Making Meal Time Fun
Your kitchen is more than just a place to eat, cook, and rush around in the morning getting the kids ready for school.
In Fact a recent study showed that families who cook together more likely to adopt healthier more balanced diets, leading to lifelong improvements in physical and mental activities..(Petite Eats & Huffington Post)
Meal time shouldn’t be a time of chaos, living with an outdated cramped kitchen makes it even worse.
With the right changes, your kitchen can go from a busy nightmare to a place for your family to relax, try new recipes and learn skills that they will use for life.
If you want a space that encourages little ones to learn how to cook, is reliable, and easy to maintain, this guide is for you. Here’s 6 Kitchen Upgrades To Make The Kids Love Meal Time.
Upgrade #1 Breakfast Station For Quick & Easy Morning Meals
A breakfast station gives you a handy spot for quick meals and morning coffee. It has storage to keep things organised, making it great for casual family times and a smooth start to your day.
Upgrade #2 Easy To Reach Snack Drawer To Encourage Healthy Snacks
A snack station for kids encourages them to make healthy choices on their own. With easy access to nutritious snacks, children are more likely to pick healthy options and develop good eating habits.
Upgrade #3 Create a Relaxing Ambiance with Lighting and Music
Good lighting and music can make your kitchen a cosy spot for family meals and gatherings. It helps create a welcoming space where everyone can relax and enjoy each other's company.
Upgrade #4 Comfortable Family Seating Area & Open Space
A cosy breakfast nook with open space and comfy cushions can make meal times feel inviting. Add a throw blanket to make it a space where the whole family can gather for breakfast and casual dinners.
Upgrade #5 Add a Breakfast Bar For Easy Food Prep
Adding a breakfast bar to your kitchen is a great way to improve family meal times. It’s a central spot where you can cook while your kids do crafts or homework. With extra seats, it turns into a casual dining area, making it easier to have family meals even on busy days.
Upgrade #6 Child Safe Kitchen Appliances
Child-friendly appliances make the kitchen safer for kids, and make it easier for them to join in cooking activities.
Some of the most commonly used safeproofing techniques are:
- Induction hobs, which keep surfaces cool to reduce burn risks
- Ovens with quadruple glazed doors and child safety locks keep the outside cool and prevent accidental openings.
- Hot hob indicators, which warn when the surface is still hot. For gas hobs, removable dials and child-resistant knob covers prevent accidental gas leaks.