Driving down Candy Lane

  There I was with my kids enjoying the movie Wreck-It Ralph when I released what a perfect idea it would be to make a car based on the fun candy car that Vanellope (The Glitch) raced with!

   Her car was made up with the gummy worm wheels, sprinkles, chocolate syrup, gumdrops, cookies and all other yummy things.  I thought how fun it would be to make one.  Enter Halloween candy! 

  Yep, and surprisingly my daughter had more then I thought!  I don't know how she managed to have so much.  When it was candy time I clearly asked her brother for candy and not her.  We will remedy this situation now.

  I let the kids grab whatever they wanted to use to make their car.  My daughter grabbed her one and only Rice Krispy treat. My son had to take more time and be creative with his.  I also joined in the fun with my own idea.

  My daughter had a head start on her car.  It was coming out great.  She had wheels, a driver, steering wheel.

 My son decided he was making a car boat!  He was the one guilty of the most candy consumption during this process but, definitely the one with the biggest imagination!

  After all my suggestions I had to jump into the fun too.  I had so many endless wheel suggestions but changed it up based on limited options.

 We all used a variety of candy to assemble our cars!  Tootsie Rolls, Gobstoppers, candy bars, lifesavers, gummy bears, Dots, Nerds and more 

Even though my son's surrounded his boat with water.

We had a race!

I applaud my kids for the good time they gave me.  They had fun, helped each other with suggestions for parts and there was no arguing!

The race was a three way tie but, our bellies won in the end!

When we were making these I thought what a fun idea for a birthday party activity or movie theme activity!

I'm not going to assume everyone else still has Halloween candy but, do you have Christmas candy left?  

Easter Nests

  I saw this snack and assessed my capabilities.  The ingredients were minimal and everyday my talent is increasing in the kitchen so I gave it a try!

 There are a lot of options for your "glue".  I used butterscotch chips but you could have used chocolate chips or even marshmallows.  Once you have choosen your glue.  Melt it down.

 For my nesting I used Chow Mein Noodles but here is another area that you also have some options in.  You can use cereal, pretzels and shredded coconut.  Add your nesting to the "glue" and stir until coated.

I placed the coated nests in a muffin cup to hold the shape and contain mess.  It really isn't that messy but just in case.  This also helps with portion control .

We made a few but, I would like to go back and taste the other variations.  This is an easy recipe and you can make a bunch for a classroom treat or Easter party elsewhere in no time.

My kids did not assist me with this because of the hot candy but kids could come behind you and drop the eggs in!  

  This was such a cute snack and I'm glad I tried it and hope to use it again!  

We Love Dr. Seuss

  Although we didn't get to fancy with our breakfast other than waffles. (No green eggs and ham here).  We did take time out to read books, make some symbolic crafts and nibble on a special treat.

  When I told her it was someones birthday today and told her it was Dr. Seuss.  I asked her if she knew who he was.  She surprised me with Cat in the Hat.  So one point for my daughter whom is always paying attention to pull it out and surprise me later.

  Little man got the privilege of making spots for his puppet.

 His craft was inspired by the book Put Me in the Zoo!

The young lady had Green Eggs and Ham for her craft!  Although we are missing the ham; she enjoyed her green eggs!

My contribution to the day were candy green eggs!  I melted white chocolate and added a green m&m to the tops!  I am working on Thing 1 and 2 but, ran out of supplies so I will post when complete!

My kids had a lot of fun with today! How did you celebrate Dr.Seuss day?