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Marshmallow Peeps and The Peeple’s Choice Awards

Do you like to have fun with your food? If so, you may enjoy entering the annual Washington Post’s Peeple’s Choice Awards and possibly win. No, that wasn’t a typo above. The Peeple’s Choice Awards are given annually to the best diorama that is formed out of Marshmallow Peeps. That is right, all of those soft, squishy, brightly colored chicks and bunnies are good for more than just Easter baskets. Creative people all over the world are entering the Peep Show contest, creating Oscar caliber scenes made out of peeps. In the past, the colorful characters have been seen doing … Continue reading →

Easter Candy: Make Your Own Marshmallow Peeps

I feel like somewhat of an ignoramus this morning. I had no idea you could make your own peeps! I have a not so secret confession–I love peeps! I buy a package at every holiday. . .but now that I know I can make my own, this means I can make them all year round. . .in any shape I want. (I am thoroughly excited–can you tell?) So while you’re making your other Easter confections, why not consider trying to make a batch of peeps. I like the idea as an activity to do with kids because it requires using … Continue reading →

More Creatively Frugal Uses for Marshmallows

I spend a great deal of time in my kitchen, and I am always looking for short cuts and other uses for products that I often have on hand. I discovered a few uses for marshmallows that I shared with you in the previous article, and I plan to share the rest right here. Spread It Thin When I taught preschool, we used to bake treats with the children often. Our favorite was cupcakes, but spreading frosting was messy, not to mention expensive with a classroom full of about fifteen kids. A friend of mine told me to try a … Continue reading →

Creatively Frugal Uses for Marshmallows

Marshmallows? You must think I am crazy. What could you possibly do with a marshmallow besides just pop it in your mouth and eat it, or roast it over a campfire. You’d be surprised at the frugal uses I discovered, and they are practical uses too! Birthday Cake My favorite use I discovered for marshmallows was on my son’s birthday. We were tired of fast melting wax birthday candles dripping all over our cake. I had seen those little candle holders that you can place on your cake to hold the candles at the grocery store, but avoided buying them … Continue reading →

Marshmallow Sculpture

Marshmallows are a great art medium for projects. They are inexpensive, they don’t crumble or spill, and they’re edible. They are even quiet. Building with marshmallows is a great thing to do on snow days or sick days. It’s also a fun thing to put out for the kids at family gatherings. Don’t be surprised if the adults want to play, too. Start with clean hands. If you wet a marshmallow just a little, with a drop or two of water, it will stick to another marshmallow. You can build snowmen or igloos. Buy marshmallows in big and little sizes … Continue reading →

Decadent Chocolate Coconut Marshmallows

Oh boy—this one’s a good one. Who doesn’t love marshmallows in s’mores or Rice Crispy treats? Here’s a recipe that’s homemade and delicious. The marshmallows will melt in your mouth while the crunchy coconut will send your taste buds over the edge. For this recipe you’ll need: For 25 squares 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 cup cold water 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup 1 package (7 ounces) shredded, sweetened coconut, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 large egg white ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract To make this recipe: Sprinkle the gelatin over water … Continue reading →

No Bake Marshmallow Squares

No Bake Marshmallow Squares Great in the summer when you just can’t bear to use the oven. INGREDIENTS: 1 bag butterscotch chips 1 1/2 cups colored mini marshmallows 1 cup peanut butter 1 tbs butter DIRECTIONS: 1. Use 8″x8″ pan. Melt chips in microwave, add butter, peanut butter & cool. 2. Add marshmallows, mix well & place in pan. Chill, cut, serve. Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 0 minutes Serves: 12

Banana Marshmallow Squares

Banana Marshmallow Squares A really easy recipe using packaged ingredients. INGREDIENTS: 1 package yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs 1 cup chopped nuts 6 1/2 oz miniature marshmallows 1 package instant vanilla pudding 2 large ripe bananas, mashed DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine first 4 ingredients until well blended. 2. Press half of dough into a greased 13 X 9 inch pan. Reserve remaining for topping. 3. In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows, stirring constantly until smooth. 4. Combine dry pudding mix and mashed bananas. Add to melted marshmallows. 5. Spread marshmallow mixture evenly over dough. … Continue reading →

Beware Of Peeps Made With Red Dye 3

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Families that celebrate Easter tend to obtain pastel colored baskets and plenty of Easter candy for their children to find on Easter morning. One thing parents need to be aware of is the type of dye that is included some of the most iconic Easter candies. Consumer Reports posted a news release titled: “Popular Peeps Easter candy is made with cancer-causing Red Dye 3”. From the press release: Consumer Reports is alerting consumers that the purple and pink Peeps candies popular this time of the year for Easter are made with Red Dye No. 3, a known carcinogen. Earlier this … Continue reading →

Summer Fun During COVID-19

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Are your kids sad because they cannot go out and enjoy the summer activities they were looking forward to? They aren’t the only ones! The COVID-19 quarantine is hard for kids of all ages (and many adults) to adjust to. Here are some ideas to try that might improve your children’s moods. Parents can start by asking their child, tween, or teen how they are feeling. Get them talking about their emotions. Being able to share what they are thinking and feeling can make people (of all ages) feel heard and understood. Little kids will enjoy splashing around in a … Continue reading →