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Pound cake creations: Frozen pound cake is easy to cut and sculpt into sophisticated shapes. It is dense and works really well if you are trying to create a 3-D type cake. Make trains, trucks or teddy bears easily! Cut the cake while it is still frozen and frost immediately too.

Layer Cookie: Kids love the fancy 2 (or more!) layer cakes with frosting in the middle. Well, how about a 2 (or more!) layer cookie instead? Just bake two large cookies (about 8 inch diameter). Place one cookie bottom up on a cake board. Spread frosting on the cookie and then top with the other cookie. Decorate as desired and slice into wedges when serving.


Ice Cream Sandwich Cake: Place ice cream sandwiches into an 8x8 or 9x13 pan. Cover with sliced strawberries and then whipped topping. Decorate as desired. Place in freezer until ready to serve. YUM!


CupBROWNIES: Instead of cupCAKES, try cupBROWNIES. Spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray and fill cups with your favorite brownie mix or recipe. Gently press the mixture up the sides of the cup. When cool, top each cup with vanilla ice cream and sprinkles.


Lunch Box Treat Creations: Get creative with donuts, Twinkies, Cup Cakes and Ding Dongs. Craft flowers, caterpillars, butterflies or whatever you wish using all the goodies from the grocery store treat aisle. No bake, little mess and big smiles from happy guests.



Turn Trash into Toys!


Happy Earth Day! Earth Day, April 22, is a day to celebrate our planet and all the ways we can recycle, reduce and reuse our consumption of the earth's resources. Even though there aren't costumes, candy or gifts, kids can still get into the spirit of this special day for our Earth. In addition to discussing how we can make better decisions to protect our planet, try turning TRASH into TOYS! Here are some ideas to get you started:


Soda bottle bowling pins: Empty and wash soda bottles of any size. Remove wrappers and decorate with stickers, colored electric tape or whatever you wish. Line them up on the driveway "alley" and bowl with any ball.


Laundry bottle ball toss: Empty and wash laundry detergent containers. Have an adult carefully cut a large opening at the top of the container. Make sure there are no sharp edges. Decorate as desired. Toss a ball and try to catch it with the container.


Cereal box Barbie couch: Cut a cereal box in thirds. Use the top third as the front of the couch. Use the bottom third as the back of the couch. Cut a piece out of the front of this piece that is as high as the box is deep. Slide the front of the couch into the back. Cover with fabric or pretty wrapping paper if desired.


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