5 Ways to Prepare for a Romantic Weekend with your Husband

September 21, 2015

A romantic weekend with your husband may be just what you two need. But are you ready for it? Here are my 5 ways to prepare for your alone time!

Disclaimer:
Mom… I told you about half way in to my post “5 Simple Ways to Make Your Husband Want to Come Home,” to stop reading, because I was going to say some things you may not want to know about your daughter. Well… don’t even read this post. Ain’t nothing in it that you’ll want to see. 😉

Ok, now that my mom has been forewarned…

5 Ways to Prepare for a Romantic Weekend with your Husband

Oh snap! You have a sitter for a whole weekend? (Babysitter, Dogsitter, Housesitter, whatev… you got a sitter.)

Let’s make it a good one, shall we?

My husband and I try to go away for at least a night, I’d say about once every 2 months. There’s nothing like getting away from home, out of the normal every day routine, and makin’ it happen. A whole weekend away doesn’t happen too often, but when it does… I wanna prepare for it. (I like to prepare for the one nighters too… but there’s something special about a whole weekend or even WEEK away.)

Let’s face it. When you go away for one night…

Going to bed by 9pm sounds exhilarating, with the thought that you won’t be woken up by a screamin’ baby in the middle of the night. You MAY get to dinner, but after that… it’s off to sleep. Ahhh… a full night. But if you’re gone for more than one night, you can leave the next night for the good stuff.

A Romantic Weekend with Your Husband

Mom… you’re reading this aren’t you? Stop it.

Go Shopping. (For the right things.)

You know, the funny thing I’ve realized, and heard from others, is that some men don’t really care about the fancy-schmancy lingerie outfits. They really only care about what’s underneath.

So you’re telling me, I just spent $70 on this white lacy piece of fabric, (that is so small, it should be a “swatch,” for a larger version available in stores)… and you don’t even care about it?

Nope.

Crap.

But… I don’t know about you, when I have a pair of new underwear, and bra… I’m feelin’ better than ever. Plus, you can wear and wear and wear those again. That leather-strapped babydoll teaser onesie thing, isn’t going anywhere but the back of your undergarment drawer, when you get home. But if you’re like me, go buy that new underwear and bra, because if anything… it will make YOU feel good.

So in my experience (and research) a lot of men like what’s underneath…

Which brings me to my next point:

Groom Thyself.

In the Ways to Make your Husband Want to Come Home post, I suggested you may want to tend to your female upkeep. Trust me… I need to practice what I preach. Grab a new razor (If you’re like me, you’ll need a new one. Because an old one’s not gonna cut it. Literally.) Get to shavin’. (Or even see my tips for getting laser hair removal like I did, and that’s even better!) Put on some of that smelly good lotion, and pack it in your bag, so you can reapply and reapply while you’re gone.

Some of my friends even go get waxed. (And I mean WAXED. I haven’t been brave enough to do this yet. I may, or may not have gotten about 5 minutes away from my Brazilian wax appointment, and chickened out. No lie. I called them, & told them I was sick to my stomach-thinking about how my hair was about to be ripped out of my special place), and went shopping instead.

Save the tough talk.

You know those conversations that you and your husband have every once in a while, that ALWAYS cause a fight, or extreme tension? For years, I would think…

Oh good. We won’t have the kids, so we can maybe finally talk about the finances. Or how he decided on that huge life changing decision, without me.

Oh please no. If I’ve learned anything, there’s nothing worse than preparing for an entire romantic weekend away, to have it go down the crapper in the first 30 minutes. I know it’s alone time, and you don’t get that often to talk about the important things… but this weekend is about romance. If it’s not crazy important… do yourself a favor and wait. Enjoy each other’s company, not attack each other.

Drink some caffeine.

Don’t let a second night get away from you, where you just end up wanting to go to sleep right after the early bird special at the restaurant down the road. Do whatever it is that gives you energy and makes you want to stay awake past your toddler’s normal bedtime. For me? I drink coffee at 4:00 in the afternoon. That seems to keep me up to at least 11:00. 😉

Do something he loves.

I can’t talk about The Five Love Languages enough. What is it? It’s a book, written about how everyone has a certain “love language.” (Read more about it here: The Secret Weapon in my Marriage)

1. Acts of Service

2. Touch

3. Quality Time

4. Gifts

5. Words of Affirmation

Find out what your husbands love language is, and pick something that “fits,” what that is, and act on it, on your romantic getaway. If you’ve been together for any time, you may think you already know what his is. You may be surprised, after you read the book… or he may have more than one. If you don’t have time to read a book before your weekend, no worries. I’ll see if I can help and give examples:

Disclaimer: I’m using my own words and definition of these. PLEASE read the book if you can. It was a total life changer in my marriage.

5 Love Languages

Acts of Service – Do something for him, that he hates to do, or that he likes for you to do.
(Example: He’s not in to details or super busy…so plan and book the hotel, so that’s one less thing he has to do.)
Touch – He loves the physical touch that you can give him. Hugging, kissing, etc.
(Example: Give that manly man a massage. Grab massage oil and get to work. WARNING: This may lead to something else, so scroll up and read “Groom Thyself,” again if need be.)
Quality Time – Spending time together as a couple, alone. P.S. This is mine, so I feel like I can explain this one well.
(Example: You’re already spending time alone together on a romantic weekend, so that should be a huge quality time “love deposit,” but take it even further if you can. Schedule a couples massage. Or if you go shopping, shop together in the same store. Don’t drift off to Sephora, while he’s in Dick’s Sporting Goods.)
Gifts – Buying/Making something and giving it to him.
(Example: It could be something HUGE, like tickets to his favorite sporting event while you’re on your romantic weekend… or something small like his favorite candy that he never eats at home.)
Words of Affirmation – Telling your husband all the good stuff that he likes to hear.
(Example: Tell him multiple times – in different ways – how he’s the best husband for taking time to get away with you for the weekend. Go one step further and brag about him on your Facebook status. That MAY just get you bonus points. 😉 )

I hope you have a FABULOUS time with your romantic weekend with your husband! Really… you deserve it. I’m DYING to know if you did any of these. Let me know,

Until next time.

Restaurant Kit: Toddler Busy Bag

September 16, 2015

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Sometimes I wonder what in the heck we were thinking when we decided to go out to eat with two little boys. Forcing them to sit still for a long period of time, is almost a cruel joke.

Since the majority of the time, we decide to eat out at the last minute, I may not have time to round up toys & snacks for a restaurant trip. So the new trick up my sleeve, (thanks to Blue I Style) is my “Restaurant Kit.” My toddler busy bag is always ready to go, whenever we decide to head out the door.

Restaurant Kit

The restaurant kit is FULL of goodies that I think will help keep my children occupied. By only bringing out the kit during… you guess it… restaurant trips, the toys, and goodies are “new,”(since they haven’t played with them already that day) and they can’t wait to see what’s in it.

So what do I use for the bag?

A makeup bag! It has a handle and little compartments. Perfect to store the goodies.

But a similar makeup bag HERE!

What do you Put in a Toddler Busy Kit?

• Small Figurines. I don’t know what it is, but my children LOVE playing with small figurines. Probably because it’s easy for their little hands to hold on to.

• Plastic Eggs. The small figurines usually end up going inside the small plastic eggs, and the constant open and shutting of the plastic eggs, REALLY hold their attention span… quietly. Buy plastic eggs HERE!

• Triangular Crayons. (Buy them HERE!) Have you ever heard of these? Yes? Oh… I guess I’ve lived in a cave. They’re triangular crayons, so they won’t roll off of the table at the restaurant, and since they’re larger… my youngest child can grip on easier. (Not like those itty bitty crayons the restaurants usually hand out.)

I usually keep a small notebook in the restaurant kit too, because even though some restaurants give my children a coloring sheet, it’s like there’s never really anything to color? It’s all crowded up with menu items, pictures of characters, etc. A blank sheet of paper is a free for all!

• Play Dough. (Buy the small containers HERE!)I’ll admit. I’m totally that mom that tries to do everything from having to entertain with play dough. It’s messy, get’s all over my floors at home, etc. But it DOES hold their attention span really well at a restaurant, and totally worth it sometimes.

(I will try and pick any up off of the floor before we leave because I don’t want to be “that,” customer, that makes the restaurant workers have to clean it up.)

• Sticker/Coloring Book. Stickers are a FAVE in our house. I think I have stickers on every chair in my house, at the moment. Peeling each sticker off, and sticking it on to a sheet of paper requires concentration for those little hands. (A.K.A quiet time.)

• Utensils. (Buy my favorites HERE!)There are times we visit a restaurant, and the spoons for the kid meals are gigantic! In case that happens, I like to keep an extra set of utensils in the restaurant kit for a backup.

• Bib. (Buy the thin bibs that fit well inside, HERE!)Let’s get real. Kids menus are full of dishes that contain red sauce, ketchup, and other messy colors. Plus, when we are going “out,” my kids are usually wearing their “better,” clothes. Nothing irks me more than to see a big red stain on a new little toddler shirt. Keeping a bib in the restaurant kit comes in VERY handy. Wipe it off with my next item below, and it’s good to go for next time.

• Wet Wipes. (Buy the small individual packages HERE!)Oh wet wipes can serve so many purposes. Clean those little hands. Wipe off the table of the germies. Clean the bib after use. Wipe up the spill on the table. They’re super handy for everything. Stock up. You’ll use them.

• Granola Bars. (Buy them HERE!) I also always keep a “bar,” (what my children call it), in the restaurant kit, in case the food takes a little long getting to the table… so they can have a snack to hold them over. If a snack wasn’t needed… they are the PERFECT dessert, that I can negotiate with, so they’ll eat their veggies.

Take it from a mom that knows… get your restaurant kit put together today. You won’t regret it!

Pro Tip:

Did the kids have good behavior while at the restaurant? If so, maybe think about rewarding them with a “Caught you being good” ticket! We love using this at home.

Even if your kids aren’t toddlers anymore… if you need a way to keep them from getting bored while out, and so you don’t resort to letting your kids watch YouTube, yet again, try a busy bag!

Now, although this is specifically for a restaurant busy kit, there’s no reason it couldn’t be beneficial for a road trip with a toddler too!

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Husband “WANT” to Come Home…

September 2, 2015

WHEW! There are some brutal people out there! Ever since I published this post, it has gone crazy viral and some of you are NOT afraid to speak your mind. So I feel I must explain my intentions with this post, to explain where I’m coming from.

My husband is very good to me, and does extremely nice things for me. So in return, and out of respect, I like to do nice things for him.

how can I make my husband come home — My husband and my sweet babies!

Have you ever heard someone say,

Be the wife your husband can’t wait to come home to at night?

No? Yes? I’ve heard it a million times, and I always try to keep advice in my head. As I would hope my husband would think the visa versa. Right?

So I began to think,

What are some things that he would love, to really make him feel special?

and this post was born.

No people, I’m not saying rewind 60 years and be a Stepford Wife. I’m just saying what I like to do for my husband to show my appreciation, and I would very well expect respect in return. Right?

So let’s carry on with this post, and maybe all of the bullies will stop “hating,” on this post. If not… sorry. This is something that works well in my marriage, and I hope it can give someone else great ideas too! If not, I’d LOVE to hear what works in your marriage. Every marriage is different.

Back to the post:

It may be a husband who is in the military and is coming home after a year stay overseas, a husband that has only been gone for 3 days, or a husband that is coming home after a long day at work.

(P.S. You gals that have husbands gone for a super long time, I COMPLETELY adore your strength.)

A little behind the scenes…

My husband owns his own company, and like many other professions, those days as a CEO of a large company, can be excruciating. There’s nothing more that I want to do when he comes home, than to show him my appreciation for working hard. Don’t hear what I’m not saying. I’m not saying I don’t work hard.

I’m a stay at home mom, and I run and operate THIS… my blog. But I AM saying that I want to make our home a place that he’s excited to come home to, every night. ESPECIALLY when he’s been gone for a few days.

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Husband Want to Come Home https://fantabulosity.com

How to Make Your Husband WANT to Come Home:

So how do I do this so-called, “making him happy to come home,” thang?

Just don’t ask my husband, because he may tell you different. Haha! Kidding. Only kidding.

His love language.

Every husband is different. If you read my post on the secret to a marriage, then you know that everyone has their “language,” that speaks to their heart. (Some husbands, may have more than one.) Read up on what your husbands love language is, and think about something that would fulfill that language that he speaks! 😉 You can buy the book “The Five Love Languages” HERE!
Be positive.

Yes, I know real-life happens, and sometimes life throws us some curveballs. The kids were acting awful, the lawn-mower chucked a rock at the dining room window, or the bank account is in the red because it’s been a rough month. But keeping a positive attitude when he walks through that door, can really help for the later part in the evening when it’s time to have a conversation about the not-so-fun things. So when he walks through the door, maybe wait just a bit before you throw up all of the “uglies” at him.

How to Prepare for Your Husband Coming Home https://fantabulosity.com — Don’t forget to make each other laugh. Him and I dressed up for the Def Leppard concert, a few years ago. You’re never too old to have fun. 😉

Send him love notes.

Once a day, I will try to remember to send him a love note, through text. Yeah yeah yeah… I could get up early, write him a sweet note, and stick it in his coffee cup sleeve… but that’s not going to happen. So when breakfast is over, the kids are playing on their own, I’ll send my hubby a little love note, through a text. “How did I get so lucky to deserve you?” Or something like, “I can’t wait to see you when you get home.” That little “surprise” with something nice can really make his day.
Ask him.

In the evening after the kids are off to bed, many times, I’ll ask him:

I’m grabbing something to drink, do you want something?

Or before he leaves for work, I may ask him:

I’m pretty free today. Is there anything you need help with?

Not only are you doing something nice for him by offering to help him… you may also figure out some of the types of things he likes for you to do for him. He may say something like:

You wouldn’t have time to take my truck for an oil change would you? Or I’ll have to take it on Saturday, and miss the little guy’s soccer game.

What?! Who knew? I thought he liked getting out of the house on Saturday mornings by himself to get the oil changed.

Get fancy-schmancy.

Now Mom, (my mom), you may want to stop reading here. I may say some things that you don’t want to read or know about your daughter.

(Mom… you’re still reading aren’t you? You’re such a rebel.)

As a mom, I’m usually jumping in the shower as quick as I can, while my kids sit in the bathroom floor. So tending to my female upkeep, can be considered a rare and special occasion. 🙂 Shave those legs. Don’t forget the armpits, and whatever else you shave. Paint those toe-nails. Put on that lotion that’s supposed entice your hubby in to the sheets. (But like he needs a lotion from Victoria Secret to put him in the mood.) Put on that “Woah Baby,” outfit you bought at the mall a year ago that you’ve been dreading, putting on. And surprise him with a raring and ready to go attitude. Every man may be different, but I have a feeling most would appreciate this one. 😉

Wrap Up.

I so hope I didn’t offend you, but rather give you some ideas to try and show your husband that you love and care for him. I’d love to hear what you think below! But please remember, I’m human. I’m not a computer. So although I want you to be honest, I would love for you to also be kind. XOXO

Just remember…”Be the woman your husband can’t wait to come home to.”

As a mom, wife, sister, friend, employee, boss, and whatever else society calls you… we sometimes need to be reminded what it is that makes us happy, so we can fulfill our duties with the best intentions and the way we choose and want.

DISCLAIMER from the owner/founder: “I fail each day, trying to be the “best,” mom, wife, sister, and friend. But if I can be intentional & recognize one LITTLE thing that I accomplished that day… I can be “happy,” with that, and should celebrate it.”

Hangover Kit Gift Ideas

September 2, 2015

I call this my hangover kit idea because even though some of the snacks and goodies can be enjoyed during the party day, these will come in so handy the morning after too!

It’s rare when a large group of us can get together for a girls night out. Make it a “couples night out,” and it gets even rarer.

We are known for having an abundant supply of wineries at our fingertips. So when we all get together, we know a winery tour, MUST be on the agenda.

Wine Tour Snacks & Favors! Little boxes full of items for snacking, dehydration, hangovers, breakfast & just for fun! This is GREAT idea for bachelorette party favors too! https://fantabulosity.com

What to Put in a Hangover Kit

The minute I knew all of us were getting together for a winery tour, I started getting the “itch,” to do something creative for them. All of these people are so special to me, so I wanted to show them a little love by giving them a small little, “Got ya covered,” items, in their winery day favors.

Winery Tour Survival Kit! Love how this has all kinds of stuff in it that they'll need for their day, night and morning after! Lol! https://fantabulosity.com

You can get the cutest kraft favor boxes on Amazon.

You see, we are all fairly new moms and dads, and I had a feeling we were going to be “go hard,” and make the best of it.

So each couple received a Hangover Kit!

If you’ve never been on a wine tour, you may not know that the wine “tastings,” can get a little fuzzy after the first stop. 🙂 So I knew that I wanted to fill the boxes with small snack foods, that would pair well with wine & would be a great service after the wine tour. 😉

• Chocolates, beef sticks, & cheese crackers.

• Water to rehydrate (that wine can really make you thirsty!)

• Mini Muffins & granola bars for breakfast the morning after.

• A small container of pain relief meds for that pounding headache the next morning.

• and a special little somethin’ somethin’ for the couples who may not be ready to add a new addition to their family any time soon, that’s hidden in that little white bag. 😉

So what’s in that little white bag you ask?

I think my friends were a bit shocked when they opened the bag. (But I’m sure the husbands were secretly grateful.) 😉

I bought the super cute little white bags from Shop Sweet Lulu too.

Winery Snacks

Remember my White Chocolate Lemon Puppy Chow? I made a big batch of this for the whole group to snack on, while we transitioned from winery to winery. I already had these boxes in my (ahem) craft closet, or… craft throw-up closet.

Transportation Ideas for Wine Tour and Party Bus

How did we transport to each winery? This is possibly my fave-o-rite part…

Our friends offered up their RV, so we could hire a designated driver, and all transported together! THIS… my friends… is the way to do it.

https://fantabulosity.com/white-chocolate-lemon-puppy-chow/

One of my cuter, than cute… friends, opening up her party favor for the day.

We are also super lucky, that most of the wineries around here, also brew their own beer. So the people who aren’t the biggest wine fans, and prefer the brew… can kick back, and have a drink too.

I even got to hang out with THIS guy (my hubby) all day, and that wasn’t too shabby.

“Let’s Party,” “Party On,” & “Cheers”

If you’re going on a wine tour soon, and looking for party favors, I totally recommend this Hangover Kit. But don’t forget to make yourself one… you’ll need it. 😉

DIY Housewarming Gift Idea + Drink Dispenser

August 29, 2015

DIY Housewarming Gift Idea: Using a drink dispenser, filling it with all kinds of necessities that the new homeowners may need at move in! Plus, they get to use the drink dispenser later!

I love it when I have two or more people celebrating the same thing. Birthday’s, Accomplishments, Graduations, Moving in to a new home, or simply just give me reasons to thank them. Why? Because when I’m getting creative, I like to do it on a mass level.

Why not spread the love to more than just one person?

It makes it easier to shop for multiples than just one, because more than likely, when I’m creating a DIY project, all of the fixin’s come in multiples.

This week, I had TWO friends moving in to new homes! My DIY Housewarming Gift was born…

DIY Housewarming Gift Idea:

I haven’t met a gal yet who doesn’t love a good ole drink dispenser.

They either want it, to store their tea in, or they want it for the parties they’re throwing at home.

I knew a drink dispenser was TOTALLY going to be the base of my DIY Housewarming Gift.

All of the goodies inside, were just the added cherry on top, while shopping.

I knew I wanted the contents of the gift to be things my friends would need when moving in to a new home. You know, those things you don’t think about, until you need them? There’s nothing more frustrating than gettin’ in a groove, unpacking, hanging things up, when you realize you’re out of something, and you have to stop what you’re doing, and run to the hardware store.

Well, if you’re anything like me, by the time you run to the store, and get back home…

Forgettaboutit. I’m pooped.

Maybe that’s just me.

I love coming to my friends rescue. I told you that when I showed you my DIY Sick Kit for friends. There’s just something about helping others, that makes it easier to rest my head at night, right?!

Sick Kit - Get Well Gift for Kids & Mom https://fantabulosity.com

By far, my favorite thing about this DIY housewarming gift idea, was that the drink dispenser did all of the decorating for me. It’s pretty enough, that I simply just tied a ribbon around it. BAM!

If you love giving housewarming gift ideas, making sure to see this pretty housewarming gift basket too!

DIY Drink Dispenser Contents:

• Drink Dispenser (shocker, I know)

• Hand towel (white is always safe. Tie a ribbon around it, to keep it small in the jar.)

• Surge Bar

• Furniture Pads {so they don’t scratch the floor}

• Gorilla Glue

• Furniture Dusting Wipes

• Batteries

• Furniture Touch-Up Crayons

• Monkey Hooks (Next to Command Strips, these are my favorite things to hang items with.)

• A book for the kiddos to read, while mom and dad unpack.

I just lucked out at the time the movie, “Home,” was popular! 😉

I just stuffed the drink dispenser full of the goodies, and tied a cute little ribbon around it with my homemade label. You’ll be tickled to see how easy the label was to make below:

I just grabbed 3 paint swatches from the store.

I used one for the background, cut a corner off of another for the roof, and cut a square out of the last one for the walls of the house. I used glue dots to adhere the house to the background paint sample, and wall-lah. I had a “heart,” sticker from a previous project left over, and I attached that too, to had a little, “umph.”

Then wrote a little message to the new neighbors.

I used a hole punch to make two holes in each corner, and tied the ribbon through, and around the drink dispenser… and called it a day.

We went around the following weekend, delivering the housewarming gifts, and my kids had a blast! Making it a family event made it all worth it too.

Lunchbox Love Notes

August 28, 2015

It is so good to be back today. If we haven’t met before, my name is Bethany and I hang out at Southern Couture blog. It is my pleasure to be back with y’all again today and share something fun. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Lunchbox Love Notes Ideas!! Such a cute idea. My boys will love this! https://fantabulosity.com

With these lunchbox love notes, you can include them with their pb&j sandwiches or bento lunch boxes, and remind them every day that you are thinking of them and cheering them on. I remember as a child opening my lunch and finding a sweet note from my Mom. It always made me smile and feel so special.

What’s great too is that they can be reused over and over and over and over. How you might ask? You just need a laminating machine. If you don’t have one or don’t want to invest in one then you can also buy self-sealing laminating sheets that don’t require a machine.

Any notepad or scrapbook paper cut into small note card sizes would work perfect, but I have these adorable Project Life cards that work perfect and are just the right size. I actually found these and another box at a local discount store for only $5.00 a box. I know right?! That’s amazing.

I placed several in a laminating sheet and put it through the machine. And voila! I just love the fun in seeing something laminate. Now all you need to do is cut them out.

Use washi tape to attach them to your child’s Tupperware containers or the inside of the lunchbox. Write on them using dry erase markers and then all you have to do is wipe them off with a towel for the next day.

One of my Project Life cards had several different emotions listed with checkboxes beside them. I thought this was a perfect idea to use for your kids to write back to you how they’re feeling and make it easier for you guys to talk. Just don’t forget to include a dry erase marker in their lunchbox.

PRO TIP: If you use the positive parenting tool that Jessica uses, this would also be a fun time to include one of those as a surprise in the lunch box.

I hope your kids have a wonderful start to their school year.

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Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Graham Crackers

August 19, 2015

If you are looking for a quick, easy recipe to make a snack the kids (and adults) will love – look no further. This recipe for Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Graham Crackers is delish and a fun treat for everyone. They would make the perfect side dish for a kid’s birthday party or a playdate with friends.

Now THESE are cute! Perfect for a birthday party or after school snack! https://fantabulosity.com

Recently I made S’mores Teddy Bears and I had a few left over Teddy Grahams. I couldn’t stop thinking – what ELSE could I make with these? Teddy Grahams are just too cute, and I love having them as a snack with my preschool aged daughter. I decided to try dipping them in white chocolate, on the spur of the moment.

I melted some white chocolate chips that I had in the microwave for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. (I always try to have the ingredients for basic chocolate chip cookies on hand. You never know when you’re going to want to make cookies!) I also had some sprinkles (small round sprinkles) in the pantry and I poured some out onto a small plate.

I laid out a baking sheet lined with parchment paper so I would have a place to set the finished teddy grahams. Then I got to work.

Now THESE are cute! Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Graham Crackers! Perfect for a birthday party or after school snack! https://fantabulosity.com

I started with a teddy graham and dipped his face in the white chocolate. It was easier to just dip the front of the teddy halfway down. It doesn’t have to be exact by any means! This is an easy recipe, but it can get a bit tedious. It does go by quickly though.

Then I dipped the chocolate teddy graham lightly onto the sprinkles. It did leave behind some chocolate but not much. Then I set the finished teddy graham onto the parchment lined baking sheet.

One by one, I dipped the teddy grahams until they were all gone. Then I let them harden in the fridge for an hour or two. They turned out so cute, and more delicious than I expected! The white chocolate and the honey graham cracker really complemented each other well.

Be sure to make plenty of teddy grahams for your party – they won’t last long!

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Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Graham Crackers

If you are looking for a quick, easy recipe to make a snack the kids (and adults) will love – look no further. This recipe for Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Graham Crackers is delish and a fun treat for everyone.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Resting Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 95kcal

Author Jessica Burgess

Ingredients

1 10-ounce box Teddy Grahams
1 bag white chocolate chips
sprinkles

Instructions

Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for about 30 seconds-1 minute
Pour the sprinkles onto a small plate.
One by one, dip the teddy grahams face side down into the melted chocolate.
Dip the chocolate covered teddy graham in the sprinkles.
Allow to fully harden in the fridge about 1-2 hours

Nutrition

Honey Sriracha Chex™ Mix

August 16, 2015

Do we have any Sriracha lovers out there? Oh I know we do…

The fact that there are such things as Sriracha keychains… then I’d say odds are, we have some that must hang around here.

The other day, General Mills surprised me with a huge bagful of goodies. At first, I thought it was just a bag full of their newest items. I was wrong. It was WAY more than that!

It was stuffed full of all of the ingredients & a recipe card that I would need to make:

Honey Sriracha Chex™ Mix

I mean, check out this massive gift they sent me. I {heart} them. I couldn’t WAIT to make it. Then of course if it was good, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Needless to say… I’m here, and I’m sharin’ it. It’s GOOD.

It was extremely easy to throw together, and I didn’t even have to heat up the stove!

Here, I laid the heated chex mix out to cool, on wax paper before adding in the popcorn.

Once it cools, add in the popcorn and the deliciousness commences.
The recipe card says to store it in an air tight container so it will stay fresh!

I stored mine in one of my glass canisters, hoping it stays fresh in that… because… we… it’s pretty.

I did also add a little salt to the mix after it was all finished and mixed together. But that’s just because I really, really, really like salt. 🙂

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5 from 1 vote

Honey-Sriracha Chex™ Mix

This Chex mix recipe is super easy to make and is the perfect salty treat. Chex, popcorn, nuts, and peanuts are coated in a spicy Sriracha sauce.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Resting Time 15

Total Time 12

Servings servings (yields about 10 cups)

Calories 215kcal

Author Jessica Burgess