8 Kid-Friendly Summer Snacks and Charcuterie Board Ideas

Whether you are hosting a backyard bash or simply want to turn up on a typical summer day with the fam, these summer snacks and charcuterie board ideas are not only tasty but simple to make, too.

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How to Make a Charcuterie Board

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Charcuterie Board Assembly Tip

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Summer Snack and Charcuterie Board Ideas

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A Slice of Summer

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S’mores Board

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8 Kid-Friendly Summer Snacks and Charcuterie Board Ideas

Whether you are hosting a backyard bash or simply want to turn up on a typical summer day with the fam, these summer snacks and charcuterie board ideas are not only tasty but simple to make, too.

How to Make a Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie Board Assembly Tip

Summer Snack and Charcuterie Board Ideas

A Slice of Summer

This watermelon pizza from Take Two Tapas could not get any sweeter and makes for a great summer snack for adults and kids alike. Plus, it’s simple to make and requires no cook time.

S’mores Board

If there were a champion of summer desserts it would have to be the S’more.

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