About Me – Founder of NumNum Recipes
Hey There!
I’m Emily Poppy— mom, messy home cook, and the heart behind NumNumRecipes, where I share easy recipes for kids and playful, kid friendly recipes for real families.
I’m so happy you’re here in this cozy corner of colorful snacks, simple family meals, and healthy meals for kids that actually fit real-life routines.
(NumNum Recipes is a kids’ food blog sharing kid friendly recipes, easy recipes for kids, and fun, healthy ideas for children and busy families. I help parents make simple, playful meals their kids will love — with ideas that fit real-life routines.)
NumNum Recipes is a kids’ food blog sharing kid friendly recipes, easy recipes for kids, and fun, healthy ideas for children and busy families. I help parents make simple, playful meals their kids will love — with ideas that fit real-life routines.
Founder & Head Writer | Recipe Creator | Family Food Storyteller | Age 35
Portland, Oregon–based mom, writer, and kitchen dreamer who believes mealtime should be filled with laughter, color, and a sprinkle of love.
My Story as a Mom Creating Kid Friendly Recipes
NumNum Recipes was born out of my own family chaos — the kind where dinner often came after homework, spilled milk, and giggles that just wouldn’t stop. I was a busy mom juggling writing projects and motherhood, constantly searching for easy meals for kids that were healthy but still fun enough to tempt my little eaters.
After years in digital content and food writing, I realized most “healthy family meals” felt more like pressure than pleasure. So I started experimenting — simplifying steps, sneaking in veggies, and letting my kids stir, taste, and play. What began as a few recipes scribbled in a notebook slowly turned into a joyful mission: to help parents everywhere rediscover the magic of cooking with their kids, not just for them — especially through healthy meals for kids and fun food play.
The Turning Point
It all clicked one rainy Sunday when my daughter, Lily, asked, “Mom, can we make something that laughs?”
We ended up baking banana pancakes with silly fruit faces — and they were such a hit that she begged to help again the next day. That single breakfast changed everything.
I realized that when kids have fun in the kitchen, they’re more curious, confident, and eager to eat the food they make. The recipes didn’t have to be perfect — they just had to be playful, easy, and made with heart. That moment became the foundation of NumNum Recipes and my approach to family cooking: joyful, simple, and full of togetherness.
What I Learned the Hard Way
In the early days, I tried to make everything picture-perfect — Pinterest-worthy meals, flawless photos, strict routines. But that only led to burnout and disappointment.
I learned that perfection doesn’t feed families — connection does.
Kids don’t remember spotless counters; they remember being trusted to stir the bowl or decorate their “monster muffins.” The best recipes are the ones that make memories. That truth reshaped not only how I cook, but how I lead this blog of easy kid-friendly recipes.
My Approach to Easy Recipes for Kids
Today, I’m building NumNum Recipes with a calm, creative, and family-first mindset.
Each recipe I share is tested in my own kitchen and designed to be healthy, quick, and actually fun to make — from easy no-bake recipes for kids to healthy kids’ recipes and colorful snacks little hands can help prepare. I’m also inspired by evidence-based guidance such as the Healthy Eating Plate resources from the Harvard School of Public Health, which promote simple, joyful, balanced meals for kids while keeping food approachable for real families.
Whether it’s veggie-packed mac ’n’ cheese or no-bake snack bites, my goal is simple: to make every meal a happy little adventure for families, especially the busy ones like mine.
As a mom and recipe creator with years of experience in digital content and family food writing, I focus on sharing practical, tested ideas that work in real homes. Behind every post is a sprinkle of SEO strategy, a dash of design love, and a whole lot of laughter.
What You’ll Find: Healthy Meals for Kids & Fun Ideas
At NumNum Recipes, you’ll find a cozy corner filled with easy, healthy, kid-friendly recipes created for real families and real weeknights. Everything here is designed to bring more smiles to your kitchen and make mealtime feel lighter, happier, and a little more magical.
Easy Recipes for Kids
Simple, quick meals that tiny hands can help make — perfect for busy parents and hungry little tummies. You can explore more ideas in the Breakfast and Snacks categories of the blog.
Healthy Meals for Kids
Wholesome, nourishing dishes packed with color, veggies, and ingredients kids actually enjoy. For more balanced meal ideas, explore the Lunch and Dinner categories of the blog.
No-Bake & Fun Cooking Ideas
From easy no-bake recipes for kids to playful snacks and silly treats, these activities make the kitchen a place for laughter and curiosity. You can find even more simple, playful treats in the Snacks category, where no-bake ideas and fun food activities are added regularly.
Family-Friendly Dinners
Comforting, balanced meals tested in my own home, made to fit real-life routines (yes, even the chaotic ones!).
Creative Food Play for Little Eaters
Food that encourages exploring, tasting, touching, and giggling — because kids learn best through play.
Tips to Make Mealtime Calmer & Happier
Stress-free tricks, mom-to-mom advice, and simple ways to bring connection back to the table.
Whether you’re dealing with picky eaters, after-school hunger storms, or just need a joyful idea fast, NumNum Recipes is here to help you turn everyday meals into yummy moments your kids will remember.
What I Believe
Cooking together builds stronger, happier families.
Simplicity beats perfection — every time.
Kids learn best through play (especially with food!).
Wholesome doesn’t mean boring — it means full of life.
Food is love, creativity, and connection on a single plate.
How I Can Help You With Easy Family Meals & Kid-Friendly Recipes
Through NumNum Recipes, my goal is to help parents turn mealtime into moments of connection, creativity, and calm. From playful breakfast ideas to simple dinner solutions, I share easy family meals, healthy recipes for kids, and fun cooking ideas for kids — the kind they’ll actually want to eat (and maybe even help make).
The blog is still new, but it’s growing one joyful recipe at a time. You can explore all the yummy ideas and kid-friendly kitchen adventures at numnumrecipes.com.
A Little More About Me
When I’m not testing recipes or editing blog posts, you’ll probably find me sipping coffee in my Portland kitchen, surrounded by cookbooks and half-scribbled ideas.
I love early morning farmers’ markets, coastal getaways, and impromptu dance breaks with my kids. My home smells like cinnamon, and my heart is happiest when there’s music, mess, and food shared around the table.
Let’s Connect
I’d love for you to join me as this little corner of the internet grows.
Whether you’re a parent, a fellow food lover, or a brand that shares family-first values, let’s create something joyful together.