I went the plastic egg route, one cause I could re-use the plastic eggs every year and I always forgot at least one hiding place. Maybe if we had dyed eggs when I was younger it would be different. This will provide you with the main colors of red, yellow and blue, but you could dipped the dyed egg into … Read More ...
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Butter Bunnies
Here is a healthy chocolate bunny for those of you that are trying to be healthier or have children with allergies. It is listed as gluten free, dairy free and sugar free. Looks like you have to make sure you pick up the right stevia product or you may not get the correct result. It is liquid vanilla flavored stevia. … Read More ...
25 Gluten-Free Easter Recipes
Here are some ideas for the Easter dinner to the desserts that are gluten-free. Remember just because it says gluten-free, it doesn’t mean you can’t try these recipes if you don’t have a gluten problem. It’s just like eating sugar-free or dairy-free, there are certain ingredients that are replaced with alternatives. You can give some of the recipes a try … Read More ...
How To Make Ice Cream Cadbury Eggs
Okay, I know this doesn’t look like the Cadbury Eggs you find in the store, but it is an alternative. I’ve eaten my share of Cadbury Eggs and I’m glad they came out with minis. The original size is so sweet, that sometimes I felt a little ill after eating one. I never thought about a ice cream version. These … Read More ...
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
In case you have someone that only likes chocolate chip cookies, here is a treat that you can make for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter or even Christmas. How much food coloring will determine how dark green the cookie will be. You may want to add more than you think, because the coloring is added before the flour. She used a … Read More ...
Peeps and Donut Bunnies
The perfect edible craft for me to make. It is with store bought items and really easy. This would be really fun to make with the kids and another way to use up the leftover Peeps from the Easter basket. This would be cute for any holiday, especially since you can find Peeps during all holidays nowadays.
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Chocolate Pot of Gold Cookies
If you are still looking for ideas for St. Patrick’s Day, this will be one to try. Cookies that are shaped like a pot of gold and you can see the hidden gold inside. If you don’t have all the items needed to make the cookies this year, she has many other ideas for you to try.
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Swirls Candies
Chocolate and peanut butter are my two favorite flavors. This will not be for those with allergens, unless you replace the peanut butter with soy nut. If you can shape them like an egg, you could use this as a treat for Easter. I’ll have some gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar free options for later.
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Easter Cupcakes
I just realized I need to get going on Easter! Thank goodness I no longer have to do an Easter egg hunt. I always forgot one hiding spot and then a week later. Luckily, I always used plastic eggs. I still need to gather items for an Easter basket and dinner. These cupcakes are great, because you can decorate them … Read More ...
3-D Bunny Basket Cookie
This cute bunny will help spring hop into action and would be cute for Easter. Put all edible items in this cute little basket and you won’t have to worry about waste afterwards. This would also make a cute place setting for a spring or summer party too.
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Bluebirds in Candy Nests
I’m not big on losing an hour of sleep, unless it means spring is getting closer and the days are getting longer. 13 more days till spring. We don’t have a lot of bluebirds, but looking forward to seeing the robins. This is a cute reminder that spring is right around the corner.
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DIY Go-gurt
When I had to provide my daughter with a snack for school, the “Gogurt” was the best invention ever. She was eating something somewhat healthy and it was convenient. I stored them in the freezer and it was thawed or almost thawed by snack time so I didn’t have to worry about an ice pack or utensils. The only problem … Read More ...
50 Green Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
In case you are one of those that like to dress everything up in green for St. Patrick’s Day, here is a round up green colored foods. The only thing we ever did for St. Patrick’s Day was to have corned beef, boiled potatoes and cabbage. I also made sure to wear green so that I wouldn’t get pinched. It … Read More ...
23 Pie Recipes to Celebrate “Pi Day”
This year “Pi Day” is going to be epic. Pi day is March 14th because pi=3.14. The next two number after 14 are 15, which is the exact date this year 3/14/15. If you really want to get crazy, plan on having the pie at 9:26 am or pm because those numbers fall into place after the 15. Whoa, mind … Read More ...
Hershey Kiss Shamrock Necklace or Ornament
Here is a fun craft to make with the kids for St. Patrick’s Day. It does require a hot glue gun, so adult supervision is needed. If you don’t know how to crochet, then have the kids braid the necklace portion, while you hot glue the chocolate kisses together. Not sure if you will be able to find the dark … Read More ...