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Sweet Potato Appetizer – Sweet Potato Crisps with Slaw Recipe

November 18, 2019 By Melissa 4 Comments
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Sweet Potato Crisps with Slaw are the easiest most flavorful  sweet potato appetizer ever and they are also a total crowd favorite.

This Sweet Potato Crisps with Slaw recipe is the easiest most flavorful appetizer ever and they are also a total crowd favorite.

 

Ok, I have a confession to make. I was not a huge fan of sweet potatoes. There I said it! Sure they were great on Thanksgiving and I have a couple of tried and true recipes that are made with sweet potatoes (and gosh I love those recipes), but outside of that, they were not my favorite. Needless to say, I never explored the option of using them as an appetizer. These sweet potato bites make a perfect Thanksgiving appetizer. [Read more…]

Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apple Easy Dinner Recipe

November 6, 2019 By Thena Franssen Leave a Comment
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Just wait until you taste these delicious Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apple ! These easy baked pork chops are perfect for holiday dinners, weekend family suppers, or just a delicious weeknight meal to gather everyone around the kitchen table.

The best part about this oven roasted pork chop recipe is that you only need 5 simple ingredients to get started. And I’m talking easy ingredients!

Once you combine them together and cook them, you’re going to realize that you’ve just found a dependable go-to weekly meal. Everything about this recipe is simple, easy, and delicious.

There’s no reason that you can’t have this into your weekly meal-planning or rotation without any sort of issues!

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Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apple

Packed full of healthy ingredients, get ready to get started!

Ingredients needed to make these easy baked boneless pork chops

  • 4 Boneless Pork Chops
  • Green Beans
  • Sweet Potatoes 
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 12oz Can Apple Pie Filler

boneless pork chops sheet pan green beans sweet potato

How to make this  roasted  pork chops in the oven

Place pork chops on the sheet pan. These is such a simple way to make boneless pork chops in oven. Need a sheet pan?  This sheet pan has great reviews. 

Clean and slice your green beans. Then place them on the sheet pan.

boneless pork chops sheet pan green beans sweet potato baked in oven

Slice up the sweet potatoes and place them on the sheet pan.

Drizzle with olive oil.

Preheat the oven to 350 and place in the oven for 30 minutes or until pork chops reach 150-155 degrees.

Remove from the oven and pour the apple pie filling over the entire sheet pan meal.

Place in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve and enjoy your boneless pork chops with apples and sweet potatoes! 

boneless pork chops sheet pan green beans sweet potato on plate easy dinner

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Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apple & Sweet Potato

Don't miss out on this delicious Sheet Pan Pork Chops.

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Pork Chops
  • Green Beans
  • Sweet Potatoes 
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 12oz Can Apple Pie Filler

Instructions

  • Place pork chops on the sheet pan.
  • Clean and slice your green beans. Then place them on the sheet pan.
  • Slice up the sweet potatoes and place them on the sheet pan.
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 and place in the oven for 30 minutes or until pork chops reach 150-155 degrees.
  • Remove from the oven and pour the apple pie filling over the entire sheet pan meal.
  • Place in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy! 

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Looking for more great easy pork and beef recipes? Check these out!

  • Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs
  • Simple & Fresh Homemade Easy Beef Bowl Recipe
  • Easy Barbecue Beef Sliders Recipe with Memphis Slaw

Caramel Pumpkin Overnight Oats

October 22, 2019 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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What if I told you that there was a way that you could just wake up and have your breakfast ready and waiting for you? With this Caramel Pumpkin Overnight Oats recipe, that’s exactly what can happen.

mason jar with pumpkin overnight oats

With just a tad bit of prepping and planning the night before, you can wake up knowing that you have a delicious breakfast recipe that’s just waiting for you to enjoy.  And who doesn’t want that sweet taste bright and early in the morning? Sign me up for sure, I can’t wait!

This easy overnight oats recipe is literally as easy as possible and it offers up some truly delicious and unique flavors. It’s time to give in to the “easy” route and meal prep your breakfast the night before. As you’re dishing up these overnight oats with pumpkin, you’re going to be already thinking about the next time that you can make it again!

Caramel Pumpkin Overnight Oats

As you can see from the list of ingredients below, this simple breakfast recipe is totally worth it.

Ingredients needed for Caramel Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

For Oat Mixture:

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats 
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix, just pumpkin)
  • 2 cups milk or milk product of your choice (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

For layering:

  • 6 crumbled graham crackers
  • 6 tbsp caramel syrup (I used ice cream topping)
  • 3 tbsp chopped pecan pieces

Ingredients for pumpkin pie overnight oats

How to make this homemade overnight oats recipe

Mix the first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl. Adjust the amount of milk until the desired thickness of the oat mixture. (some people like it thinner or thicker, keeping in mind it will absorb the liquid and become thicker on its own)

mixture of pumpkin overnight oats in bowl

Layer all ingredients in a jar.

Add 1 crumbled graham cracker, 1 tbsp caramel syrup, & a sprinkle of pecan pieces to the bottom of the jar.

Add ¼ of the oat mixture to the jar.

Add 1 crumbled graham cracker, 1 tbsp caramel syrup, & a sprinkle of pecan pieces to the bottom of the jar.

layers of pumpkin pie overnight oats in mason jar

Add ¼ of the oat mixture to the jar.

Add 1 crumbled graham cracker, 1 tbsp caramel syrup, & a sprinkle of pecan pieces to the bottom of the jar.

Repeat for 2nd jar.

Refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight.

Eat within 3 days.

pumpkin overnight oats in jar with small pumpkin

Wondering where to find an Overnight Oats Jar?

We made this pumpkin oatmeal in a standard mason jar that you can find at many home goods or even grocery stores.  Overnight Oats Jars are also available on Amazon.

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Caramel Pumpkin Overnight Oats

You're going to love how simple this Caramel Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats recipe is! 

Ingredients

For Oat Mixture:

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix, just pumpkin)
  • 2 cups milk or milk product of your choice (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

For layering:

  • 6 crumbled graham crackers
  • 6 tbsp caramel syrup (I used ice cream topping)
  • 3 tbsp chopped pecan pieces

Instructions

  • Mix the first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl. Adjust the amount of milk until the desired thickness of the oat mixture. (some people like it thinner or thicker, keeping in mind it will absorb the liquid and become thicker on its own)
  • Layer all ingredients in a jar.
  • Add 1 crumbled graham cracker, 1 tbsp caramel syrup, & a sprinkle of pecan pieces to the bottom of the jar.
  • Add ¼ of the oat mixture to the jar.
  • Add 1 crumbled graham cracker, 1 tbsp caramel syrup, & a sprinkle of pecan pieces to the bottom of the jar.
  • Add ¼ of the oat mixture to the jar.
  • Add 1 crumbled graham cracker, 1 tbsp caramel syrup, & a sprinkle of pecan pieces to the bottom of the jar.
  • Repeat for 2nd jar.
  • Refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight.
  • Eat within 3 days.

 

Looking for more great pumpkin recipes? Check these out!

  • Pumpkin Roll Recipe & Instructions
  • No Bake Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
  • Pumpkin Parfait Recipe

Choosing the Best Electronic Craft Cutting Machine – Compare Silhouette, Cricut and More

October 14, 2019 By Heidi 96 Comments
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Buying a craft cutting machine can be a big decision. There are several different types of cutters on the market and they all have very unique features. Most crafters opt to purchase a Silhouette or a Cricut machine, but there are more options out there. Your choice will heavily depend on what type of crafts you want to do and what type features you will want in a machine. I will highlight the unique features of each machine to help to make your decision easier.

 

Silhouette Machines

Silhouette machines are great for the person that likes to design and manipulate their own projects. There is a small learning curve to the Design Studio software, but you can easily change projects to fit your needs by erasing something here and there, adding text or drawing new lines. The Silhouette design store offers turnkey images and projects at a low price, but as you get better, you can easily tweak these projects to fit your needs. You can also cut any font that is installed on your computer. You can work within the free version of the Design Studio software or you can purchase  the Designer Edition software upgrade. The Designer Edition upgrade allows you to cut SVG(vector files) files, unlocks the rhinestone features, has better eraser, knife and shear tools and more. The best part is that you do not have to have an internet connection to use your software. If the internet goes down, you will still be able to use your machine.

Tracing is another unique feature of the Silhouette machines. You can trace and cut images that you upload to your computer. For example, if you have a logo that you want to make “cuttable”, you can use the trace feature to make it into a cuttable file. My husband owns a small business and I was able to trace his logo and create vinyl decals, shirts and more for his business. Another example is if you have an image like a cute panda jpg file that you want to cut out, you can upload it to your software, trace it, and use the “print and cut” feature to print the image. Then you cann have your machine cut around the outer edge of the panda. This is one of my favorite features of the Silhouette machine as you can create truly unique projects.

Silhouette has a whole line of machines in different price ranges and with different features:

 

1. Silhouette Cameo Machines

The Silhouette Cameo is my favorite machine in Silhouette America’s lineup and the Cameos just keep getting better and better. The new and more powerful Cameo 4, which has a 12″ wide cutting area was just released and there are larger machines coming soon that cut 15″ and 20″ wide coming Spring of 2020. All Silhouette machines run off of Silhouette Studio software, which comes with it. The great thing about the software is that you aren’t required to work with an internet connection. You can work offline! You can also purchase the Designer Edition software upgrade if you wish to unlock more designer editing features.

 

Silhouette Cameo 4– The Silhouette Cameo 4 is the newest machine and it has some impressive new features. This Cameo is stronger and faster than ever. It has 5000 grams of cutting force, which is 1000 grams more than the comparable Cricut Maker (4000 grams), which helps cut through thicker materials. The Cameo 3 has the capability of just 210 grams of cutting force, so the Cameo 4 is quite an upgrade.  As far as speed, the Cameo 4 cuts 3 times faster than the Cameo 3. It also comes with new tools that the Cameo 3 did not have such as the Kraft and Rotary tools to help with cutting things such as balsa wood, leather, chipboard and more. The exclusive Punch tool is a special tool that helps create weeding points for working with vinyl. These new tools have built-in sensors so your machine can detect which tool is inserted into the holder. How cool is that? The Cameo 4 still can cut up to 10 feet long of vinyl and 12 inches wide, but it now comes with a built-in vinyl roll feeder (new!) with a cross-cutter to cut off your vinyl roll when you are finished cutting. Like previous Cameo machines, the Cameo 4 has wireless capability, can print and cut and has the ability to “trace”, which is unique to Silhouette machines. The Cameo 4 has a larger clearance (3mm vs. 2mm) for thicker materials like balsa wood, leather, but will still cut things like cardstock, vellum, acetate and paper. It uses the Silhouette Studio software that is included with your machine or upgrade to Designer Edition software to unlock additional features.

 

Silhouette Cameo 3-This is the next oldest model and out of production, but there still some being sold. The Cameo 3 cuts a variety of mediums such as vinyl, cardstock, vellum, acetate, paper, thin cardboard and more. The cutting area is 12×12, but it will cut longer items by feeding it into the machine without the mat. You can also purchase a roll feeder that will attach to the Cameo 3 for cutting rolls of vinyl without a mat. You can use both older ratchet blades in the Silhouette Cameo 3 or there are autoblades available that you can set the depth and it automatically changes to your setting. Like all Cameo machines, you can print and cut, use the tracing feature and cut any font that is installed on your computer. The Cameo 3 uses the Silhouette Studio software that is included with your machine or you can upgrade to the Designer Edition software to unlock additional features.

 

2. Silhouette Portrait 2

The Silhouette Portrait Machine 2 has many of the same features as the Cameo like Bluetooth capability and the autoblade, but it has an 8-inch wide capability. You can get this machine at a lower pricepoint and it will take up less space in your craft area. However, if you think  you will want to do larger 3D projects like boxes or gift bags or cut tall vinyl lettering, go for the Cameo. It’s worth it!

 

3. Silhouette Curio

The Silhouette Curio is a cool little machine and I believe it is meant to be a machine that compliments either the Cameo or Portrait. It’s cutting area is 8.5 inches wide, but you can feed thicker materials into the machine with a wider clearance area. It also draws and embosses, debosses, etches and stiples. If this is your first Silhouette machine, I would recommend the Cameo, but if you want to try some specialty crafts, the Curio is for you.

 

 

Cricut Machines

Cricut’s latest and greatest machines are the Cricut Explore Machine lineup and the Cricut Maker Machine and they blow away the older Cricut Expression machines. They are best known for producing turnkey projects easily and for it’s quiet cutting. Cricut has created a simplified software and you can purchase files directly from them for a minimal cost or you can upload your own SVG files. You can also cut any font that is installed on your computer. It cuts up to 11.5 x 23.5 and it is fairly simple to replicate the projects from the files that you purchase. While the design software is fairly easy to learn, it does now allow lots of manipulation of your own projects. If you are the designer type you will be disappointed with the limited design features of the software. Also note that you have to have an internet connection to use the Explore. If you have spotty internet, using your machine will be an issue. There have also been some computer compatibility issues with some of the Cricut Machines. Check if your computer’s operating system will work with your machine as there have been a few issues with machines not working with some operating systems.

You can cut all sorts of medium such as vinyl, cardstock, paper, chipboard, leather, thin wood and much, much more. The Cricut Explore and the Cricut Maker both have very strong motors and will cut a variety of thicknesses. The ability to cut thicker mediums is one of the main unique features of these machines and it sets them apart from the Cameo and other machines. I am most impressed with it’s ability to cut wood and leather.

Another feature of the newest Cricut machines that sets them apart from other machines is that they can draw and cut at the same time. They have slots for both a blade and pen. This will be a huge time saver if you are making cards and such that require both of these features. The Silhouette also draws and cuts, but you have to stop and change from the blade to pen and vice versa.

 

1. Cricut Explore Air 2 Wireless

Gone are the days where Cricuts only cut with cartridges. Users can enjoy cutting and drawing up to 2 times faster with the newest wireless Cricut machine. It is easy to select fast mode to speed up your cutting! The cutting speed is the biggest difference between the Explore Air Wireless 1 & 2. The Cricut Explore Air 2 Wireless machine has bluetooth capability that is built-in and the user can manipulate and cut images wirelessly from a PC, Ipad or MAC, just like the regular Cricut Explore Air Wireless. Be sure to check if your PC or Mac’s operating system is compatable. Certain operating systems do not work with the Cricut Explore machines.

 

2. Cricut Maker Machine

The Cricut Maker Machine has most of the same awesome features of the Cricut Explore Machines, but it cuts with a whole lot more force. With it’s new knife blade, it cuts with 4000 grams of pressure and can cut through leather, chip board, balsa wood and most other materials up to 2.44mm thick. And while the Cricut Air Explore 2, which cuts with 400 grams of force, can also cut thicker materials, such as balsa wood, aluminum, and chipboard, the Cricut Maker can cut them faster, better, and with more precision. Another major difference is how it cuts fabric. The Cricut Maker has a rotary blade attachment that is included. Quilters will love this feature as it allows cutting fabric without needing you to add bonding to the back of your fabric before cutting. To make this feature work, you will need to purchase the Cricut Fabric Mat. The new Cricut Maker can also do print and cut on colored paper vs. just plain white paper. The Explore Air 2 is only able to detect objects on white paper to cut around them. If you own old Cricut Cartridges from older Cricut machines, you will need an adapter to use the cartridges with this machine while the Cricut Explore 2 has a built-in slot to use cartridges. The cartridge adapter will be out in December of 2017 and will plug right into the USB port. There are a few other smaller differences like the addition of a USB port to charge your phone or ipad and some different storage compartments for tools. Overall, the Cricut Maker is a great machine and a step up from the Cricut Explore 2.

 

 

 

Brother Cutting Machines

Brother has come out with a few cool machines that rival the Cricut and Silhouette. Because of it’s scanning technology, it is unique in it’s class. It can scan just about anything and easily create cut lines around your scan. This machine is great for people who hand sketch designs and want to die cut them or want to die-cut stamped images and it’s superior as far as detecting and cutting both inside the lines and outside the lines of a design. The Brother machines use steel blades with Japan Design Quality, this blade will ensure you to always getting the best cut and they offer a variety of mats for different materials such as delicate papers, fabric, thin metals and more. These machines are perfect for quilters and stampers!

 

1. Brother ScanNCut DX 125–

The ScanNCut DX is the newest machine from Brother and it comes with some cool new upgraded features from previous Brother cutters. It comes with an autoblade and autocut features where the machine will detect the thickness of the material you are cutting and adjust itself on it’s own-no fiddling with settings if you choose. This cool machine will cut paper, fabric, vinyl, balsawood, leatherette and so much more and it cuts up to 11.7″ wide. You can choose the 12×12 mat or the 12×24 mat, scanning mat or purchase the vinyl roll feeder separately to cut up to 6 feet long of vinyl without a mat. One of the biggest improvements is the upgraded scanner, which makes picks up outlines easier than older machines, but note for clearer scanning it is best to use the scanning mat (separate purchase). The DX Scans at 600 dpi (previous model does 300 dpi) and cuts up to 3 mm thick. Stampers can scan in stamps and die cut them and quilters can scan patterns and cut fabric. It is also great for hand-drawn sketches.  You will need the mats specifically for the DX as they are slightly different than the mats of older models. The ScanNCut DX is already wireless, which is a great feature that makes downloading designs and software updates easy. You can manipulate files with the free Canvasworkspace or send files wirelessly to the machine. I also love the 5″ pop up touchscreen for manipulating files on the DX model, which is better than previous models. Overall, this machine has some cool features. If you want more freedom to design, then maybe check out Silhouette or Cricut.

 

2. Brother ScanNCut 2

The ScanNCut 2 machine comes with a Built-in Scanner and it is very unique in that you can scan an image and cut it out without computer connectivity. You can literally do some projects without even plugging this machine into a computer. This makes cutting shapes very easy and you can even do some editing, right on the provided screen. The brother will cut paper, cardstock, vinyl and chipboard, however and you can use either a 12×12 mat or a 12 x 24 mat to cut your medium. It does not have the autoblade like newer models. You can use the free software to with either pre-loaded designs, designs that you scan or you can covert SVG files to work with this machine. While this machine has been the clear underdog of the cutting machines, if you love the scanning feature, this could be the machine for you. With the scanning feature, you can cut inside of your design lines, outside or both with the “region” feature. For clearer scanning, it is recommended to to invest in the scanning mat. This machine does not come wireless, but you can purchase a wireless upgrade card to make your machine wireless.

While the scanning and cutting feature is what makes this machine unique, there has been some trouble with older versions of this machine. The older machines only recognizes dark, crisp lines when scanning, so this will be necessary to access this feature. This feature is made better with the newer machines.

 

 

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No Bake Pumpkin Cookies Recipe – Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

September 23, 2019 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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This no bake pumpkin cookies recipe makes easy pumpkin oatmeal cookies for a fall favorite treat.
no bake pumpkin oatmeal cookies
Nothing says fall like pumpkin spice and these easy pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies sure hit the spot. You get all the flavors of fall in these little pumpkin oatmeal cookies and you don’t even need to run to Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spice Latte. LOL
  I am always on the lookout for easy no bake pumpkin dessert recipes like this one. These cookies require just a few simple ingredients and some mixing. These are so easy to make that the kids can easily help. The recipe makes approximately 1  1/2 dozen pumpkin oatmeal cookies.
Be sure to scroll down for the printable recipe for these pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies.

No Bake Pumpkin Cookies Ingredients

1/2 cup pumpkin purée
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups quick oats
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Directions to Make No Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

1. Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, add the pumpkin purée, butter, peanut butter, milk and sugars.
add vanilla to pumpkin mixture
3. Bring to a boil under medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add the quick oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
5. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the oats and mix well.
mix oatmeal and pumpkin puree
6. Shape into 2 inch cookies and place on the lined cookie sheet.
cookies made into pumpkin oatmeal balls
7. Allow to cool completely and ENJOY!!
easy pumpkin spice no bake cookies

Looking for fall treats? Check out the pumpkin recipes and more.

Pumpkin Parfait Recipe

Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Cinnamon Apple Chips Recipe

Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

Harvest Trail Mix Recipe

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No Bake Pumpkin Cookies

These easy no-bake pumpkin cookies made with oatmeal and pumpkin are a perfect fall treat. Makes approximately 1.5 dozen cookies. 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick butter
  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the pumpkin purée, butter, peanut butter, milk and sugars.
  • Bring to a boil under medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the quick oats, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour the pumpkin mixture into the oats and mix well.
  • Shape into 2 inch cookies and place on the lined cookie sheet. 
  • Allow to cool completely and ENJOY!!

 

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no bake pumpkin cookies with oatmeal and pumpkin spice

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats Recipe with Candy Corn

September 19, 2019 By Melissa 4 Comments
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Yummy Candy Corn Halloween Rice Krispie Treats Recipe. Perfect fall recipe with candy corn, royal icing, and rice crispies. Great treat for a Halloween party.

Yummy Candy Corn Rice Crispy Treats Recipe. Perfect fall recipe with candy corn, royal icing and rice crispies. These are a great treat for a Halloween or harvest party too.

There is something about candy corn that makes any recipe better in the fall. This is very true with this Candy Corn Rice Crispy Treats Recipe. Candy Corn & Rice Krispies…. how can you go wrong?!? These are a great treat for a Halloween or harvest party too.

We promise that these will be so well loved you might just want to make a double batch. These are so simple to make but look so festive with orange and yellow of the candy corn and the icing. See below for the full recipe and we even have an easy print option.

Yummy Candy Corn Rice Crispy Treats Recipe. Perfect fall recipe with candy corn, royal icing and rice crispies. These are a great treat for a Halloween or harvest party too.

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Be sure to check out our Fall Trail Mix Recipe with Candy Corn too!

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Monster Pasta Recipe – Great kid friendly Halloween meal!

Halloween Apple Cider Punch Recipe 

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Halloween Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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Candy Corn Rice Crispy Treats Recipe

Author: Melissa

Ingredients

Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients:

  • 3 TBSP of unsalted butter
  • 1 package of marshmallows
  • 6 C rice krispie cereal
  • 1 bag of Candy Corn

Royal Icing Ingredients:

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 C powder sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • Orange & yellow gel food coloring

Instructions

Rice Krispie Treats Directions:

  • In a stock pot melt the butter over low heat.
  • Add marshmallow stirring until completely melted.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the rice krispies cereal.
  • Stir until well coated.
  • Prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spoon the rice krispies into the baking dish.
  • Using wax paper press them down into the baking dish.
  • Allow to slightly cool.
  • Add candy corn to the top of the rice krispies treats.

Royal Icing Directions:

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl mixing on medium speed for 4 minutes. (except your food coloring)
  • If icing is not stiff enough add 1/4 C powder sugar.
  • Divide the icing into 3 bowls.
  • First bowl add several drops of orange gel food coloring in a bowl of icing. Stir well to mix the color.
  • Second bowl add several drops of yellow gel food coloring in a bowl of icing. Stir well to mix the color.
  • Third bowl of icing remains white.
  • Scoop the icings into three frosting bags with #5 tips. Twist the open end of the

Last details for the rice krispie treats:

  • Using the frosting bags filled with icing drizzle the rice krispie treats with each of the colored icings.
  • Allow time to dry before covering.

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Harvest Fall Trail Mix Recipe – Halloween Chex Mix

September 12, 2019 By Melissa 5 Comments
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halloween chex mix with candy corn

 

Fall is here and who can resist candy corn? I put together this fun harvest fall trail mix recipe that tastes amazing. It has just the right amount of crunch and sweetness. This would be fun to eat at home or as a snack at a Halloween or Fall Harvest party. It is very easy to make as well. You just add the ingredients and mix it up in bowl. So so simple.. right?!? It is a great Halloween Chex Mix.

This Halloween candy corn trail mix looks so cute and it a great treat to hand out. I love when recipes and easy but look great too. The only trouble you will have is that you may need to double or triple the recipe because your friends and family will love it so much! The full recipe is below with all the easy ingredients and a button to print the recipe.

Some people have told me they had difficulty finding this fall candy assortment. It is available with Amazon Prime so you can have it delivered right to you! This recipe is so easy that is that you can put it together so quickly but it looks and tastes great.  This is a nut free trail mix so perfect for parties when you might be worried about nut allergies.

Halloween Trail Mix Ingredients

3 C assorted Chex cereal
2 C assorted pretzels
1/2 C mini chocolate chips
1/2 C mini butterscotch chips
1 C assorted Fall candy (candy corn, pumpkins, and orange & chocolate candy corn)

Seasonings
3 Tbsp of Cinnamon
2 Tbsp of Brown sugar
1 tsp salt

Halloween Chex Mix Directions

Add Chex cereal and Pretzels in a bowl
Add all seasonings and stir
Add remaining ingredients and mix again
Store in zip lock bag or sealed container

If making this for a Halloween party, you could package the fall trail mix into individual treat bags. It is such a simple and cute treat for harvest parties or Halloween school parties. Plus it is a nut free trail mix.

Do you like candy corn?  I find people seem to love it or hate it. There is not much in between. This candy corn snack mix  might help you warm up to candy corn since it includes the sweetness and the crunch of the chex mix.

 

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Fall is here and who can resist candy corn? I put together this fun harvest fall trail mix recipe. This would be fun to eat at home or as a snack at a Halloween or Fall Harvest party. It is very easy to make as well.

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Harvest Fall Trail Mix Recipe

Author: Melissa

Ingredients

  • 3 C assorted Chex cereal
  • 2 C assorted pretzels
  • 1/2 C mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 C mini butterscotch chips
  • 1 C assorted Fall candy candy corn, pumpkins, and orange & chocolate candy corn

Seasonings

  • 3 Tbsp of Cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp of Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add Chex cereal and Pretzels in a bowl
  • Add all seasonings and stir
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix again
  • Store in zip lock bag or sealed container

 

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Fall is here and who can resist candy corn? I put together this fun harvest fall trail mix recipe. This would be fun to eat at home or as a snack at a Halloween or Fall Harvest party. It is very easy to make as well.

Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

September 3, 2019 By Melissa 1 Comment
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Easy apple cinnamon rolls recipe with cream cheese frosting. Great for breakfast, brunch or a dessert or treat!

Looking for a special and easy treat for breakfast or brunch? Then you will want to check out this Easy Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. This is  so easy to make but is an yummy breakfast treat that everyone will love. I promise I won’t tell anyone how easy it is to make! [Read more…]

Monster Pasta Recipe – Great Halloween Meal

September 2, 2019 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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Check out this fun and easy monster pasta recipe. This works great for a fun Halloween meal or for a monster themed party.

 

Looking for a fun and easy Halloween meal idea or a monster theme party meal? Check out this Monster Pasta recipe. Your kids will love it and it is so easy to make. The monster eyes are made with meatballs and olives. We included a homemade marinara sauce recipe but you can always use jarred sauce if you prefer. Also, we included frozen meatballs but you can always make your own as well. The full printable recipe is below. [Read more…]

Chocolate Skeleton Cookies Recipe

September 1, 2019 By Melissa 8 Comments
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Looking for a fun treat for Halloween? Check out this chocolate skeleton cookies recipe made with a gingerbread man cookie cutter.

 

Looking for a fun treat for a Halloween party? Then check out these  chocolate skeleton cookies made with a gingerbread man cookie cutter. These are so cute and fun for any Halloween get together. You could bag them and give them as a Halloween treat at school halloween parties. [Read more…]

Pumpkin Parfait Recipe

September 1, 2019 By Melissa 8 Comments
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This easy pumpkin parfait recipe is a yummy pumpkin dessert recipe. It is easy to make but looks so fancy! Great ending for Thanksgiving dinner or any fall get togther.This pumpkin parfait makes an amazing fall recipe. It is easy to make but looks so fancy! It would be a great ending for Thanksgiving dinner or any other fall occasion.

 

It is pumpkin spice season and this recipe is a fun twist with pumpkin spice, canned pumpkin and pudding mix. This easy pumpkin pudding parfait makes an amazing fall recipe. One of the things I love about it is that it is so simple to make but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.

This easy pumpkin dessert recipe would be a great ending for Thanksgiving dinner or any other fall occasion. It is light and tasty and a great alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. The full printable recipe is below. You can either use whipped cream or whipped topping whichever you prefer. [Read more…]

Halloween Sparkling Cranberry Apple Cider Punch Recipe

September 1, 2019 By Melissa 5 Comments
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halloween cranberry cider

 

Looking for a fun kid-friendly easy drink for Halloween? This Halloween Apple Cider Punch recipe or Cranberry cider is perfect. There are just three ingredients – cranberry juice,  sparkling apple cider and grenadine. You can make these up very quickly in individual portions. Having the cranberry apple cider is individual portion is great for kids. You could also use a punch bowl if desired and have cranberry apple cider punch.

 

We made these drinks in mason jars with black lids with straw holes. I love that you can change the look of the mason jars with different lids, straws and vinyl decorations. (Lots of vinyl info here) The mason jars make this a fun Halloween drink but you could change the colored top and straws and vinyl decorations and this sparkling apple cider punch could be made for many holidays or celebrations.

With kids (or even adults) it is nice to have a lid so there are no spills during your Halloween party or event. In no time at all, you can mix up this punch and have a fancy and fun Halloween beverage.

If you want to make this Halloween drink for adults, you could spike the recipe with your favorite alcohol. Both vodka and rum would pair nicely with this recipe depending on your taste preference.

Sparking Cranberry Apple Cider Punch Ingredients

4 Cups Cranberry Juice
4 cups Sparkling apple cider
4 Tbsp Grenadine
Ice

How To Make Cranberry Cider for a Halloween Drink

  • Fill the 4 8oz glasses with ice 3/4 of the way full
  • Pour 1 cup of Sparkling apple cider in each glass
  • Pour 1 cup of Cranberry Juice on top of the cider
  • Add 1 Tbsp. Grenadine to each glass
  • Lightly stir

 

Looking for more ideas for a Halloween party or for Halloween treats? Check out these easy recipes.

Halloween Monster Pasta

Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin No-bake Cookies

Skeleton Cookies

Harvest Trail Mix

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Halloween Apple Cider Punch Recipe

Check out this fun kid friendly Halloween drink.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Cuisine: Beverage
Servings: 4
Author: Melissa

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Cranberry Juice
  • 4 cups Sparkling apple cider
  • 4 Tbsp Grenadine
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Fill the 4 8oz glasses with ice 3/4 of the way full
  • Pour 1 cup of Sparkling apple cider in each glass
  • Pour 1 cup of Cranberry Juice on top of the cider
  • Add 1 Tbsp. Grenadine to each glass
  • Lightly stir

 

 

 

 

Peanut Butter Jelly Bars Recipe

August 7, 2019 By Melissa 13 Comments
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Looking for an easy back to school treat? Be sure to check out this Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars Recipe. These bars are simple to make from scratch with just a few ingredients including, of course, everyone's favorite peanut butter and jelly.

Looking for an easy back to school treat? Be sure to check out this Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe. These PB&J bars are simple to make from scratch with just a few ingredients including, of course, everyone’s favorite….. peanut butter and jelly! We love that these easy peanut butter bars include your favorite jam or jelly. These chewy peanut butter bars are a satisfying after school treat or could be packed for lunch.  [Read more…]

Easy Patriotic Dessert Marshmallow Pop

June 28, 2019 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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Looking for an easy patriotic dessert for a Fourth of July or Memorial day party? Check out these cute marshmallow pops that will be a hit at your next event.

This easy patriotic dessert of marshmallow pops is perfect for a Fourth of July party. Kids and adults will enjoy them.

 

I am always on the lookout for easy recipes that look cute and are tasty. These patriotic marshmallow pops are just that. You need just a few ingredients and they can be made quickly. They are super cute and fun though and would be great at any Fourth of July party.

Easy Patriotic Dessert Marshmallow Pop Ingredients

Jumbo marshmallows
Blue candy melts
Red candy melts
White sugar pearls
Decorating bag
Lollipop sticks

The ingredient measurements and printable recipe are at the end of this article.

Gather up your ingredients and two small microwave-safe bowls. These marshmallow pops are so easy that kids can easily help you make them. Younger kids could add the marshmallows to the sticks and even dip the ends in the melted candy melts. Tweens and teens could easily make these whole marshmallow pops themselves.

These holiday marshmallow pops are decorated for Fourth of July. However, you can use the same instructions with different color candy melts for birthday parties, baby showers, Christmas and more. You are only limited by your imagination.

Easy Patriotic Dessert Marshmallow Pop Directions

The first step is to stick 3 jumbo marshmallows onto the end of each lollipop stick. Next, in two small microwave-safe bowls, heat 2 cups of each blue and red candy melts on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.

Scoop your melted red candy melts in a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.

Dip the end of your marshmallow pop into the melted blue candy melts, making sure to cover the top marshmallow in the melted blue candy. Be sure to shake any excess candy melts off and place onto a piece of parchment paper.


You will then sprinkle some white candy pearls onto the melted blue candy melts.


Use your decorating bag to drizzle the red melted candy melts in stripes onto the other 2 marshmallows. Once complete, carefully transfer to the freezer for 15 minutes to harden.

Enjoy a tasty and easy patriotic dessert!

Looking for more patriotic treat and dessert recipes?

American Flag Pretzels

Easy Fourth of July Dessert – Berry  Tarts

Red, White and Blue Jello Stars

See the full Marshmallow pop recipe below.

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Easy Patriotic Dessert Marshmallow Pop

These cute marshmallow pops are perfect for a Fourth of July party.
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 30 Jumbo marshmallows
  • 2 cups Blue candy melts
  • 2 cups Red candy melts
  • White sugar pearls
  • 1 Decorating bag
  • 10 Lollipop sticks

Instructions

  • Stick 3 jumbo marshmallows onto the end of each lollipop stick.
  • In two small microwave safe bowls, heat 2 cups of each blue and red candy melts on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
  • Scoop your melted red candy melts in a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.
  • Dip the end of your marshmallow pop into the melted blue candy melts, making sure to cover the top marshmallow in the melted blue candy.
  • Shake any excess candy melts off and place onto a piece of parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle some white candy pearls onto the melted blue candy melts.
  • Use your decorating bag to drizzle the red melted candy melts in stripes onto the other 2 marshmallows.
  • Carefully transfer to the freezer for 15 minutes to harden.

Easy 4th Of July Dessert – Red White & Blue Dessert Recipe

June 28, 2019 By Melissa 7 Comments
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Here is the wonderful and easy 4th of July dessert recipe.

Here is an easy 4th of July Dessert. This red white and blue dessert fits any patriotic theme including Memorial Day. I love the fresh berries. Yummy red, white and blue mini berry tarts

The fresh berries are perfect for any red, white and blue theme including Memorial Day and Fourth of July. These are so tasty though that they would be great for any get-together or party. This recipe requires just a few simple ingredients but still looks quite fancy. You can whip this up in no time at all and be out having fun in the sun with your friends. This would be easy to bring to a potluck as well. Be sure to scroll down for the full printable recipe. [Read more…]

Homemade Father’s Day Gift -Free Printables Necktie for bottles or cupcakes

June 10, 2019 By Heidi 26 Comments
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soda pop bottles with printable ties for Father's Day gift

 

Are you looking for a simple way to make Father’s Day special for the Dads in your life? Then check out these adorable free Father’s Day printables that make a great homemade Father’s Day Gift. We include both necktie-shaped bottle tags and cupcake toppers. I included four different tags. Some are more elegant and some are more playful and you can choose which ones fit the Dads in your life. These are so easy to make that even the kids could help cut these out or help assemble them making them a great father’s day gift from kids. Plus, you probably already have most of the supplies to complete this project at home! [Read more…]

DIY Flower Letters

May 10, 2019 By Melissa 4 Comments
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These easy DIY flower letters are a fun craft you can do with your older kids as DIY gift. Spell out a word, name, initial, or monogram. Includes tutorial

 

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These easy DIY flower letters are a fun craft you can do with your older kids as DIY gift for mom, to celebrate spring, for a birthday or many other occasions. I think a single initial or even a full name would be very cute as a decoration in a girl’s room. An adult will need to cut the flowers and make the hole, but the kids can easily paint the cardboard letter and fit the flowers into the holes. If you have kids who are 10 and up, they should be able to do the entire craft with adult supervision. Because the cardboard letters are less than $2, you can easily spell MOM like we did, or words like HAPPY or LOVE as well as a person’s name, their initials or monogram. Just get creative and have fun! [Read more…]

Teacher Appreciation Flowers – Easy Teacher Gift Idea

May 4, 2019 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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These teacher appreciation flowers with printable tag make an easy teacher appreciation gift.

 Teacher Appreciation Flowers with a cute printable tag and ribbon

Giving a teacher flowers is a simple and lovely gift that can be given during teacher appreciation week or as a year-end teacher gift. This teacher gift requires just a few materials and is easy to assemble with our printable tag.

You can download the printable tag for the flowers for teachers below. Each tag says “Teacher, Thank you for helping me BLOOM this school year!” The download includes 4 tags for the flowers so you can give them to multiple teachers. This is great if you happen to be in charge of teacher appreciation week and need Teacher Appreciation Week gift ideas for many teachers. You couls also use them for each teacher if you have multiple children. It is easier to just buy multiples and make this cute gift for a bunch of teachers.

Bloom Teacher Appreciation Flowers Gift Tag

Teacher Appreciation Flowers Materials:

  • Bloom Teacher Appreciation Flowers Gift Tag Printable (best printed on white cardstock)
  • Hole Punch
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon
  • Vase
  • Flowers

Teacher Appreciation Flowers Directions:

  1. Use scissors to cut along the dotted lines on each printable tag.
  2. Use the hole punch to create a hole in the top left corner of the tag. Use the space along the bottom of the tag (or the back) to write a short note or sign your name.
  3. Cut a piece of ribbon and place both ends through the back of the tag creating a loop. Place the loop over a jar or vase of fresh flowers, and pull the ends through the front of the tag tightly. Tie a ribbon to complete the attachment.

This is quite an inexpensive teacher appreciation gift idea but still looks beautiful. What teacher would not love having fresh flowers in their classroom or to bring home.

Best Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

DIY Teacher Cup Gift – with free “tea-rific” teacher printable gift tag

More Teacher Gift ideas here  (Even though these are Christmas Gift Ideas, many work for teacher appreciation or year-end teacher gifts)

flowers in a vase for Teacher Appreciation with cute tag or year end teacher gift

Easy Easter Cupcakes – Carrot Garden Cupcake

April 11, 2019 By Melissa 8 Comments
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This super cute Carrot Garden Cupcake makes perfect Easter Cupcakes. It is so simple to make with Mike & Ike candies. Plus they are delicious.

 

Looking for cute and easy Easter Cupcakes? Try these super cute Carrot Garden Easter Cupcakes. The orange Mike & Ikes with edible Easter grass decorate the cupcake and look like a garden the Easter bunny would love! Kids and adults alike will enjoy eating these cute and tasty Easter cupcake decorations. Plus they are not too hard to make. Cute and easy…the perfect combination. [Read more…]

Thin Mint Brownie Recipe – Mint Brownies

March 4, 2019 By Melissa 7 Comments
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It is girl scout cookie season and my favorite is Thin Mint girl scout cookies. I also love brownies. They are both great on their own but put them together and you get something even better…… Thin Mint Brownies!

 

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Printable Mini Valentine Treat Boxes

February 12, 2019 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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These super cute mini Valentine Treat Boxes are easy to make with the free printable template. Just print, fold and fill.

I am always on the looking for easy ways to make Valentine’s day just a little more special. These cute mini Valentine treat boxes are so easy to make and you can make easily make someone’s day just a little more special.

Just follow these simple directions to make the treat boxes.

How to Make Mini Valentine Treat Boxes

  1. Download the Mini Valentine Treat Box Printable
  2. Print the treat box on cardstock.  (This is important. You will not be able to fold it and have it hold the candy if the treat box is not printed on cardstock.)
  3. Cut on the solid lines
  4. Fold on the dotted line
  5. Adhere along the entire flap on each side.
  6. Fill with treats
  7. Make someone happy!

 

These super cute mini Valentine Treat Boxes are easy to make with the free printable template. Just print, fold and fill.

These are mini treat boxes so you will want to have just little candy to put in them. Valentine Hershey kisses and Valentine candy corn work perfectly. You can see the size of the box in the picture above.

These mini treat boxes would be perfect for school parties or any type of Valentine’s day get together. You could even print them and have them at a family dinner. There are really so many ways that these treat boxes can add just that little special touch. The beauty is that they look so cute and fun but are so simple to make. I hope you enjoy them!

 

Looking for more fun & easy Valentine’s Day ideas?

Valentine Quiz for Kids – Easy Valentine Kids Activity

DIY Star Wars Valentines with printable

DIY EOS Valentine’s Day Cards

Spa Sock Cupcakes

No Candy Valentine Card Ideas

Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies

Valentine Mocktail Recipe

 

 

Valentine Easy Mocktail Recipe

February 11, 2019 By Melissa 10 Comments
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This easy mocktail recipe makes a simple non-alcohol party drink. These are cute mocktails for kids or adults for a party or holiday such as Valentine’s day.

Looking for an easy mocktail recipe for Valentine’s Day? This is so simple but is perfect for kids and adults and can make for a special Valentine’s meal or party. I love these cute Valentine straws that make any drink special. They come in a large pack but they don’t cost much more than a smaller pack and you can make any event just a bit more special with a fun straw. [Read more…]

cute sock cupcake

DIY Spa Sock Cupcake Tutorial & Cupcake Wrapper Template

February 7, 2019 By Heidi 16 Comments
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These cute sock cupcakes are so easy to make with our included cupcake wrapper template. Perfect for gifts, birthday party favors or baby shower favors.
cute sock cupcake

 

I just love making these spa sock cupcakes and who doesn’t like warm fuzzy socks? I wrapped this sock cupcake for my daughter’s teacher for Valentine’s Day, but you can make these for any holiday or occasion. These cute treats make great, inexpensive gifts for your kids’ teachers, for friends, bridal or baby showers, or even inexpensive party favors for your tween or teen’s birthday party. They are quick and easy to put together and I just love how they look wrapped in cellophane and tied with a pretty ribbon. If you are using these as favors, these would also look adorable if they were set up on a tiered cake plate or on a cupcake tree. [Read more…]

DIY EOS Valentine Card – EOS Lip Balm Cards

January 28, 2019 By Heidi 20 Comments
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Check out these free printable EOS Lip Balm Cards. There is an EOS Valentine card printable and another EOS lip balm card that make a cute EOS Gift or EOS favor.

 

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you will love our cute free EOS Valentine printable cards, made to hold those cool EOS lip balms. My tween loves to collect different EOS lip balms and these make fun Valentine’s Day treats for kids, tweens, teens or adults. These are so simple to make and we have created two different printable cards. One is Valentine’s Day themed and the other EOS Lip Balm card, you can use to give these fun lip balms as small gifts, all year long.

You can buy EOS lip balms just about everywhere. They sell them at Target, Walmart and at most drug stores for around $3-4. I have also found them on Amazon at about that same price or less. I sometimes buy them with coupons at Ulta stores too. CVS and Walgreens carries the Beauty 360 brand, made by Revo, which is a similar size to the EOS lip balm brand. You can also buy the Revo brand at the Dollar Tree, under the name Chap Ice for just a dollar! It is about half the size, but at a better price. I have included smaller printable cards to fit the smaller Dollar Tree Chap Ice/Revo lip balms. If you are going to make 6,  these packs are a great deal. 

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DIY Printable Star Wars Valentines Cards with Glowstick Lightsabers

January 20, 2019 By Melissa 14 Comments
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DIY Star Wars Valentines Cards with free printable. Includes Rey, Finn, BB8 and Chewbacca. Instructions for DIY glowstick lightsaber. These are great for your kids to hand out at school and are perfect for both boys and girls. These are so simple to make and you only need a few supplies.

 

We love Star Wars movies and were inspired to make some printable star wars valentine cards that will be a HUGE hit with both boys and girls. These are so simple to print at home and have your child give them to their classmates. The Valentine’s include Rey, BB8, Finn and Chewbacca.  [Read more…]

Valentine Quiz for Kids – Easy Valentine Kids Activity

January 10, 2019 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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Grab this cute free Valentine Quiz for kids. Print the quiz and record your kids' answers each year. A fun and easy Valentine Kid Activity.

One thing I am focusing one this year is memory keeping. My girls are growing up so fast and I am sad that I don’t have items like this Valentine Quiz for Kids from when they were young. I am going to make them complete the quiz this year but wish I would have started when they were little.

If you are a room mom or teacher this would be a great activity for a classroom Valentine’s Day party. I am sure most parents would love to receive this.

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Easy DIY Gift for Kids – Reindeer Hot Chocolate

December 7, 2018 By Melissa 15 Comments
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Reindeer Hot Chocolate - Easy DIY Gift

 

Looking for a cute easy DIY gift for the kids. Check out this DIY Gift of Reindeer Hot Chocolate! This gift requires just a few ingredients and supplies which makes it very easy to make. It so simple to make that kids can easily make them themselves for friends. Just add ingredients and a tag and you are good to go with a simple but oh so cute gift! [Read more…]

How to Make Candied Pecans Recipe – Sugared Pecans

October 17, 2018 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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Looking for the best candied pecans recipe? This easy sugared pecans recipe is a simple and tasty way to make candied nuts.

 

candied pecans in bowl

 

Cinnamon pecans or sugar coated pecans are a yummy sweet treat, especially around the holidays. I also love candied pecans for salad. It just brings a simple salad up a notch is taste and style. If you are looking for a simple DIY homemade food gift, you could package this sugar coated pecans in a mini mason jar or treat bag and tie with ribbon.

This recipe for candied pecans with brown sugar is so simple to make and requires just a few ingredients. If you are wondering how do you make candied pecans, this recipe shows just how easy it is to make sugared pecans on the stovetop.

You do need to make sure you watch and stir the glazed pecans nuts carefully as you are cooking them in the pan. You don’t want them to burn.

Easy Candied Pecans Ingredients

4 cups pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch salt

 

How to Candy Pecans – Cinnamon Sugar Pecans


Add your brown sugar, butter, water, cinnamon and salt to a large sauté pan.


Mix your ingredients over medium-low heat and mix in your pecans.


Cook and toss for 15 minutes.


Pour onto a sheet on parchment paper to cool and enjoy your cinnamon roasted pecans.

I love how this simple recipe is just perfect for the holidays.

Looking for more Holiday recipes?

Grinch Fruit Kebobs Recipe 

Easy Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies Recipe 

Hot Chocolate Rudolph Reindeer Gifts Recipe 

 

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Candied Pecans - Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

Candied Pecans - Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Add your brown sugar, butter, water, cinnamon and salt to a large sauté pan.
  • Mix your ingredients over medium-low heat and mix in your pecans.
  • Cook and toss for 15 minutes.
  • Pour onto a sheet on parchment paper to cool and enjoy.

stir pecans on stovetop to make sugared pecans

Rice Krispie Treats Turkey – Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats

October 9, 2018 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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A Rice Krispie Treats Turkey makes a great Thanksgiving treat for kids and adults. 
Turkey Rice Krispie Pops
If you are looking for cute Thanksgiving desserts, you have come to the right place. These decorated Rice Krispie treats or Rice Krispie treats on a stick are made to look like fun Thanksgiving turkeys. We used pre-made Rice Krispie treats that you buy at the grocery store or Amazon but you could easily make your own rice Krispie treats and cut them into small rectangles.
Rice Krispie Pops are an easy Thanksgiving treats to make. Be sure to see the full printable directions below that detail how to decorate rice Krispie treats and dipping rice Krispie treats in candy melts. I have included some photos to show the full process.
Ingredients to make Rice Krispie Treats Turkeys

Turkey Rice Krispie Pops Ingredients: 

8 ct package of Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats
10 oz package of Wilton chocolate candy melts
8 large candy eyes
8 small candy eyes
11 oz package of Brach’s Autumn Mix OR candy corn
8 popsicle sticks

Rice Krispie Treats Turkey Directions: 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Open the 8 Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats and discard the wrappers.
Insert a popsicle stick into the base of each Rice Krispie Treat.
Place the treats on the plate and set in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Pour the Wilton chocolate candy melts into a microwave-safe dish. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments stirring occasionally until melted.
dipping rice Krispie treats in candy melts
Remove the melted chocolate from the microwave and dip each Rice Krispie treat. Use a coat to carefully coat each treat and allow the access chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
Put Eyes on Rice Krispie Treats Turkey
Place the chocolate covered treat on the lined baking sheet and give the turkey 1 large candy eye and 1 small candy eye, a candy corn nose and 6 candy corn feathers.
how to decorate rice Krispie treats
Repeat with all 8 Rice Krispie Treats.
I hope you enjoy these easy dipped Rice Krispie treats on a stick. This recipe makes 8 Rice Krispie Turkeys

Looking for more easy Rice Krispie Treat Ideas? Check out these Rice Krispie Treat recipes.

Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats Turkey
Print Recipe

Rice Krispies Treat Turkey

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 8 ct package of Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
  • 10 oz package of Wilton chocolate candy melts
  • 8 large candy eyes
  • 8 small candy eyes
  • 11 oz package of Brach's Autumn Mix OR candy corn
  • 8 popsicle sticks

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Open the 8 Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats and discard the wrappers.
  • Insert a popsicle stick into the base of each Rice Krispie Treat.
  • Place the treats on the plate and set in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Pour the Wilton chocolate candy melts into a microwave safe dish. Heat in the microwave in 30 second increments stirring occasionally until melted.
  • Remove the melted chocolate from the microwave and dip each Rice Krispie treat. Use a coat to carefully coat each treat and allow the access chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
  • Place the chocolate covered treat on the lined baking sheet and give the turkey 1 large candy eye and 1 small candy eye, a candy corn nose and 6 candy corn feathers.
  • Repeat with all 8 Rice Krispie Treats.

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Chocolate Date Balls – Double Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe

October 4, 2018 By Melissa Leave a Comment
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Chocolate Date Balls
This no-bake energy bites recipe is super simple to make and makes a great snack for kids and adults. It is made with just a few simple whole ingredients that are great even on the go. These oatmeal energy bites are best though stored in the refrigerator.

Even though they do have chocolate, they are still more healthy energy balls than those with processed ingredients.

You can see the full printable recipe for the chocolate date balls below.

Chocolate Date Balls Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup instant oats
2 teaspoons coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
a pinch of salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Double Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe Directions

Chop up 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and set aside.
Add dates to a food processor and blend until they become smooth paste/dough.
Add in the cocoa powder and coconut milk, pulse until combined.
Dump the date mixture into a large bowl, add the instant oasts and the pinch of salt.
Knead with the back of a spoon until combined.
Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
Then roll each ball in the chopped chocolate chips.
Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Looking for more no-bake treats?

Check out this no-bake pumpkin oatmeal cookie recipe.

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Easy Chocolate Date Balls

These chocolate date balls are so easy to make and are a great snack. This double chocolate energy balls recipe is great for adults and kids.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup instant oats
  • 2 teaspoons coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Chop up 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips and set aside.   
  • Add dates to a food processor and blend until they become smooth paste/dough.
  • Add in the cocoa powder and coconut milk, pulse until combined.
  • Dump the date mixture into a large bowl, add the instant oasts and the pinch of salt. 
  • Knead with the back of a spoon until combined.
  • Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls.
  • Then roll each ball in the chopped chocolate chips.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

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Double Chocolate Energy Balls

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