Wanted to share an idea with you ladies

I will preface this by saying my DD is only 3 but I always like to get a jump start on things!!

I LOOOOOOVE to cook/bake as does my DD already!! There are a bunch of recipes that my family has been making for generations at the holidays (Easter, Xmas, etc) and other non holiday recipes that have been passed down through the years from each generation. Over the years I've compiled my own recipe book filled with my favorite recipes and my family recipes and it's my "go to" cookbook for many of the things I make. Soooo...................................

I just bought my DD her first "Family Recipes" book . Over time I am going to hand write every family recipe for her and compile a special cookbook to give her WAAAAAY down the road when she goes out on her own into the world. Over the years I will also add to it any special recipes/meals that she LOVED as as child so she will have those too. I thought it would be cute to add little notes to the recipes that include things like where the recipe came from, when we make it, or why she loved it as a kid. I want to also add pics too of her cooking and baking with me to go along with some of the recipes. I think it will be such a special gift for her one day!!

I just wanted to share in case anyone else is interested. I always love anything that involves family tradition and personalized gifts and I figured this might be something other people would enjoy doing for their little girls (or boys!!) too!!

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That's so cute! What a great idea. I take for granted that my mom just taught me to cook and not really use recipes but there are always some special meals that I'm asking her to write down for me. I'll give her a recipe card but that's too small to fit a good recipe with all of her special notes. What do you use as a book? I was thinking of starting a binder with page protectors. That way I can even add magazine recipes too.

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That's a great idea!

I wish my mom would have done that with us because I have to call her when I want to make one of her recipes. And one day when she is gone I am going to miss all those meals that she made!!!!!!!

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I love this idea and am going to steal it! I love to cook/bake too. DD has been in the kitchen with me since she was a baby. Now that she is 4 she asks me if she can make dinner. One night she made pizza pretty much on her own (with the exception of the oven) I think she would love something that she can use when she gets older that will also remind her of the time we spent together. My mom gave me a book of my grandma's recipes for my shower and it was the best gift I got.

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Posted by Hofstra26

I will preface this by saying my DD is only 3 but I always like to get a jump start on things!!

I LOOOOOOVE to cook/bake as does my DD already!! There are a bunch of recipes that my family has been making for generations at the holidays (Easter, Xmas, etc) and other non holiday recipes that have been passed down through the years from each generation. Over the years I've compiled my own recipe book filled with my favorite recipes and my family recipes and it's my "go to" cookbook for many of the things I make. Soooo...................................

I just bought my DD her first "Family Recipes" book . Over time I am going to hand write every family recipe for her and compile a special cookbook to give her WAAAAAY down the road when she goes out on her own into the world. Over the years I will also add to it any special recipes/meals that she LOVED as as child so she will have those too. I thought it would be cute to add little notes to the recipes that include things like where the recipe came from, when we make it, or why she loved it as a kid. I want to also add pics too of her cooking and baking with me to go along with some of the recipes. I think it will be such a special gift for her one day!!

I just wanted to share in case anyone else is interested. I always love anything that involves family tradition and personalized gifts and I figured this might be something other people would enjoy doing for their little girls (or boys!!) too!!

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Bumpin' for the afternoon crew!

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We are actually in the process of doing this too, but a little differently. I handwrite the recipes and then scan it. I also takepictures of the kids or me and DH as we do the different steps of each recipe. Over time, I hope to have enough to do a realy cool, step by step digital scrapbook/recipe book. I handwrite and scan to keep it looking like its a piece of paper with the recipe taped in.

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This is such a great idea! Sounds like it would be the perfect bridal shower gift someday. wow i couldn't type that without getting teary lol.

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Thanks for the idea, so fun.

I recently made my mom, my sister and I a recipe book. I used these notebinders and it is working out great! You can customize it as much as you want. I used page protectors and made sections with pictures for each divider/subject. It also folds like a notebook and you can wipe off anything that might get on it. For the cover insert I put a picture of my DS with a bubble saying ___'s recipe book. Every time someone sees it they love it.

Great idea! I think I will start one for DS now.

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I love this!! Thanks for sharing!!

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What an AMAZING idea! Thanks for sharing.

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You're welcome everyone!

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Posted by MamaLeen

Thanks for the idea, so fun.

I recently made my mom, my sister and I a recipe book. I used these notebinders and it is working out great! You can customize it as much as you want. I used page protectors and made sections with pictures for each divider/subject. It also folds like a notebook and you can wipe off anything that might get on it. For the cover insert I put a picture of my DS with a bubble saying ___'s recipe book. Every time someone sees it they love it.

Great idea! I think I will start one for DS now.

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