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Fun Unicorn Party Snacks

October 30, 2022 by Rachel 4 Comments

Real talk: Kids with January birthdays have it rough. Not only is it right after Christmas, but in many places it is so darn cold. So no fun, outdoor parties. It’s usually dreary, cold, and just blah. This year I want to make her birthday is fun as possible. And what is more fun than a unicorn party!? These fun unicorn party snacks are going to be the perfect way to celebrate her birthday!

Fun Unicorn Party Snacks

How to make a fun unicorn party snacking board

Let’s be real – a huge part of the allure of this is the presentation. And I’m the first to admit that I think pretty food also means the most delicious food. And delicious this is!

Fun Unicorn Party Snacks

Here’s what you’ll need as far as ingredients:

  • 3 Tablespoons of Butter
  • 5 cups mini marshmallows
  • 6 Cups of Rice Cereal
  • 1 – 19 ounce package of golden sandwich cookies
  • 1 bag of microwave popcorn
  • 1 – 24 ounce brick of white almond bark
  • Pastel food colors: blue, pink, and purple
  • Unicorn sprinkles
Fun Unicorn Party Snacks

Most of this is normal stuff that all of us moms have handy. But be sure to get those unicorn sprinkles linked above — because they are the absolute cutest.

How to make Fun Unicorn Party Snacks

Yield: 30

Unicorn Party Snacks

Fun Unicorn Party Snacks
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons of Butter
  • 5 cups mini marshmallows
  • 6 Cups of Rice Cereal
  • 1 - 19 ounce package of golden sandwich cookies
  • 1 bag of microwave popcorn
  • 1 - 24 ounce brick of white almond bark
  • Pastel food colors: blue, pink, and purple
  • Unicorn sprinkles

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

  1. Add butter to a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows begin to melt.
  3. Once melted and creamy, add the rice cereal, mix and remove from heat.
  4. Pour warm rice cereal mixture into a 13x9 dish. Flatten the mixture to fill the dish and level.
  5. Set aside.
  6. Melt 4 cubes of almond bark in the microwave 30 seconds at a time stopping once smooth and melted. Divide into three bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to respective bowls until desired colors are reached.
  7. Dip a cookie halfway into the chocolate and set aside on parchment. Do this equally per color. Apply sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
  8. Pop the bag of popcorn. When done, pour out onto a sheet pan with parchment. Pick out any uncooked kernels and spread the popcorn out.

  9. Use the remaining colored chocolate to drizzle across the popcorn. Melt and color more as needed.
  10. Apply sprinkles before the chocolate drizzle sets.
  11. Let the chocolate cool and the break popcorn into handfuls of drizzled popcorn.
  12. By this time, the rice crispy treats will have set. Cut into desired size portions.
  13. Melt 3-4 more cubes of almond bark.
  14. Insert a popsicle stick into the melted chocolate just a little bit the insert sticks into each treat.
  15. Dip each treat halfway into the chocolate and set it on parchment. Let the chocolate set.
  16. Use the remaining colored chocolate to drizzle over the dipped treats, melt and color more if needed.
  17. Apply sprinkles to treats before the drizzle sets.
  18. Once snacks have set and the chocolate has dried, serve at the next unicorn gathering for some fun-themed snacks!
© Rachel

Other Unicorn Party Must-Haves

I’ve crowd sourced other amazing unicorn party must-haves. Here are some of my favorites.

Check out these unicorn headbands! From Kitchen Table Classroom

Adorable Unicorn Dreamcatchers from Hello Wonderful.

No Sew Tulle Table Skirt from Press Print Party.

Unicorn Selfie Prop

What else would you add to your unicorn party?! Leave a comment below!

PIN FOR LATER

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15 Super Bowl Dip Recipes

January 24, 2022 by Rachel 13 Comments

My favorite ‘party’ of the year is for the Super Bowl. Each of these Super Bowl dips are the perfect snack to serve at your big game day party! Whether you are looking for just one recipe to make or want to create a buffet of delicious dip recipes, you will find a tasty assortment of recipes to choose from here!  With recipes like pepperoni pizza dip, Philly cheesesteak dip, beefy taco dip and so much more, you will be able to find something that everyone will love in these 15 Super Bowl dip recipes!

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

15 Super Bowl Dip Recipes

Pizza Dip is a warm cheesy appetizer perfect for game day parties, potlucks, or holidays! Pair this dip with your favorite tortilla chips, crackers, bread, or even vegetables and watch it quickly disappear as it becomes the crowd favorite!

Recipe from Sugar and Soul.

Bacon Cheese Dip

15 Super Bowl Dip Recipes

Incredibly easy Bacon Cheese Dip that’s always a favorite for game day or get-togethers! This creamy mix of bacon, cheddar, cream cheese and sour cream topped with green onion is irresistible!

Recipe from Julieblanner.com

Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese

No one can say no to a warm, gooey, cheesy dip, especially when it’s served alongside homemade soft pretzels. These Soft Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip are easy, delicious, and make the perfect appetizer!

Recipe from thepowderedapron.com

Philly Cheesesteak Dip

This Philly cheesesteak dip is rib eye steak, peppers and onions mixed with provolone cheese and baked to golden brown perfection.

Recipe from dinneratthezoo.com

Sour Cream and Chive Dip

15 Super Bowl Dip Recipes

This addictive and utterly delicious 4 Ingredient Sour Cream and Chive Dip is a massive crowd pleaser. Not only is it no bake, it also comes together in a New York Minute.

Recipe from thefamilyfoodkitchen.com

Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon

This jalapeno popper dip recipe is creamy, cheesy, spicy, loaded with bacon and totally addicting! It’s made with a blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh jalapenos and bacon, then topped with crunchy breadcrumbs.

Recipe from dinneratthezoo.com

Homemade Guacamole

15 Super Bowl Dip Recipes

This quick homemade guacamole is a deliciously easy appetizer to whip up, and is super tasty on top of tacos. Make this fresh guacamole recipe in minutes for a fast and delicious dip for dinner or for a party!

Recipe from onmykidsdplate.com

Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect dip for a party. It features light and tasty greek yogurt and cream cheese, artichokes, spinach, Parmigiano reggiano, and gruyere.

Recipe from theheirloompantry.co

Reuben Dip

15 Super Bowl Dip Recipes

This Reuben dip is a hot cheesy dip made with the classic sandwich ingredients including corned beef, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing.

Recipe from dinneratthezoo.com

Creamy Cheese Dip With Bacon and Cheddar

Cream cheese dip loaded with bacon and cheddar is that one dip you must have for parties or gatherings! Baked until cheesy, it’s hot and bubbly gives you warm, gooey, cheesy and totally comforting dip! And super addictive!

Recipe from currytrail.in

Beefy Taco Dip

TACO dip

This Beefy Taco Dip is a hearty appetizer for game day, parties or can eat like a meal on a hot summer’s day.

Recipe from momvstheboys.com

Patty Melt Dip

Everything you love about a patty melt sandwich is in this easy-to-make Patty Melt Dip. It’s sure to be a real crowd-pleaser at your next party or celebration!

Recipe from kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Dips galore is the name of the game at the best big game parties. So make this fun buffalo dip for a tasty experience!

Recipe from mommymusings.com

Smoked Queso Dip

This Smoked Queso Dip is loaded with spicy and smoky flavor made with ground beef, cheese, peppers, onion, taco seasoning, cream, and cilantro that’s cooked in the smoker in just 1 hour!

Recipe from sugarandsoul.co

Artichoke with Roasted Green Chile Dip

This dip is so perfect to make for the Super Bowl. Not only is it super simple to make, but also your guests will think you are a super star.

Recipe from muybuenocookbook.com

Of these 15 Super Bowl dip recipes, which are you most excited to try?

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Easy Memorial Day Cherry Pie Bites

May 22, 2020 by Rachel 35 Comments

When it came time for a Mother’s Day celebration I had ONE request — cherry pie! It turns out that bakeries are hard to come by when you’re in lockdown. We couldn’t find one anywhere! And I had very few items on-hand.

But I did have cinnamon rolls! Queue the cherry pie baking!

I remembered seeing somewhere that someone had made pies using a can of cinnamon rolls. I thought, sure, why not? It’s basically combining two of my favorite foods — pie and cinnamon rolls. What a delicious combination, right?!

mini pies

Cinnamon rolls are just something we always have on hand with three kids under 7. They are our special ‘weekend breakfast’ treat. It’s easier than going out for donuts, and all three kids gobble them up! And these were no exception!

muffin tin

With all of the bakeries running a minimal staff this weekend, I figured this is another great opportunity to try this recipe! I tried ordering an apple pie from my favorite local bakery, but they were sold out of pre-orders. So Cherry Pie Cinnamon Roll Bites it is!

cherry pie

Check out the full recipe for all of the details.

Yield: 8

Cherry Pie Cinnamon Roll Bites

mini pies

Quick + Easy Bite-Sized Cherry Pie

Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls
  • Cherry Pie Filling

Instructions

  1. Spray a regular-sized muffin tin with your choice of oil (avocado, vegetable, coconut).
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Open can of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. Take each individual roll, and flatten it out with the palm of your hand.
  4. Press into muffin tin.
    muffin tin
  5. Add one tablespoon of cherry pie filling to each of the 8 cinnamon roll cups.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  7. Once cool, drizzle icing from cinnamon rolls on top of cherry pies.
  8. ENJOY!

And tell me — what’s your go-to “in a pinch” recipe?!

PIN ME - Cherry Pie Cinnamon Roll Bites

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Remy Bea’s Pink, Blue, + Gold Birthday Party

March 13, 2019 by Rachel 5 Comments

Remy Bea celebrated her 3rd birthday in January. Last year, for her second birthday, I planned an elaborate party. But January is a rough month in general. And between flu season and weather, I feel like I can never count on anything to fall into place, let alone everything that needs to for a party. Alas, it had to be cancelled.

So this year I felt like I really needed to make sure she had a great birthday party. And that’s why I planned a delayed birthday party for March!

Her one request from her Mimi was a Barbie cake. I don’t know what happened, but this child turned 3 and she decided she was a million percent girly. Well, a Barbie cake she received!

Her theme? Well, technically she didn’t have a “theme,” but she had a color scheme! And that color scheme was baby blues, pinks, gold, and GLITTER — so much glitter and sparkle!

The day of her party we were lucky to have so many of the people who love her present! Cousins, friends, grandparents, aunts, and uncles — they were all ready to celebrate our special little lady.

I debated the food for forever. I usually keep the food “on theme” but I was coming up blank for a kid who either wants to eat everything or wants to eat absolutely nothing but yogurt. Well, we went with a simple route — Philly Cheesesteak Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls (thank you, Instant Pot!), Remy’s favorite veggies (carrots + cucumbers) with dip, chips (obviously a toddler staple), and salad (oddly enough, also a Remy fave)

Her Mimi (my mom) made her two cakes — her requested Barbie cake and a blue ombré round cake with pink candies in the center. The ombré was a surprise from Mimi to Remy and she loved it!

After everyone snacked and chatted, we headed down to the gymnastics center for some tumbling. All of the kids — young and old — had so much fun.

By the end of the day, we were all completely worn out. But it was entirely worth it to see the joy in Remy’s eyes as we all celebrated her big day!

 

Cake: Made by Mimi
Decorations: Party City
Plates/Flatware: Target
Location: Riverfront YMCA

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Holiday Brunch Lemon Mimosas with Discount Drug Mart

November 14, 2018 by Rachel 21 Comments

This post is sponsored by Discount Drug Mart but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

I can’t believe we’re rounding out the last part of 2018. I mean, I look back at all that has happened in this last year and I’m truly amazed at how quickly 2018 flew by. But I’m beyond excited to begin celebrating and reflecting on all that 2018 has brought to our family and friends.

There have been new jobs, new homes, big contracts, and new babies in our family this year — so there is much to celebrate!

To kick off the holiday celebrations, we hosted a pre-Thanksgiving brunch with my Mom and Dad, who just happen to be celebrating the purchase of their new home!

I picked up all of the fixings for amazing brunch cocktails at our local Discount Drug Mart. They offer a wide selection of beer and wine at state minimum pricing, which is great for ease of convenience and my budget!

For this special occasion, I picked up Truly Spiked & Sparkling Water, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Cook’s Brut, and Martini & Rossi Asti — a little bit of something for everyone’s taste! In addition to these items, I picked up what I needed for our brunch menu. Discount Drug Mart really does save you the runaround!

The real showstopper of our brunch was the featured cocktail — what I like to call Mint Lem-mosas.

Here’s what you need to make them:

1 bottle of Martini & Rossi’s Asti
12 ounces of lemonade concentrate, frozen
1/2 cup of vodka
a handful of fresh ground mint leaves
Optional: sugar rim garnish

Mix liquid ingredients in a pitcher. Pour into individual flutes. Add ground mint leaves.

These delectable cocktails will truly make any holiday brunch or dinner party!

We laughed, we sipped, and we celebrated the beginning of what is certain to be a delightful holiday season — one filled with laughs, smiles, friends, and family.

I’ll admit it — we had been slacking on hosting much of anything since we started having babies. There was always something keeping us from hosting, but if these last few hard years have taught us anything, it’s that time waits for no one, so celebrate every day now.

For great deals on all the mentioned items at Discount Drug Mart, click HERE to find a store location near you!

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Celebrating Kids Birthdays with Snapology

January 23, 2018 by Rachel 14 Comments

With my current baby just turning two, I have been thinking about all of the ways we can celebrate this little lady. Thankfully, I decided not to squeeze in a birthday party before the end of the month and opted to just wait until the middle of February. (Mom win and she’ll never know, right?!)

One of the options I’ve looked into is hosting a kids birthday party at Snapology in Kent. Snapology is a fun and educational kids franchise that with LEGO themed parties of all sorts!

The idea of sitting back and letting someone else do all of the work while I just play hostess and help Remy Bea build is really the key to a successful kids party. And with themes ranging from Ninjago to Minecraft to LEGO Friends, there’s an option for every birthday girl or boy!

People across the country have been raving about these Snapology birthday parties. And I, for one, cannot wait to plan Remy Bea’s Frozen-themed party! And something tells me Ari is going to love it, too! 😉

One thing that is for CERTAIN is that there will be cake and laughs and fun! Oh — and one happy little two year old girl.


If you could host a Snapology Birthday Party, what theme would your child want?! 

 

 

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