Kraft~ 4th of July cupcakes

Check these out!


http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/firecracker-cupcakes-53449.aspx?cm_mmc=eml-_-rbe-_-20110628-_-1127

What You Need
1-1/2 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided


4 drops each: blue and red food colorings

24 yellow cupcakes

2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

24 red string licorice pieces (4 inch)

Make It
PLACE 1/2 cup of the coconut in each of two separate resealable plastic bags; set remaining 1/2 cup coconut aside. Add blue food coloring to coconut in one bag and red food coloring to coconut in second bag. Seal bags; shake until coconut is evenly tinted.

SPREAD tops of cupcakes with whipped topping. Sprinkle with red, white (uncolored) and blue coconut as desired; press coconut gently into whipped topping to secure.

INSERT licorice piece into top of each cupcake for the firecracker's fuse. Store in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips:
Divide whipped topping into thirds. Color one portion with 4 drops red food coloring and second portion with 4 drops blue food coloring. Leave remaining portion white. Spread onto cupcakes and continue as directed.  Have children decorate their own cupcakes. 

Father's Day Gifts For Children To Make

     Get your children thinking about what they would like to make for Father's Day gifts. We always include their Papa and Grampy!  One tradition that we started, I found in a magazine.  That is is a great way to find creative ideas.  We head to Border's each year and pick out a favorite children's book that reminds them of Dad... Then they get to work glueing photographs, or drawing artwork to the inside page.  We also include the year and a note.  They still love to pull those books out and read them.  Its really fun to see how much they have grown year after year.

Coupons for Dad are always fun...

http://familyfun.go.com/assets/cms/pdf/printables/0607a_coupons.pdf


http://familycrafts.about.com/od/fathersdaycrafts/ig/Printable-Father-s-Day-Coupons/Control-of-the-Remote-Coupon.--Qm.htm

Car Wash Kit


Have the kids decorate a bucket using permanent markers or non-washable paint.
Place somewhere to dry
Once the work of art is dry have them fill it with everything dad needs to wash his car. Examples include sponges, paper towels, cleaning products and an IOU to wash his car for him
http://www.allstaractivities.com/general/Holidays/Fathers-day.htm

Check out these great sayings to go with a candy bar treat for Dad:
http://www.allstaractivities.com/general/Holidays/Fathers-day.htm
YOUR ARE THE GREATEST DAD IN THE WORLD BECAUSE…


“You make us roll with laughter”






“You’re the jolliest, sweetest Dad in the world”





"You are an All-American classic”

“You work so hard for all of us”

Betty Crocker The Big Book Of Cupcakes~ Recipe Book

    I received Betty Crocker's The big book of cupcakes  as a gift this past weekend...  It was full of delicious looking cupcakes! The pictures were large, and the book was simple, and easy to follow.  I think it would make a great gift for anyone who likes to bakes. 

     The beginning of the book provided instructions on how to store, decorate and "tote" your cupcakes.  Short and to the point! Not too wordy.  Some of the information you may already know, but sometimes it is good to see it on paper.  Sometimes I found myself saying "Oh, I forgot about that!". 

     Frosting recipes were also in the book, along with fun, out of the box recipes for cupcakes.  Cupcakes for all occasions.  Some cupcake recipes that sparked my interest were "Strawberry Colada cupcakes", "snickerdoodle cupcakes", and the "orange soda cupcakes".  With all of the frosting recipes listed in front of the book, you can go back and change up the cupcakes any way you like.   Also listed at the bottom of each recipe is the "cake box" version of the cupcake.  If you are short on time, just follow the recipe using a store bought cake mix.  The book lists what flavor box to use, any add-ons needed and directions on how to make them. 

     Betty Crocker's The big book of cupcakes makes a really nice, useful gift for someone else or a fantastic gift for yourself!!!