/82960358e76eeb898499230a719a2dbfc2aa4915-899x1067.jpg Pistachio Coffee Syrup Pistachio Coffee Syrup https://halfpintmama.com/posts/easy-sourdough-cinnamon-raisin-bread-one-day-no-mixer https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/cb2671fb56ec99985bbc3dd69634cfaa0fefe5c2-1475x1021.jpg Easy Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread (One Day, No Mixer) Easy Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread (One Day, No Mixer) https://halfpintmama.com/posts/easy-sourdough-sandwich-bread-one-day-no-mixer https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/c8f855034a28ab2361eaa407ae79e8cf319bf6fc-1620x1080.jpg Easy Sourdough Sandwich Bread (One Day, No Mixer) Easy Sourdough Sandwich Bread (One Day, No Mixer) https://halfpintmama.com/posts/sourdough-discard-brown-butter-valentine-blondies https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/ddfb7b2382c392a7145266a2e7ba82cfa4b6603a-1620x1080.jpg Sourdough Discard Brown Butter Valentine Blondies Sourdough Discard Brown Butter Valentine Blondies https://halfpintmama.com/posts/instant-pot-bone-broth-easy-from-scratch https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/1f5183ecf0291635796233f6a71497c754eb3f3a-1280x720.jpg Instant Pot Bone Broth (Easy, From-Scratch) Rich, nourishing, and so much cheaper than store-bought—this Instant Pot bone broth is easier than you think. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/homemade-sourdough-puff-pastry https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/ee3d29f0c94c4b1034a905f85a6b92b1d5b0c1a0-4284x5478.jpg Homemade Sourdough Puff Pastry With just a few basic ingredients, you can create buttery, flaky layers that are even better than store-bought. And yes, you could absolutely buy the pre-made stuff at the store, but I was pleasantly surprised how easy this is to do homemade. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/almond-sourdough-croissants-no-laminating-required https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/750fe498ca28a8049cdf4367e71b157311ff2ace-3970x5364.jpg Almond Sourdough Croissants (No Laminating Required!) Flaky, buttery, and filled with homemade almond cream—these sourdough croissants are so much easier than the traditional method and absolutely worth the wait. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/the-best-homemade-sourdough-tortillas https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/62e71106416fb665b9ba87eb1b38bbb553d0b87b-965x1023.jpg The Best Homemade Sourdough Tortillas Soft, pillowy, and made with real ingredients, these homemade sourdough tortillas are easier than you think. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/the-simple-no-stress-guide-to-your-first-artisan-sourdough-loaf https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/d6270a15dea453ddab6138f5ec7dcb6f89321f45-1023x583.png The Simple, No-Stress Guide to Your First Artisan Sourdough Loaf A beginner-friendly guide to making your first beautiful artisan sourdough loaf at home. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/how-to-make-a-sourdough-starter-simple-no-scale https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/3de473c208f12344da359932dde0cfe4628eae79-768x1024.jpg How to Make a Sourdough Starter (Simple, no scale) There’s something magical about creating your own sourdough starter. For me this felt like the beginning of my homestead journey. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/homemade-sourdough-ritz-crackers https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/b721f9b1f3d1f1287908d6b2a37263a467d5835f-768x1024.jpg Homemade Sourdough "Ritz" Crackers These copycat Ritz crackers have the added benefit of sourdough and are buttery, crisp, and made with real ingredients! https://halfpintmama.com/posts/homesteading-in-the-suburbs https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/822f512851a41c77bcb9a737cfeb1bfbfdd71b79-683x1024.jpg Homesteading in the Suburbs I'm going to go ahead and blame this all on sourdough. After having my second child, I decided to try my hand at baking sourdough. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/diy-buzz-lightyear-costume-made-from-cardboard https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/f78de4baf4b948d1d20b1ecdaae6f04d4c1ebd75-768x1024.jpg DIY Buzz Lightyear Costume (Made from Cardboard!) If your little one is anything like mine, there's a good chance Buzz Lightyear has made an appearance (or two) in your home lately. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/easy-sourdough-discard-crackers https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/5200543708e24a5e67f6c99332d6f3066543d319-572x1024.jpg Easy Sourdough Discard Crackers Perfectly crispy, simple, and oh so addicting. These easy sourdough discard crackers are a simple, no-waste recipe you can make in under 25 minutes. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/homemade-fall-granola https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/a8a52b4054dd0962001eab7d6c7202174184d9e2-1024x577.jpg Homemade Fall Granola This Homemade Pumpkin Maple Granola has become a fall staple in our house. It's crunchy, spiced, with just the right balance of sweet and salty. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/sourdough-discard-pumpkin-spice-cookies https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/af468d0bc57952bab2a2e5e3ca8900bb5c7caf47-1024x1006.jpg Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Spice Cookies There's something so comforting about finding new ways to use up sourdough discard and this batch of soft, spiced pumpkin cookies do just that. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/sourdough-discard-pumpkin-bread-no-refined-sugar-no-seed-oils https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/fab63c89cde76f0cd85211abbbf35cedbdb37cf4-551x1023.jpg Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Bread (No Refined Sugar, No Seed Oils) There's something so satisfying about finding ways to use up sourdough discard. This fall favorite is a cozy and nourishing pumpkin bread. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/homemade-sourdough-pinwheels-chicken-bacon-jack https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/e2f142cf1893ce8c475727cf590501ee6a8c8fa3-768x1024.jpg Homemade Sourdough Pinwheels (Chicken/Bacon/Jack) Homemade sourdough puff pastry + shredded chicken, crisp bacon, and shredded Monterey Jack — flaky, cheesy party bites. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/sourdough-cornbread-cookie https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/7af0963704e9c8cf0b384525e55fc43f6f6d579d-873x1023.jpg Sourdough Cornbread Cookie These cookies are a little crunchy from the cornmeal, buttery and sweet from the sugars and honey, with a gentle tang from sourdough starter. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/easy-sourdough-peach-cobbler https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/da3c1eda26790eecd1f3726785960ff4f647225d-768x1024.jpg Easy Sourdough Peach Cobbler There's something so comforting about peach cobbler—it's rustic, simple, and brimming with summer flavor. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/3-days-in-montana-without-the-kids-glacier-national-park https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/a297c489c5c7802dbfc338bd0704940526852f71-1024x682.jpg 3 Days in Montana Without the Kids: Glacier National Park Every once in a while, life gives you the chance to step out of the routines of parenting. For us, that chance came with a wedding in Montana. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/healthy-mango-coconut-popsicles https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/a3905ec3ecc9f15c20e63ee05c5bc1514545bcfb-768x1024.jpg Healthy Mango Coconut Popsicles On hot afternoons, there's nothing my toddler loves more than a popsicle—and I love knowing exactly what's in it. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/fluffy-double-chocolate-cookies https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/f972a5491a3030ff0ace376a586d3744850a4c9e-768x1024.jpg Fluffy Double Chocolate Cookies Rich and chocolatey yet somehow still light and fluffy—the best kind of treat. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/homemade-cheesy-crackers https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/787d55db238078dd4822ed2db2022ece8ff93222-768x1024.jpg Homemade Cheesy Crackers Simple Ingredients | No Preservatives | Made for Little Hands There's something deeply satisfying about making your own snacks—especially when they're as simple and toddler-friendly as these... https://halfpintmama.com/posts/fluffy-peanut-butter-cookies-flourless-no-refined-sugar https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/a33e2e09460ee9e137e6a64cb3442bacb166a892-1024x811.jpg Fluffy Peanut Butter Cookies (Flourless & No Refined Sugar) Soft, Simple, Naturally Sweet Some of the best recipes are the simplest ones—and this flourless peanut butter cookie is proof. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/sourdough-discard-banana-bread-no-refined-sugar-no-seed-oils https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/8c2b06c2c969ac05ebb2e37485239b965ec72928-768x1024.jpg Sourdough Discard Banana Bread (No Refined Sugar, No Seed Oils) There’s something so satisfying about finding ways to use up sourdough discard—especially when it turns into something as cozy and nourishing as banana bread. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/mini-sourdough-discard-pizzas https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/1633f16542051511218fbcb60b8ed5f74dd6af34-1620x1080.jpg Mini Sourdough Discard Pizzas These are made in a muffin tin and such a fun recipe to use up sourdough discard. Not only do you get to satisfy pizza cravings but this is definitely kid-approved. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/easy-tres-leches-cake-recipe https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/6bea0e63119cb0f5914014f2b18b1b722b51c6bf-768x1024.jpg Easy Tres Leches Cake Recipe My Mom's Tres Leches Cake My mother has been making this for years, and it has become a centerpiece of celebrations, holidays, and quiet weekends alike. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/healthy-ish-twix-recipe https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/418380b974f3d638fe558f59fd43712b6bebc704-768x1024.jpg Healthy-ish Twix Recipe If you've been craving something sweet but still want to keep things wholesome, these Healthy Twix Bars with Dates are about to be your new favorite treat! https://halfpintmama.com/posts/toddler-friendly-peanut-butter-chocolate-easter-egg https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/0c12b44478743667e23dff8cf51a9a78d4e0083b-587x1023.jpg Toddler Friendly Peanut Butter Chocolate Easter Egg This toddler-friendly peanut butter chocolate Easter egg recipe is a fun, no-bake treat that's perfect for little hands to help with! https://halfpintmama.com/posts/pbj-cups https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/e6c73320d276313e9a6e639497c7c4f08b0a94b6-598x1024.jpg PB&J Cups One great thing about this mixture is there is no raw eggs so it is safe to eat. My toddler is pretty fast to tryout what he's mixing together. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/protein-cookie-dough-bites https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/b9e7e0649c6c79e3c57e8e6f87c164fc9e66ac0e-768x1024.jpg Protein Cookie Dough Bites This is an edible cookie no so with no raw eggs or all purpose flour it is safe to eat. This is great because my toddler is pretty fast to tryout what he's mixing together. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/low-tox-toddler-kitchen-swaps https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/cb8780b597647ead28c5d198247fa1d21ab4cca4-1024x1024.png Low-Tox Toddler Kitchen Swaps As a mom, I'm always mindful of what my kids are exposed to, from the food they eat to the products we use daily. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/toddler-friendly-peanut-butter-mini-chocolate-chip-cookie https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/459817dab928601b7998c2fd8102fe05a5132e1b-768x1024.jpg Toddler Friendly Peanut Butter Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Making healthy treats for my toddler is something we both enjoy doing! My three year old is always involved in the preparation. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/homemade-snacks-for-a-long-car-ride https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/f54e3f94fef5dccadb67200c8c6e26f5b03d9349-1173x1174.jpg Homemade Snacks for a Long Car Ride Packing homemade or thoughtfully chosen snacks for a long car ride with a toddler and baby is a game-changer for keeping everyone happy and stress-free. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/the-best-sourdough-active-or-discard-chocolate-chip-cookies https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/4f9e1235ec21a890880e3d7e00dc113e5fa6c27a-1024x1024.jpg The Best Sourdough (active or discard) Chocolate Chip Cookies Sourdough cookies are a fantastic way to enjoy a classic sweet treat while incorporating the benefits of natural fermentation. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/homemade-cheez-its-crackers https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/e1f468857e91c7d1234e0f5e505fee0bbce05421-1024x976.jpg Homemade Cheez-Its Crackers Making homemade Cheez-Its for your toddler is a great way to offer a healthier, preservative-free snack packed with real cheese and simple ingredients. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/toddler-friendly-coconut-macaroons https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/a21fcbb0dbd3b822d498e16708d8f9736bb6f67a-1024x1005.jpg Toddler Friendly Coconut Macaroons These toddler-friendly coconut macaroons are a great way to offer a naturally sweet, nutritious treat without refined sugars or artificial ingredients. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/homemade-sweet-potato-parmesan-crackers https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/56343a88dc522aac7d7e54f797ec8401e0a5357b-1024x949.jpg Homemade Sweet Potato Parmesan Crackers Making homemade sweet potato crackers for my toddler is a fun and nutritious way to offer a crunchy, wholesome snack without preservatives or artificial ingredients. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/3-ingredient-fruit-roll-ups-mango-apple https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/ac41a7075ed04a14cc39d98959498e46852255ed-1024x653.jpg 3-Ingredient Fruit Roll Ups - Mango & Apple Lately, I've been looking for easy and cost-effective ways to make snacks for my kids at home. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/transitioning-from-one-to-two-kids-what-to-expect-and-how-to-prepare https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/7ab424ca4a6f9a8dd9ec1f1e3ec05f03ae55b0a9-768x1024.jpg Transitioning from One to Two Kids: What to Expect and How to Prepare Going from one child to two is an exciting yet challenging transition. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/our-sweetheart-is-turning-one https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/aec4d2b6e55db240d03d2c92e1b935cfccd12719-681x1023.jpg Our Sweetheart is turning ONE! Our sweetheart is turning ONE, and our hearts are overflowing with love! https://halfpintmama.com/posts/diy-valentines-garlands https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/2a393e7d70ff561a6ff7d33b8f6acb1efdb84101-1024x682.jpg DIY Valentines Garlands Creating Valentine's garlands is a fun way to add a festive touch to your party, home decor, Galentines or birthday. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/toddler-friendly-chocolate-chip-cookie https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/71f408faec16bbcd7e98a74bcdc833f5312184da-1017x1023.jpg Toddler Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookie Making healthy treats for my toddler is something we both enjoy doing! My three year old is always involved in the preparation. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/3-ingredient-fruit-roll-ups https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/529bd00d7a060088c226543d31330c9db13bd3ed-844x1024.jpg 3-Ingredient Fruit Roll Ups Lately, I've been looking for easy and cost-effective ways to make snacks for my kids at home. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/a-winter-guide-to-banff-with-kids https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/580a7a8e485bae140877574ce48b43c8b4d06da7-768x1024.jpg A Winter Guide to Banff with Kids We visited Banff in November with our baby (9 months old) and toddler (almost 3 years old), and it truly felt like stepping into a postcard. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/diy-halloween-baby-spider-costume https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/c7d2921bc8152bf4c4e87f8e1db93186afa6ea38-730x1024.jpg DIY Halloween Baby Spider Costume Last minute DIY Halloween costume for baby! It's a spider I was not prepared for my toddler to have opinions on what he wanted to be for Halloween. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/peanut-butter-truffle https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/e239e7a954f6e884077478ab788ed4112354d5aa-591x1023.jpg Peanut Butter Truffle Making healthy treats for my toddler is something we both enjoy doing! My two and a half year old is always involved in the preparation. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/diy-wedding-selfie-mirror https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/1d688c4a45070d07c128f8e8c4e47998cebdf42a-768x1024.jpg DIY Wedding Selfie Mirror I definitely recommend being a little crafty and creating this super cute wedding selfie mirror. This is the combination of a welcome sign and picture opportunity all rolled into one! https://halfpintmama.com/posts/amazon-products-for-a-roadtrip-with-kids https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/2a7470c5e062e9705f50df1a612af8fb78fa9af8-683x1024.jpg Amazon products for a roadtrip with kids Here are some Amazon products we used during our first long car ride with our 2 year old and 2 month old! https://halfpintmama.com/posts/how-i-made-a-freezer-stock-of-breast-milk-without-electric-pumping https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/ec2b4b380619df4ca016c4b2439e325d7dcdbc0d-1024x783.jpg How I made a freezer stock of breast milk without electric pumping What I used Check it out here on Amazon (Affiliate Link)… Boon Trove The Boon Trove is what has made this possible. https://halfpintmama.com/posts/my-favorite-toddler-tower https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/d7541f3a66740d0c588d1ef762a110e78dcf8f99-768x1024.jpg My favorite Toddler Tower This is an affiliated link, that earns us commission. If this post helped you please use the link to help support the blog! https://halfpintmama.com/posts/protein-pb-cups https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qmwfv5mj/production/668320a07ffd62ebd96e52cb5dfd7e5857b10282-681x1023.jpg Protein PB Cups Protein Powder Link to Ascent Protein Powder This is one of the "cleanest" protein powders we have found and it taste great without the artificial sweeteners!