Halloween Tombstone Treats: 20 Recipes to Dig Up Your Next Party

Spooky graveyard treats are part of the festive fun of Halloween. This collection of tombstone recipes will help you make delicious treats that both kids and adults will enjoy. From cakes to cookies, from candy to brownies, you’ll find creative ways to incorporate tombstones into your party food. Graveyard decor ranges from tombstones and dirt to skulls, bones and worms. Let your creative side take over as you make these innovative and edible recipes that will get you in the spirit of the season with their creepy and ghastly decorations. You’re sure to find the perfect recipe in this spook-tacular collection of Halloween tombstone treats! [Read more…]

Kid’s Halloween Party Treats – Easy Halloween Party Food Ideas

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Kid’s Halloween Party Treats – Easy Halloween Party Food Ideas

Intro: Halloween is almost here, and there’s nothing more exciting for the kids than throwing their very own Halloween party! When hosting a Halloween party, there is always the expectation for spooky, cute, and festive Halloween treats for all the kids to munch on. If you need some ideas or inspiration, then look no further! [Read more…]

20 Christmas Candy Recipes to Celebrate the Season

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20 Christmas Candy Recipes to Celebrate the Season

It’s my favorite time of year! Baking, decorating, giving treats, it’s something that makes me SO happy! This means I am searching for months looking for recipes that I will be making. I bake, cook, create things throughout the entire Holiday season and I give them away. There is something magical about the days that make me get into the spirit. I hope you enjoy these 20 Christmas Candy Recipes to Celebrate the Season

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The Ultimate Leftover Candy Recipe Collection!

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The Ultimate Leftover Candy Recipe Collection!

Ah, what to do with all this leftover candy!? Once everyone’s gotten sick of eating candy on its own (who am I kidding?!). Has that ever happened? There’s no way our candy lasts until we’re sick of it. While I love chocolate as is, some of them could use a twist. I’ve put together a list of 70+ different recipes that use different candies to make some seriously delicious treats. There’s everything from cookies and brownies to pies and cheesecakes. The one I’m dying to try is the Candy Corn butter, which they say tastes just like Butterfingers. Definitely something I’ll have to make and eat sparingly! I hope you enjoy The Ultimate Leftover Candy Recipe Collection!

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How to Make the Sweetest Filled Witch’s Hats!

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How to Make the Sweetest Filled Witch’s Hats!

This is such an amazing treat for anyone, whether you’re having a party or just want some adorable treats for yourself; these are a super easy fix. It’s so easy that little kids can do this craft all by themselves. It’s perfect for a themed party dessert table or activity; or just a fun night in! I hope you enjoy How to Make the Sweetest Filled Witch’s Hats! You will definitely love the convenience of this fun activity!

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Recipe for the Best Christmas Cookies Ever!

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Recipe for the Best Christmas Cookies Ever!

I have posted many recipes in my lifetime but none that I love as much as this one! The flavors and design are the cutest things ever to go on a Holiday table! The kids had so much fun making these cookies last year and decided to make them as gifts this year. Thank you very much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy our Recipe for the Best Christmas Cookies Ever!

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How to Make Beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Cookies

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How to Make Beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Cookies

The kids and I love making cookies during the cold weather months and bonus points if they are for gifts. Of course not everyone has the time to sit and intricately pipe 50 lace designs on cookies and that’s why this has become my favorite design. With just a magical mix of sprinkles and some pretty letters, you have a gorgeous cookie with a gourmet look. How to Make Beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Cookies for this Fall and Thanksgiving season! [Read more…]

How to: Make Cute Surfboard Cookies for any Occasion

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If you are looking to make the cutest Patriotic cookies for the 4th of July, these are perfect for you!
If you are like me and love to have great options for cookie ideas, this post is just the thing you need; you can customize these surfboards with any color and decoration you wish. This post How to: Make Cute Surfboard Cookies for any Occasion is filled with very easy instructions for the children to make these at any time.

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The Cutest Patriotic Flip Flop Cookies…

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The Cutest Patriotic Flip Flop Cookies…

As Memorial day and 4th of July approach, I love to get ready for our outdoor gatherings and I am always looking for new ways to make the desserts more adorable.
I have done Flag and firework cookies, but I had never made The Cutest Patriotic Flip Flop Cookies…

I love that these cookies can be used for so many occasions, for example:

Memorial Day, 4th of July, Re-enlistment ceremonies, Military events, they sky is the limit!
You can change the colors and customize them for anything your heart desires!

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