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Free Mother’s Day Candy Bar Wrapper {free download}

June 17, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

I know, I know, I know. You probably think I’m off my rocker! Mother’s Day? I know. BUT I have so many fun projects I design on the side for fun and thought this would be a perfect one to share with you so you can pin it AND USE IT for next year! My husband is the leader of our congregation here in our area and wanted me to come up with a candy bar wrapper to make a special little gift for the moms in our congregation.

Is there anything better than a sweet note, a great quote and chocolate in one?

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The Sweetest Teacher Ever! {free Teacher Appreciation printable}

June 13, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

Today I wanted to share an end of school year gift with you! My kids finished school last week (I know a lot of you have finished school already, if so, pin and save this one for next year!) and are excited about summer vacation, BUT they already miss their sweet teachers from this year!

To let them know how SWEET they were, we made 2 different versions of a gift with these cards (and I realize there are a thousand other things you could do with these.)

First, we made a candy bouquet and added the cards right on skewers and stuck them among the candy.

To make the bouquets, simply hot glue the candy on wooden skewers and fill a jar or vase with flower decorating foam and just arrange it as you want!

Second, we made a plain candy bouquet..added the “SWEET teacher” tag and then made a little book for the teacher. I even added a note at the end to say thanks.

I know there are so many things you can make or buy to say thanks, but what can beat a student telling their teacher their favorite things they learned, their favorite memories of the year, and we even added in the things they loved most about their teachers. Sometimes a hand written note is the perfect way to let any teacher know what a difference they make with our kids!

To grab these free files, Go HERE!

In return for taking these free files, I ask that you “like” my facebook page or follow me on Pinterest. Thanks so much!

Happy Summer to all you Students, Teachers..and Parents!

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Patriotic Summertime Strawberry Pie {recipe}

June 12, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

I am loving summertime cookouts. The mother of all cookout days is only a few weeks away…the 4th of July. After a filling menu of burgers, ribs, and all sorts of yummy salads, sometimes it is nice have something light and refreshing. This pie is light and has a few less calories than many desserts out there, and is equally as satisfying.

Patriotic Summertime Strawberry Pie

1 – cup granulated sugar

1/4 – cup cornstarch

1/4 – cup strawberry gelatin (jell-o)

1 1/2 – cups water

1 – tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 -teaspoon strawberry extract

1 1/2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced in half (about 2-3 cups)

1 – regular pie crust, pre baked

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of your pie shell with parchment paper or foil. Place pie weights or dry beans on the paper. Pre bake the pie crust until golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes. When done remove pie weights, beans and parchment paper. Let the pie crust cool completely on a wire rack. While your pie crust is cooling prepare the strawberry filling. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, gelatin, lemon juice, strawberry extract and water in a medium size pot. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until the mixture thickens, whisking often. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Arrange the strawberries in the baked pie shell. Pour the filling over the strawberries coating them completely. Refrigerate until set about 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

from: Mommy’s Kitchen

britni

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