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s’more pops …

February 11, 2011

Valentine's Day Treat

If you are still looking for a fun treat to make for valentine’s day monday, this is a fun and tasty one!

Remember those chocolate moon pies from when you were little?  yeah, they kind of taste like that.

My little ezra and i set out to make these s’more pops yesterday, and we had a blast!  they are pretty simple to make, with a just a few ingredients, graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate.

He was very proud of the himself for making them, and he’s dying to give them out to his cousins for valentine’s day… and eat one or two, of course.

We wrapped them up in some clear cellophane bags, and tied them off with a little japanese masking tape, all ready to spread s’more tasty love with our family and friends.

{S’more Pops}
Ingredients
Graham Crackers (2 rectangles per pop)
Big Marshmallows (each marshmallow cut in thirds)
Chocolate Almond Bark (or any good melting chocolate)
Sprinkles
6 inch sucker sticks
Parchment Paper
1. Spread out graham crackers.  Melt your chocolate according to package instructions.  I prefer to melt mine in a glass container in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted.
2. Dip sucker stick into chocolate and place on graham cracker.
3. Dip marshmallows into chocolate and place three on each graham cracker.
4.  Allow the chocolate to harden so marshmallows and stick stay on cracker.  (can speed up the process by sticking the in the fridge or freezer)
5. Once the marshmallows and stick are stuck to the graham cracker well.  Dip the entire cracker and marshmallows into the melted chocolate, (may need to reheat if it sat for too long)  and coat the cracker and marshmallows well.  You may need to use a spoon to pour over the cracker and marshmallows.
6.  Place pop on parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with your choice of colored sprinkles. (you could also drizzle white chocolate over it, put oreo crumbs on it, nuts, toffee crumbles, whatever you prefer)
7.  Allow to the chocolate to completely dry.  Package in clear cellophane.  And, spread s’more love.
Enjoy!!
Happy Valentine’s Day

{images by caroline armelle drake}

Holiday // Bubble Non-Candy Class Valentine’s Free Printables

February 4, 2011

Non-Candy Valentine Free Printable

My almost four year old Ezra is in preschool this year, which means we had to come up with a fun Valentine for his class mates.

I love to give out non-candy class Valentine’s, because one, they get so much candy, and two there are so many kids with food allergies these days, it is nice to give out an allergy free class valentine. The card says, “Being your friend make me BURST with joy!  Happy Valentine’s Day!”

Bubble Valentine
Free Valentine Printable

Ezra had a great time writing “love” Ezra on the back of each card.

Then, he helped me attached all the bubbles to the card, and package them up in clear packages for all his friends.

Free Class Valentine Printable
Free Class Valentine Printable

I’m happy they are all ready to go for his Valentine’s Day party coming up!

And, guess what?!

I’ve decided to give some of you a break, and offer a free Valentine’s download if you are scrambling for an idea for your little one’s Valentine’s card’s this year.

Download the valentine’s card free pdf here.

ezra valentine card download
Here are some supplies you’ll need to make the cards: (affiliate links are used in this post)
Free Valentine Printable
All you need to do is print out as many of the free pdf downloads as you need, then cut them out. (i used a paper punch corner rounder on the cards)
Print the cards on card stock, and the stickers on the full sheet sticker label paper. (source above)
Have your little one sign the back of the card.
Label all your bubbles, then glue or tape them to the card, and place them in the clear bags.
Good luck!!
Let me know if you have any questions.
And, feel free to share this link with your friends!

free downloads: valentine’s round-up …

February 2, 2011

here’s a little round up of a few the amazing free valentine’s that are available out there in blogland to download..

naturally sweet valentine’s stickers via twig and thistle
printable class valentines, via one charming party
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kiss me valentine tags, via 100 layer cake
match box valetine’s paper, via inchmark journal
( resource )
valentine’s notecards, via oh hello friend
printable valentines lace cards stationery free download .jpg
lace note cards, via the city sage
lip and moustache lollipops, via blonde designs blog
conversation candy bar wrappers, via creature comforts
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free valentine’s cards, via ollibird
can you believe all the amazing stuff that is available out there for free!?