Three Little Mermaids is a great book to use as a base for some fun and simple beach/mermaid themed activities. The colorful creatures and counting in the book lend themselves to creative play and learning ideas. Use supplies you already have on hand to pull them together. Be sure to check out part 1 (Snacks) and part 2 (Crafts) for more Book … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly Gingerbread House
These don't end up being the most beautiful gingerbread houses on the block, so if you are trying to keep up with the gingerbread Jones's then these may not be for you. But if you want a cute structure that the kids can help with from start to finish (and you don't need any kind of fancy tool or template) then stick around for my "tutorial". … [Read more...]
Copycat Recipe: Samoas Girl Scout Cookies
Need em? Want em? Gotta have em? Now you can make your own Samoa Girl Scout Cookies all year round instead of being a slave to the once a year sales.It drives me crazy that I can only get my favorite cookie once a year, and quite frankly I can't monopolize all my freezer space on stocking up. Whats a girl to do? Why make up a batch of your own … [Read more...]
Strawberry & Brownie Trifle
If you are looking for a delicious and simple dessert to knock your Valentine's socks off this Strawberry & Brownie Trifle with homemade whipped cream is a guaranteed hit. Use your favorite homemade brownie recipe or box mix for the base of this recipe and make homemade whipped cream in just 5 minutes- you will never buy it at the store again … [Read more...]
Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Have you started planning out your Christmas baking yet? Be sure and add this yummy recipe to your list- Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies. Dried cranberries give a holiday flavor and the white chocolate a richness to your cookies. Reduce the amount of chips and cranberries a bit and throw in some pecans or walnuts for a tasty crunch. If you … [Read more...]
Frozen Inspired Peppermint Bark
Do you wanna make some goodies? Peppermint and white chocolate bark? Sorry, it is going to be in your head the rest of the day. If you have a little one between 2 and 12 chances are you have heard the entire soundtrack of Frozen so many times it is already on replay in your head. Just give in, don't fight it.Peppermint bark is one of my … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Spoons
These Chocolate Covered Spoons are a great teacher gift when you individually wrap them and fill a coffee mug, they make a fantastic addition to a coffee or cocoa bar at any Holiday get together, drop a couple off at the neighbors for a thoughtful surprise, or surprise your kids when they come in from the cold with a mug of cocoa and a … [Read more...]
Butter Pecan Toffee
This treat is a traditional Toffee recipe with a kick of pecan flavor to give it a twist. The delicious sweet and buttery flavor of toffee you remember is so easy to make and so tasty that you will want to be sure and make some for your Christmas goodie gifting! I made this batch in a smaller pan to make it thicker which is how we like it- a … [Read more...]
Homemade Snicker Bars
These Homemade Snickers are like the real thing but 10x better, seriously. I have made them for the last 3 years as part of my Christmas baking (although there is no baking involved in these). Every time someone bites into them their eyes immediately go big, and I hear “ O.M.G! These are amazing-like the real thing but….gourmet” The problem is … [Read more...]
Disney’s Frozen Inspired White Hot Chocolate Mix
Do you have any little ones on your Christmas List who love FROZEN? Hot Chocolate? This white hot chocolate recipe combines them in a delicious winter drink. White hot chocolate will make any Christmas party or Frozen themed birthday party extra special. It will also put a smile on your child's face when they come in form the cold to find a mug … [Read more...]