Do You Hear That? It’s Childhood Calling!
by FireMom ~ May 13th, 2008. Filed under: Website Reviews.Like what you're reading? Subscribe to our feed.
I’ve had a chance to review Kellogg’s site, ChildhoodisCalling.com. I have some fond memories of making Rice Krispies treats with my paternal grandmother when I was a young child and, as such, Rice Krispies will always hold a special place in my heart.
That’s why this particular website is so cool. First of all, I love this new recipe for the Rice Krispies with Real Strawberries to make similar but yummier treats. Now, logic says, “Uh, duh, you could still make treats with the new cereal,” but I’m not all that awesome in the kitchen on my own. I just don’t know if I would have thought to make treats with the new cereal!
By far, I think the most useful thing on the entire site happens to be the “Cooking with Kids” tips. The best part of THAT page? It breaks it down into age ranges for what kids can handle with a recipe. For example, since BigBrother is in the 2-3 age range, he should be able to wash and scrub fruits and vegetables, count and name foods and break bread into pieces. I say should because even though BigBrother likes to help in the kitchen, his version of helping involves talking in CAPSLOCK while jumping and saying, “I HELP MOMMY!” You take what you can get!
And, of course, I just embrace the entire idea of the site. Our kids grow up fast. Too fast. Uber-quickly. Right before our eyes. Childhood is Calling is calling parents to recognize that fact and thus embrace the moments that we have with them here and now… and create a few extra memories that we otherwise might have let slip by.
What are YOU doing with YOUR kids TODAY to create those memories? Whether you’re cooking, painting, going on a hike or just rolling around in a fit of laughter on your kitchen floor, make the most of these young moments together. They fly by so quickly.
Visit Childhood is Calling for some great ideas.
