The countdown to the Olympics is well underway now. If you’re searching for some sweets to serve, check out these Olympic torch cupcake cones HERE at Sweetology.
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Beach Week Sweets from The Partiologist
As one from a beach-faring family, I grew up with sand in my toes. Plus, I just spent a week the beach. And for so many other reasons, I appreciate a week devoted to beach-themed sweets. Especially those as cute as these. Find all the goodies, with how-tos, at The Partiologist. One of my favorites is this clever and … Read More ...
Olympic Medal Treats
Quick, easy, and made from just Oreos and fruit by the foot
. That’s it! This would be great for a last minute treat to celebrate the Olympics. Find the how-tos HERE at Mirabelle Creations.
Union Jack Cupcake Toppers
I believe I found my kindred spirit in Anglo-worship. I, too, like the creator of these Union Jack cupcakes, am a total Anglophile. My affair was much briefer, I’m afraid, having spent only a matter of months in Oxford and a bit in London studying, but I know oh so well the love of which she speaks. But back to … Read More ...
Homemade JellO Snacks
I never even thought to make my own fruit snacks. (Anyone familiar with toddlers may have seen them gobble down a bagful or two… wonder if you can make these Disney princess shaped? Those are my kid’s favorites.) Make homemade fruit snacks with JellO HERE at Six Sisters’ Stuff.… Read More ...
Twinkie Bees
I’m hoping this snack cakes-turned-cuter trend continues, just for the time-saving factor. And the clever-hey-is-that-a-Twinkie
? factor. Turn a Twinkie into this adorable bumble bee HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Olympic Rings Candy Favors
Oooh, two candy favors in a row… This one for the Olympics. Party ideas for those rings seem few and far between, so I appreciate them fully when I spot one. These easy, colorful candy favors are keepers. Plus, this great concept could be adapted any time of the year for a rainbow party. Find the how-tos to make these … Read More ...
Personalized Candy Photo Favors
Such an adorable and fun way to personalize store-bought candy favors: Add a photo! I know lots of kids who would get a kick out of seeing their friends on their treat. Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.
Bite Sized S’mores Bites
Last year I posted on so so so so so many many s’mores ideas and variations thereof, I think I burnt out on s’mores. I’ve hardly posted any this year. Guess these are a good one to change that. For a super quick and easy bite o’ s’mores, make these baked s’mores bites HERE at babble.
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Pinwheel Candy Favors
These pinwheel-topped candy favors would be such a colorful addition to display at a birthday or circus-themed party. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Dotcoms for moms.
Sparkly Rainbow Chex Mix
I’m fully aware as I type this I’m not-so-secretly taking advantage of my position here to spreading my daughter’s genius to the world. You see, it was her very own idea from her very own four-year-old brain that produced this brilliant idea of turning plain Chex cereal into sparkly, rainbow Chex cereal. Color me proud. (If this has been done … Read More ...
Watermelon Rice Krispies Treats
Aren’t these the most perfect Rice Krispies Treats ever? From the green bucket to the green straws up to the hot pink tip. They even have chocolate covered sesame seed seeds. Find the how-tos HERE at Glorious Treats.… Read More ...
Pop Star Cookie Pops
OK, OK, no more red, white and blue. After this one, for at least a few hours. This one is from yours truly, and I promise they are pretty darn easy to make. I created these 4th of July star sandwich cookie pops (with a fireworks-inspired surprise in the middle… Pop Rocks) for SheKnows.com. Find the how-tos HERE. … Read More ...
Marshmallow Popcorn “Sparklers” 4th Of July
… made with cleverly dyed marshmallows, too, so you get a new technique snuck in there as well. Make marshmallow popcorn sparklers for the 4th of July HERE at Dash.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts
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Sparkly Star Marshmallow Straws
There are star-shaped marshmallows out there? How have I not seen these? I better talk to my supermarket manager. Because look what you can make with them for the 4th. Find the how-tos for sparkly star marshmallow straws HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...