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HALLOWEEN GLOW STICK DIY FAVOR WITH FREE PDF FOR TAG!!

October 27, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

Welcome and thank you as always for reading! If you like today’s post, please “pin” it to your pinterest account (hover over any picture until the “pin” button appears) or share it!! I want to share a fun last minute halloween DIY that make perfect favors for kids to pass out at school, pass out to trick-of-treaters, or have at parties. These take almost no time, and are very inexpensive! I found my glow sticks at Dollar Tree, so I was able to make these for her whole class for less than $20. I love that these are something kids will love, but also add an element of safety when out when it’s getting dark.

HALLOWEEN GLOW STICK DIY FAVOR:

What You’ll Need:

Glow sticks (*Note: I kept my in the package because I thought my daughters 3 year old class would crack them right away if opened)

White card stock

Free halloween glow stick favor tag PDF

Paper cutter or scissors

Scotch tape

Step 1:

Print the free halloween glow stick favor tag PDF

Step 2:

Cut out the tags

Step 3:

Tape the tags onto the glow stick packages and you’re all done : )

That’s it! Quick and easy! I hope that you enjoy this and if you try it out please let me know or share a picture on facebook or instagram! Have a great start to your week!

FAMILY CLOTHING HAUL!!

October 22, 2014 & 5 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

A couple weekends ago my mom came to spend a few days with us and we got to do one of our favorite things to do together: shop! My mom has, and always has had, this knack for picking out an outfit that ends up being perfect for me. I remember in high school I would think NO WAY she could pick something I would like, and then I would try it on and usually end up buying it. We found some great things, some good sales, and had a fun time : ) I *do* feel bad that my poor hubster didn’t get anything! However, the holidays are coming and I know some of the things I want to pick up for him! And babe, if some of your old jeans accidently catch fire and new ones replace them? You’re welcome ; )

MOM/MATERNITY HAUL:

MOTHERHOOD MATERNITY:

Bump In the Night Henley Nursing 3 Piece Set:

I have never had a set by Bump In the Night, but I have had two PJ sets from A Pea in the Pod that I have LOVED both during late pregnancy and definitely in the first few months after baby comes especially! I picked this set because I thought the legging style pants would be great in the winter months, the tank will be easy for nursing, and the long sleeve cardigan is great to throw on when I’m chilly or when I want to cover up a little bit more. This set is no longer on the website, but there are many that are similar.

Long Sleeve Printed Thermal Henley Tee:

This isn’t something I would normally pick out, but it is SO comfy! I think this will be adorable during the holiday season for getting cozy with a cup of cocoa or making Christmas cookies with my family. I already wore this once on a rainy day, and it’s so perfect for days like that!

TARGET:

Liz Lange Maternity Long Sleeve Casual Tee:

I love this! I think it’s much cuter on and in person than it appears online. I love the longer length, it juuuust covers my bum and I am about 5’6 or 5’7. I think this looks adorable with leggings and a big statement necklace or scraf to dress it up a little.

Liz Lange Maternity Long Sleeve Tee Shirt Dress:

I would have never picked this up if it hadn’t been for the marketing showing the adorable (probably not actually pregnant) model, but I’m so glad I did because it’s really nice on. I think that I will get a lot of use out of this during the holiday season and love that it can be dressed up or down so easily!

Mossimo Open Layering Sweater:

This isn’t maternity, but it works perfectly for me now and I think it will also work beautifully for breastfeeding. The constrast edge looks a little bit like leather trim and I love that! I think that the way to make this work is to layer, layer, layer! I like pairing this with faux leather trimmed leggings, a tunic length tank, a wool peacoat, great boots…the more things layered the better and it will stop you from looking frumpy.

White Tunic Tank (*Similar):

This isn’t maternity but I love long tanks like this for layering! Target is great because they are very affordable. I want to get this in black also!

HAILEY’S HAUL:

Eiskristalle Skate Dress by Tea:

Hailey LOVES to wear dresses and this style of dress is perfect for fall and winter! I love that she can wear these with leggings because leggings are much easier than tights for her to do by herself.

Twinkle Stripe Leggings by Tea:

I don’t usually like to pick white, especially bottoms, for the kiddos but these looked too cute with the dress above to pass up.

Nele Stripe Dress by Tea:

Hailey looks sooo sweet in this and she ended up wearing this for her *first ever* picture day! I love the soft pink with the gray and again it is perfect for this time of year.

Polka Dot Leggings by Tea:

These polka dot leggings paired with the striped dress mentioned above is pattern mixing perfection! These are such nice quality, really hold up well, and thankfully these should fit her for quite awhile.

The Elf on the Shelf Festive Nightgown and Doll Gown Set from Kohl’s:

Hailey LOVES our elf, McJingle Toes, and is super excited about Christmas (nooo idea where she gets that!!) this year. She also loves that her teddy bear can wear the matching doll gown.

CONNOR’S HAUL:

Rocky Cozie Baby Combo Top by Zutano:

I love the fleece on this top, it just adds a cozy little touch and how sweet does this look on him?! Zutano is a fairly expensive brand, but everything we have purchased from them has been very high quality.

Chocolate Candy Stripe Baby Pants by Zutano:

I *adore* these pants! We have owned several pairs and they are comfortable, durable, and oh so sweet!

Infant Toddler Boys’ Plaid Puffer Jacket from Target:

This jacket reminds me of a snowboarding jacket and our sweet little man looks soooooo cute in it! This is his first “real” winter coat, and I was pleasantly surprised to find it at Target.

Infant Toddler Boys’ Snow Overalls from Target:

These are a FANTASTIC deal! Definitely warm enough for playing outside, basic, and easy to get on and off.

Infant Toddler Boys’ Long Sleeve Striped Henley Tee:

Adorable, soft, and basic! I really need to shop Target more often for the kiddos clothing.

“Santa’s Helper” Pajama Set by Carter’s:

Connor’s blonde hair looks so cute with this little red set. I love Christmas jammies : )

Phew! If you got through all of that, thank you : ) I hope that you enjoyed this haul! To those who are subscribed, thank you so much you are amazing and if you haven’t yet, please do!! It’s easy and harmless, promise : )

Ipsy Glam Bag October 2014!

October 20, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I had a post prepared for today, but when I got my Ipsy bag in the mail right before leaving for a night away, I thought it would be a great time to do a true first impression of this bag. Please excuse the not so wonderful lighting, but you can see that I was really in a hotel ; ) Do you subscribe to the Ipsy Glam Bag?

October Ipsy Glam Bag:

The Bag:

The teal color is pretty, but I really don’t care for this bag. The quilted design in okay, but it is SO cheap-y looking and cheap/plastic feeling. I will use it for travel, but it isn’t anything I’m excited about.

Skyn Iceland Glacial Cleansing Cloths:

These smell very nice and worked well removing my makeup in the hotel. Very nice product! But to take the place of my beloved Neutrogena cleansing cloths? That’ll be hard!

Ayres Body Butter:

This is a tiny sample, but I always love trying lotions and body butters! This is made with the essential oils jasmine and rosemary, and I do like the smell. This does feel nice and rich, and I’m going to enjoy using this.

H20+ Face Oasis:

This says it is a hydrating treatment that is oil-free and non-greasy, which is important to me because I have combo/oily skin. I love trying new skin treatments, and am intrigued by the gel texture of this. This is a really high-end product, and I’m excited to get the chance to try it out with this generous sample.

Revlon Bold Lacquer Mascara in 001 Blackest Black:

I already have an unopened package of this from my PopSugar Must Have Box, and now that I have two I am going to try it out. I love trying new mascaras, but I don’t like opening more than a couple at a time. I love that this is a full-size product!

Noyah All-Natutral Lipstick in Deeply in Mauve:

How cute is this tiny little lipstick?! Adorable mini lipstick but it did nick very easily on the edge when I opened it (you can see this in the picture where the lipstick got onto the tube). It is a great color for fall and the formula seems to be very creamy which feels great on the lips. The color seems to be buildable, and I really like it. It did wipe off pretty easily when I swatched it, but we will see how it wears on the lips!

I think I will really enjoy the cleansing cloths, even though they aren’t that exciting, and I really like the body butter as well. I think the lipstick is precious and I like that the color is very buildable! Do you subscribe to Ipsy? Did you like your box this month? I would love to hear from you! I am going to tweak my profile and see if my products improve a bit for next month, although I still think this was worth the $10. Have a wonderful week and thank you for reading!!

Holiday Makeup Sets for 2014!!!!!

October 15, 2014 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Okay ladies, it is that time again, the holiday makeup sets are now avaliable in-store and online!! I am swooning over them, of course, and want to share 5 of my favorites here with you today! I will also be sharing 5 of the sets that I think are the best value and should be scooped up first on Leah’s Friday Five on the Pearls and Pastries Shop Blog this Friday! So be sure to check that out for my thoughts on 5 more limited edition holiday sets as well : ) I would LOVE to have an excuse to get my hands on some of these, so please let me know which sets you would like to see first impressions, swatches, and reviews on!!

Holiday Sets for 2014:

#1 Lip Gloss Roulette by Buxom

I love Buxom glosses, but I only have one full size gloss from the brand, and this kit is an amazing way to try 15 mini glosses! The full size glosses cost $19 each for a .15 oz and the mini glosses are .07 oz…so getting to try 15 is a GREAT value! This set contains both cream and polish finish glosses in a wide range of colors.

#2 La Belle Carousel by Too Faced

This set is STUNNING! Thank you to the wonderfully talented YouTuber Melissa Parada I am in love with this set! It contains little mini palettes that you can seperate and give as gifts or keep all for yourself ; ) You get 3 mini palettes with 4 eye shadows, 2 mini palettes with a blush and bronzer, and a deluxe sample of the Better Than Sex mascara. I love that you could pack these easily for travel, and think they would fit easily into makeup storage because of the slim and seperate palettes.

#3 Paint the Town by Formula X

First of all, HOW CUTE IS THIS?!?! If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I love nail polish! I have been wanting to try the Formula X nail polish for long time now and this set would be a fantastic way to try the line.

#4 Melted Kisses by Too Faced

I still do not own any of the Melted lipsticks even after months and months of hearing about them. I was hoping that Too Faced would have a holiday set featuring them because Too Faced always impresses with adorable packaging and beautifully put together sets. For $25 I think 4 dexlue samples is a great value! And how cute would these be in a stocking?! Or for a girlie gift swap!

#5 Everything Nice Set by Too Faced

Okay, so I know that I have mentioned several things by Too Faced…but like I said above, they are the bomb.com at putting together awesome bang for your buck with the cutest packaging to boot. This set scares me a little, I am after all a neautrals girl when it comes to my eye shadow, but the sparkle in this just SCREAMS holiday makeup!! I do wonder how I could store it, I have seen large palettes stored using desk accessories meant for folders, but I would love to try this beauty out!! It comes with 20(!) eye shadows, 2 blushes, 2 bronzers, a mini mascarra, and 3 makeup brushes. I don’t tend to like the makeup brushes that come in these types of sets, but I do have to say that they look adorable and the bag that this palette comes in is sooo glittery and girly…tons of fun sparkle with this set!

Thank you as always for reading! I apprecaite each and every one of you!! I hope that you have a fabulous weekend and can’t wait to hear what makeup sets you are most excited about for holiday 2014!!!

EASY DIY HALLOWEEN TREATS! Part 2 of 2

October 13, 2014 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you enjoyed the treats from last weeks post, Easy DIY Halloween Treats! Part 1 of 2, and today I have a couple of more easy Halloween treats to share : ) Please share this post if you enjoy it!!

#1 Boo-nanas

What You’ll Need:

Bananas (note: 1 good banana should make 4 boo-nanas..just be sure it isn’t too ripe!)

Popsicle sticks

White chocolate chips

Rasins (or chocolate chips)

Directions:

Peel your banana and then cut into half and then slice that half in half lengthwise. Carefully put the popsicle sticks into the banana pieces and then place onto a wax paper lined plate or cookie sheet. Place the banana pieces into the freezer until frozen. Once your bananas are frozen, you can melt your white chocolate chips. I melted my white chocolate chips in the microwave for 15 second at a time in a large coffee mug. *Tip: do NOT microwave too long!! Be sure to stir every 15 seconds. You can then either dip the bananas into the cup or use a spoon to cover the frozen banana in chocolate. Quickly, before the chocolate begins to harden, put your rasin eyes onto your ghosts. Put BACK into the freezer until the chocolate completely hardens. Enjoy!! : ) My 3 year old had an especially fun time with these!!

#2 Witch Hat Cookies

What You’ll Need:

Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies (or similar chocolate cookie)

Hershey’s Kisses

Fine tip orange cake or cookie icing or gel (I found mine in the baking section)

Peanut butter or frosting

Directions:

Flip your Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies over so that the chocolate side is facing up. Use a small dab of peanut butter or frosting to “glue” an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss onto the center of the cookie. Use the orange icing to to decorate the witch hat however you’d like. I like to go around the Hershey’s Kiss and then make little tassles coming off…but Hailey likes to decorate with the orange all over the cookie!! ; ) And that’s fun too! These are easy and SO yummy!! I think Hailey will be making these again to take to her schools pumpkin carving party!

What are you dressing up as on Halloween? Or, what are your plans for the holiday? I would LOVE to hear about your plans!! Commenting is easy, promise ; ) Have a GREAT week!!

Leah Tackles CHRISTMAS! Series Intro!!

October 8, 2014 & 4 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Okay, I know, it’s only October, but I want to introduce my Christmas series now so that if things I share interest you, you’ll have plenty of time to do them before the holiday season really creeps up on us!! I want to share gift guides, how I plan, DIY projects, how I budget, how I put aside extra money for the holidays, Elf On the Shelf ideas, holiday fashion, holiday traditions…the list goes on! If there are things you are interested in or would like to suggest that I post on, please let me know! I want to do what you want to read : )

Today I want to share where I start every year with my holiday planning: lists!

#1 iPhone Notes (or similar phone app)

I use the notes feature on my iPhone all year long and if I see things that the kids love, if they mention toys to me, or if I randomly think of something it goes onto a note on my phone. I don’t do anything fancy with these notes, but they a good basic that I start with every year as I begin to shop.

#2 Paper Lists for EVERYTHING

*Note: These pages are EXAMPLES and I have not included all of my lists or my lists in their entirety.

I use a large legal pad or notebook to write out a list the old fashioned way for EVERYTHING Chirstmas you could imagine. Here are some of the things I like to make lists for:

-Gift ideas

-Who we need gifts for

-DIY projects I want to do

-Recipes I want to do

-Elf On the Shelf ideas

-Decoration ideas

-“To-Buy” list for Christmas items we need that are not presents (ie: lights, decor, cookie cutters, etc)

#3 Buying Timeline List

I know some people buy a year in advance, some do it ALL on Black Friday, and some people do it the last shopping days before Christmas…and none of those are wrong! There is no wrong way to shop, you just have to figure out what works for you, your budget, and your family. For me, I like to slowly pick things up as I go but do the majority closer to the holiday. I also will store gifts that the kids may have recieved for birthdays or the Christmas before but weren’t quite ready for, because those make great gifts as well.

#4 Christmas Outfits List

I like to begin planning our Christmas outfits in fall so that I have plenty of time to gather what we need and it doesn’t break the piggy bank. I may do a seperate post on Christmas fashion, but for the most part in our family we do this:

-Christmas Eve Outfits (these are our dressy outfits)

-Christmas Outfits for Santa and other holiday events

-Christmas Jammies…oh yes, we are those people!

And just for fun, here are some pictures of some of our projects AND memories from Christmas 2013 : )

I hope that you don’t think I’m *too* crazy for titling a post about Chirstmas already and that you enjoyed this : ) Please don’t forget to let me know what you’d like to see for Christmas or holiday posts by commenting (click the link by the title of this post!).

Easy DIY Halloween Treats! Part 1 of 2

October 6, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

With only a few weeks left until Halloween I wanted to share some easy, festive, and tasty treats with you today! I really like all of these because you don’t have to do any baking…you’re just piecing together the ingredients to make a fun fall treat. These recipes are great for little ones, and my 3 year old LOVED helping me make these!! If you make any of these, please share pictures with me! All of my social media links are below : ) And I would love if you “pinned” them on your Pinterest as well!

#1 Spider Crackers

What You’ll Need:

Ritz crackers or similar circle cracker

Small pretzel sticks

Rasins (chocolate chips are fine for those who don’t like rasins)

Peanut butter (or cream cheese or frosting if you have nut allergies or dislike peanut butter like my 3 year old…crazy I know!!)

Directions:

Spread a small amount of the peanut butter onto a cracker and place 4 pretzels on each side to create your spiders legs. Then put a little bit more peanut butter ontop of the “legs” and cover with another cracker. Use the peanut butter to attach the spiders eyes. My 3 year old insisted that one of our spiders also needed a mouth : ) These are a yummy and fairly healthy treat.

#2 Frankenstein Pudding Cups

What You’ll Need:

Vanilla pudding

Green food coloring

Oreo cookies

Black permanent Marker

Clear small plastic cups

Directions:

Dye your pudding until it’s a green of your liking. Crush your oreos (I just place mine in a plastic baggie and smash! But a food processor also works well). Draw your best frankenstein faces onto the cups with your marker…be sure to have fun with it! Scoop the green pudding into your cup and then top with the crushed oreos. Stick these in the fridge if you don’t plan to eat them right away : )

#3 Jack-O-Lantern Orange Cups

What You’ll Need:

Orange fruit cups (peaches or mixed fruit cocktail will also work, but oranges are the most pumpkin-y)

Black permanent marker

Directions:

Draw a jack-o-lantern face onto the tops of the fruit cups and pack into school lunches or have as a fun surprise for lunches at home!!

That’s it! Pretty easy and a lot of fun : ) Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss next weeks post where I share more fun fall treats!! Happy Fall Ya’ll!

Drugstore Beauty Haul!!!

October 1, 2014 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday! And Happy October : ) This month means Halloween, and after Halloween?! In my mind, go ahead and decorate for Christmas!! ; )

I haven’t done a haul in awhile, and today I want to share a small but collective haul from two shopping trips. There are some great things out in the drugstore right now, and if there is anything new that you are loving (or new to you!) please let me know so that I can check it out!! Commenting is easy…just click the link by the title of this post : )

Drugstore Beauty Haul:

Maybelline “The Nudes” Palette:

I shared my love for this gorgeous palette in my September Favorites. I think that most of these colors are beautifully pigmented, and I love that this palette is set up in quads, trios, and duos. I think that this is great for anyone who loves neutral eye shadow looks, and it is a fantastic price point! If you have been holding off on Urban Decay Naked or other high end neutral palettes, definitely give this a shot!

Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder in Porecelain Ivory:

This is the powder that replaced the Maybelline Dream Matte when it was discontinued, and it is my favorite pressed powder to set foundation with.

Maybelline Color Show in Dressed To Kill:

This nail polish such a gorgeous blend of a dark purple, brown, and burgundy! Check this out the next time your in a drugstore or supermarket, because even with my *extensive* nail polish collection, I didn’t have anything quite like this! I am loving this color for fall and winter.

Wet n’ Wild Color Icon Trio in Silent Treatment:

I love the Wet n’ Wild eye shadows and this is a trio that I have been wanting to try. The pigmentation is wonderful and I think this will be a great little trio for both everyday looks and a slight smokey eye.

Hard Candy Single and Loving It Eye Shadow In Attraction:

Hard Candy Cosmetics are exclusive to Walmart and there are several items that I love from the line. I think that this eye shadow will make a beautiful crease or outer corner color, and I LOVE the sparkle that it has! I can’t wait to start playing with this color : )

Hard Candy Top Ten Trendsetters Eye Shadow Palette in Birthday Suit:

This is a BRAND NEW item from Hard Candy for the fall of 2014!! Hard Candy Cosmetics has several of these “Top 10 Treadsetter” palettes that just released and I wanted to try this neutral one. I wish the eye shadows were softer and slightly less powdery, BUT with that said I did find that they blended well and lasted all day for me with a primer underneath. I was impressed! I think these palettes are a great option to try colors that you aren’t comfortable with as well because the price point is so low.

Hard Candy Brows Now! Brow Fiber Gel and Highlighter in Light Medium:

I am a big fan of the Benefit Cosmetics Gimmie Brow and I am thrilled to see a fiber brow gel in the drugstore. This can be used alone on your brows or to help set a pencil or powder. The brush isn’t quite as small as the one from Benefit, and more product comes out with the brush on the Hard Candy wand. I love the highlighter end of this product, it is a gorgeous pink-y champagne and it blends beautifully! It reminds me a little bit of the Benefit Cosmetics High Brow, but at a lower price point. I am excited to continue using this!

Thank you, as always, for reading my blog!! And if you have subscribed, thank you so much!! Don’t forget to check out my other social media links which are at the top of this page!! Again, thanks!! XO

Ipsy Glam Bag September 2014!!

September 24, 2014 & 4 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!!

Well, I *finally* caved! I have been a reading and watching reviews and unboxings of the Ipsy Glam Bag for a looooong time and after some heavy debating between Birchbox vs Ipsy, I decided to ~~go with~~ start with Ipsy. Today I will be sharing what I got in my bag as well as my thoughts/mini reviews. When you sign up for Ipsy you create a profile so you get items that are supposed to be catered to your preferences, as well as skin type and hair type. Ipsy sends deluxe samples and full-sized products for $10/month. If you are interested in signing up for the Ipsy Glam Bag you can do so here.

September Ipsy Glam Bag:

Swatches of NYX Hot Singles Eye Shadow in Burlesque, Pacifica Natural Water-Proof Eyeliner in Fringe, and Cailyn Art Touch Tinted LipGloss in Basic Instinct:

The Bag:

The bag is a cute silver/chrome faux leather with stud details. This bag is cute and a nice size to slip into a purse so that your essentials are easy to grab!

Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss in Basic Instinct:

At first I was really excited for this product, and I really do like the lip gloss formula…the color is just not for me! This is a really pretty nude, but the color isn’t the most flattering with my skintone. I *do* like the lip gloss though, and would like to try it in another color.

NYX Hot Singles Eye Shadow in Burlesque:

This is my first NYX single shadow, and I think it’s a beautiful color. The eye shadow has nice color payoff and will be beautiful for fall and winter. I would like to de-pot these into a Z-Palette, and I think they would work well stored with M.A.C single eye shadows.

Pacifica Natural Water-Proof Eyeliner in Fringe:

This is a basic brown eye pencil, and I like brown eyeliner for a more natural look. I do NOT think that this eye pencil is waterproof, but I will continue to use it and enjoy the color.

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask:

I haven’t tried this yet, but I am VERY excited to try this! I love deep conditioning treatments, and I am always looking to give my ends some love!

Crown Brush C476 Crease/Shadow Brush:

I have never tried Crown Brushes before but I am excited to try this one out! Duo ended brushes aren’t my favorite, because they aren’t as easy to store, but I do travel at least one or two nights a month, and this will come in handy for that!

I am very happy with my first Ipsy Glam Bag, and although I’m not in love with all of the products, I can pass them onto family and friends who may like them better, and I’ll still get more than $10 worth. What subscription boxes are you loving? What boxes are you lusting over? Let me know in the comments!! : )

Super Cute Apple Donut Holes!! Fun Fall Treat!

September 17, 2014 & 4 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Last year I found these adorable donut holes in a magazine, I think Parents Magazine, and my daughter and I had a great time making them together! This year we wanted to make them again and share them with all of you! If you like these, please “pin” them to your Pinterest! Just scroll or hover over any picture until the pink “Pin” button appears : ) Or, click the pink “P” social media button at the bottom of this post!

Here is a picture of Hailey making these last year : )

Apple Donut Holes:

Ingredients:

Plain donut holes (I really like this recipe for donuts, or you can use store bought which I did this time!! Tip: If you can only find glazed store bought that is okay too)

1 1/2 Confectioners (powerdered) sugar

3-4 tablespoons water

Red and/or green sprinkles

Brown or black candy for the apple stem (I used Chocolate Twizzlers)

Green candy for the leaf (I used green Fruit Roll-Ups last year but this year couldn’t find them so I used Green Sour Rips)

Directions:

In a large bowl mix 1 1/2 cups of confectioners sugar with 3-4 tablespoons of water to make a simple glaze. There are a couple of ways to do the next step: 1) Dip donut holes into the glaze and then roll into either the red or green sprinkles or 2) Use a metal BBQ skewer and then drizzle the donuts with the glaze and then sprinkle the sprinkles onto the donuts while you spin the skewer. Next, place the donuts onto a wax paper covered plate or tray. Cut the Twizzlers into small stems for the apples and press into the top of your little donut apple (this is very easy if you used the skewer method mentioned above). Next, cut the green candy into little leaf shapes (don’t worry, they don’t have to be perfect!) and press gently into the donut next to the step. Ta-da! You’re done!! Let the donuts dry so they aren’t sticky from the glaze, and then devour!!

Action shot! This is a messy dessert, but a really fun one for kiddos!!

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! I think these make adorable and impressive treats for a party or just getting together with friends : ) Get excited for some subscription box giveaways next week!! And on Friday don’t forget to check out my column “Leah’s Friday Five” on the Pearls and Pastries Shop blog!!

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