2 Fun Food Presentations for Summer Treats!

I wanted to highlight a few fun ways to present healthy summertime treats!!!

What an astonishing summer party treat! My son would think this is the coolest thing because this watermelon is in the figure of a shark! Perfect for a birthday, bbq or any other get-together. Sun Scholars walk you through how to make a watermelon shark!

My kids would love eating these melon boats. Made from canteloupe, jello, applesauce and fresh fruit, it is the perfect treat for a hot summer day. The presentation makes it all the more attractive to kiddos! These were created by Green Acres Hobby Farm.

Graduation Treats!

With school ending and graduation for many right around the corner, you may want to make a celebration treat. Domestic Charm will show you how to make these gorgeous and delish graduation cupcakes.

Or maybe you want to make some red velvet graduation cake pops! Yummy! Yes, please, Scissors and a Whisk!

I'm sure there will be quite a few treats and printables linked up to tomorrow's Whatever Goes Wednesday! See you there!

Black and White Chocolate Macadamia Bars

Cookie Base

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 egg

Fudge Filling

1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.

2. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until well mixed. Press dough into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in small saucepan melt 1 cup of the chocolate chips and half of the sweetened condensed milk over medium-low heat, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Stir in remaining condensed milk, egg and vanilla. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and nuts.

4. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

5. For white chocolate drizzle, place baking chips and oil in small resealable freezer plastic bag. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds, turning bag over after 25 seconds. Squeeze bag until chips are melted and smooth. Cut small tip off one corner of bag, and drizzle over bars. Let stand until set, about 10 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Yummy!

Edible Rainbow Easter Eggs

I'm thinking these edible rainbow Easter eggs are an awesome last minute addition to an Easter holiday. Choose to Thrive made them and I want a plate full of them. They look so yummy and colorful!

See how to make Jello rainbow Easter Eggs.

Decoupaged Nature Eggs and Using Natural Dyes

Twig and Toadstool decoupaged plants and flowers to her eggs along with natural dyes! Aren't they beautiful! What a great way to use nature in this Spring holiday!

This year, we are trying some natural dyes just for fun. The other day we colored eggs with dye made from yellow onion skins! Twig and Toadstool has some other ideas for natural ways to dye your eggs (Vegetables)! I think my kids and I will try some of her suggestions too.

Vegetable Bouquet

We've all seen those cute fruit bouquets that look delicious. Living Locurto came up with the veggies bouquets to rival the ones made of fruit. This is a great idea!

See the vegetable bouquet.

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(Found via Be Normal, Act Different.)

Rice Krispy Easter Edibles!

I love ideas like this table full of rice krispy edibles that pass for themed decor and treats. The topiary, easter basket, chicks, flowers and decorative balls in the apothecary jar are all edible. (Click on the image above to see them in greater detail.)

How fun would that be for a party or to do with your kids?!?! You can read more about this display and get the recipe over at Cute As A Fox.

See the rice krispy edible easter treats.

Remember to enter the CanOrganizer.com giveaway for 4 FREE can organizers HERE.

April Fools Tasty Treats!

Have fun this Friday with some April Fools food pranks!

Cook up some tasty surprises for your family!

"Sushi"

Pound cake, flaked coconut, swedish fish candies & fruit leathers.
Get the all the details here

"Fish Sticks & Peas Dinner"

Sugar wafer cookies, corn flakes, green taffy candy & strawberry jam.

Get the details from Family Fun

"French Fries & Ketchup"

Breadsticks sprinkled with sugar and strawberry jam.

Get the recipe details Family Fun

"Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich"

Vanilla pudding with red food coloring and toasted slices of pound cake with "cheese" tinted icing. Photo via Flickr

(4) Carrots All Around!

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My love affair with carrots continue. It actually may have grown stronger after seeing these last couple of carrot ideas! I want to decorate my house with carrots and eat carrot treats all day! Hopefully, you will like the carrots I have found!

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Carrot cake pops look irrestible! How cute are these at Paper, Plate and Plane! What a fun spring treat! (Found via Craft Gossip.)

And speaking of yummy looking carrots, take a peek at these chocolate covered strawberry carrots! I don't think I have ever seen anything this cute! This is my kind of carrot! See how to make these (and some other REALLY fun chocolate covered strawberry robin's eggs) at Stories of A to Z.

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These fabric carrots by Creations By Kara are some of my favorite fabric carrots because of the threaded tucks she makes in the fabric. It makes them look quite real and so cute!!!

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You might want to think about doing some carrot cutlery for an upcoming party! Some orange and green napkins are an adorable way to dress-up some silverware!!!! See this at The Seven Year Cottage.

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Check out the great City Deals in your area! There are some awesome deals this weekend. Use the coupon code FIVE to save $5 of any order of $50 or more and get free shipping.

Or check out these 20 deals which are an additional 20% of their already discounted price when you enter the code SAVE20.

Apple Looking Cupcakes

I know apples are not "in season" for crafting, but I think these apple looking cupcakes at An Apple and A Tree are just too cute! Perfect for teachers, fall or just because!
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See the apple cupcakes.
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Check out the great City Deals in your area! There are some awesome deals this weekend. Use the coupon code FIVE to save $5 of any order of $50 or more and get free shipping.

Or check out these 20 deals which are an additional 20% of their normal price when you enter the code SAVE20.

5 Party Highlights

I hope you are enjoying the links to today's parties as much as I am!!!! Here are a few that I wanted to show!

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Leave it to Thrifty and Chic to come up with beautiful looking mirrors made with PVC pipe! Stunning - especially for sprinkler pipes!!!!

Use the instructions from Me Sew Crazy to sew a darling bubble dress for a little one! This would be perfect for Spring, Easter and Summer!

Crochet a quick and easy flower garland for Spring and Easter with this pattern from Sarahndipities. CUTE!

Music sheet (or book page) origami bunnies would be such a cute decoration for an Easter display. Check out the funny video that shows how to make these at Marvelously Messy!

Learn how to make your own homemade marshmallow peeps with only 3 ingredients from This Chick Cooks. My kids would love this!

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Check out more links from today's Whatever Goes Wednesday party!

Flower Bean Art

Just Between Friends created this amazing piece of art using glue and ....beans! There's nothing quite like lentil art! The texture of it is awesome!

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Check out how to make bean art.

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3 Fun Links!

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Here are 3 fun links from today's party!

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Once again, I wish I knew how to crochet and read a crochet pattern!!!! It might as well be Mandarin to me. This crochet heart garland is very endearing!!! Get the pattern at Sarahndipities.

These love notes in a pancake are a fun idea for a Valentine breakfast (or for an anyday "I love you.") See how to make them at Random Thoughts of a Supermom!

Every little girl wants a dress-up center. See how My Creative Escapes made one for her daughter!


See more party links~!!!!!

Super Bowl 2011

So what was your favorite part of the Super Bowl?

The food?

The commercials?

or {gasp} the actual game?

Me? All of the above along with seconds! Yum!

You should have seen the look on my husbands face when I walked in the door with a HUGE piece of sod. "Yes honey, it is for the party. No I don't want to talk about it, just trust me"!

My infamous party-planning last words. Haha!

Mini pennants displayed all over!

Choose your side of the room wisely!

Lots & lots of yummy food. I made the snack boxes perfect for holding a pair of chocolate chip cookies!

My lil cheerleader & I!

We had a blast ~ Hope you enjoyed a fun game day too!

Free Betty Crocker at Rite Aid

If you plan to bake treats for Valentine's Day, there's a great deal at Rite Aid this week! Betty Crocker Cake Mixes. Cookie Mix & Frosting are on sale for just $2.00

But this is where it gets better! When you buy 2, you get a $2 UPR (to use on your next purchase). Plus there is a monthly $1 UPR on each item. Add in 2 $.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix Coupon and you get everything for FREE plus it's a $.80 money maker!

Deal Idea:

Buy (2) Cookie Mix $4.00

Get $2.00 UPR

Get (2) $1.00 monthly UPR

use (2) $.40/1 printable coupon

Free + overage after coupons

*Note: There is also a $1.00/2 Baking items Video Values Coupon that makes this deal even better!

Happy Baking!

Are You Ready For Some Football?

The big game is just hours away and I've got a ton of preparations for our annual Super Bowl party! These fun cocktail flags from Make Merry are perfect for showing your team spirit! Get the free printables HERE

What party would be complete without a little subway art?! Get this fun free printable from It Is What It Is HERE

Are you ready for this one?!

The Ultimate Super Bowl Cupcake: Beer Cheese Cupcakes with Bacon Cheddar Cream Cheese Frosting! Get the recipe and directions from Cupcake Project HERE

I can't wait to share the details of our party! Hope you have a great weekend!

Fun Links!

How do you like some of the fun ideas I found at the party today?

This mustache sipper is an awesome idea for a party or just a silly family dinner! My kids would freak out with excitement if I did this! See it at It's Toile Good!

Painting some trees on a wall can make a huge difference! Don't you love this wall at Girl In Air. This is going to be an awesome bedroom makeover when it is all finished!

Make conversation hearts into rings with While He Was Napping. What a great short-term jewelry accessory!

The thing I love about this shirt is that it is interchangeable. Make It Do or Do Without sewed on snaps so she can take off the holiday message and interchange it for a new holiday! Brilliant!!!

Check out more links from the party today!