Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Check Out *ace and friends* Featured in Chef Boyardee's Little Chefs FREE eBook {& Giveaway}






I am so excited to share with all of you a FUN project that I've been working on with several other bloggers. As part of the Little Chef's program, I am currently featured as part of  an eBook sponsored by Chef Boyardee. 

Little Chef's eBook has been created with the hard work of other mom bloggers just like me. I was honored to have been asked to be a part of this collaborative project. You can view my portion of the book which is part of Chapter 3 - *Everyday Fun* which begins on page 17. You can check out *ace* enjoying some VERY tasty smoothies!

 As mentioned, I was part of the *Everyday Fun* section and we had a great time making all sorts of smoothies. See *ace* preparing ingredients for their smoothies (this picture didn't make it into the eBook).

Make sure to check out our eBook and learn creative new ways to enjoy cooking with the little chef's in your home. You will find lots of great tips, recipes and inspirational ideas to make everyday cooking with your little ones so much MORE fun! 
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Win It


One LUCKY ace and friends reader
will win Chef Boyardee Little Chefs Prize Pack which includes:


  • Kids’ kitchen measure and prep kit
  • Kids’ recipe box
  • Scrapbook album
  • 2 Chef Boyardee chef hats
  • Chef Boyardee adult apron
  • Chef Boyardee child apron
  • Chef Boyardee pizza kit
  • Time capsule
  • 2 coupons for free Chef Boyardee Beefaroni
  • 5 Chef Boyardee recipe cards


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    a Rafflecopter giveaway


    [Product review & giveaway disclosure: This post was part of a compensated Chef Boyardee program through The Motherhood. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." See ace and friends Disclosure Policy HERE.]

    58 comments:

    1. RaettigFamilyNovember 1, 2012 at 11:46 AM

      Let the kids make mistakes and do not get frustrated with them while cooking

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    2. chadroNovember 1, 2012 at 10:29 PM

      I liked the tip about using flash cards for the recipe ingredients!

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    3. tatertot374November 2, 2012 at 12:20 PM

      music helps in the kitchen

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    4. AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 7:38 PM

      Let the kids do the measuring of the ingredients with a little help, they feel important

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    5. Anja M.November 5, 2012 at 1:52 PM

      My tip is, let your kids measure the ingredients and use a non-slip bowl.

      anjathisandthat at yahoo dot com

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    6. Valerie Taylor MabreyNovember 5, 2012 at 2:39 PM

      I think always have something easy for kids to help make once in awhile. Makes it fun to work together.
      vmkids3 at msn dot com

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    7. ithinkthriftyNovember 5, 2012 at 10:38 PM

      My kids love it when I mix Chef Boyardee spaghetti and mac & cheese together!

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    8. adfNovember 8, 2012 at 3:37 PM

      Have fun! Thats the most important step to anything :)

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    9. Linda Ridener DicksonNovember 9, 2012 at 12:29 AM

      Would love to win this for the little cooks in our family.

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    10. UnknownNovember 9, 2012 at 3:22 AM

      My favorite tip: Always be kind! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
      Reneewalters3@yahoo.com

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    11. one frugal ladyNovember 9, 2012 at 2:58 PM

      I love the smoothie ideas!
      onecheaplady@yahoo.com

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    12. The Frugal Free GalNovember 9, 2012 at 11:33 PM

      Clean as you cook!

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    13. LindaNovember 10, 2012 at 10:04 AM

      I like the family tradition idea .
      mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

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    14. bbrittbrat1398November 11, 2012 at 1:40 AM

      Everyday fun.
      BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com

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    15. AnnaNovember 11, 2012 at 10:47 AM

      My favorite tip is to put oil and salt in with pasta while it cooks

      khristalsweeps @ gmail.com

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    16. UnknownNovember 12, 2012 at 4:45 AM

      Kid aprons! I cut up my older ones and made a smaller version for my daughter.

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    17. Robin TNovember 12, 2012 at 1:37 PM

      Baking the spagetti in the oven thickens the sauce

      rtrexel@gmail.com

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    18. Nicole LarsenNovember 12, 2012 at 6:41 PM

      My favorite is the tip of not being so strict in the kitchen and letting the kids make a mess and have fun--I'm a bit of a stickler lol!

      pittsy82@hotmail.com

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    19. CarlaNovember 13, 2012 at 9:45 AM

      Toothpaste and also hairspray can get cryaon off of your walls.

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    20. LizNovember 13, 2012 at 1:26 PM

      Pick a recipe they can read themselves & simply supervise.

      lterek1027@gmail.com

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    21. UnknownNovember 13, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      I love the family traditions

      tiffanydclarke@gmail.com

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    22. Erica C.November 13, 2012 at 9:18 PM

      My favorite tip is to have your kids help you organize all of the ingredients before cooking to keep them involved.
      ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

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    23. UnknownNovember 13, 2012 at 10:01 PM

      Play your iPod an dance while cooking!

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    24. JanaNovember 13, 2012 at 11:01 PM

      Patience is a virtue when cooking with little ones.

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    25. UnknownNovember 14, 2012 at 4:35 PM

      My favorite tip is let the kiddos help with measuring with being home schoolers this helps out daughter understand fractions better.

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    26. DebraNovember 14, 2012 at 5:29 PM

      if the kids make a mess help them clean it up and smile

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    27. Allison DownesNovember 14, 2012 at 7:51 PM

      Start out letting your kids with helping out doing small things

      Thanks for the great giveaway!

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    28. TomNovember 14, 2012 at 9:57 PM

      Get the kids cooking with you

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    29. DistractedMommyNovember 14, 2012 at 10:12 PM

      I try hard to let my kids do as much as they can when cooking...mistakes are a learning opportunity!
      shiebs24[at]gmail[dot]com

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    30. mtbears819November 14, 2012 at 11:28 PM

      make small pizza freeze till ready to use

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    31. cassandra mNovember 15, 2012 at 3:01 AM

      the best way to teach is to work with whatever your child is capable of doing of exerting him or her not confusing them will not help at all

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    32. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 6:57 AM

      A mess is going to happen, so don't get upset.

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    33. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 9:15 AM

      we jame to music while we bake
      amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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    34. JoNovember 15, 2012 at 11:34 AM

      I let my grandson help in the kitchen and he loves to help!
      jofo120 at yahoo dot com

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    35. AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 1:02 PM

      Let kids measure and mix ingredients to be involved.
      sumer84@live.com

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    36. AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 1:09 PM

      Never discouraged your kids when they want to particpate and never underestimate how smart they can be in the kitchen.

      cheap4kids at yahoo dot com

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    37. SarahNovember 15, 2012 at 1:09 PM

      I like the tip about pre-measuring ingredients into containers so the kids can add them more easily.

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    38. Melanie MontgomeryNovember 15, 2012 at 1:16 PM

      Flash Cards for recipe ingredients, such a great idea.

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    39. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 1:30 PM

      clean up while you are cooking it makes the cleaning afterwords a lot easier.

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    40. Jenny Q.November 15, 2012 at 2:04 PM

      I like buying the simple box kits for making desserts since the directions are easy enough for my daughter to enjoy.

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    41. MELINANovember 15, 2012 at 2:26 PM

      wash your hands

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    42. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM

      Using flash cards for ingredients

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    43. heymissvirginiaNovember 15, 2012 at 4:28 PM

      My tip is to let them be creative and never say no. If you don't try something a little different, you will never know the outcome.
      Virginia Rowell

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    44. Ms Penny PincherNovember 15, 2012 at 5:12 PM

      My favorite tip is cleaning while you cook! It saves so much time.

      PDWinner523 at gmail dot com

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    45. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 6:13 PM

      Let the kids help as much as possible!

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    46. SHAYNANovember 15, 2012 at 6:33 PM

      MY FAVORITE TIP IS TO HAVE FUN :) WHO CARES IF WE MAKE A MESS!!!

      (SHAYNA)

      shebebes@yahoo.com

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    47. susansmoaksNovember 15, 2012 at 6:51 PM

      I liked the tip about pre-measuring ingredients into containers so kids can help with the cooking.

      susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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    48. Tracy AllenNovember 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM

      Let kids try all the ingredients separately and even raw.

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    49. saturdaynightfeverNovember 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM

      Music while baking gets the fun going!

      edgenemmers@gmail.com

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    50. Niclan80November 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM

      My favorite tip is assign each child a day to be your chef helper. So that child gets one on one time with you.

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    51. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM

      Letting the kids get involved allows kids to have fun and use critical thinking skills. Lieutcrunch27 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    52. Amy delongNovember 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM

      add extra meatballs to the spaghetti
      ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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    53. bevNovember 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM

      Cooking should be fun and it's fun when the children help out, with things that they can do and I noticed they like eating things that they help make, too.

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    54. lauraslovesNovember 15, 2012 at 10:00 PM

      My favorite tip is to let your children have fun with you when they are helping. It makes them want to cook and know that you can have fun and create memories for years to come!
      lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

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    55. Heather RNovember 15, 2012 at 10:36 PM

      Make sure the kids have a stool so they are tall enough so there will be less mess and mistakes. Be patient

      thransom@gmail.com

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    56. carolpieNovember 15, 2012 at 10:37 PM

      the family tradition tip!
      carol lewis

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    57. UnknownNovember 15, 2012 at 11:34 PM

      Just let the kids cook. Don't try to be a perfectionist with them or they will get discouraged.

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    58. candyNovember 15, 2012 at 11:42 PM

      get everything out that you need before cooking to save time and to know that you do have everything wilcarvic
      [at]gmail[dot[com]]

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