PATRIOTIC treat IDEAS - pretzels & PEEPS - No Bake - Chocolate dipped - Red, White & Blue

I went to the dollar store and found these cups and straws....hmmmm what to make???

Btw, 24 straws for $1 is a great deal!!!

Pretzels are always an easy favorite but I think I was being a little lazy.  After dipping these nutter butter cookies I decided to only dip the pretzel half way too.

Chocolate
White chocolate
Candy Melts (Red & Blue)
Sprinkles
Cups
Bags
Ribbon
Parchment paper

Heat chocolate and dip, add sprinkles or drizzle with candy melts.

Bagged and added a ribbon.

Super cute! I ended up making these for the retirement residents for Memorial Day and when we called Bingo. They loved them.

Now what to do with the straws?? I originally thought of doing dipped marshmallows which is another favorite but then I found patriotic peeps!!! 

So excited and they looked cute in the package. I love PEEPS and putting them on a stick would be awesome, right!? NOPE! They looked super creepy.  Maybe dipping them in chocolate would make them cute. NOPE! Didn't help and now they looked like a cross between Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Penguin from Batman.

SEE!!!

Some things work out and some don't. Lol. MOVING ON....

THEN I saw GIANT marshmallows!!! I've made these for a few events lately and people love them!

It's hard to tell from this photo but they are about 2" tall! 

I'll try to post a picture of one next to a regular marshmallow for a size reference.

Giant or regular marshmallows
Candy Melts
Straws
Bags
Ribbon

I usually like to dip the stick in chocolate first and insert BUT these are going stay upside down and bagged. I figured it didn't need the extra support.

Candy Melts 

Heat candy melts and dip. I held the edges of the marshmallows instead of the stick when dipping.

Added sprinkles

Set on parchment paper to dry.

 Did you notice I alternated the color of candy melts opposite the straw!? :) 

I used the same size bags above for the pretzels but I trimmed off about 1 1/2 inches from the top before bagging.

So cute!!

I'll add these little tags and done!

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OCTOBER -Breast Cancer Awareness MONTH - IDEAS - Pink Ribbon Pins and gifts

The last two years I posted the teacher gifts the boys handed out for Breast Cancer Awareness and this year is no different. 

2012 Breast Cancer Awareness gifts

2013 Breast Cancer Awareness gifts

A little over a week and a half ago my older son's second grade teacher lost her battle with breast cancer. I can't even imagine the fear when multiple treatments fail. I can't imagine the heartache of knowing you will leave behind a husband and two year old son. I can't imagine the pain your body goes through in your final days. Tears stream down my face just thinking what this family is going through. 

Taken way too soon.

The boys colored their hair and wearing pink for all of October.

Supporting the fighters, admiring the survivors, honoring the taken and never, never giving up hope!

It's time to find a cure!

I originally was only including socks and bracelets (found at Michael's) but the rest of September I kept finding things to add. 

Pins, pens, ribbons, straws, bracelets, socks, bracelets for the men (Real Men Wear Pink,) glitter stickers, bags and custom tags

The boys handed these out to all the rest of the teachers

I saved the straws for DIPPED MARSHMALLOWS 

Bagged with a ribbon

Personalized To: and From: tags and DONE!

This was when the teacher at his school went on hospice in September. He started with a lighter pink to honor her. 

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Chocolate Dipped MARSHMALLOWS - TUTORIAL - Quick and EASY treat - TIPS - Valentine's Day Party Idea

So easy to make and always a huge hit. 

LOVE these straws and was going to order online but ran out of time. I went to my favorite store {{Micheal's}} and THEY HAD THEM!!!! YAY!!!!

They were the exact ones I wanted, little hearts and stripes.

They also had these cute micro heart sprinkles.

I used candy melts same as HERE

TIP:

Dip the end of the straw or stick and attach marshmallow. Let dry prior to dipping the end of the marshmallows. This is a huge tip I wouldn't skip. This will prevent the marshmallow from falling off the straw or stick.

I set them in a glass while they dried. It's really really fast!

Then dipped the end of the marshmallow in chocolate and sprinkles.

Back in the glass to let dry.

Love these little bags. I purchased them at Micheal's but they sell them Wal-Mart, party store, or online.

Then added a little red ribbon.

Added a little Happy Valentine's Day tag.

I used a 1 7/16 scalloped lever punch or a 1" circle punch. Both purchased at Michael's.

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Made them for 2 classes, teachers, and neighbors.

They have a personalized tag in the back...awww

Remember THESE rubber band bracelets my son was obsessed making!? He made Vday ones for the girls.....yes, GIRLS with a S!!!! Oh dear! 3rd grade and I'm in trouble :/

Little box of chocolates, dipped marshmallow and the bracelet in a small pink bag. 

We also made something similar for all the teachers with Lindor truffles.

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day!!

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