Bunny Food

I really wish I was a creative person.  I mean I am, to an extent, but I can't come up with these super cute ideas.  I love people who do, because then I get to steal their creative genius via Pinterest and make it my own.  I will say I typically add my own twist on things, and I hate following a recipe to a T.  With that said, here's another totally adorable Easter gift/treat that I found on Pinterest that I knew I'd have to make.  Max and my niece will LOVE these, I just know it :)  

Instead of M&M's(which is what the original Pin had ) I went with some jelly beans.  The kids will get enough chocolate on Easter from Neena & Pap Pap, I don't think they need more from me!  

Happy EASTER weekend!

For My Peeps!

Max's Easter party was today so I had to make treats for all his little buddies.  I saw this idea on Pinterest a while ago and knew I had to make it.  So make it I did.  They turned out so cute and I'm sure the kids will love 'em.  The parents too, because there's nothing like an ooey, gooey, messy treat for 2 year olds.  They'll thank me someday for my cute little treats.  Maybe not today though.  Especially after the blue sugar from the peepers gets on something important.  The couch, the cat, Mom's new shirt?  Whatev, I'm stoked about them.

"For My Favorite Peeps!
Assemble s'more, microwave 10-15 sec until nice n' gooey!
HAPPY EASTER!!!"

Is that cute or what?!  I would have loved to package these a little nicer, but I was on a time crunch.  I didn't even realize until this morning there would be an Easter party for makin' treats.  It would have been nice to have a nice cellophane bag and some Easter grass in the bottom.  But they're cute all the same and I don't think the kids care about the packaging or Easter grass.  Maybe the parents WILL thank me for no Easter grass, now that crap is a pain.  Way more of a pain than a bright blue stain on your couch!

HAPPY EASTER to my FAVORITE PEEPS :)

Easy Valentine's Day Treat, Part 2

Okay - Part 2!  Another easy one, and again, can be adapted to any single holiday or occasion.  I actually prefer my rice krispie treats naked.  No chocolate dipped treats for this little lady.  But it does add a certain cuteness and of course some extra sweetness.

White chocolate dipped rice krispie treats:

5 c rice krispies

4 c mini marshmallows

1/4 butter

1/2 bag white chocolate chips

pink food dye

 In a large saucepan melt your butter, then add your marshmallows.  I love little marshmallows, they're so cute :)  Mix, mix and mix a little more.  Then once they're all melted, keep mixing.  Once it's super smooth add in your rice krispies!

 Then mix, mix, mix some more.  Make sure all those little babies are covered!

 Put your mixture into a greased 13x9 baking pan and cover with wax paper.  Press down firmly to spread it into the pan.  

 Use every ounce of willpower you have and don't dig in now.  I didn't do that step.  I ate some, because when mixture is warm it is SO dang good.  But that's just me, no willpower here!  Cut them into whatever shape and size you want.  You could stop here and these would be one of these most heavenly sweet treats on earth

  But I didn't stop here.  I sprinkled them with Valentine's Day inspired sprinkles.  You could stop here and these would not only be delicious, but festive.  But I didn't stop.

 I melted down my white chocolate chips over low heat until smooth, then added a few drops of pink food dye.  Then I dipped half of each treat in the chocolate.  Now PLEASE, stop here!

Aren't they beautiful???  Even though I said I liked mine nakey, these ARE delicious.  I'm just a sucker for a plain jane rice krispie treat I suppose!

Happy Valentine's Day Eve!

Valentine's Day Preview

So today I decided to start on Max's Valentine's Day gifts for his friends and teachers.  I have a girl's night planned for Monday night(dinner and going to see 'The Vow', woohoooo), so I wanted to have this stuff done since all the Valentine's festivities are Tuesday.  

For his teachers I got them each a red mug filled with goodies - a dinosaur Valentine(he's obsessed with them at the moment), biscotti, hershey's special dark bar, dark chocolate truffle,  dark chocolate godiva square and a small pot of hand lotion.

Added the pink tissue paper too, I looove a red & pink combo!

Now for the kiddies - each treat bag was filled with a white chocolate dipped rice krispie treat and pretzel buttons.  Oh, and of course his little dinosaur Valentine cards.

I thought they turned out pretty cute and I'm happy to be giving out something other than just plain candy!

The rest of my Saturday evening consisted of sheet forts, cartoons, and playing shoe dress up.  These are the moments I live for...

 I'm a master fort maker from WAY back.

 He loved it!!

 Enjoying a little tube time before bed.

 Such a ham!

What?!  Boots and crocs don't go together?  Who knew.

Hope everyone is having a fab weekend!!!