Snowflake Cupcakes

I made some snowflake cupcakes right before Christmas, and I’m just now getting them posted. It’s been a hectic couple of weeks, and I’m finally getting back in the swing of things after the new year.
I think these easy snowflake cupcakes would be perfect for a winter party, or the perfect dessert for a Winter [...]

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkins

I made a pumpkin cheesecake the other day, and it turned out delicious. I decided I’d like to try to make some cheesecake balls and dip them in chocolate. One thing led to another, and I decided I’d try to dip them in orange chocolate and make some pumpkin cheesecake pumpkins. Say that ten times [...]

Snap!™ Crackle!™ Pop!™ Candy-Coated Bananas

I have a really fun late summer treat for you today, courtesy of one of my favorite cereals, Rice Krispies. Don’t tell the kids, but it’s healthy too!
You can make these ahead of time for a late summer or fall birthday party. They would also make a fun after school snack!

Snap!™ Crackle!™ Pop!™ Candy-Coated Bananas [...]

Butterflies and Caterpillars Birthday Party: Butterfly and Caterpillar Rice Krispy Treats

I want to focus on some ideas for a butterflies and caterpillars birthday party for the next week or so, first up I have a couple recipes for some fun Rice Krispy Treats that would be a hit at any child’s birthday party.
First up the Butterflies:

Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats® Butterflies
Preparation Time: 20 [...]

Wiggly Worms and Caterpillar Treats

I’ve been working on some inspiration for a summer bug party. I stumbled on this really cute idea for wiggly worm and caterpillar treats. They would be fun to make for a summer party, a bug party or a special treat for the kids at a backyard barbecue.
Your kids will have a blast helping [...]

Pumpkin Cookies

These cookies are perfect for a harvest or Halloween party. They’re delicious, I promise the kids will scarf them up and ask for more.
~Pumpkin cookie recipe~
Cream together:

1 cup of sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup butter
2 cups of flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

Preheat the [...]

Holiday Weekend Fun Foodie Links

I hope you are all having a wonderful 4th of July holiday weekend if you’re in the US. If you’re in the rest of the world, have a wonderful weekend with plenty of good food .
Here are a couple fun foodie links for your weekend browsing.
13 Foods Children Can Make & Learn About [...]

Melting Chocolate

Here’s a nifty video on melting chocolate in the microwave. It’s really quite simple. You can melt it in the microwave. Set your microwave for short lengths of time (about 20 seconds), and stir in between. Stir the chocolate, even if it’s retained its shape. Sometimes melted chocolate keeps its shape.
 
Check out the details.

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The Fairies Cookbook

I was at my son’s book fair a couple months ago, and a cookbook caught my eye. Not something unusual, many cookbooks catch my eye. My husband says it’s an addiction.
The Fairies Cookbook, by Barbera Beery is an adorable book inside and out. If you have a little girl in your life, or [...]

Summer Birthday Party Punch

Here’s a fun easy recipe for green fruit punch that will work great for a creepy crawly party, a garden party, or as swamp nog for a Shrek birthday party.
Mix one pack of green Kool Aid as directed on the back of the package. Combine it with one liter of 7 Up, and just [...]

Party Activity For Preschoolers: Make a Cereal Necklace

Here is an inexpensive party activity for a preschool aged party. Just purchase a box or two of  ‘O’ shaped cereal such as Fruit Loops, Cheerios, or Apple Jacks. You could also use chewy Lifesavers.  You’ll also need a pack of string licorice.
Let the children string  the cereal onto the licorice strings.
When they’re done making [...]

Making Colored Sugar Sprinkles

Colored sugar can be a simple decoration for cupcakes, cookies or even birthday cakes. Coloring sugar is simple, you don’t have to pay a premium price for sugar sprinkles in the store. You can make them yourself at home.
All you need is sugar and liquid food coloring in your favorite color. For each color of [...]

Party Snack: Cayenne Pretzels

Once you start munching on these you won’t be able to stop.
Ingredients:
1 Cup vegetable oil
1 package ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 packages (10 oz. each) mini-pretzels
Combine oil, dressing mix, garlic salt, and cayenne. Divide pretzels between ungreased 15×10×1 baking pan. Pour oil mixture over pretzels, stir to coat. Bake at [...]

Party Appetizer: Pizza Pinwheels

Pizza pinwheels are easy to make, and fun to eat. This recipe can be easily doubled, or quadrupled to feed a group of hungry Superbowl fans.
Ingredients:
one tube of crescent rolls
3 Tablespoons of pizza sauce
12 pepperoni
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
Preparation and baking:
Flatten out the crescent rolls on a lightly oiled flat surface. Seal all the seams [...]

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Try a new twist on an old favorite treat, chocolate covered pretzels, for a Valentine’s Day treat. They’re simple to make, and even easier to eat. Your kids will have a blast helping you make them.
Ingredients:
A bag of rod pretzels
1/2 bar (or 6-8 squares) Chocolate Bark (it melts really well in the microwave) Follow the [...]

Superbowl Party Appetizer Recipe

I’ve been working on a Superbowl party lens, so here is one of the recipes I posted there. These nachos would be great for any party.
Loaded Nachos
Ingredients
1 bag nacho chips
1 lb of lean ground beef (browned)
1 package taco seasoning
1 large onion finely chopped in a bowl
1 can refried beans
1 16oz package cheddar cheese
1 cup [...]

Valentine Day Cookie Recipe

These cookies make a great Valentine Day gift, or a stunning addition to a cookie tray. These jam filled cookies look yummy, and don’t disappoint in taste.
Ingredients:
3 cups flour
1 cup softened butter
5 eggs (yolks only)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup strawberry preserves (seedless)
You will also need two heart shaped cookie cutters, one a [...]

Christmas Classic Movie Viewing Party

Have you thought about having a holiday movie party this Christmas season? There are so many Christmas classics out there it would be hard to narrow down the movies you’d want to show.
Think up some movie related decorations, games, and snacks to match the movies theme. The party can be just your own family, or [...]

Winter Party Favor: Hot Chocolate in a Bag

Here’s a simple handmade gift you can make for a Christmas, or a winter party favor. Make a couple and pair them with mugs, and they make great teacher’s, or grandparent’s gifts.
What you will need for each hot chocolate gift bag you make:
Wilton 12” Disposable Bag
two packs hot chocolate
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/3 cup mini [...]

Holiday Recipe: Mexican Wedding Cookies

Yikes, I’m late for Char’s cookie swap.
Here’s a great cookie recipe I got from my mother-in-law.
Mexican Wedding Cookies
1 cup butter
2 cups flour
3/4 cup powder sugar, reserve 1/4 cup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
Mix all ingredients, and roll into small balls. Place the balls on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes in an oven [...]

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