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How Baking Can Support Positive Mental Health
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. At Itty Bitty Bakers, we are passionate about mental health issues in children and are eager to contribute to their well-being. This month, we sought the expertise of Jessica Epperson, a Mental Health Counselor, for her guidance.

Jessica Hamby
2 min read


Recipes to Make with Kids: Earth Day Cookies
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. It’s a day to celebrate our beautiful planet and the perfect time to teach kids about caring for the environment around them.
To celebrate the blue planet, we've rounded up three Earth Day Cookie recipes ranging from EASY, to EASIER, to EASIEST. Check them out below!

Jessica Hamby
1 min read


Recipes to Make with Kids: Strawberry Buttermilk Cake
Here's a list of U-Pick farms near Birmingham, AL and my favorite recipe for Strawberry Buttermilk Cake!

Celeste Ward
2 min read


How to Make Puppy Treats and Foster Local Puppies in Need
There’s just something about a puppy that gets me every time. Their playfulness, their curiosity, and their all around cuteness can easily melt me into a big, blubbering puddle.
Read on as I share with you some puppy treats you can make for them, and some ways you can help the puppies in your local community over spring break.

Emily Masters
2 min read


How to Remember Your Favorite Go-To Recipes
As parents, you’re either thinking this or someone is asking this - "What’s for dinner?" You know you’ve made good recipes in the past, but your mind is drawing a blank on what they were. Or, you have some go-to favorites but you still need the actual recipe to follow but you can't find it. Is this just me?

Jessica Hamby
2 min read


Contestants and Winners of the Kids Christmas Cookie Bake Off 2021
Oh what fun we had at the 2021 Kids Christmas Cookie Bake-Off!
Thank you to all of our contestants and judges. All of the entries were amazing and completely blew us away. Every single child who baked cookies and presented them to the judges is a winner in our book. We cannot WAIT to start planning the 2022 Kids Christmas Cookie Bake-Off and look forward to seeing your wonderful creations next year!

Celeste Ward
1 min read


Meet the Judges for the 2nd Annual Kids Christmas Cookie Bake Off 2021
We have three amazing judges for this year's Kids Christmas Cookie Bake Off. They are so excited to meet the contestants!

Jessica Hamby
2 min read


2nd Annual Kids Christmas Cookie Bake Off 2021
Discover all the details about the 2nd Annual Kids Christmas Cookie Bake Off 2021 in Birmingham, AL! Fun and festive bake off event perfect for young bakers.

Jessica Hamby
3 min read


Pumpkin Power: Tips for Maximizing Kids Nutrition This Fall Season
Autumn has arrived, marking the season for all things pumpkin! In this blog, I’ll discuss how pumpkins offer benefits beyond just being used for front porch decor, pies, and spiced lattes.
Pumpkins are a SUPERFOOD that can easily be incorporated into meals and snacks for a boost of nutrition.

Jessica Hamby
3 min read


6 Nutritional Tips for Feeding Itty Bitty Athletes
Youth sports are in full swing! Whether your child is a part of a sports team or is active at home, knowing how to properly fuel your little athlete can be tricky.

Jessica Hamby
3 min read


The Kitchen Classroom: Why Eggs are Used in Baking (and How to Explain It to Kids)
At Itty Bitty Bakers, we believe every recipe is a chance to learn. In this series, you’ll find simple ways to explain the “magic” of baking to your kids—so they can see that every cupcake, cookie, and loaf of bread is a little science experiment in disguise.

Jessica Hamby
2 min read


Parenting Help: Tips for Baking with Kids
Inviting your kids to help you in the kitchen can be daunting. Here are some tips to help you get started along with some easy recipes to try.

Jessica Hamby
1 min read
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