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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 brownie pops are adorable, taste fab, and are really really easy to whip up.  And they'll be perfect for any summer party whether it's a birthday, bbq, or just a day at home! This is what you'll need: 1 pkg. Fudge Brownies, prepared Wilton Chocolate Melting Discs, White Wilton Chocolate Melting Discs, Pink Wilton Chocolate Melting Discs, Brown Popsicle Sticks Jimmies or Sprinkles Make some fudge brownies according to the package directions and let them completely cool.  Cut out six popsicle shaped brownies. I made mine about 3 inches long and rounded the top edges.  Whatever brownie pieces are...

Nothing screams summer louder than a beach party (and it doesn't even matter if you're ON a beach during the party)!  These super cute jello cups are the perfect treat to serve at any party, dinner, or hot summer day.  Because they are absolutely the most adorable summer treat ever. Here's what you'll need: 2- 3oz. boxes Jell-O, Berry Blue Flavor 1 pkg. Honey Teddy Grahams 2 boxes Rainbow Nerds 10 Clear Plastic Cups 1 pkg. Gummy Lifesavers 1 pkg. Airheads Extreme Sourfuls 5 Drink Umbrellas Optional: Gummy fish/Gummy Sharks Directions: Prepare the Jell-O according to the package directions.  Pour...

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...