Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate dad! It doesn’t matter what you decide to do with your Father this year, the most important thing is that you take time out to spend with him. There is no need to break the bank and spend a lot of money on a flashy gift. Spending time…
We love Peeps around my house. And being able to take them and transform them into fun treats and desserts is a happy bonus. These Easter Peeps Pops are easy to make and absolutely delicious. My grandsons just love special Easter treats like these and if they can help me prepare them, all the better….
One of my favorite Easter memories from childhood was gathering in the kitchen as a family to dye Easter eggs. These are simple but effective methods for dyeing eggs using alternative natural materials as dyes. Natural egg dyes are fun to experiment with and non-toxic. It’s best to begin by making sure that the outsides…
When I was teaching Kindergarten, every year at Christmas time we would make “gingerbread” houses out of graham crackers. One year I was trying to come up with a fun idea for Easter and that’s how this Graham Cracker Peeps House was born. It’s an adorable way for kids to make an edible Easter decoration…
Do your kids want to set up a leprechaun trap for St. Patrick’s Day? It’s lots of fun and with this idea, it’s really inexpensive too. Grab an empty container from around your house (we’re using a coffee container) and a few supplies from your local dollar store and you’re all set. You can decorate…
These Strawberry Fudge Hearts are so easy to make and absolutely scrumptious. They are perfect for weddings, anniversaries, engagement parties, and of course, Valentine’s Day. Serve them at a party or pack them up in cellophane bags to give as gifts. They’re just as tasty as they are pretty. They’re definitely eye-catching and will bring…
This heart shaped Danish recipe is SO easy to make. We use crescent rolls for the dough, giving us a shortcut that saves time and effort. Because they’re heart-shaped with pink and red topping, these Danishes are perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch. In just about half an hour, you can have these yummy…
These Valentine’s Day Pretzels are such a quick and easy little snack idea for the holiday. Get the kids to help you embellish them to make adorable Valentine treats that are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Package these in clear cellophane baggies to present to others as gifts, send in for your kids’…
This strawberry puppy chow is so easy to make and incredibly tasty. Because of its colors, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, but it’s so good you’ll want to serve it all year round. It’s ready in under half an hour, and you can easily make this a family project with the kids helping to assemble…
Chocolate covered strawberries always seem so special to me, and yet, they are so quick and easy to make. Add them to a Valentine’s Day dessert platter, use them as garnish on top of a cake or cupcakes, or serve on their own with some champagne for a special evening for two. These chocolate-dipped strawberries…