Tiny Talk and the Adventures of Plastic Mommy

Here are two quick recipes that will definitely bring raving reviews from the kid critics and will still keep your schedule moving! Pizza is always a favorite in my house, so making these mini pizzas for my toddler gets me a yeah mom every time..

Mini pizzas - spread tomato paste or spaghetti sauce onto a toasted English muffin, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and any other toppings you like. Heat in the broiler for a minute or two until cheese is bubbly. Cool and serve, That's it! Doesnt get any easier.

Is your little one tired of the same old peanut butter and jam combo? Well test this little recipe and see if you get a thumbs up or thumbs down...be sure to let us know!

Peanut Butter and Apple Sandwich

Ingredients:
2 slices whole wheat bread
1 tablespoon peanut butter, or to taste
1 small apple - peeled, cored and shredded

Spread peanut butter on two slices of bread, place thinly sliced apples on top of peanut butter. Close sandwich and serve immediately. I was a little skeptical about this one, but my little princess loved it. You'd be surprised what creative sandwiches your child will try, especially if you allow them to participate.

Here is a great treat I found on FamilyCorner.com, its great for now when you just want to delight your toddler or you may want to save it for Halloween.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Covered Apples

You will need 12 wooden ice cream sticks 12 medium apples, stems removed 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar 2/3 cup cocoa Optional for decorating apples:chopped peanut butter chips chopped or mini chocolate chips, chopped vanilla chips, flaked coconut, colored sprinkles, chopped nuts

Directions

Insert wooden stick into each washed and dried apple. Cover a baking sheet or tray with waxed paper. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, stir together peanut butter chips and oil. Microwave on high 1-1/2 minutes or until chips are softened. Stir until melted.

Stir together confectioners' sugar and cocoa; gradually add to melted chip mixture, stirring until smooth. Microwave on high 1 minute or until very warm. Dip apples into mixture, twirling to remove excess coating. (If coating becomes too thick, return to microwave for a few seconds). Roll coated apple in chopped chips or coconut if desired, or sprinkle toppings onto apples. Allow to cool on prepared baking sheet or tray.

More peanut butter please!?? Okay.... so here is something crazy and fun your toddler will giggle like crazy about! Here a quick little activity that only involves marshmallow and peanut butter. Try it out, my toddler couldn't stop smiling!

Marshmallow Peanut Butter Beard

Spread peanut butter on your toddlers chin area and then stick the marshmallows on top of the peanut butter until you form a full white beard, take pictures, the grandparents will love it!

However she did insist on wearing her beard for quite a while longer than expected, and followed me from room to room eating off her face. Which brings me to.......

Exhibit A- It also makes a tasty afternoon snack!