Maybe the cutest thing ever to happen to gumball? But wait! There’s more back to school treats. Like this adorable pail of “chalk” (marshmallows). Find these ideas and how to make the apple gumballs HERE at Crissy’s Crafts.
Bird’s Party Magazine, the Fall Issue is Out!!
I’m excited to share with you the latest (and I think the greatest so far) issue of Bird’s Party Magazine for Fall 2012. You’ll see my dangling sparkling spider cookies and caramel apple pops in there, but I’m way more impressed by how much party and treat goodness is packed in the pages. A sampling of the goods inside: … Read More ...
Bug Juice and Critter Snacks and Dirt Dessert
How utterly perfect for a creepy, crawly, critter-filled party. I’m loving the dressed-up bug juice and crazy adorable ladybug and ant crackers. Find the recipes for the buggy crackers HERE at My Own Ideas.
If you’re looking for the perfect way to bring some fun and creativity into your next kids’ party, look no further than this roundup of … Read More ...
Smartie Marshmallow Pops with Free Printable
And part two, the last and final part, I promise, of my using-Smarties-for-back-to-school (remember the Smartie pants cookies?)… Smarties marshmallow pops. Even easier to make. And I include a free printable for the stick or straw flags. Find them all HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
School Bus Twinkies
OK everybody, get ready for a snack cake explosion. Well, a couple posts, anyway. This trend of turning store-bought snack cakes into even cooler stuff is now firmly established, seeing as I keep saying the trend is firmly established. Turn Twinkie
s into school buses HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Final Olympic Rings… Fruit n’ Cookies
So long Olympics… Until the next time, here are some easy-to-make, fruit topped cookie rings to bid farewell. Make them HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
“Smartie” Pants Cookies for Back to School
These are in the same vein as my cotton candy heart cookies for Valentine’s Day… maybe a little weird and gross? Or at minimum, a bit of a stretch. I made “Smartie” pants cookies for back to school. As in you’re a smartie pants in school, and these are made from Smarties candy. Yes, no, maybe? Anyway, make them … Read More ...
Bat Man Blondies
Holy Blondies, it’s Bat Man! (That was necessary, don’t you think?) Make blondies, then turn them into Bat Man HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Wimpy Kid Cupcakes
Pure genius here. The technique to make these edible notebook paper cupcake toppers with the Wimpy Kid and all, that is. You’ve got to see the how-tos for these Diary of a Wimpy Kid cupcakes HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
Olympic Medal Candy Jar Game
Have you been keeping track of medal winners in the Olympics? This idea has so many levels of awesome. Aside from the crafty flag jars in and of themselves, filling the jars with candy for each medal won helps kids count, cheer, recognize a country’s flag, and get involved in the Games. Find the Olympic medal candy jar game (I … Read More ...
Big Bird and Snuffy Breakfast
I wish my kid was still into the genius that is Sesame Street, because then she’d appreciate this breakfast. Put Big Bird and Snuffy on your breakfast plate HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
If you are looking for more easy breakfast ideas check out our … Read More ...
Hermit Crab Crescent Roll
I’m pretty sure it’s the huge, marshmallow eyes that make this hermit crab the cutest ever. Or the huge, apple claws (claws? Is that the right term?). Regardless, he’s easy to make. Make hermit crab crescent rolls HERE at Cute Food for Kids.… Read More ...
Colorful Ladybug Cupcakes
If you’re looking for a delightful and creative way to celebrate ladybugs, you’ll love the Lovely Ladybugs featured on The Seven Year Cottage! This fun post showcases how to make beautiful ladybug-themed treats that are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a garden party, a nature-themed event, or just a sweet snack for your little ones. With simple ingredients … Read More ...
Banana Fruit Leather
As one who cringes at the thought of adding any more kitchenware to my bursting cabinets, I very much appreciate this lesson on making banana fruit leather without a dehydrator. That and I’ve never seen banana fruit leather. That and I’m so going to try this since bananas are one fruit my kid eats. Make this clever banana fruit leather … Read More ...
Superhero Oreos
Adorable, AND they are much easier to make than you think, AND you can use them as cupcake toppers, too. Find the how-tos to make Superhero Oreos HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...