Valentine's Day M and M Bark Recipe

Valentine's Day M and M Bark Recipe

Erin Smith
Food

In the spirit of love and indulgence, this Valentine's Day M&M bark is a delightful way to express your affection through a homemade treat. The combination of velvety chocolate and the crunch of M&M candies creates a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures. The vibrant colors of the M&Ms add a festive touch, making it a visually appealing gift or dessert for your loved ones. Whether you're enjoying it as a romantic gesture or sharing it with friends and family, this M&M bark is a heartfelt creation that embodies the sweetness of Valentine's Day. So, gather your ingredients, spread the love, and savor the joy of creating and sharing this delicious homemade delight. Happy Valentine's Day!

Christmas Tree Pretzel Trees Easy Recipe and Holiday Treat

Christmas Tree Pretzel Trees Easy Recipe and Holiday Treat

Erin Smith
Food

There is nothing better than a festive holiday recipes and these Christmas Tree Inspired Pretzel sticks desserts are no different!  The Christmas themed pretzel rod snack is in the shape of a Christmas tree is such a fun idea to do with your family or with a class at school.  The pretzel rods are such an easy and fun idea to have for a holiday gathering with loved ones, to bag and tie on a holiday card, or as a fun festive Christmas snack at home!  Christmas pretzel trees are fun and festive holiday sweet treats that combines the salty crunch of pretzel rods with the sweetness of chocolate and colorful decorations. Here's a simple recipe to make these delightful chocolate Christmas trees:


Christmas M&m's Chocolate Bark easy no-bake Recipe

Christmas M&m's Chocolate Bark easy no-bake Recipe

Erin Smith
Food

Its the most magical time of the year and these no bake treats are going to be one of the favorite things of the season! Try this easy Christmas Chocolate Bark Recipe for the holidays with friends and family this holiday time of year! This easy Christmas bark is made of cholate and has red and green m and m’s making it a simple dessert for everyone to make. This chocolate bark idea is a Christmas dessert you can make with kids and even use as a last minute wonderful edible gift. Cute Christmas treats that are fast and easy for teachers, friends, family, neighbors, anyone in your life will be a huge hit.  

Best Easy Blackberry Mint Vodka Cocktail Recipe

Erin Smith
Food

Its summertime and after a hot day at the pool with my kids, mama needs a vodka inspired adult beverage or two. I recently went blackberry picking and was looking for fun and creative ways to use the fresh blackberries. I created this fun and DELICIOUS blackberry mint vodka cocktail. You are going to want to try this blackberry flavored vodka drink soon as possible for the perfect summer beverage for you and friends!

Rice Krispie Mini Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Rice Krispie Mini Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Erin Smith
Food

Rice Krispie Treats Mini Pumpkin Pies are such a fun way to kick off the fall season. I love these treats because they are so easy to make and makes about 12 mini pies for each batch of pumpkin pie inspired Rice Krispie treats. The Rice Krispie mini pumpkin pie desserts are perfect for classroom parties, friends or family gatherings, or gifts for someone who loves a sweet treat. I love these mini pumpkin pie Rice Krispie Treats for fun place settings too for a fall themed event.

Easy No Bake Cherry 4th of July Dessert Cake Bomb Recipe

Easy No Bake Cherry 4th of July Dessert Cake Bomb Recipe

Erin Smith
Food


Are you hosting or attending a Memorial Day or Fourth of July themed party or gathering this summer? If you are looking for red, white and blue dessert or food options to have for guests that they are sure to enjoy, look no further than these no bake cherry cake pops. They are so easy to make because they are no bake and I promise your guests will devour these no bake dessert cherry cake pops and want more!

Best Children's Camping Picture Books

Best Children's Camping Picture Books

Erin Smith
Books and Movies

Warm weather has arrived, and it is time to go camping and be outdoors for so many families! If your family is gearing up for a camping trip, get your preschooler or child excited by reading books about camping for kids! Books about camping for children are such a fun way to talk about what to expect, answer questions, and share plans during the trip!

Mini Chicken Pot Pies Recipe: Easy How To Make Option

Mini Chicken Pot Pies Recipe: Easy How To Make Option

Erin Smith
Food

Mini chicken pot pies are a great meal for families for several reasons. They are not only delicious and comforting but also customizable, making it easy to accommodate various preferences within the family. They are also convenient as you can prepare them in advance and freeze them for later use. Here's a basic recipe for mini chicken pot pies:

USA Patriotic Inspired Jello Shots Recipe

USA Patriotic Inspired Jello Shots Recipe

Erin Smith
Food

The weather is warm, the pool is opening, and it’s time to celebrate all things Red, White and Blue with Fourth of July Jello Shots for adults at your Fourth of July or Memorial Day gathering! What better way to celebrate USA and red white and blue than with festive patriotic delicious 4th of july jello shots at your fourth of july party and get together.  You will forever be the hostess with the mostess if you have these fun patriotic jello shots waiting for guests upon arrival!  

National Parks Books for Kids: Top Must Read Adventures

National Parks Books for Kids: Top Must Read Adventures

Erin Smith
DIY and Crafts

As we embark on this literary journey, we invite you to join us in celebrating the magic of national parks through the eyes of children's literature. From the towering redwoods of California to the majestic peaks of the Rockies, each turn of the page reveals a new adventure waiting to unfold. These books serve as more than just stories; they are windows into a world teeming with diversity, beauty, and the boundless wonders of nature.

25 Must Read First Day of Kindergarten Books

25 Must Read First Day of Kindergarten Books

Erin Smith
Books and Movies

Is your child heading to kindergarten soon? Have you just registered your kid for Kindergarten in the fall and feeling a little nervous? Is it the night before the first day of school and Kindergarten?  These must read first day of Kindergarten books are delightfully funny and will help ease any anxiety from kid or parents about the big first day of Kindergarten and a new school year.

Reindeer Christmas Little Debbie Snack Cake Recipe

Reindeer Christmas Little Debbie Snack Cake Recipe

Erin Smith
Food

Creating a fun and festive Little Debbie snack idea inspired by Santa's reindeer is a creative way to celebrate the holiday Christmas season. Here's a simple and tasty recipe for "Reindeer Snack Cakes" using Little Debbie swiss cake rolls.  Holiday snack cakes become the most delightful treat and lots of fun to make together!  

This holiday / Christmas themed reindeer Little Debbie snack is easy, fun and so festive.  Kids of all ages and families will enjoy making this together and enjoying this holiday season with a reindeer inspired dessert idea.  They are perfect for children of all ages to help create together this holiday season.  

Easy Christmas Mickey Mouse Cookie Bars: Disney Magic Recipe

Easy Christmas Mickey Mouse Cookie Bars: Disney Magic Recipe

Erin Smith
Food

Holiday season brings baking and desserts galore and these Christmas Mickey inspired Cookie Bars are easy, simple, and absolutely delicious. The ingredients for these Holiday Christmas inspired Mickey Cookie Bars and time needed makes this a perfect holiday recipe to make with children or as a family. Turn on a holiday movie and its the perfect treat to celebrate with loved ones. These Christmas Mickey Cookie Bars will be a family favorite!

15 Must Buy Books for a Baby Shower Gift

15 Must Buy Books for a Baby Shower Gift

Erin Smith
Gift Guides, Books and Movies

I love sharing my love of books and building a library for a new baby and new parents is a wonderful gift. If you are hosting a baby shower, encourage guests to bring a book for baby in lieu of a card with a handwritten note in the cover. Not only will it give baby and parents a great book collection to read for years to come but also a great momento from a loved one or friend. Here are my 15 must buy books for a baby shower gift!

50 Halloween Board Books for Your Baby

50 Halloween Board Books for Your Baby

Erin Smith
Books and Movies

If you are looking for ways to get into the Halloween spirit I suggest grabbing a few Halloween board books from your local library or bookstore and cuddling up with the best Halloween books for kids that you will love to read as well! These Halloween board books are great for your tiny reader and their busy hands to help share the love of reading with a fun themed Halloween book.

40 Halloween Picture Books for Kids

40 Halloween Picture Books for Kids

Erin Smith
Books and Movies

Books are such a fun way to get into the spirit of a holiday and Halloween is no exception. We read a lot of themed books leading up to Halloween to prepare and these 15 Halloween Books for Kids are fun reads to add to your bookshelf or check out from your local library! Halloween books are a great way to open up discussion about Halloween and talk to your children about what to expect. Being intentional about finding Halloween picture books for trick or treating, costumes, pumpkin patch and more are a great way to talk about what your child may encounter during those Halloween activities.

Christmas Free Writing Prompts and Ideas for Kids

Christmas Free Writing Prompts and Ideas for Kids

Erin Smith
Printables

Merry Christmas!  It's the month of December and it's time to crank up the Christmas cheer. These 4 FREE printable Christmas activity pages and December holiday writing prompts are a great way to get in the holiday spirit with your kids and students this year. Christmas holiday students writing prompts are a fun method for elementary students. These fun Christmas activities to practice writing, creative thinking, and make amazing memories to keep and laugh at for decades to come.  Keep scrolling to find your own FREE best Christmas printable for kids with the printable prompts and story starters If I Were A ...  Snowman, Elf, Santa Clause, or a Reindeer!

5 FREE Santa Wish List Printable Letters

5 FREE Santa Wish List Printable Letters

Erin Smith
Printables

Dear Santa Christmas letter templates are a great way to send wish lists to the big guy in the North Pole.  It's the magical time of year for kids of all ages to create new memories with family and friends. can fill in the blanks with their wishes and reasons for wanting those items. These 5 dear Santa letter printables are a fun way for them to let Santa know what their Christmas wishes are.

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