Need entertainment, a cooking lesson, and lunch all-in-one? My children and their friends have a great messy time with Mom’s Make-Your-Own Pizza Buffet.
I start with a batch of No-Rise Pizza Crust. Split the dough into individual balls and let the kids have at it, squishing it into their initials, favorite animals, or perfectionist mini-pizza.
Line up the sauce and a variety of toppings in individual dishes. Notice the lack of veggies here… I knew better. It is kids’ choice, after all!
They pile on the toppings, I bake, we all eat.
It’s messy. It’s more work than the do-it-myself version. It takes a little extra time and a lotta extra clean-up. But… they have fun, and with a side of carrot sticks and fresh fruit, they devour a pretty healthy lunch. Works for me!
***And yes, yes it does taste better when we assemble pizzas in our sparkly pink dress-up clothes and while squatting on the table. 
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What fun things do you do with your food?
How fun! We do this with whole wheat tortillas. The kids have a blast!!
I love make-your-own anything!!
This is one of our favorite birthday party activities. Messy – but fun!
Childhood just wouldn’t be the same without the freedom to be messy! And, ahem, I believe just about ANYTHING is better in sparkly pink dress-up clothes… and silver heels.
Ok just wanted to be clear on the feet on the table thing. And duh, pink sparkles mke everything better!
We do this all the time – especially when friends are over because everyone’s tastes differ.
That looks so fun!! And I bet that when your kids are grown up, these are the types of moments they’ll remember and appreciate.