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These super easy mini poptarts are a fun way to breakfast!  They take very little effort, and have a big taste for such cute little things.  And they're not just for breakfast - they work for parties, as kid snacks, or just for when you feel like eating something adorably tiny! Here's what you'll need: 1 box of prepared pie crusts strawberry preserves (homemade jam is yum in these) powdered sugar milk rainbow sprinkles Roll the pie crusts flat. Cut 10 small squares (or rectangles, whatever, as long as they're equally shaped) out of each pie crust for a total of 20....

It's that time of year - when kids reluctantly head back to school and moms try to make it a little more fun with cutesy treats.  To be honest, it's not my favorite time of year at all.  But cupcakes help.  A little.  And these are super easy cupcakes to make, which is a major perk in my book. This is what you'll need:  6-8 Prepared Cupcakes 1 can White Frosting 1 pkg. Vanilla Cream Wafer Cookies 1 pkg. Bubble Yum Gum, Pink 1 pkg. Wilton Chocolate Candy Melts Make a batch of cupcakes - they can be from scratch...

These cute little bald eagles are great for craft time with the kids!  And they double as adorable little decor pieces for the 4th of July.  Two in one - sweet! This is what you'll need: Brown, yellow, and orange craft foam Large brown and white pompoms (the white one should be a bit smaller than the brown) Hot glue Google eyes Directions: Begin at the bottom by folding the orange craft foam sheet in half. Using the bend to make them symmetrical, cut out feet for your eagle. Glue the feet to the bottom of the brown pompom and...

This red, white, and blue popcorn is both delicious and patriotic!  It's perfect for you 4th of July BBQ, or just as a fun snack.  And it's easy to throw together for large or small crowds.  So basically, it's ALL good. Here's what you'll need: Popped Popcorn Almond Bark or White Chocolate Red & Blue Food Coloring Marshmallows Butter Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles  Gather your ingredients and melt the butter and marshmallows in a pot over low heat.  You can make as little or as much as you want, and have the popcorn coated slightly or completely slathered- it's...

Planner bookmarks are super cute and fun, and it's nice not to have to find your spot again every time you want to open your planner.  If you've been wanting to try your hand at making your own planner bookmark this is the tutorial for you!   The first thing you're going to want to do is find a clipart image that isn't insanely intricate - you have to think about it in layers, and you're not going to want more than 3 or 4 layers, so keep that in mind when you're picking out your image.   This tutorial...