Blog Posts by Red Tricycle

We'll be the first to admit that we love chicken. Why? You can't beat the versatility of this healthy meat. Fried, poached, roasted, broiled, baked, slow cooked, you name it, we've tried it. We suggest using skinless chicken to enhance the nutrition of the meal -- if your local supermarket doesn't have the pre-packaged chicken you want, then ask the butcher to slice, dice, and serve up the chicken just the way you need it. Here are 11 of our favorite kid-friendly chicken recipes, which have all been tested by moms (and by many of us at Red Tricycle ourselves).

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1. Perfect Roast Chicken
If you're anything like us, trying to perfect the roast chicken has been one long struggle. Not only do you need the ideal amount of flavor but it's hard to gauge how long to leave the chicken in the oven. Well, thanks to this amazing recipe, our struggles are now over. Say hello to the perfect roast chicken.

2. Slow Cooker Chicken Verde
Did someone say slow cooker? There's nothing

As the poignant saying goes, "A father is a son's first hero and a daughter's first love." Show pops he's tops by giving him a great gift to show your family's appreciation for all he is and all he does. Here are 13 awesome Father's Day gifts that speak to the many different attributes of the modern-day dad. There's something to suit every price range, and there are several selections granddads will love too! We've also included gifts from every Red Tricycle city so you can support small, local businesses with your purchase. Happy Shopping!

For Dads who prefer the boardwalk over the boardroom

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Recycled Rubber Flip Flops $46
These flip flops were made for... racing? Yep, they're handmade from recycled race car tires and bike tubes salvaged in California. And when dad kicks up his feet, he has an instant conversation piece, as the bottom of the flip flops bear the original tire tread.

For Dads whose best friend is a nice cup of Joe

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Cal Day

Celebrate Earth Day with some out of this world fun! Make eco-crafts at theEarth Day Celebration,Earth Day at the Marin Country Mart and at Cal Day. Hear live musical performances at theChildren's Fair and Bay Area eTc's Honk!

Earth Day Celebration
Make arts and crafts from recycled materials, and sing along to award-winning children's tunes by Eve Fleishman. Fri., 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. San Francisco. $15 per child. $20 per family. All ages. Event details.

Interactive Earth Day Extravaganza
Make prints of sea creatures, letterpress printed lists on how to save the earth and bind simple journals from reusable materials. Sat., 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. San Francisco. Free. All ages. Event details.

FROG Park Earth Day Party
Help clean up the park and then stay for the park's 10th Anniversary Celebration, complete with a face painter, juggler, magician, games and crafts. Sat., 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Oakland. Free. All ages. Event details.

Cal Day

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We're kicking off this eco-friendly weekend with lots of family fun! For starters, we have a production with dozens of felines, a monumental celebration under the Needle, and a pool party for the entire fam! We also have an earthy celebration on the farm, a family-oriented green festival, and a fair with lots of food! And speaking of food…this week, you can get your Fisher scone fix at The Spring Fair in Puyallup (pictured) and enjoy loads of entertainment, carnival rides, games, and animal exhibits. Plus, all kiddos will receive free admission on Thursday with a non-perishable food donation. Yee-haw!

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If you've been looking for a fun way to introduce your little one to live theatre, consider this Andrew Lloyd Webber musical classic! Tues.-Thurs., 7:30 pm; Fri., 8:00 pm; Sat., 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm; Sun., 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm. Seattle. $20 to $70. Tickets required. All ages. Event details.

The Next 50 Opening Day
Kick off the 50th anniversary of the 1962

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Happy Earth Day! San Diegans should all love the earth -- we have her to thank for our beautiful beaches, amazing ocean and incredible weather. Honor Mother Earth at a family friendly EarthFair this weekend, where games, activities, exhibitors and more will bring the spirit of the day alive. For a fair of a different variety, head to Linda Vista for a multicultural fair -- it promises to be a fun and educational event. And then there's art, Elmo, wind and more!

Linda Vista Multicultural Fair
For a day of cultural awareness, art, music, games and more, don't miss this family fair. Sat., 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. 6900 block of LInda Vista Road. All ages. Event Details.

Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music
Come on everybody, it's Elmo time! Watch your favorite friends make music. Sun., 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Valley View Casino Center. $15-$38. All ages. Event Details.

SEA Days: Wonders of the Wind
The wind is good for more than flying a kite. Learn how it can

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It's Earth Day this Sunday, and there are plenty of planet friendly family celebrations all over town, from the Zoo to the Natural History Museum to the STAR Eco Station. Also this weekend are two annual can't miss events: the L.A. Times Festival of Books and the Cowboy Festival. The only problem this weekend is figuring out which things to do!

Minimalist Jukebox
Experience the musical style of minimalism and learn how it uses patterns to create an energetic and vibrant sound with the Los Angeles Phil and guest dancers.Sat., 11:00 am. Downtown. $28. Ages 5-11. Event details.

L.A. Times Festival of Books
This is the best book festival in town (this town or any other!), and the kid stage is always the place to be with readings and book signings with favorite authors and cool music acts in between. Sat. & Sun., 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Exposition Park. Free. All ages. Event details.

Outward Bound at NHM
When you live in this sprawling concrete jungle,

Celebrate all that's great about our planet and our city this weekend.Portland Family Weekend Events for April 20-22 The Portland Children's Museum opens it's newest outdoor addition, Zany Maze, just in time for their annual Earth Day Celebration while you're there. Another popular outdoor family destination, Tryon Creek, is also having a big party this weekend. (This one is for the birds...and families.) Or you can dig in and fashion a fairy house or gnome home from recycled materials at Queen's Mab.

Zany Maze at Portland Children's Museum
Zany Maze features a labyrinth of hedges tall enough for children to feel hidden (but short enough for adults to see them), peek-a-boo windows, surprise passages and kooky topiaries. Sun. 10:00 am. Free with admission. All ages. Event details.

Earth Day Celebration at Portland Children's Museum
Make your own paper, take in a special story time, or join us for museum favorites, Recycleman and the Dumpster Divers as they perform awesome tunes. Sun. 10:00 am. Free with

Chabot Earth Day

Put a little spring in your step this weekend, and get a head start on celebrating Mother Earth with the whole family! Make unique arts and crafts at Earth Day at Chabot and at the Earth Day Wildflower Walk. Hear about some fun gardens atSpring Story Time, and watch a new twist on an old animal tale at The Three Little Pigs. And all mothers can find something to buy and learn at theBabes & Babies Shopping Event!

Let's Move Go Game
Inspired by Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign, comes the newly designed "Let's Move" game, where kids and their families are invited to play at Crissy Field. Sat., 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. San Francisco. Free. Ages 6-14. Event details.

Babes & Babies Shopping Event
Moms and moms-to-be are invited for a day of shopping, education and information at Appel & Frank's Babes & Babies! Shop from 65 designers and companies, and enjoy speakers, seminars and gift bags! Sun., 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. San Francisco. $5 per person. $8 for two