As a mom, there are going to be times you laugh and times you cry, although hopefully, they're mostly happy tears. These “All About My Mom” printables can bring out both emotions. They're like a sweet version of Mad Libs that are perfect for ...
As a mom, there are going to be times you laugh and times you cry, although hopefully, they’re mostly happy tears. These “All About My Mom” printables can bring out both emotions. They’re like a sweet version of Mad Libs that are perfect for Mother’s Day! Choose from 3 free all about mom printables.
Okay, Mom, cover your ears; this one is for whomever is going to be celebrating you on Mother’s Day this year!
How are those Mother’s Day plans coming? I’m sure you’ve already come up with a sweet budget-friendly way to help your kid show Mom just how awesome she is, right? ….
If you’ve pretty much got it covered, but just need, a little something extra, I’m here to help. And I’m bringing backup in the form of these free “All About My Mom” worksheets. They’re sweet, funny, heartfelt, simple and free … what’s not to love?
All you have to do is choose a set of all about mom questions, print, and then have your kid answer. If your child is too young to write, have him or her draw answers or you can act as a scribe. Just don’t influence them!
I have 3 “All About My Mom” printables for you to choose from, let’s take a closer look at each so you can find just the right fit for that amazing woman in your life!
The first all about mom printable is pretty simple in terms of design, but don’t let that fool you. The clean, uncluttered layout makes the colorful floral design on this “All About My Mom” template pop! (It’s like an accent wall.)
So, other than just handing Mom a set of completed all about mom questions, how can you deliver this fun gift? How about putting it in a card. Wait! Step away from those store-bought cards; I’ve got you covered:
The second of the “All About My Mom” Mother’s Day printables offers a place to put a picture. Now you could just put a picture of Mom in that space, but trust me, she knows what she looks like. Instead, take the “aww” effect up a notch by using a picture of mother and child on the all about mom worksheet.
Idea: Want to take the “aww” effect up to legendary? Make this all about mom printable a tradition. That’s right, have your kid fill one out for Mom every year. It’ll be so much fun seeing the relationship he or she has with Mom grow and blossom over time!
A Picture Is worth 1,000 Words “All About My Mom” Worksheet
The last of the “All About My Mom” Mother’s Day worksheets offers you a lot of room to get creative. It’s also perfect for young children who cannot yet write. Instead of writing use a picture that answers the all about mom questions!
Two options:
Have your budding artist draw his or her answers in the framed boxes on the all about mom worksheet.
Tip: If going with the second option, make sure you’re using copies of photos since your kid is going to be cutting them apart to use on the “All Abut My Mom” free printable!
If you and your kid are going with the third “All About My Mom” Mother’s Day printable, you must be at least a little crafty. So, how about making Mom a gift as well? Get inspired with:
Grandparents are pretty amazing, which is why we have a day dedicated to honoring them. However, as their title implies, they’re also parents, which means there’s no reason not to include your grandmother in your Mother’s Day celebrations. A fun, frugal, low-mess way for your kids to celebrate Grandma’s awesomeness is with, you guessed it, printables like these “Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma” coloring pages!
Grandma has lived long enough to give birth to at least one child and to see that child grow up and have their own child. What I’m trying to say is that this is not her first rodeo. She probably does not need (or want) another store-bought trinket or canned card. Rather, what would really brighten her day is something heartfelt!
Mother’s Day coloring pages Grandma printables allow your kid to show off their creativity and make Grandma a one-of-a-kind, just-for-her piece of art. One way to make these free printable Mother’s Day coloring pages for Grandma even sweeter is to have your kid color them with their grandmother. Yep, a little quality time with the family is all you need to take this simple yet heartfelt gift to a whole new level!
In addition to 3 free “Happy Mother’s Day” coloring pages for Grandma, this post includes more Mother’s Day printables and inspiration for heartfelt gifts and activities! So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get to it!
Flowers for Grandma Mother’s Day Coloring Pages Printable
The first of the grandma Mother’s Day coloring pages free printables features beautiful and soon-to-be vibrant flowers that will never wilt. I love this option because it allows your kid to incorporate a variety of hues. In fact, if they want, each flower could be a different color!
Bonus: If you believe that flowers and Mother’s Day go hand-in-hand, you aren’t alone. In fact, 69% of all gifts given on Mother’s Day are flowers (Source)! Get more flower Mother’s Day coloring pages free and affordable printables below:
Tip: Want to jazz this or any of the Grandma Mother’s Day coloring pages up a bit? Turn them into a card by simply writing a sweet message on the back. (Feel free to help your child out with this part!) Perhaps these Mother’s Day poems and quotes will provide heartfelt inspiration!
Lovely Mother’s Day Coloring Page Grandma Printable
The last of the free printable Mother’s Day coloring pages for Grandma is obviously, a great option for Mother’s Day. However, with just a smidge of effort (and a pair of scissors) you can make this printable appropriate for any loved one. (All you have to do is shear off the “Happy Mother’s Day” part.)
Tip: Due to all of the teeny-tiny pieces in this Mother’s Day coloring pages free printable, it’s probably best suited for older children who have more fine motor coordination.
Bonus: Whether it’s Mom, Grandma, or someone else, if you want to say “I love you,” here are some great, evergreen options!
Regardless of which coloring page, gift, or card you pick to celebrate Grandma (and Mom) this year, you’re sure to brighten their day. Just knowing you thought of them and invested a little time is the best gift ever!
Which of these “Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma” coloring pages are you going to decorate? Please share in the comments!
Spring is right around the corner, so it’s time to roll out the welcome mat. You could do so by engaging in a vigorous bout of spring cleaning … or by using these spring flowers coloring pages for kids and adults! You decide.
Now, personally, I think coloring with my kid is about one billion times more fun than scrubbing my bathtub, so I’m going to stick with these free coloring pages spring flowers printables. However, if you’re opting for cleaning be sure to download this printable cleaning schedule to keep things on track!
The first of the spring flowers coloring pages for kids and adults reflects the saying “April showers bring May flowers” in a delightful way—with flowers in a rain boot! This coloring sheet has a few fine details, like the lines on some of the flowers as well as the circles on the rain boot, but overall, I think it’s an easy enough design for even really young children to tackle.
While these spring coloring pages flowers printables are bursting with frugal family fun, they aren’t quite as good as real flowers or plants. Sure, you can make them as vibrant as any flower you’ll find at the florist, but a printable can’t replicate the scent or health benefits of real plants.
This free coloring page spring flowers printable has a few more fine details than the first one, which will make it more of a challenge for little hands. That’s okay! There are no “you’re-outside-of-the-lines” police waiting to make an arrest. Err, at least when it comes to paper; do not drive outside the lines on the road!
Another fun activity you can do indoors while you wait for spring to show up is bird watching. Yep, simply put a bird feeder some place you can easily see from inside your home. If you opt for a DIY bird feeder, like these cookie cutter bird feeders or these pine cone bird feeders, you can hang them near multiple windows for more watching opportunities!
Spring Flowers Coloring Pages: Here Comes the Sun
The last of the spring flowers coloring pages for adults and kids is so bright and sunny that it’s practically guaranteed to have you wishing and hoping for spring! Of the three spring coloring pages to print, this one has the most fine details. In fact, it’d probably be very difficult for really young kids but it’s the perfect relaxing activity for older children, teens, and adults.
Print out all three of these spring coloring pages flowers downloads and let your family opt for whichever sheet is calling their name. They’re free, so you can always print multiple copies if one particular design is in high demand! If you want to provide even more spring-themed variety, be sure to check out:
This easy caramel icing recipe & simple banana cake recipe make an irresistible pair that your family will love. Seriously, don’t expect leftovers!
Simple Banana Cake Recipe With Bonus Easy Caramel Icing Recipe
Was your grandmother (or maybe your mother) the type to always have a freshly prepared dessert to dish up after dinner? Mine was, and honestly, where did she find the time? There are plenty of days when I can barely get dinner on the table let alone something sweet to finish the meal off. However, when I can find a few minutes to spare, I do like to surprise my family with a special sweet treat now and again… like this simple banana cake recipe.
This easy banana cake recipe is the perfect lightweight spring or summer dessert option. It goes perfectly with freshly brewed coffee and is made even better by the addition of the easy caramel icing recipe included in this article.
This crumb-licking-good, moist banana cake recipe is a great option for the busy chef. The most complicated thing about it is “making” sour milk (combining milk and vinegar). Plus, this simple banana cake recipe is a great way to use up those bananas you keep forgetting about… yeah, those really ripe ones nearly hidden behind the coffeemaker.
If you aren’t sure how to make banana cake, no worries. It really isn’t that hard. Even the easy caramel icing recipe can be tackled in just a few minutes.
However, I don’t just like this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe because its quick and uncomplicated. On top of being simple, these recipes are delicious and the moist banana cake recipe isn’t too sweet. If you’ve got a raging sweet tooth, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this easy caramel icing recipe but if you’re more of a savory palette (or maybe just trying to watch those calories) the simple banana cake recipe will probably hit the spot just fine.
If you’re trying to impress your mother and grandmother with you ability to serve up a full meal, this easy banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe should definitely be on your list.
Can I Use Frozen Bananas?
Though I’ve never used frozen bananas, I would imagine they would be just as delicious in this recipe. Make sure you thaw the bananas at room temperature and drain any liquid. Then follow the recipe as listed below.
*Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
CARAMEL ICING INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 cups powdered sugar
SIMPLE BANANA CAKE RECIPE DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy.
3. Mix in sugar and eggs.
4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
5. Mix in sour milk and vanilla extract. Note: You make sour milk for this simple banana cake recipe by combining one cup of milk with one tablespoon vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 10-15 minutes before using in this recipe.
6. Mix in ripe bananas.
7. Pour cake batter into the baking pan
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes
9. Remove and let cool.
EASY CARMEL ICING RECIPE If you want to make this moist banana cake recipe even yummier, top it with this easy caramel icing recipe!
1. Combine butter and brown sugar in a sauce pan.
2. Heat over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly.
3. Slowly mix in milk and bring to a boil again.
4. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time until creamy.
7. Pour icing over banana cake and spread evenly. Note: Make sure the cake is cool first!
8. Enjoy this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel frosting recipe!
If you enjoyed learning how to make banana cake and are looking for even more tasty dessert options for your family, be sure to introduce your sweet tooth to:
Congrats! You just found The Best Banana Cake Recipe ever! This simple banana cake recipe is soft, fluffy, moist, and rich and is made even better by being topped with this easy caramel icing recipe. If you have ripe bananas and are in search of banana recipes to use them in, you must try this moist banana cake recipe. This dessert is guaranteed to knock the socks off your family and friends.
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Ingredients
BANANA CAKE INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 softened butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sour milk*
2 ripe bananas
*Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
CARAMEL ICING INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with butter.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy.
Mix in sugar and eggs.
Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Mix in sour milk and vanilla extract.Note: You make sour milk for this simple banana cake recipe by combining one cup of milk with one tablespoon vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 10-15 minutes before using in this recipe.
Mix in ripe bananas.
Pour cake batter into the baking pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Remove and let cool.
EASY CARMEL ICING RECIPE
If you want to make this moist banana cake recipe even yummier, top it with this easy caramel icing recipe!
Combine butter and brown sugar in a sauce pan.
Heat over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly.
Slowly mix in milk and bring to a boil again.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time until creamy.
Pour icing over banana cake and spread evenly. Note: Make sure the cake is cool first!
Enjoy this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe!
Notes
*Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
Who are you going to make this simple banana cake recipe for (besides yourself of course). Please share in the comments!
There are three reasons I think free Earth Day printables, like this free printable Earth Day word search, are a great way to celebrate this planet we call home. Let’s dive in!
The Free Printable Earth Day Word Search is Indoor Friendly
Depending on where you live on Earth Day, may not lend itself to venturing outside. If the weather where you live is cold or dreary, free Earth Day printables may be just the thing.
I think the best Earth Day activities help kids learn something about the Earth, the environment, or conservation efforts. The free printable Earth Day word search has 20 words for your kids to hunt for, and all of those words are related to the Earth and protecting it.
Free Earth Day Printables are Fun
This free printable Earth Day word search is fun, but it’s also good for your kids.
Your kids will have fun looking for these Earth Day-themed words, but at the same time, they’ll be reaping the numerous benefits of word searches, such as word and letter recognition, and improved focus.
If you’re loving these fun-but-good-for-you word searches, be sure to check out this:
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