Cheese Ball Carrots
Around here there are a ton of people that we love to give things too–especially if there’s a reason to do it…you know, like a holiday or something. Friends, neighbors, daughters, sons, sweet little grand-babies–they’re all in desperate need of some cute little Cheeto Carrot love–don’t-cha think? I so agree.
I could have used the carrot shaped cello bags that are kicking around now, but I worried that they’d be too small to hold a decent amount of Cheetos. One should NOT be stingy with Cheetos, after all. So, I used 12″ disposable icing bags instead. We’ll have a million left, but I’m sure they’ll be used for another noble cause. Heh…
They were the perfect size.
Had a small struggle finding actual Cheeto Balls. Heaven knows there are every other shape in the world right now, just not round. We found these at Wal-mart–finally, finally.
Again I say they were…perfect!
Last of all we used two strands of green curly ribbon for the carrot tops. As you can see, they are fabulous. Just waiting for a sweet little Easter tag and off they’ll go to their new homes to spread joy and happiness…
as only a Cheeto can.
Baaa-hahaha!
Stealth Mode
So there we were, minding our own business, playing with Mr. Magoo just enjoying his soft squishy, babyness. There’s just something so magic and nearly edible about these new little souls–don’t you think?
Anyway, Miss Chompy was happily content, in the other room playing with that most reluctant kitty–Jiff. At least, we thought she was.
Fine. We didn’t actually see her, but we could hear her giggling. Jiffy is a pretty funny cat after all.
Come to think of it, there was a lot of giggling…
just outside my bedroom door.
Who knew that Miss Chompy was actually…
a Ninja?
Easter Bird Nest~ Spoon Suckers
I’ve been on the lookout for a clever, simple Easter treat that’s both kid AND mama friendly ever since Valentine’s day, and by dang, I believe we’ve found it. Scrumptious little birdy nests made from some of your favorite things–one being chocolate…of course. And did I already say simple? Well, I made about 9 of these in less than 10 minutes. No lie.
You could wrap a pretty little sucker bag around these before dropping them in the Easter baskets…or not. They are actually more sturdy than I expected ( isn’t it lovely when candy behaves itself properly?). I think the kids will most likely pluck the eggs off first thing, and then nibble on the spoon second, so a bag might just throw off their gobble-groove anyway.
Here’s what you’ll need:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate or butterscotch chips
1 package Cadbury Mini Eggs
Chocolate sprinkles or Jimmies–as they are called by folks in-the-know.
1 box clear plastic spoons–if you can find round soups spoons, they look the best. But as you can see, regular ones work fine too.
Directions:
Melt the chips in a small saucepan. Dip the spoons, one at a time in the melted candy making sure to cover both sides evenly.
Arrange three eggs on the spoon.
Before your chips harden, dip the spoon into the sprinkles.
This one’s a bit lopsided, but it’s still so cute!
Place on pan or board and allow to set.
Keep right on going till you run out of one of your ingredients. I could have made about 25 of these but something mysterious happened to my bag of Mini Eggs and so halfway through, I ran out. Something verrry fishy is going on around here.
You’ll need to guard yours, no doubt.
Easter Nest Spoon Suckers
Ingredients
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate or butterscotch chips
- 1 package Cadbury Mini Eggs
- Chocolate sprinkles or Jimmies
- 1 box clear plastic spoons
Instructions
- Melt the chips in a small saucepan.
- Dip the spoons, one at a time in the melted candy making sure to cover both sides evenly.
- Arrange three eggs on the spoon.
- Before your chips harden, dip the spoon into the sprinkles.
- Place on pan and allow to set
- Keep right on going till you run out of something.
I originally saw this adorable idea on Cute Food For Kids.Â
April Conference 2012
This weekend we gathered everyone together to listen to the LDS General Conference. Now that our family is growing–by leaps and bounds it seems–there’s quite a lot of …ummm… character to the group.
Ahem...thanks, Jillian.
We listen to inspirational messages from church leaders and listen to beautiful music.
Even the little kids will watch and draw pictures in their new notebooks for awhile.
Some of us take notes and some of us just relax and absorb it all.
Of course, I have to crochet or the Earth would flip off it’s axis. But I do set my hook aside long enough to jot down a quote or two. That’s a fine balance–wouldn’t you say?
Then, once the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings we all jump up for breakfast–
made every Conference Sunday by our own Nate–of course. Strawberry, peach and mango crepes with cream cheese.
All three for me please.
Dang. Fine. Food.
Dang. Fine. Family.
And a spiritual feast.
So much to be grateful for.
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