16th BIRTHDAY - ideas - Gas Money idea, Donuts, Candy Cake - Special teen milestone bday

16th birthday is such a milestone and deserves an extra special celebration.

We were originally NOT going to get him a vehicle for his 16th birthday. I had to work and pay for my truck and insurance when I was younger. I think you appreciate it more. Now what changed our mind.....both my car and hubby's car are acting up. By acting up, I mean my braking system is failing and we just spent $2300, $1300, $3000 for three separate visits to between his car and mine in the last three months. PLUS, I had to get two new front tires a few weeks back after a flat tire. UGH! And remember, my braking system is still failing. I have no brakes for about 2-4 mins when I first put it in reverse. It's a slow drag but you roll and jerks when you have brakes. Soooooo, we are getting it "for him" but it definitely will be used while we fix other car issues.

So enough with the downer stuff....now for his celebration stuff!!!!

Found these giant metallic balloons at Michael's and used a 50% off coupon for each.

I helped him make THIS candy cake in December for his friend and he made a comment about wanting one with Hersey's Cookies and Cream bars. TA-DA!!!

I decided to make his rectangle and used a recycled box of cereal, fruit roll ups, and protein bars. He loves green so I made the base green to match his donuts. Gold metallic shreds to match his balloons.
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Since we are getting him a truck I thought some gas money would be in order.

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It's not new but new to him. 

I found this GIANT red bow online. You just pull the strings and the bow pops open. So cool!

Finally, personalized donuts!!!! He loved them!!!

I ordered these for my boss last year and they were a huge hit.

We had a "snow day" and school was canceled. He was suppose to share them with his friends. We had donuts for breakfast and lunch and still have a ton left.

Can you freeze donuts? Lol.

Birthday success!

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Bacon cooked in the oven {SKULL EGG MOLD} Halloween Breakfast idea - Fun for the kids/adults

Breakfast of champions.....or weirdos like us. :) I found this mold last year on sale at our local grocery store (HEB) and had to buy it! On sale and it's awesome!? SOLD!

It came with instruction but I'm totally about ignoring them and just do it how I think. When it doesn't work out, then I read the instructions and say, "Ooooooh, now that's why mine didn't work."  Well that is exactly what happen this lovely morning. One of the boys had an amazing looking skull and the other had a clump of eggs resembling nothing. Yay me!

The secret.....separate the yolk. Don't just try to crack the egg and drop it in the eye socket.

Brushed the mold and pan with olive oil, separated the yolk, added the whites to the mold and then gently dropped each yolk into place. Low heat and it cooks the entire white and leave the yolk a little runny. No need to flip. 

Ever bake your bacon? Yes!? Then you know how awesome it is. No!? Then you MUST try it. 

Cookie sheet with foil, oven 350 degrees, bacon and 25-30 mins. EVERY PIECE IS PERFECT! I know it's a long cook time but you don't get splashed with grease, don't stand there flipping, and remember....every piece is perfect.

You can flip once half way thru but I'm too lazy for that. It could also be made the night before. That doesn't work in our house because cooked bacon is eaten bacon. 

Goes perfect as the crossbones to the skull. Awe! So cute!

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