Conventional parenting advice says that if your kid won't eat a certain food, you should disguise it with something they do like. I tried that tactic once and learned the hard way that conventional parenting advice doesn't work with every child. With the exception of the occasional broccoli mixed into the spaghetti sauce (we moms get desperate sometimes), I don't hide foods anymore. The best way I've found to get my kids to try something new is to have them help me prepare it.

That's why I love, love, love these fun looking snack ideas from Lime.com. The Fig Newton lollipops, mango popsicles, and ribbon sandwiches all look delicious and easy to prepare with two small children clamoring to help. Not only that, they're all made with nutritious ingredients that you can feel good about serving. In fact, I may have to whip up a batch of their hummus for myself for lunch. What about you? What's your favorite kid-friendly summer snack?