This week is coming to a close for National Police Week - May 13th - May 20th. We usually bring lunch one day and treats or small gifts during the week. Here is one idea that can be done year round. The officers greatly appreciate the support....big or small. It really does mean a lot to them.
Look at these cute little tags!!!
You probably recognize these from my Teacher Appreciation posts in the past. They are always a huge hit.
I made these two muffins (Banana Chocolate Chip and Blueberry) which made people start calling me the "overachiever." I'll take it, could be worse. No less of an overachiever, these tags can be added to store bought muffins. No one will ever know. Secret family recipe that you just can not share.
I'm laughing at myself that I'm telling you to lie and this is a police treat idea. Anyway.....
Individually wrapped. Yes, it's a pain and yes, very tedious. Oh but look how cute!
Not sure how many I made because I was delirious by the end. :) My close estimate "felt like" a ton.
Table turned out really nice.
I also made a larger stand up tag to put in front of the muffins. Wouldn't want someone to grab banana when they wanted blueberry. :)
They are not the same tags but the same size. Gives you an idea of how they look on REGULAR muffins too.
Remember the frozen cereal?? Well, it was a few years ago so I decided to do it again BUT change it up a little.
I pre-froze it the night before with a straw and in the morning I filled with a little more juice so it moved around on top. See my youngest reaction :)
"Why can't I drink my juice?!"
April Fool's Day - that's why!!! LOL! Oh the fun I have.
Frozen juice was a success!
I also hid breakfast in the saltines box.
NO PHOTO - SORRY (you can see the saltines box in the video)
BOYS: What's for breakfast?
ME: Jump up!
BOYS: What???
ME: Jump up and get your own breakfast. Lol! (I said it nice and joking of course)
ME: Look, I don't have time this morning so just have crackers. {{tossed a box of saltines on the table}}
It was really a cereal I NEVER buy (chocolate cookie something cereal) or I was going to fill with donuts but was afraid they would get all messy when they moved the box or when I tossed it on the table.
They loved it! :) Breakfast was a success. You have to start out strong because then they think EVERYTHING is a joke after that. Very very suspicious. I will say both boys asked for MEAN pranks again this year but I'm still trying to get over the oreos and toothpaste incident a few years ago.
Here is the video of me prankin' my kid. Poor baby.
I decided not to plan a lunch prank to keep them guessing. I told them I only planned breakfast. Sorry boys. Meanwhile - ME: Mwahahahaha
I've done a meatloaf cake in the past and this is a new spin on that idea as well.
CAKE POPS - Meatballs & mash potatoes
Cooked meatballs and made regular mashed potatoes.
I colored the mashed potatoes and "frosted" the meatballs.
Placed in the fridge for about 15 mins to make the icing a little more stiff. I gently pressed down the mashed potatoes to make them look a little smoother.
GRILLED CHEESE - Pound cake & frosting.
Colored icing yellow.
Slices pre-made pound cake.
Parchment paper and made "cheese" slices.
Put in the freezer for 30 mins.
I used a spatula to remove the squares and placed on pound cake slices.
They begged for days if I would make them "grilled cheese" for dinner again. I made several extra slices of "cheese" so they finished off the cake over the next few days. Fun!
My oldest was NOT impressed. Teenagers are hard but as he took a bite of his grilled cheese he busted out laughing. He thought the only prank was the cake pops.
So, "Operation Feel like a Jerkface" happened this morning. :/ After repeatedly asking me last year, apparently the boys don't remember saying they wanted any "mean" pranks on April Fool's Day. For the record, I prefer fun pranks/jokes BUT they asked!!! I ended up apologizing. Oooopsy. He did take it like a champ. At least the rest of the day is fun fun fun! Whew!
He took a HUGE bite. YIKES!
Here is the video of me prankin' my kid. Poor baby.
Well, at least it started off nice with a wake-up to a room filled with balloons :)
Next poppers above the door.
The idea is perfect. I hot glued the poppers to a piece of cardboard and then painters tape to attach to the frame of the door. Picture not shown with final piece of tape across the strings. I thought the flash would wake the boys.
Then attach strings with painters tape the the door.
The only problem was the boys couldn't open the door fast because of all the balloons. These DID NOT work but planning on tweaking it a bit and attaching to the bathroom door for later.
This is the best toothpaste for this prank. I searched for an all white and super inexpensive and this is it!
Refill. Be careful not to stack. They are not as firm as oreo icing and will just run out the sides.
I cut open a fresh baked load of bread from Randall's and removed some of the inside. I hid their real breakfast, a ham, egg and cheese breakfast burrito.
Joke's on me. They just started eating the bread. Haha!
BTW, before I get all these "you waste food" comments, we saved the bread for dipping tonight. It's getting used.
Wrapped in cellophane
When they finally realized the breakfast burrito........"MAAAAMA!!!"
LUNCH?
Lunch! Mayo and broccoli. Lunch of champions :)
This actually didn't work out. My pudding would never set. I think it's because I used almond milk but not sure. It sat over night and still liquid. I ended up using cream cheese icing to fill the mayo jars. Looked perfect!
LOVE IT! They are going to be so surprised.
I left a little card in the lunch (downloadable card HERE) and will arrive with PTerry's! I wanted to sneak a video of both boys but they are at TWO different schools and lunch starts 10 minutes apart. WTH? Just happens that way. Going to video my younger son...maybe.
Last, before they left for school they tried to put on their shoes but I filled the inside with tissue paper (same as last year.) I used black this year and it worked out perfect. Both boys checked their shoes and didn't see it.
Now about to surprise the boys with PTerry's hamburgers and milkshakes. :D
Hope this gives you some ideas for next April Fool's or just to have a little fun anytime!
