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No-Bake Cheesecake Jars

Published by Meaghan on March 18, 2014 · 102 Comments

no-bake cheesecake jars These no-bake cheesecake jars are crazy delicious! I got the recipe from my this amazing new book. So, my friend Glory from Glorious Treats... I've long admired her genius sweets and cleverness and kindness and all around awesomeness (such a fitting name, she ...
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weather cupcakes

Published by Meaghan on March 14, 2014 · 6 Comments

how to make weather cupcakes weather cupcakes Decorate cupcakes with fondant to make these weather cupcakes, with rainbows, snow, lightning, and rain. Fun idea for a weather-themed birthday party. Anyone who knows me knows I'm a nerd of academia. I love school. I was ...
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Flower Chocolate Cake Cups

Published by Meaghan on March 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

How to make flower pot chocolate cakes in a jar, a fun spring dessert. Oh so pretty for spring are these Flower Chocolate Cake Cups: Make chocolate cake in a jar with real flower toppers. Learn how HERE at Kix Cereal. ...
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Pot of Gold Marshmallow Pops

Published by Meaghan on March 6, 2014 · 4 Comments

Chocolate, marshmallows and Kix cereal. That's all you need for Pot of Gold Marshmallow Pops for St. Patrick's Day . Oh yes, and the stick of course. That's all you need to make pot of gold treats for St. Patrick's Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Kix Cereal. ...
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Rainbow Salt Art Jars

Published by Meaghan on February 26, 2014 · 1 Comment

rainbow salt jars Oh, but these are moooore than just DIY rainbow salt jars. You see how the top is painted gold? That makes them gold-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow jars for St. Patrick's Day. Or top of the rainbow. So they are extra special for St. Patrick's Day, too. Learn how to color your own ...
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Guinness and shamrock St. Patrick’s Day snack mix

Published by Meaghan on February 20, 2014 · 7 Comments

How to make Guinness and shamrock St. Patrick's Day snack mix. St. Patrick's Day snack mix Oh, St. Patrick's Day. I remember you. I mean, the real you. Going to the Irish pub in the morning and staying there all day drinking green beer just because it's a day you ...
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Healthy edible jewelry

Published by Meaghan on February 17, 2014 · 2 Comments

Taking your edible jewelry craft up a notch, these are so much better than candy. My daughter wore a few to her Girl Scouts meeting and came home with the empty strings on her wrist. Make cereal bracelets HERE at Kix. ...
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Presidents Day marshmallows

Published by Meaghan on February 14, 2014 · 15 Comments

Presidents' Day marshmallows Here's someone with too much time on her hands, perhaps you are thinking. And yet, I'm someone who never has time. I'm so used to rushing that I act like I'm in a hurry even when I'm not in a hurry. I can change my daughter's diaper while typing a blog post ...
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horse Valentine’s Day cards

Published by Meaghan on February 11, 2014 · 2 Comments

Classroom Valentine's Day cards idea: Horse Valentines cards with free printable. horse valentines cards OK, fellow moms at my daughter's elementary school, I'm stepping up my game with these horse Valentines cards. This year, I am not running to Giant on February 13th ...
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pull-apart heart pizza

Published by Meaghan on February 10, 2014 · Leave a Comment

What's better than pizza? Pizza on top of pizza. Crazy, right? Also, it's heart-shaped. Find the how-tos to make pull-apart heart pizza for Valentine's Day from Totino's pizza rolls HERE at Kix Cereal. ...
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easy chocolate pretzel hearts

Published by Meaghan on February 7, 2014 · 2 Comments

Cute and easy Valentine's Day treat idea: Chocolate pretzel hearts pops. chocolate pretzel hearts These chocolate pretzel hearts pops (or just chocolate pretzel hearts if you skip the stick) are easy peasy to make. I whipped them out not long after making THESE ...
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chocolate pretzel hearts for Kix

Published by Meaghan on February 5, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Valentine's Day, hearts, pretzels, crunchy cereal and chocolate. I got your snacks AND dessert covered for the 14th. My latest for Kix: Make chocolate Kix pretzel hearts HERE at Kix Cereal. ...
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“snowball” marshmallow pops with FREE Olympics printable

Published by Meaghan on February 4, 2014 · Leave a Comment

These snowball marshmallow pops help you celebrate the Winter Olympics. Free printable included below! Winter Olympics treats So apparently the Winter Olympics start in only THREE days!! Ack! I have so much to do before then! Like vacuum. And... um... make sure the TV is ...
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Valentine’s Day Lunch for the Kids

Published by Meaghan on February 3, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Hearts, hearts and more hearts in this Valentine's Day lunch for the kids. If you can bear just a few more this season, here are a few you can pack in a lunch box: Sandwiches cut into hearts, cucumbers with carrot heart centers, Kix with dried strawberries. I think a love note should be in there, ...
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16 Valentine’s Sweets on Sticks

Published by Meaghan on January 29, 2014 · 1 Comment

Oh lollipop stick. Why do I love you so? Because you make dessert so cute? And single-portioned? And easier to eat without sticky hands? Whatever the reason, clearly, I buy you in bulk. So when Foodie.com called for sponsored posts with Valentine's Day themes, I kind of already knew what I would ...
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Seal sandwich

Published by Meaghan on January 27, 2014 · 3 Comments

seal sandwich Do I need to clarify that this is a sandwich shaped like a seal and not, in fact, a "seal sandwich"? I hope not. I like this sandwich so much because you don't need anything fancy to make it. All you need to do is cut and rearrange a plain old sandwich. That being said, sticky ...
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3 Chinese New Years Crafts

Published by Meaghan on January 26, 2014 · 1 Comment

Chinese New Years is just a few days away. We're entering the year of the Horse, much to my daughter's delight. Here are three Chinese New Years crafts to make, my latest for Kix Cereal. For how-tos to make the 3 Chinese New Years Crafts, click HERE. ...
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Mini edible snack mix snack cups

Published by Meaghan on January 24, 2014 · 1 Comment

So these are meant to be for "Game Day," though I'm fine with game day being the day you play monopoly. Or charades. No, Pictionary. I used to be awesome at Pictionary. Others may see "Game Day" as a day for football, I suppose. I'm kind of enthralled by my latest for Kix Cereal. Snack mix turned ...
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