Cake Batter Dip

Next on the Fourth of July party menu was a Cake Batter Dip. Ok people this is a warning this stuff is so sweet but so good you may sit there with a spoon and it may not make it to the party. Just saying, not that this happened at my house .. lol!! You can use different sprinkle colors depending on theme or holiday. I found this super simple recipe on Sugar and Soul.

 Ingredients

• 8 oz whipped cream cheese
• 4 oz cool whip, thawed
• 1 cup white cake mix, dry
• ½ cup sprinkles

Instructions

1. Beat or stir together the cream cheese, cool whip, and cake mix until fully combined. Stir in the majority of the sprinkles. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining sprinkles. Serve with fruit, crackers, or cookies.

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Another easy treat

I love rice krispy treats they can be made into any theme. For the Fourth of July I made red, white and blue. WELL I totally messed up the colors but it's still the right colors just not in the right order ... lol. You can make these with the kids which is fun and easy!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 package 10 oz. Marshmallows or 4 cups Miniature Marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispy Cereal

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

Note

-For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
-1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
-Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
-Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
-To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

 

For this theme I used Red and blue food coloring (my favorite to use is AmeriColor Gel Food Coloring). I did a double batch and split it into 3 pots, one I dyed red and one I dyed blue and one I left normal for the white layer. You can do this with many different colors to fit any theme or holiday. ALEXIS NOTE: I spray pam (or butter spray) on wax paper and push them down, this I found to be the easiest and less messy way to do this.

Let sit and then cut into squares and let the fun begin!!

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Firework Cookies

I know this a day late and a dollar short but these cookies turned out so awesome I had to share. Save for next year or other colors for a different season. I've seen where you drag the toothpick one way and then another way to make look like a poinsettia ... hmmm idea!!!!

 

 

I found these awesome idea on Making it with Danielle I've make other cookies she has done and they all amazing!

 

 

What you Need:

 

Sugar Cookies (I use my go to recipe here)

Royal Icing (I use my go to recipe here)

Red Gel Food Coloring (I use AmeriColor)

Blue Gel Food Coloring (I use AmeriColor)

Toothpick

 

NOW most people pipe the white on the cookie, I found a while back on Pinterest the dunk  and tap way. You place the cookie in the royal icing and tap off the extra, I then put on the table and tap again so no bubbles. I colored 2 batches of royal icing with Red and Blue. Pipe rings on the white like a bulls-eye. Red, Blue, Red and then blue dot in the middle. Take a toothpick from the center blue dot pull out to the tip of each cookie. I used a similar cookie cutter of hers that had scallops on the ends. Let the cookies set up and serve, I found the best is to make these a day ahead so they have several hours to harden. NOW I LIKE thick cookies and my royal icing is a bit thicker than the normal person. So it takes longer to dry!

 

 Cookies and Skewers Made!

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End of Year Classmate Gift

Last is the school gifts made. I wish I could say we got back ONE of these reply cards but no such luck. I almost want to throw in the towel with making school gifts for the other kids. BUT I did get a glimmer of hope, the ONLY kid from school that showed up to Caden's party came up to me to tell me how much he loved the cookies etc I make and bring in. That brightened my day and let me know well I may only touch one life than it is worth it!

I also didn't find mini Hersey bars  for the s'more packs so I of course went for the next best thing butter fingers ... ok recess's cup's would have been best but the store was out of those too. And since I was hoping on a plane to Boston I could not run around to find the right items ... lol

What you need:

Hersey Bars (Minis)

Large Marshmallow

Graham Cracker

Treat Bags (25pk $1 Dollar Tree)

Card Stock for Tags

I found this cute printable on Becoming Martha she has several different version's to choose from. I decided to add a little package of s'mores with the tag.  

 
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End of Year Teacher Gift

I'm running behind as usual, I really just can't seem to keep all these balls in the air like I use to. Sadly what has to give is my blog, which is my outlet that keeps me happy. I'm working on finding that balance again!

 

I returned from another work trip to right into the party mode for my son. So I didn't get to post the things I made for the end of school. The first thing I made was for the teachers. I always like to say thank you for all the hard work they do. Cole has 6 teachers being in middle school and Caden had one for his teacher and I always do for Cole's previous teacher who is such a blessing. 

 

 

I found this great idea for Daiquiri Glasses on Alayna's Creations. They are simple to make, inexpensive but perfect for a teacher! 

 

What you Need:

Daiquiri Glass (Plastic $1 Dollar Tree)

Sunscreen (Travel Size $1)

Chocolates

Freezer Pops (liquid form 2 or so from box of 12 $1 Dollar Tree)

Chapstick

Flavor Water Packets

Paper Umbrella's

Beach Decorations (I used Flamingo Sticks)

Straws (I used Flamingo Straws)

Card stock (for tag)

Ribbon (for tag - I used twine)

 

Add all the items to the cup, attach the tag if you would like also. She has a few free printables to check out. I attached with twine, but you could use ribbon if you want. Have fun with them!

 

 I know I'm late save for next year .. lol

 

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Emoji Themed Party ... Next thing off the list Treat Bags

I'm still on a mission to get as many of these items for Caden's Emoji party done before I leave on business in 2 weeks and come home the day before the party! I just finished up the treat bags that will be given to each kid who attends the party. Tutorial will come soon just a preview of what I've been up to.

 

 

  

Have a great weekend!