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Nearly 100 Easy to Make Christmas Treats Worth Trying

It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! You guys loved my roundup of Halloween snacks and lets face it, Christmas is prime baking season. So I worked hard to compile an even bigger list of nearly 100 Christmas treats that were worth a try. From Christmas cookies, to reindeer treats, these snacks are easy to make and super cute! I cannot wait to get my bake on for the holidays. And I love that there are ideas here that even my boys (2 and 5) can help create. Let’s get this roundup started shall we?

Reindeer Treats

Kit Kat Reindeer Treats

Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones

Semi-Homemade Reindeer Cookies

Reindeer Oreo Pops

Rice Krispie Treat Reindeer

Candy Cane Reindeer Pops

Easy Reindeer Bark

Reindeer Gingerbread Cookies

Peanut Butter Rudolph Cookies

Rudolph Cupcakes

Christmas Trees

Christmas Tree Cones

Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree Fruit Platter

Christmas Tree Snacks

Rice Krispie Treat Christmas Trees

Puff Pastry Christmas Trees

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

No Bake Christmas Tree Cookies

Chocolate Covered Christmas Tree Oreos

Snowmen

Snowman Cupcakes

Christmas Cheeseball Snowman

Snowman Pretzels

Snowman Sugar Cookies

Frosted Snowmen on a Stick

Adorable Sweet Snowmen Treats

Snowman Poop and Reindeer Poop

Snowman Pudding Pie

Cookies, Pies and Pretzels

Festive Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Chocolate Drizzled Ginger Sugar Cookies

Candy Pretzel Sticks

Chocolate Covered Oreos

Iced Sugar Cookies

Gingerbread Spice Cookies

Blue Gooey Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Christmas Crinkle Cookies

Christmas Candy Cane Cookies

Gingerbread Holly Cookies

No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies

Christmas Frosted Graham Crackers

White Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

No Bake Oreo Balls

Old Fashioned Snowball Cookies

Grinch Snowball Cookies

Oreo Polar Bear Cookies

Christmas Mickey Sugar Cookies

Nutter Butter Penguin Cookies

Frosty’s Hats

Cinnamon Bear Cookies

Old Fashion Sugar Cookies

Christmas Spice Cookies

No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies

Raspberry Filled Christmas Tree Cookies

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Holiday Rolo Pretzel Bites

Brownies, Fudge and Chocolate Bark

No Bake Mint Chocolate Creme de Menthe Bars

Easy Reindeer Bark

Quick and Easy Peppermint Fudge

Sugar Cookie Chocolate Bark

Gingerbread Holiday Fudge

Penguin Brownies

Mint Chocolate Bark

Oreo Peppermint Bark

Christmas Brownies

Gluten Free, Vegan and Allergy Free Recipes

Gluten Free and Vegan Cut Out Sugar Cookies

Soft Frosted Gluten Free Vegan Sugar Cookies

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

Gluten Free Pumpkin Sweet Patties

Vegan Shortbread with Chocolate Vegan Ganache

*please check the individual recipe and know your dietary restrictions before consuming*

Snack Mix, Puppy Chow and Christmas Crack

Christmas Crack

Grinch Popcorn

Peppermint Puppy Chow

Christmas Puppy Chow

Christmas Crunch Popcorn

Chex Mix Christmas Crack

Candy, Cupcakes and Other Fun

Mickey & Minnie Christmas Donuts

Candy Cane Lollipops

Rice Krispies Ornaments

North Pole Cupcakes

Instant Pot Cranberry Cornbread Jingle Bells

Christmas Popcorn Balls

Santa’s Candy Sleigh

Easiest Ever Mince Pies

Christmas Chocolate Cupcakes

Gingerbread Boy Pops

Santa Hat Jello

Santa Hat Rice Krispies Treats

Snowman Cupcakes

Candy Cane Reindeer Pops

Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes

The Best Gingerbread House Recipe

So there you have it! Theres enough on this list to keep you busy all season long. Make some for yourself, to give out for snacks, and some to leave for Santa. What’s your favorite holiday treat? Do you bake for Christmas? Which recipe are you going to try first?

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15 Positive Affirmations for Preschool/Kindgergarten

I think when most people think of affirmations they think of adults. I usually start my day off with positive affirmations for myself, I share affirmations online in my communities and I check out some on social media. I got into the habit of affirming myself daily when a friend started sharing them daily on Facebook.  When RJ started preschool our schedule became very different. Mornings were now a rush most days but I never wanted him to start his day with overwhelm. I began having him repeat affirmations on our walks to school and he still says them to himself now. Positive affirmations for children don’t have to be complicated. You start off with things that are simple enough for them to understand, and then you they can develop them over time. Here are 15 positive affirmations for children that are easy to understand.

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25 Super Spooky Halloween Treats

Halloween is right around the corner and if you know me then you know second to Christmas, Halloween is my favorite holiday. We love dressing up, fall is my favorite season and this is the one time candy is plentiful in our house (for about a week). Zayn and I are big on snacks and so I wanted to make sure I got a jump on planning what kind of Halloween treats we would be making this year. These snacks are great to enjoy at home watching movies, give out to teachers at school and some are simple enough for your littles to help you make. I am excited to share this list of 25 super simple Halloween treats.

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10 Free or Inexpensive Summer Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

It is finally officially summer in NYC! School just ended on June 26th so I had weeks and weeks to watch sadly as everyone else started their summer without us. People have already gone on week long summer vacations and here we are at only day 2 of our summer. Like everybody, summer is a different dynamic in this house. We go from 1 to 2 children home all day. The boys are too young for summer camp, cabin fever is real and they are usually on their 85th fight by 10am. Meanwhile mama is just trying to enjoy the fact that we finally can go with the flow. But alas these little people have no chill. So how do you find free or inexpensive summer activities for toddlers?

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