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With Sprinkles on Top!

April 22
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When it comes to after school snacks, they’re as much fun for me to make as they are for my kids to eat!  It doesn’t make a bit of difference if it’s just for my boys or group of their friends, I just love to make treats look like a celebration!  Not that I do it all the time mind you, but every now and again I like to put some special touches on the snacks I’m serving!   With two boys who’s appetites have entered into some serious growth spurts, it seems like I’m always in the kitchen making something so I may as well have a little fun!  It really doesn’t take much at all to make a snack go from “ordinary” to “something special”!  And what’s my favorite thing to make treats look party ready?  Sprinkles!  They can effortlessly make anything look happy–from cupcakes to waffles and anything in between!  It’s so easy to whip up a snack that somehow tastes better with sprinkles on top!

sprinkle on the happiness…

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Welcome March!

March 2
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In early March I love to find simple ways to sneak in some Irish fun throughout the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day!  Yesterday was March 1st and I decided to treat my boys and overnight guests to a top o’ the mornin’ breakfast…created with very little effort!  Easy, self-serve, and festive morning munchies were waiting to greet early and late risers!  Simple embellishments are all it takes to perk up an ordinary snack or meal…so go ahead and welcome March with a treat!

a little Irish surprise…

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It’s Paczki Time!

February 16
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It really snuck up on us this year…it’s paczki time!  I can’t believe that Fat Tuesday is tomorrow and with it comes Paczki Day…a historically traditional day that serves up these goodies with the intent to use up all the fats & sugars in the home before Lent!  Each year the delicious, doughnut-like pillows stuffed with gooey fillings are a much anticipated treat in our home!  Pronounced “ponch kee”…these sugar-coated goodies are available in many bakeries & grocers in areas with Polish communities.  I’ve noticed recently that many bakeries offer shipping so just about anyone can partake in these well-worth-indulging-on pastries!  Unfortunately, this season  seemed to appear out of no where–and since Fat Tuesday is the last day you’ll see these little guys around, it’s sadly too late to place any orders. (take note for next year!)  But if you’re fortunate enough to live where paczkis are popular…don’t hesitate to treat yourself!  Time is running out–don’t miss your opportunity to indulge…whether this is a familiar tradition, or a newly adopted one–

get your paczkis before they’re gone!

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Served with Love…

February 9
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What is it about desserts that we feel compelled to serve them at holidays or special occasions?  Maybe it’s that they’re always delicious & always look festive (even if the baker isn’t experienced!), and the most simplest of treats can bring smiles to the faces of those we love and appreciate!  I guess these are the reasons that we love them so much–from cookies to cakes and everything in between–desserts are just simply fun to dish out!  So get moving in the kitchen, or head to the bakery and hand out some treats to your special valentines…

a special valentine served with love…

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Sweet Conversation!

February 6
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Conversation hearts are undoubtedly one of the most recognized valentine candies out there!  Around for generations, these little sweets are as much fun to read and hand out to our sweethearts as they are to eat!  I can’t imagine a holiday without incorporating these little treats somehow into our Valentine’s Day celebration!  Inspired by these colorful candies, an after school snack looks a little brighter and tastes a little sweeter!  Kids can nibble and you’ve got their attention (at least for a moment) to share some treats and sweet conversation!

let the hearts start the talking!

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Calling all Cupids!

February 4
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Valentine’s Day is all about hearts…but let’s not forget the equally adorable cupid’s arrow!  Take aim and shoot some valentine pizzazz into your sweet treats and make a goodie display that will melt hearts in a snap!  Check out some favorite products and projects that will make your little sweethearts fall in love with snack time!

ready, set, shoot… a direct hit from cupid!

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Super-Duper Snacks!

January 30
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The big game is Sunday and everyone’s preparing to gather ’round the TV and root for their favorite team!  This game is so fun to watch…even if your team isn’t playing or if you’ve never been a football fan–the excitement of this competition spills over into almost every household, sports bar or party hall all across the nation!  Our family tradition is to watch the game eating spicy chicken wings…probably the only time I eat them all year!  But while we wait for the wings to crisp we can curb our nervous munching with a mini snack bar all suited up for the big game!  See how simple sweets can make a winning play!

Super Bowl snack bar…

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Celebrating Family Dinner!

January 26
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Winter is a wonderful time to spend quality moments with family!  Long, cozy evenings are perfect for lingering at the dinner table…but as kids grow & get involved in endless activities those occurrences seem far and few–so when you get the chance to have a family meal you’d better grab it!  Such an opportunity came my way and it made me think a moment–when entertaining we all tend to add special touches to our meals to show appreciation for our guests…why not do these things once in a while just for us?  A good friend of mine would regularly use her table linens for evening meals…and while I was always in awe, I also thought she was a bit crazy for putting all that extra work into her schedule!  But now I’ve come to realize that, in her own way, she was so wonderfully creating a special atmosphere for her family to gather together and share a meal!  I know getting out all the linens and china isn’t for everyone…but once every so often adding your own special touches can make an ordinary family meal feel extra special!  So have a peek at some easy ways to highlight a dinner that simply celebrates togetherness!

family dinner night inspiration…

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Have a Heart…or Two!

January 21
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Valentine’s Day often means dishing out some sugar!  Sweet treats are a simple way to show some love…and win over hearts through happy tummies!  So it stands to reason that we’ll be baking some goodies this holiday and dressing them up in true “heart day” style!  Good news–it doesn’t require a full day of sweating it out in the kitchen!  See how you can easily serve up some valentine treats and tempt your sweethearts to indulge!

go ahead and have one…or two…or three…

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Chocolate Makes Everything Better!

January 19
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Sometimes everyone needs a little treat to lift their spirits…and nothing does that better than spending time with friends and of course, serving up some chocolate treats for all to enjoy!  Even the most casual gatherings can feel extra special with some quick & easy goodies that are sure to delight!  So let the grocer give you a helping hand so that you can put on a lovely display of treats in a snap–leaving  you time to kick back with your guests for a relaxing evening!  Some purchased & semi-home-made goodies mixed in with easy treats and simple decorations will be sure to make any celebration a wonderful one!  Have a peek at this chocolate inspired treat table…

make everything better with a little chocolate!

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