Looking for a way to make family dinners even more special? Or a way to get your kids away from the screens and involved in the kitchen? Then I have just the thing for you! I created a Family Cooking Journal to help you remember every delicious meal and the memories that came with it.
Some of my favorite moments have happened right in the kitchen with my kids — messy counters, flour-covered hands, and laughter echoing while we try a new recipe (or rescue one that went sideways!).
Cooking has always been about more than just food for me. It’s about connection and letting go of control so my kids can get more involved. The messes that we make, the silliness, and the memories that are made one meal at a time.
That’s exactly what inspired me to create something new to capture it all: The Family Cooking Journal.
A Place to Remember the Moments that Matter Most
This printable (or digital) journal is designed to help families slow down and capture all those cozy kitchen moments. As well as create something uniquely special for the entire family to look back on and reminisce about the memories made. Each page gives you space to:
- Write down what you cooked and who helped
- Rate the recipe made & what your family loved about it
- Jot down funny moments or favorite parts of the meal (my favorite part!)
- Save new traditions or family favorites
- A dedicated spot for doodles or photos from your littles
Whether it’s your child’s first time cracking an egg, baking Grandma’s cookies, or just making spaghetti together on a busy weeknight — these are the moments you’ll want to remember. And ones your littles will cherish when they have families of their own.
What’s Inside
The Family Cooking Journal includes over 25 printable pages, designed to be fun, simple, and easy for all ages. You’ll find:
- Recipe log pages
- Family favorites list
- Kitchen bucket list
- Handy measurement conversions
- Blank note pages for memories and doodles
- Cooking through the seasons
- Word search + activities for the kids
- and so much more!
It’s a little bit of a cookbook, a scrapbook, and a family keepsake all in one. (Spoiler Alert.. it’s on sale now too!)
How to Use It
Just print the pages (or use the digital version if you prefer) and keep it somewhere easy to grab — like your recipe binder or kitchen counter.
The next time you cook together, fill out a page! It only takes a few minutes, but over time, you’ll build a book full of your family’s favorite recipes and the sweet stories that go with them.
- Kid-friendly, memory-making family journal — capture recipes, stories, and moments from your time in the kitchen.
- Designed for busy parents with simple prompts, areas to meal plan, easy layout, and plenty of guided sections.
- Encourages kids to cook & participate with fun checklists, cooking challenges, and seasonal ideas.
- Keepsake quality — preserve your family’s favorite meals, traditions, and memories for years to come.
- Screen-free bonding time that builds confidence and life skills through hands-on cooking.
- Perfect gift for parents, grandparents, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Christmas, or new families.
A New Family Tradition
My hope is that this journal becomes a keepsake — something your kids can look back on someday and say, “Remember when we made that? Let’s give it another go!”
Cooking together doesn’t have to be fancy or perfect — it’s about spending time together and creating memories that last far beyond dinner.
Get Your Copy
If you want to start your own family kitchen memories, you can grab the Family Cooking Journal right here 👇
👉 [Download the Family Cooking Journal]
You’ll get an instant digital download, so you can print it out and start journaling tonight! From now until Valentine’s Day – get your copy for just $8! But hurry, this sale won’t last forever and what’s a couple dollars for a lifetime of beautiful memories.
Cook & Capture!
The kitchen is where we gather, laugh, and connect. My hope is that this little journal helps you capture the heart behind every meal — one recipe at a time.
From my kitchen to yours, I hope you’ll find this as enjoyable as our family has.
And if you’re looking for an easy recipe to fill your first journal page? Try my Creamy Chicken & Rice or Chocolate Chip Banana Bread! These have been HUGE hits in our home with our littles.
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