candy

Guess How Many to Win a Copy of Make and Takes for Kids

by Marie February 8, 2012

I’m in the giving, loving, sharing spirit! Valentine’s is such a fun holiday and our little family is following the 14 Acts of Love countdown. We picked one this week that said, “share a toy with a friend”. Well, I’m going to share a “book” with a friend… one of YOU! But I like to [...]

Read the full article →

Reese’s Pieces Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

by Two Peas May 25, 2011

It is the end of the school year and I am sure the kids are getting anxious for summer vacation. To help them survive the end of the year, make them a special after school treat, Reese’s Pieces Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies. Peanut butter lovers will go crazy for these cookies. The peanut butter cookies [...]

Read the full article →

Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

by Two Peas December 22, 2010

I have been baking up a storm the entire month of December, one of the many reasons I love this time of year. I have made cookies, candies, breads, cake, etc. but I am not finished yet. I am still making last minute treats to give out as gifts to neighbors, friends, and family. I [...]

Read the full article →

Cookies, Candy, and Chocolate, Oh My!

by Marie December 7, 2010

The holidays bring lots of sweets and treats, those diets will just have to wait. Here are a few yummy sweets and treats we’ve made in the past that are perfect for this time of year. What cookies, candy, and chocolate are you making this season? M&M Taste Testing – graph your favorite flavor of [...]

Read the full article →

Patriotic Paper Lollies, Perfect for July 4th

by Kami June 17, 2010

These fun paper crafts get the nickname “Lollies” because they look like giant lollipops. With so many darling double sided papers available these days, you can really have fun with these. They would look great as a centerpiece at your 4th of July BBQ. You can also vary the sizes of these lollies. You can [...]

Read the full article →

Graphing Our Easter M&M Candy

by Marie March 31, 2010

We’ve graphed red and green Christmas M&Ms before, but today we’re tallying up all the different colors and flavors of Easter m&ms! With my son learning about tallying in 1st grade, I put him in charge of tallying our results on our graph. Supplies for M&M Graphing: graph paper – download this printable graph: Easter [...]

Read the full article →

Easter Candy Made Into Lollipop Flowers

by Marie March 18, 2010

After we filled our Spring bucket with colored green rice, we filled it with some yummy Easter candy made into lollipop flowers. Don’t you just love the idea of edible flowers?! Supplies for Easter Candy Lollipop Flowers: Springtime Bucket lollipop sticks – any size Easter candy – Reese’s peanut butter cups and eggs, Jet Puff [...]

Read the full article →