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Striped zebra cupcakes - How to make - hot pink & black and white zebra print themed birthday party idea

What a fun idea for a hot pink & zebra themed party!

 Years ago we made a striped cake that was red, white, and blue and thought this would be perfect to make zebra cupcakes.

I used dark chocolate fudge and classic white box mix. I recommend the directions exactly for consistency. I changed the recipe a little with an extra egg, milk, and butter but the batter was a little thick. 


Add black food color to the dark chocolate fudge.

Mix well to blend the food color.

Fill ziplock bags with each batter.

Cut off a small corner of the bag to control the fill.

Squeeze dark chocolate fudge batter in the center of the baking cup and pinch the corner of the ziplock bag. Switch to the next color.

Fill the center with the classic white batter.  

Continue alternating colors. Each time adding the next color into the center. My batter was a little thick so I tapped the baking tray on the counter to get the layers to spread. 


NOTE: If I made them again, I would make the layers thicker by adding more of each color batter when alternating.

Bake as directed. 
18 mins at 350 degrees.

I used pearl, silver, white, and black sprinkles.

Base icing I dipped in hot pink sugar sprinkles. 
Added more icing and sprinkles. 







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College dorm or Pantry door hanging snack holder - packing for Freshman year - What to bring - supplies

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I don't know how it's possible but I'm sending my teenager to college in one week!!! 
I'm packing and getting everything ready for next weekend. *mini panic attack just typing that*

I created a fun snack holder using a mesh pocket organizer from Amazon. It's suppose to hold shoes but I think it would be perfect for organizing the pantry too. We have a folding door on our pantry or I would've bought another one. 


They also had a plastic one but I figured it would get dirty inside the pockets and hard to clean. Mesh seemed better for that reason.


It comes with 4 over the door hangers that hook in the large metal eyelets.




I made an entire row with his favorite candy. He loves Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme candy. 
Remember his Cookies 'n' Creme candy bar cake I made for his birthday last year?

He's the type kid that will eat three meals but is also a big snacker. 
I know he'll share snacks with his roommate and others in his dorm so I filled it with lots of individually wrapped items too.

It's a surprise and can't wait for him to see it!
LED lights from this post.


Shampoo, soap, wash cloth, shaving cream, razor, toothpaste, toothbrush, flossers, deodorant, q-tips, brush, gel, and shower shoes.

Bed Shelfie, laundry bag (awesome graduation gift,) power strip with surge protector and 15ft cord, umbrella, school supplies, gift cards, command clips/hooks/strips, masks, hand sanitizer, tide pods, shower caddy tote, cleaning supplies, paper towels, trash bags, plates, bowls, vitamins, extra glasses, first aid kit, Tylenol, DayQuil, thermometer, grooming kit, and multi tool.

I haven't opened this yet but it hangs on the side of the bed to put his phone, wallet, glasses, etc. I purchased the black, original Bed Shelfie on Amazon.

Sending disposable masks, washable masks, antibacterial wipes, hand soap, and hand sanitizer.

Thermometer, first aid kit, Tylenol, DayQuil, and I purchased a pulse oximeter but it hasn't arrived yet.

Not pictured:
Clothes
Thin hangers
Storage drawers
Pillows
Sheets
Comforter
Foam mattress topper
Towels
Rug (4x6)
Tapestry
Mini fridge
Microwave
Fan
Desk lamp
Trashcan 
More school supplies
Dryer sheets
Toilet paper
Plastic silverware
Bottle waters
Lanyard
Backpack
Extra charger
Condoms 
Overnight/Covid go bag
Pulse oximeter 
Laptop

What am I forgetting????

UPDATE:

Move-in went great!! We didn't forget anything...that we know of so far. 
My son loved the snack holder and his roommate was so surprised with his gift basket.  

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18th birthday - Decoration idea to celebrate the big day - "18 things that you can do now that you're 18" banner - Texas - free instant download/printable - DIY tutorial

I can't believe I have an 18 year old. Yikes! 
I made the jumbo mosaic numbers - tutorial HERE

I also thought it would be fun to make a list or decorate with all the things the happens when he's an "adult." In quotations since I still do everything. Lol. 
Check your state on some because I used Texas laws for a few. 
FREE download/printable below. 

I decided to use the same fishing line from our annual NYE balloon pop countdown to hang photos.  

BTW, this was not to encourage him in any way. It says, "that you can do now" but I'm hoping that some don't happen. :)



Each photo is a 4x6 that I trimmed and folded. I used a ruler for the width of the fold and used the back of the scissors to press the folded end down firmer. If you use your nails it could damage the photo.

It took just a few minutes to adjust spacing on the fishing line. 

These are not my graphics. I just found clipart online, resized/edited, and added text. 

FREE DOWNLOAD

4x6 size - 1 per print
Print at your local Walgreens, CVS, print lab or print at home.
(Click link below and right click and save.)

Get a tattoo or piercing (need to fix the file)
Go to jail (Adult jail) Sometimes at 17
File a lawsuit or get sued (need to fix the file)

And more.....
Run for public office
 Get a Costco card
Sign a lease/contract
Get a hotel room
Adopt a child
Go travel / take a cruise
Pawn something
No longer compelled by law to attend school
Stay out all night - no curfew

Ummm...I left these off the list. Lol.
Go to a 18+ strip club
Be a stripper
Buy porn 

Texas: 
See an R rated movie at 17
Donate blood at 17
Can't buy cigarettes until 21



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Fondue at home - Treats & fruit ideas - The Melting Pot copycat - oreo cookie & graham cracker covered marshmallows

We made a fondue tray as one of our NYE balloon pop countdown ideas this year. 
I tried The Melting Pot Oreo and Graham Cracker covered marshmallows. 
They were so easy and tasted amazing!!!



I also made tray for one and a larger tray for a Dungeons and Dragons session. 
The first to go were the marshmallows. 



Supplies:
Ziplock bags
Rolling pin
Cup/bowl of water
Oreo cookies / graham crackers

I only had mini Oreos. I used two bags but had a lot left over. I made 8 large marshmallows. 
 I would think 4-5 regular size cookies would be plenty for the same amount. 

2 graham crackers to make 8 marshmallows.

Remove all the center cream/icing from the Oreo cookies.

Place in a ziplock bag and remove the air.


Roll until almost a powder consistency.

Hold the marshmellow and use your finger to add a small amount of water to the entire marshmallow. Rub gently the water in and the marshmallow will become sticky. 

Drop in the bag of crushed Oreo cookies, hold bag closed and shake. Make sure the entire marshmallow is covered. Repeat. 



I made them and immediately served. They dry pretty quick. 
I'm not sure if you can make these in advance and store in a container. I would think the cookie coating would become stale. Let me know if you try. 


NYE tray
Angel food cake
Brownie bites
Strawberries
Pineapple
Rice Krispie treats
Oreo covered marshmallows
Graham cracker covered marshmallows

FAVORITES:
1. Oreo & graham cracker covered marshmallows
2. Strawberries & pineapple
3. Rice Krispie treats 

Individual tray
Strawberries
Pineapple
Rice Krispie treats
Oreo covered marshmallows
Graham cracker covered marshmallows

FAVORITES:
ALL


D&D session tray
Brownie bites
Strawberries
Pinapple
Rice Krispie treats
Oreo covered marshmallows
Graham cracker covered marshmallows
Mini Nutter Butter cookies
Keebler Fudge Stripes cookies
FAVORITES:
1. Oreo & graham cracker covered marshmallows
2. Strawberries (didn't eat the pineapple at all)
3. Rice Krispie treats 
They ate all the other cookies & brownie bites without the melted chocolate. 

Six boys and I gave them individual cups of melted chocolate.

I was lazy and just used bakers chocolate and melted in the microwave. 
Microwave: 30 seconds on high, stir, and repeat until melted.

If you are looking for a fancier chocolate recipe I think this one sounded good.

Other ideas to use for dipping:
Bananas 
Apples
Red velvet cake squares
Cheese cake squares

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