trail mix

I'm constantly trying to think of new snacks for my son and wanted to make a trail mix that had healthy things in it, but that I knew he would want to eat.

2 c. Chex cereal

1 c. Cinnamon Teddy Grahams

1 c. craisins

1 c. pretzels (I like Snyders Butter Snaps)

1 c. yogurt raisins

1 c. granola chunks (I like Just Bunches)

snake calzone

Today for preschool we learned about the letter S. I made the calzone recipe and made it into a snake, added sliced olives for the eyes, and cut out a tongue from pepperoni. The kids thought it was really fun.

Nutter Butter Ghosts

Looking for a fun idea for your Halloween parties this week? My mom made these little ghosts a lot while we were growing up and they are really yummy and quick!

1 package Almond Bark or 1 package white chocolate chips and 1 T shortening
1 package Nutter Butters
mini chocolate chips

Melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and melted. Using a fork, place a cookie in chocolate and turn to coat, tap off excess chocolate. Place on pan lined with greased wax paper and add ghost eyes. Place in fridge until hard. Enjoy! Happy Halloween!

Carrot Muffins

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My toddler is terrible about eating vegetables and these muffins are great because they have a whole cup of carrots in them and he doesn't even know it.

1 c. wheat flour

1 c. all-purpose flour

3/4 c. brown sugar

2 t. baking powder

1 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1 t. cinnamon

3 eggs

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1 t. vanilla

1 c. carrot puree(I cooked my carrots in the microwave for 3-4 minutes and pureed in the blender.)

Mix all ingredients together completely. Pour into greased muffin tins or cupcake liners. Bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

Makes 1 dozen muffins.

Kool-Aid® Play Dough

1 cup flour

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid
1/4 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup warm water

Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid® in a medium pot. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. Knead until smooth. Put in a plastic bag or air tight container and refrigerate.

Kool-Aid® Play Dough

1 cup flour

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid
1/4 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup warm water

Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid® in a medium pot. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. Knead until smooth. Put in a plastic bag or air tight container and refrigerate.