Next weekend is Easter and we will be spending that time with my Sister In Law and meeting our new niece Jazlyn who was born this week. Not only is it special because we will be creating precious memories with family but also because of the religious significance of the day for all of us. Since we will be taking a road trip to visit my SIL, I wanted to make some special treats for my sons and nephews to enjoy on the trip over there. There is no better treat for eating on the road than cookies. Not only are they easy to make, but they are also easy to transport. I'm pretty sure the whole family will love these delicious Bunny Cookies. Everyone, that is, except our niece. She will have to wait until next year when her teeth grow in to sample them! Bunny Cookies Ingredients- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract 1 egg 3 1/2 cups flour 1 Tablespoon milk Decorating- 2 cups white candy melts … [Read more...]
Easter Basket Cookies
I can't believe that Easter is right around the corner! It seems like we were just getting ready for Christmas a little while ago. Even though my boys are older, I still enjoy preparing baskets for them to enjoy on Easter morning. This year, I will probably be adding some gift cards and some wrapped Easter Basket cookies. These treats were so easy to make and they look adorable. I hope you make them for your family and enjoy them this Easter as well! Easter Basket Cookies Ingredients: 1 box of cake mix, any brand 1/2 C. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. flour 2 eggs 1 C. coconut flakes Green food coloring non-stick cooking spray Sour Punch Green Apple, Strawberry and Blueberry Candy Straws (I found mine at my local gas station in the candy section) White frosting Toothpicks Cadbury mini malted eggs Round frosting tip Disposable piping bag Kitchen scissors Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 12 count muffin … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Easter Bunny Bar Soap!
Lately I have been on a DIY kick and have been researching different ways to make some of our favorite products, or items we use every single day, right here at home. I was very excited to learn how easy it is to make bars of soap from scratch and how much money it can save you at the supermarket. The best part is that you can customize them to contain your favorite scents, designs and colors which can really help to bring our your creative and artistic side. Since Easter is right around the corner, I thought it would be a great idea to create some decorative Easter soaps to really get everyone in our home into the spirit of the season. You too can make these adorable soaps and I think you will be surprised at how easy they are to make and how little they put a dent in your budget! Easter Bunny Bar Soap Materials- 2 clean empty soup cans 1 clear glass Pyrex measuring cup Clear glycerin soap block Food coloring or soap … [Read more...]
Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs For Easter!
Now that Easter is right around the corner, my boys have been putting in their requests for the candy that they are looking forward to getting on Easter morning. You've probably noticed that chocolates and treats get really expensive around these kinds of holidays and, if you are like me, you look for ways to get the best deals on your kids' favorite goodies. In our home, not only do our sons love chocolate and peanut butter candies but my husband also likes them. This year, I have figured out a way to make these delectable desserts right at home without spending tons of money. The best part is that your family won't even know the difference between these and the store-bought kind. They will just be glad to find these in their Easter baskets! CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER EGGS Yields: 10 eggs Ready in 35 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter ¼ cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 10 oz. dark cocoa melting … [Read more...]
Rice Krispie Treat Chicks
If your kids are like mine, they love Rice Krispie Treats. I can still remember the looks on their faces the first time they tried them. Ever since that day, they love for me to incorporate them somehow into each holiday's festivities. Most of the time I don't complain because, not only are they pretty easy to make, but they taste great too! This Rice Krispie Treat Chicks recipe is very easy for busy Working Moms to make. That is why I tried to make this one as easy as possible by including store bought Rice Krispie treats that are already made which makes the whole process a little easier. All you have to do is buy them at your local grocery store and then carve them according to your health needs. This is a great snack to eat and go. Ingredients - 1 8 ct package of Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Wilton yellow gel icing Wilton black gel icing Wilton yellow sprinkles Baby chick cookie cutter *Wilton products are located in the Wilton aisle/section at major … [Read more...]
