Here’s a recipe for homemade Peeps from Twig & Thistle for you DIYers out there. There’s absolutely nothing healthy about them, but they sure look yummy!
Homemade Peeps
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Very Hungry Caterpillar Cake
This Very Hungry Caterpillar cake from Coco Cake Cupcakes is so very clever. Click over to check out more photos and to learn how they make the caterpillar’s “furry bits!” (via Craftzine)
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Homemade Sourdough Waffles
I’ve never made my own sourdough before, but this waffle recipe from Berlin’s Whimsy has me wanting to give it a shot! Check it out here!
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Homemade Nutella
Oh, Nutella…you make me swoon with all of your sweet chocolatey-hazelnuty goodness…my, how you tempt me so. Ahem…sorry about that. Got a bit carried away with a little love fest I was having with this image. Nutella has been a favorite of mine since childhood and now Cook and Eat has a recipe for a homemade batch. Score!!! Check it out here! (via CraftGossip)
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Peep Sunflower Cake
Take advantage of the abundance of yellow peeps this time of year and make a sunflower cake! Check out Teachingtinytots to read more.
The Bunnies > Round One
Bunny toss game from Two Straight Lines

(via Urban Threads)
Sweet treats from Katherine Marie Photography

Fun bunny craft from Scribbit

Festive bunny napkin rings from 4 Crazy Kings

Bunny egg holder from Skip to My Lou

Soft and sweet cashmere bunnies from Betz White

Rabbit costume from The Purl Bee

Knitted bunny washcloth pattern from Susan B Anderson

(via Craft)
I’ll be posting one bunny round-up each week from now until Easter. If you have a bunny (or any Easter project) that you’d like to share, just send it on over to me! See my submissions page for details.
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Hot Dogs with Character
These hot dogs from A Bit of This and a Bit of That are hilarious! She has alot of experience making bentos and shares how to make these octopus wieners here. Have fun!
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Fluffy Frosting Recipe
Do you say icing or frosting? Either way, the creamy stuff that tops these cupcakes looks so light and sweet it makes me want to dive right in. Get the recipe from Armelle and surprise your kids with a special after-school treat!
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Jello Watermelons
These mini-watermelon slices are the coolest! They’re made with lime peels and red Jello and would be great for a summer party or a pint-sized tea party! See how Chocolate on My Cranium made them here.
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Last Minute St. Patty’s Day Round-Up

Visit Skip to My Lou for this crochet shamrock pattern.

My kids always love streamers, and I’m sure this colorful rainbow streamer would be a big hit! Because Babies Grow Up shares how to make one just in time for St. Patty’s Day! (via Blissful Kids)

I’m loving this rainbow Jello from Jesse Kate Designs. Click over for the details!

Mommy Blessings tells how she made this beautiful Irish Blessing Box to hold special St. Patrick’s day treats!

Everything Except the Grill made these adorable rainbow clouds for a bit of festive St. Patty’s Day decor. This would be great to make with the kids!

These white chocolate covered pretzels from On a Whim look soooo good and would be a fun snack to make for the kidlets this Tuesday. (via One Pretty Thing)
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Felt Brown Bag Lunch Tutorial
Those of you who liked our felt food round-up will L.O.V.E this tutorial from Skip to My Lou. It’s got everything you need for a brown bag lunch, including the bag! Click here for the tut.
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DIY Candy Bracelet
Mrs. D. Lightful shares some tips on making your own jellybean bracelets! These would be a fun alternative to loose jelly beans in the Easter Basket. Or, for a less sugary alternative, use cheerios instead!
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St. Patty’s Day Round-Up
Here are a few ways to have some fun with the kiddos this St. Patrick’s Day:
Make a delicious “pot-o-gold” snack (Her Cup Overfloweth)

Put together some rainbow ornaments using colorful beads and gold sequins (Everything Except the Grill)

These shamrock tees are adorable! (She Knows)

Hang a rainbow in a doorway (Ramblings of a Crazy Woman)

Recreate this “Lucky Gold Hunt” counting game for your own little leprechaun (No Time for Flashcards)

Here are two takes on turning a terra-cotta pot into a pot of gold!
From Craftster

and Make and Takes

Happy crafting!
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How to Make 8-Bit Graphic Cookies
These pixilated sugar cookies are so cool! They’d be perfect for a video-game theme party or fun anytime! Check out this post at Food Proof to see how you can make some, too!
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Homemade Granola Recipe
Megan (Plum Pudding) shares her go-to granola recipe at Blissful Kids. I loooove granola and can’t wait to try this recipe myself! Oh, and my kids can have some too.
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Homemade Fruit Rollups
Strawberry season is in tow around these parts and after seeing how easy it is at A Sonoma Garden, I’ve half a mind to try my hand at making our own fruit roll-ups. After all, the best way to know exactly what your kids are eating is to make it yourself! Link
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Box Car Snacks Tutorial

“C” is for cereal box cars! Three Prince Designs has a tutorial on how to make these totally cool car-shaped snack trays from cereal boxes and a few other household items. She also shares a recipe for cucumber yogurt dip as part of her C theme. Link
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Valentines Round-up
Want to show your kids a little extra love this Valentines Day? Here are a few of my faves from the past couple of weeks:
Ipod valentines from Pursuit of Craftyness
Tic-tac-toe game from Make and Takes
Heart maze from Zakka Life
Personalized felt goody-holders from Craftershock

Hummingbird and hearts applique from Juicy Bits

Stitched hats from Make and Takes:
Marshmallow pops from Little Birdie Secrets

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How to Make a Dot Cake
You had me at dot cake. Seriously…I’m gushing all over myself here. Inchmark has some great tips on how to easily make some dots for your next birthday cake, or cupcakes, or whatever else you want to put dots on. Can’t we all use more dots in our life? I think so. Click here for the dots and here to see the rest of her 3 year old’s birthday party (well worth the click).
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