For everyone who loves the cult-classic movie The Princess Bride, we’ve got better news than finding out Westley isn’t dead, but is actually the Dread Pirate Roberts.
Ravensburger has announced its next game based on a classic film, following behind earlier 2020 releases such as Disney Hocus Pocus: The Game and Back to the Future: Dice Through Time. Curious to learn more about traveling back to all the unforgettable spots from the 1987 flick and working as a team to beat the game? Keep reading to find out more.
Climb the Cliffs of Insanity, brave the Fire Swamp and battle the Shrieking Eels to keep the plot on course and make it through all six chapters of the “game” amidst interruptions from a sick grandson and villains Vizzini, Count Rugen and Prince Humperdinck. Players work together to complete challenges by moving the colorful playing pieces (designed after all the heroes from the movie) and discarding the story cards in their hands. If players complete all the chapters in the “book,” the game is over, and true “wuv” prevails.
Best for ages 10 & up, The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game ($29.99)is available at Target stores nationwide now.
There are two things every family wants out of a vacation: to have fun and make lasting memories. From jet-ski rentals and parasail operators on the beach to family fun parks, mini golf and pirate cruises when you’re ready to dust off the sand, Panama City Beach is family fun central—and is a great locale for a family vacation they’ll never forget. Keep reading for everything you need to know about a family trip to Panama City Beach, Florida.
In Water & On Sand
S. Massey
Families who long to get out on the water have dozens of options to explore, but our favorites include the Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise, where you'll have the opportunity to sword fight, search for treasure and sight various sea creatures along the way, and Island Time Sailing Excursion to Shell Island, where you'll see dolphin by the dozen, paddleboard, play games on deck and dance.
With sugar white sand and gentle turquoise waves, the Gulf of Mexico is paradise for families looking for a doable beach with littles. However, if you want to add a little excitement to your time in the sand, you don't have to look far. Sunshine Water Sports of Panama City offers 30-min jet ski rentals, 1-hour jet ski rentals and the even jet ski dolphin tours in Panama City Beach. And for the true thrill seeker, try soaring through the air in a parasail chute.
Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise 5325 N. Lagoon Dr. 850-234-7400 Online:piratecruise.net
Island Time Sailing Cruises 3605 Thomas Drive 850-234-7377 Online:islandtimesailing.com
If you strike out on the weather, or if perhaps your family just enjoys taking a break from the sun, Panama City Beach is full of fun options. Check out over 400 bizarre exhibits at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium, get your hands dirty with over 100 exhibits at WonderWorks—an amusement park for the mind filled with puzzles, mazes, and exhibits on natural wonders—or try your luck at an 18-hole miniature golf course, the SkyTrail & SkyTykes ropes course, zip-line, and SkyWheel Observation Wheel, all at SkyWheel PCB.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium 9907 Front Beach Rd. PCB, FL 32407 850-230-6113 Online:ripleys.com
Sky Wheel PCB 15700 LC Hilton Jr. Dr. PCB, FL 32413 850-888-0020 Online:skywheelpcb.com
When You're Hungry
S. Massey
Panama City Beach's laid-back vibe means you can take your kid practically anywhere. For a true beach shack experience, check out Schooner's, which sits on the beach and provides the perfect way to keep your littles busy while the kitchen works on your order. Even our 7-year old loved the sauteed crab claws, which were served in a bowl with garlic butter. And don't miss the ceremonial cannon blast at sunset! For a finer dining experience—still casual, but an elevated menu and tablecloths—try the Grand Marlin, and be sure to start with the fried lobster bites and end with either the key lime pie or a chocolate lava cake. And for the freshest lunch on the beach, head to Finns Island Style Grub, where you might never walk away from the original fish tacos.
Grand Marlin 5323 N Lagoon Dr. PCB, FL 32408 850-249-1500 Online:thegrandmarlin.com
Finns Island Grub 7220 Thomas Dr. PCB, FL 32408 850-249-3466 Online:finnsgrub.com
Where to Stay & When to Go
S. Massey
Lodging options in all price points abound in PCB. If you prefer a quiet beach, book a room on the opposite side of the bay near St. Andrew’s State Park—you'll still be able to get to all the attractions in PCB that you won't want to miss. If you're looking for nonstop action, The Holiday Inn Beach Resort—with a lazy river, splash pad, pool and on-site games for families including hula hoop hopscotch, sand art and beach limbo—might be your speed.
The Holiday Inn Beach Resort 111276 Front Beach Rd. PCB, FL 32407 850-234-1111 Online:ihg.com
Panama City Beach is fun no matter the season, and families looking for a beach vacation that goes beyond the beach will find something exciting to keep them busy. PCB also plays host to numerous regional festivals, so be sure to take a peek at the event calendar before you plan you trip if you're looking to avoid a busy weekend.
It’s practically swimsuit season, and if you’re like us, there can never be too many swimsuits for kids in the house. From playing in the sprinkler to swimming in the pool, and of course, the annual trek to the lake or beach, there are so many reasons why your kids will need a new swimsuit this year. We found 11 affordable options on Amazon, so keep reading to find their new favorite summer outfit.
Kanu Flounce Two-Piece Swimsuit
This adorable bikini set comes in so many colors and prints your kiddo won’t know which one to pick! With almost 5,000 reviews on Amazon and offered in sizes for 2T-14Y, we’re pretty sure it’s a winning pick.
Simple Joys by Carter’s Two-Piece Rashguard and Swim Trunks
Carter’s knows kids, and this fun rashguard and swim trunk ensemble is available in six animal themes, including an alligator, a shark, a pirate theme and a sailing theme.
For your kiddo who wants a two-piece swimsuit without all the fluff, this tankini is ideal. It comes in over a dozen color combos and is available for sizes 3T-13Y
Another rashguard set that comes in pastels and mermaid prints, you’ll get extra protection with the UPF +50 protection. And who doesn’t love the adorable ruffle on the bottoms?
For your tiniest kiddo, this adorable swim set comes with a hat and lots of protection for that baby skin. Both the swimsuit and the hat are made from UPF 50 material. Sizes start at 0-3 months.
For those who want more coverage, this one-piece suit will thrill! With lots of styles to choose from, It’ll be fun to pick which one they want to order: polka dots, island-inspired flowers, tie-dye and more!
For kids who want to enjoy serious water sports at the beach, a wetsuit is a must. This one is highly rated and comes in several colors, there’s even a Spider-Man version! Made from environmentally friendly fabrics, this one will wear well.
It was only a month ago that The LEGO Group and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced an exciting new product: LEGO VIDIYO. Now, the brands are revealing even more details, including the first range of minifigs!
LEGO VIDIYO, a unique music video maker experience, is the perfect outlet for kids to express themselves creatively through music and play. The app uses a collection of BeatBoxes, Bandmates, BeatBits and augmented reality for endless combinations of kid-created music videos.
First in the lineup of products are BeatBoxes. To start, LEGO has launched six unique portable BeatBoxes that each hold a minifigure that coincides with a specific music genre, a scanning-stage, two special BeatBits and 14 random BeatBits.
Each BeatBox can hold up to 16 BeatBits and comes with a building plate that can be customized with LEGO tiles. The first six sets include:
43102 ‘Candy Pop’ in the Candy Mermaid BeatBox (Pop)
43103 ‘Pirate Punk’ in the Punk Pirate Beatbox (Punk)
43104 ‘Alien DJ’ in the Extra Terrestrial Dance Music BeatBox (ETDM)
43105 ‘Party Llama’ in the Party Llama BeatBox (Tropicon)
43106 ‘Unicorn DJ’ in the Unicorn DJ BeatBox (K-pawp)
43107 ‘Robot Break-dancer’ in the HipHop Robot BeatBox (HipHop)
You can also shop 12 Bandmates in a range of Mystery-Boxes! Each one comes with one special BeatBit and two random BeatBits. Bandmates can be added to your VIDIYO band and include:
43101 Bandmates: Red Panda Dancer; Cotton Candy Cheerleader; Shark Singer; Bunny Dancer; Discowboy Singer; Genie Dancer; Samurapper; DJ Cheetah; Ice Cream Saxophonist; Alien Keytarist; Banshee Singer; Werewolf Drummer
So what are BeatBits? They are 2×2 tiles that resemble album covers and bring an endless combination of audio and visual effects to your video making experience. Amp up your music video by scanning the BeatBits and change up your dance movies, background, effects and more. For the first year, there will be 130 BeatBits to collect and use.
When it comes to adding the tunes to your experience, you will have around 30 songs to choose from UMG’s global artists. Select from chart toppers, classics and your fave dance numbers from within the app, then seamlessly add to your video. The best part? Each song has been programmed to work perfectly with all the BeatBits!
You’ll need the LEGO VIDIYO app to get started creating videos. Head to the LEGO website to access options for both Android and Apple, and download it for free.
Once kids are in the app, they can choose the music, scan their LEGO minifigs and BeatBits and then bring them to life. From clothing, band names and album covers, each step is fully customizable and can result in a 60 second video. With over 1,400 unlockable elements, there is no end to your kids creativity.
Last but not least UMG label, Astralwerks, announced the signing of a new artist: a live action, human version of the DJ Llama minifigure from the Tropicon BeatBox. L.L.A.M.A is not tied to any one type of music genre and his debut single “Shake” will be released on Fri. Feb. 19. It features three-time GRAMMY winner NE-YO and Carmen DeLeon.
LEGO VIDIYO products launch on Mar. 1 on lego.com and at LEGO retailers. BeatBoxes will retail for $19.99 and Collectible Bandmates for $4.99 each.
Grab your headphones! It’s time to tune in to another exciting season of the popular Story Pirates podcast. Season 4 debuts today with a special guest appearance by Stephanie Hsu (Be More Chill, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and a new theme song written by Bobby Lord, arranged by Brendan O’Grady and Jack Mitchell, and performed by beatbox artist Kaila Mullady.
Season 4 begins deep under the ocean, where the last episode of Season 3 left off in dramatic fashion with the mysterious return of Story Pirate Rachel. In the 2-part season premiere, the Story Pirates discover that Rachel is back to her treasure hunting ways, this time in fierce competition with a singing submarine captain named Eric.
Like all Story Pirates entertainment, the episode’s featured song and story are adapted from real kids’ ideas. The Weird Sisters, by 9-year-old Evalea from Missouri, is a poppy Billie Eilish homage song composed by Monique Moses and featuring Stephanie Hsu. Eloy, a 7 year old from New Mexico, is the author of The Secrets of the Paintings, during which a talking Mona Lisa foils an art heist. Story Pirates co-founder Lee Overtree interviews kid authors during each episode.
With millions of students going to school virtually, families are looking for fresh resources to spark creativity, connection and play. Meeting kids where they live right now, the Story Pirates also just launched regular online after school programs as part of their popular Creator Club.
Every week, Creator Club subscribers tune in to listen to Story Pirates Radio, participate in the livestreamed highly interactive SPTV and Story Creation Zone episodes, and engage with teaching artists in workshops which help young authors explore and share their creativity in a safe, hilarious and freewheeling environment. On Oct. 15th at 7 pm ET, Creator Club members will enjoy a special Zoom call where they can interact with podcast hosts Lee Overtree and Peter McNerney.
Your kids love play dress up and probably know how to mutiny, especially when it comes to veggies, so you might as well accept it, at least for one day: Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19, and ye need to be sure yer in a Jolly Roger mood. Here be 51 common pirate sayings any good matey should know, fer today or any day. Scroll down fer the list.
Afeard: Afraid, as in “I am most afeared of crocodiles.”
Ahoy: Hello!
Arrrrrr: In certain dialects, pronounced “yarrr” and commonly used to start a sentence and emphasize a pirate was about to say something important.
Avast: A command to stop, as in “Avast, mateys! Let’s weigh anchor here.”
Aye: Yes, yes! As in, “Aye, aye, Captain!”
Bilge: Old, stinky, gross water that seeps into the ship’s hull. “Put him in the bilge and make him drink it!” was a form of punishment most foul.
Booty or bootie: spoils won from war, pillaging or plunder. Now used more commonly to denote prizes of any kind.
Buccaneer: A pirate, especially one who raided the Spanish colonies along the American coast in the late 1600s.
Flotsam: Wreckage from a ship and its cargo found floating on the water.
Freebooter: A person who is searching for plunder aka a pirate. As in, "The lousy freebooter stole my apple again."
Grog: a mixture of rum and water with a bit of lemon. Also any alcoholic drink.
Hearties: Friends. As in, "Ahoy me harties!"
Hornswaggle: To cheat; (someone who cheats is a hornswaggler) as in, “She was sure to hornswaggle the lot of them while they passed out at the card table.” “Or, don’t play Sorry with him, he’s a real hornswaggler.”
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Jetsam: Cargo or goods cast overboard on purpose, to lighten the ship’s load.
Jolly Roger: The infamous skull and crossbones flag, which was flown to warn “here there be pirates.”
Keelhaul: to punish by dragging under the ship and up the other side. As in, "Drink all the grog again and we'll keelhaul ya."
Kraken: a legendary sea monster, some what like a large ocotopus or squid, that lives in the waters off the coast of Norway. Can be used to declare mayhem, especially when grade schoolers are set free to recess. As in, "Release the kraken!"
Land lubber: A person who does not have much experience at sea or who cannot sail. Usually meant as an insult.
Lass or lassie: A child.
Lily-livered: weak or cowardly. As in, "The lion once was lily-livered but now has found his cuh-raygh."
Matey: What pirates call each other/fellow shipmates. "Hey, Matey, can ye grab me some grog?"
Mutiny: To revolt. For pirates, specifically against a ship’s captain, but can be used to describe any act of rebellion (Warning: It’s possible that the teaching of this word could lead to a “mutiny” against Brussel sprouts.)
Peg leg: A wooden leg. Pirates of olden days lived harsh lives and prosthetic limbs were most often created from salvaged wood and iron hooks.
Pieces of Eight: Silver coins. Originally after the Spanish peso de ocho (worth 8 reales, a Spanish increment of money).
Plunder: To take whatever you want. “My little brother tries to plunder my toys all the time.”
Poop deck: The deck on top of the stern (rear) of the ship. Yep. They get to say poop.
Port: the left side of the ship
Privateer: a pirate for hire; someone hired by the government to pillage enemy ships and weaken their forces
Scallywag: A scamp or a rascal. Not necessarily an evil do-er, but someone out for their own personal gain. “That scallywag traded me empty coconuts for safe passage to shore.”
Scurvy: Originally, a disease with symptoms that includes swollen gums and spots on the skin, brought on by a lack of Vitamin C. Commonly used to describe someone who is nasty, mean or disliked, as in “You scurvy lass, you’ll get none of this treasure.”
Scuttlebutt: A term used to describe gossip, but originally the drinking fountain on a ship. (Around the water cooler, pirate style).
Sea Dog: A pirate, especially an experienced older one.
Sea legs: The ability to keep from getting seasick when out at sea. As in, “Once the storm passed, Davey managed to get his sea legs for the remaining six weeks of the journey and did not get sick again.”
Shiver me timbers: A reference to the wood of a boat “shivering” or rocking with a sudden, unexpected gust of wind, it is an expression that indicates surprise. As in, “Well, shiver me timbers, it’s the Captain’s ghost after all!”
Skull and Crossbones: A human skull above two crossed bones, used on pirate flags and bottles of poison.
Over the past few months The Wiggles have been busier than ever helping parents keep their toddlers entertained. We have enjoyed videos, concerts and even the launch of a new album. Now in honor of Summer, The Wiggles are hosting a Virtual Summer Camp.
Beginning Jul. 14 The Wiggles will be partnering with Rascal + Friends to present a two-week virtual summer camp for toddlers and their parents, simply called, “Virtual Summer Camp with The Wiggles and Rascal + Friends.” The program will be hosted by Emma Wiggle and Captain Feathersword, and promises to keep little ones entertained with arts, crafts, singing, dancing, and some special pirate-worthy prizes.
The Virtual Summer Camp is being offered for free. The live 20-minute sessions will take place Jul. 14, 16, 21 and 23 at 12:00 p.m. ET. All sessions will be available to families throughout North America on both The Wiggles and Rascal + Friends Facebook pages. After airing live, all the Virtual Summer Camp sessions will then be available on both pages for the duration of the summer.
“The Wiggles have been trying to provide as much entertaining and educational content for families as possible throughout this pandemic,” said Emma Watkins, the Yellow Wiggle. “We are extremely excited to reimagine the summer camp experience with a virtual twist.”
Amusement parks and resorts have been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. LEGOLAND Florida Resort has announced that they will officially reopen on Jun. 1. In order to keep guests and employees safe the plan includes reduced capacity, cashless payments, social distancing practices and enhanced cleaning regimes.
The plan has been developed with measures based on government advice and the requirements of health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“As part of Merlin Entertainments, our leaders across the globe have been sharing best practices daily, and we’ve been able to apply what we’ve learned from other successful Merlin attraction reopenings to be confident with our Resort’s reopening plan. In addition, we have also sought guidance from our partners at AdventHealth,” said General Manager of LEGOLAND Florida Resort Rex Jackson. “We’re ready to play, and we look forward to reopening LEGOLAND Florida Resort as a safe and memorable place for families to play again.”
Guests are encouraged to download the LEGOLAND mobile app, and review the website in advance of their arrival, for a full outline of the parks’ new arrival and attractions procedures, as well as details on the enhanced cleaning measures. Tickets and vacations should be booked in advance online, when possible.
Guests should be prepared to make on-site payments using a credit or debit card as cash will no longer be accepted on property. Guests experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 should refrain from visiting the Resort.
At the time of reopening, the park will operate at 50 percent of its capacity. If guests are arriving by car, they should expect to leave spaces in between vehicles and follow additional spacing instructions. All park employees and guests will be required to undergo non-invasive temperature checks. Those with a temperature of 100.4 F will not be allowed entry, nor will those in their party.
Every employee at LEGOLAND will wear a facial covering, and we will provide complimentary masks to encourage all our guests, ages three and above, to do the same. Brick-themed spatial markers and kid-friendly, parkwide signage will help remind guests of social distancing recommendations and hygiene practices. More than 200 hand sanitizing stations have been added throughout the park. Guests can view these locations on the LEGOLAND mobile app.
Character meet and greets and other select attractions will be suspended at the time of reopening. Enhanced cleaning measures throughout the day will disinfect high frequency touch points, including ride restraints, tables and chairs, service counters, handles and door handles. In the coming weeks, guests will also be able to allow them to reserve their spot in queue lines for major attractions directly from their own devices.
Along with the park and waterpark’s reopening, the all-new LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel will debut on Jun. 1. Reservations are available for travel dates Jun. 1 or later for both LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel and LEGOLAND Hotel.
The Resort will initially open with adjusted operating hours. LEGOLAND Theme Park will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and LEGOLAND Waterpark will be open daily from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can stay up-to-date, with operational changes, as well as health and safety enhancements online on the LEGOLAND website.
A little over six weeks have passed into our foray as chefs, cooks, and bottle washers. Life in the time of COVID-19 has forced us to multitask, and we are exhausted. Without the ability to drop the kid off at school, spend some time away from our dear spouse, and hang out with our friends, things can get overwhelming. Even the best organizers only have so much time in the day.
So what happens? We find ourselves being less than stellar with our children, with our spouses, with our imaginary partners. Well, the world, even in the time of COVID-19 does not stop spinning. To help myself, I’ve borrowed and adapted a mantra used by many self-help groups.
Progress, not Perfectionemphasizes not letting perfection get in the way of the healthy changes you are trying to make. I’m calling my adaptation, “Parenting, not Perfection.” Certainly, that phrase has been used before; so, I’m not taking credit for inventing it. I am, however, using it as a shortcut to give you a quick pat on the back for at least trying to be a good parent and a good teacher.
While you’re doing your best to juggle, here are some things to keep in mind. They have worked for me but your mileage may vary:
1. Set Reasonable Expectations: You cannot get as much done as a teacher would in a classroom. You cannot do it. Unless you are a teacher, you do not have the training to teach a preschooler. You probably don’t have the patience of a good preschool teacher. And this is your child—the dynamic is different. Concentrate on one or two activities and call it a day. If you expect your child to be doing “table work” for three hours, somebody needs analysis. And, it’s not the kid.
2. Set Your Own Schedule: You are at home. There is no school “day.” There is no requirement that “lessons” be accomplished during school hours. Let your child sleep in, let them stay up later than normal. Let your family find its own rhythm. Take breaks.
3. Do Not Buy Out the Craft Store: You need safety scissors, paper, and vodka. The Vodka is in case you can’t find rubbing alcohol. We are in the middle of a pandemic. Seriously, there is no need to raid the craft store. Is your child learning to form letters? Take every-day objects from around the house and use them to form letters. Walk your neighborhood and collect items to make different shapes. You don’t need to be fancy. You just need to inspire. Get your child involved in cooking, cleaning, gardening, laundry. Those activities teach counting, sorting, measuring, organizing—skills that are essential to their development. Are the activities going to take you more time to complete? YES. But, you are spending time with your child. Time that you would not otherwise be spending.
4. Focus on Learning Through Play: You can learn and play? Yes. It’s fun for both you and the child. Take for instance, a simple lesson on the solar system and sorting colors. The Kid was incredibly busy playing with his toy shield. He was running around defending our house from monsters. He wanted no part of “schoolwork.” While he was playing, I used clay to make seven balls in different colors. I sat quietly. In a matter of seconds, I heard: “What are you doing?” “Those are asteroids,” I replied. “Asteroids smash into planets.” “Smash? Planets? He was hooked! Pretty soon, we were making planets, moons, etc. He was using his shield to defend against the attacking asteroids. “Asteroids, attack by color,” I said. So, he had to sort them. The whole thing took about 35 minutes. And, it was fun.
5. It Is OK to Stop and Start Again Tomorrow: If you get tired, if your child gets tired, if tempers get short, breathe. Sanity and relationships are more important than the square root of pi. Pie is more important than the square root of pi. Stop. Start again fresh. You have not failed. You just need a break.
6. Use Online Resources: You are not alone. Most schools have provided parents with at least some resources to get them through homeschooling. If you haven’t received any, ask why. If you have and you need some backup help, ask your child’s teacher. If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, I suggest the site Teachers Pay Teachers. At the site you will find loads, I mean loads, of ready-to-go things that you can do with your child right now. And a great deal of them are free.
7. Let the Kid Be a Kid: Your child will want to play. If your child wants to do nothing but play all day one day, become a pirate for half an hour. Become the loudest, silliest pirate you can possibly be. Chase her throughout the entire house. Make a memory. Forget about teaching a lesson.
Yes, we have been called upon to be chefs, cooks, and bottle washers. And, this is relatively new to all of us. Or is it? Is it really? As parents, we multi-task all the time. We are always parents, we are always somebody’s employee or spouse or boss or mentor, etc. The difference now is the incredible amount of stress that is imposed by a situation that is outside of our control. The difference now is that we control very little of what’s going on. The difference now is that we don’t really see an end.
I offer you this: Parenting is neither sport nor competition. Stop beating yourself up. We don’t get awards; we barely get our own individuality. After all, we are often introduced as “so and so’s Mom or Dad.” And, that’s good. It reminds us of who we are, and why we do what we do. Because parenting is not about us. We so often get wound up around the word “Parent,” as in “I am the parent” that we forget it’s not just a noun, it’s also a verb. And, if you happen to forget, just substitute the word “caregiver.” It will help steer you in the right direction.
Father, children's book critic, writer, judge, director, actor and amature photographer—together with his husband of 25 years—raising an energetic four-year old! "Parent is not just a noun, it's a verb. If you're ever in doubt as to what to do, substitute the word caregiver. It will steer you in the right direction."
Break out your peg legs and your eye patches— you’ve gotta celebrate at every meal with your little buccaneers. From pirate ship cakes to hearty turkey legs, no pirate will be able to resist the siren call of these treats. Click through the slideshow to get inspayarrrred.
Get inspired by Thirsty for Tea to add a pirate-themed twist to your lunch. A layer of seaweed adds a crispy, savory touch to an otherwise classic grilled cheese. To get the recipe, click here.
We love these seafaring cupcakes from An Edible Mosaic—the blue and purple frosting makes a perfectly frothy ocean, and the cupcake base (inspired by the cocktail of the same name) is spiced with rum extract, ginger and molasses for moistness. To get the recipe, click here.
Any pirate worth their salt would be happy to gorge on a giant turkey leg after arriving in port. This version from Nutmeg Nanny fancies it up a bit with a homemade peach barbecue sauce. Grab the recipe by clicking here.
Savvy pirates had to be sure to include citrus in their diet to keep the scurvy at bay. Get the kiddos their vitamin C fix with The Iron You’s tasty lemonade recipe. To find out how it's made, click here.
Frosting and a bit of creativity go a long way. Check out this awesome cake from Baked Bree and get inspired to make a swashbuckling creation of your own. To find out how it’s done, click here.
Take a cue from the pirate diet and make this healthier take on fish and chips from Chelsea’s Messy Apron. Kiddos will love munching on the extra crispy bites, and a 5-minute tartar sauce tops it all off. Click here to grab the recipe.
Kids can pretend to be pirates sailing away on these cute boats from Food with Feeling. Stuffed with black beans, peppers and spices, it’s a lightning fast weeknight meal, too. To get the recipe, click here.
Keep the ocean theme rolling with this sparkling drink from Baking Beauty. With a Swedish fish or two as a garnish, it’s super eye-catching and tasty too. To see the recipe, click here.
Keep it simple by making these cute hot dogs from Pizzazzerie. Your budding buccaneers will love this outside-the-box take on an everyday lunch. To get the details, click here.