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Amazing DIY Ghost Crafts and Treats

CheerUp — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:00:43 +0000

Most are simple and inexpensive, using easy-to-find materials or ingredients. Treats lean toward sweet, but a few are actually healthy.

1. Halloween Bark from Bakerella is adorable!

2. Ping Pong Ball Ghost lights from Unoriginal Mom are a perfect way to add a little spook to your home.

3. These Strawberry Ghosts from Candiquik are nothing to be afraid of.

4. Ghost Footprints from Crafty Morning are a good way to keep the little ones involved in the holiday.

5. These Boo-nana Pops by Skinny Taste are a good non-candy treat for Halloween.

6. Cheesecloth Ghosts from Made From Pinterest add a little color to the typical white ghost.

7. Nothing screams Halloween more than these Chocolate Cupcakes with Meringue Ghosts by the Comfort of Cooking.

8. These Glue Ghosts by the Best Nanny are so fun for kids

9. This Boo-licious Pizza by A Pretty Life in the Suburbs is great for Kids and Moms.

10. DIY Hanging Cheesecloth Ghosts from Crafts Unleashed are an inexpensive decoration and a craft for kids.

11. Ghost Cake Pops by Bubble and Sweet are a perfect Halloween party treat.

12. Ghost Bombs in a Mummy box from Made From Pinterest are fun and safe for kids!

13. Graveyard Pudding Cups by Party Planning are perfect for parties are a fun treat for your kids.

14. These Gourd Ghosts by Made from Pinterest are perfect for fall and they last forever!

16. S’more Ghosts by Blondie and Brownies are cute, simple, and yummy.

17. These Halloween Rock Magnets by This Heart of Mine are a nice fridge decoration your kids can make.

18. Ghosts in a Jar by Landee See Landee Do are much less spooky when they are behind glass.

19. This Self-Inflatable Ghost by Mama Smiles is a perfect way to spend the day before trick-or-treating.

20. These Spirit Jugs by Eighteen 25 are a fun and crafty way of recycling.

21. Yarn Ghost Garland by Eighteen 25 is a great project for decorating the house.

22. Rice Krispie Treat Ghost Pops by Hungry Happenings are almost too cute to eat.

23. These Google Eye Donut Ghosts by Your Homebased Mom are easy!

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25 Simple Holiday Treats

CheerUp — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:30:58 +0000

These cute Marshmallow Snowman Treats from Flexible Dreams make for an easy and tasty activity with the grand kids where everyone can participate.

2. The holiday season simply calls for gingerbread men. These Old Fashion Gingerbread Men from This Grandma Is Fun are a great way to help kids get creative as they make their own gingerbread men.

3. Holiday or not, popcorn is always delicious, but when it comes to Christmas time you are going to want to try this Red Velvet Popcorn from Inspired by Charm.

4. The kids will be quick to eat this cute Fruit Christmas Tree from Ginger and Garlic.

5. Oreo cookies are always a hit with the grand kids. Don’t miss out on these adorable Sweet and Salty Reindeer Oreo Pops from Oh! Nuts!

6. Keep those Oreos on hand because you are going to want to try these tasty Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls made by The Girl Who Ate Everything.

7. Want to keep to the snowman theme? The kids are going to love these easy Frosty Snowman Pretzels from Hungry Happenings.

8. Don’t forget the Christmas tree! Have the kids build their own Rice Krispie Treat Christmas Tree inspired by Cookies and Cups.

9. Want something more savory? Be sure to try these quick and easy Betty Crocker Pita Christmas Tree Appetizers.

10. “Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…” Don’t leave out these festive Chocolate-Covered Cherry Mice this Christmas. Such a fun idea from Not Quite Susie Homemaker.

11. These Reindeer Sandwiches found on A Spotted Pony are sure to be a hit for the kids during the holidays.

12. Simply Shellie offers this yummy Snowman Dessert Dip that kids will love to munch on this holiday season!

13. Surprise the grand kids with these Cheesecake Stuffed Christmas Tree Cupcakes found on Tablespoon!

14. Going for a cupcake spree? Be sure to try out these adorable Reindeer Cupcakes from Your Cup of Cake.

15. Betty Crocker’s Savory Snowman Cheese Ball is a great addition to make so you have some tasty snacks on hand at the house!

16. Make it a snow day with Gimme Some Oven’s Easy 5 Minute Easy Snow Ice Cream! The kids will love this deliciously unique recipe!

17. After a snow day, warm up with some Melted Snowman Hot Chocolate from Meet the Dubiens.

18. The grand kids will love these bite size Santa Hat Brownies from Daisy’s World.

19. Speaking of Santa hats, put these Santa Hat Pretzels on the list to try from Free-N-Fun Christmas. They make a quick and easy snack for the kids to munch on!

20. After having a snowball fight with the kids, be sure to end on a sweet note with these buttery Snowball Cookies from Setting for Four.

21. These Festive Apple Pie Fries from Oh, Bite It! are a tasty and dipable treat that everyone will love!

22. The holiday season isn’t complete without Santa. Be sure to try these Sweet Strawberry Santas found on TISL Style. They are easy to make and quick to clean up!

23. Put together these cute Banana Santa Fruit Pops with the kids from Clean and Scentsible’s Christmas Breakfast.

24. These cute Penguin Cookies from Delightful E Made will make a tasty addition to the treat bowl this holiday season!

25. Last but not least, these creative Oreo Ornaments from Miss CandiQuick are a yummy way to ring in the holiday season!

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Tasty Halloween Treats

CheerUp — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:54:28 +0000

We’ve rounded up 25 of our favorite gory, creepy and downright terrifying desserts and sweet snacks to keep your guests amused.

1. Bloody Good Cheesecake

This creepy looking cheesecake is bloody good, literally. Well not literally. But there is a yummy sauce poured over the top which is made to look like dripping blood. Make your way over to SugarDish Me to find out the recipe and tips and tricks for this cheesecake.

2. Chocolate Chip Spider Cookies

These cookies are made the exact same way as regular chocolate chip cookies, but at the very end, thin little “spider legs” are added by piping on bits of melted chocolate. Head over to Tastes Better From Scratch to find out the proper way to achieve this look.

3. Blood Spatter Cookies

These round sugar cookies are embellished with dark red icing that looks like spattered blood. Creepy, huh?! The key here is to thin out the icing a bit so it splatters easily. Make your way over to Annie’s Eats to find out all the details for these fun cookies.

4. Ghastly Candy Bark

This fun chocolate bark is made simply by melting both dark and white chocolate, and then swirling it in a certain way to create these ghostly-looking figures on the surface of the bark. Head over to The Simple Sweet Life to check out all of the instructions.

5. Spiderweb Brownies

These delicious-looking brownies are made in a round pan and then topped with a cream cheese frosting mixture in a beautiful spiderweb shape. Be sure to top it with a plastic spider or two for added effect. Check out the full photo tutorial at Life Tastes Good.

6. Mummy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Combine fall flavors with Halloween for these yummy-looking pumpkin cheesecake bites that are meant to look like mummies. And here’s the best part… they are no-bake! Head over to Creme de la Crumb to check out the recipe and tutorial.

7. Easy Bat Cupcakes

These dark, delicious-looking cupcakes are made to look like creepy little bats, thanks to some strategically-placed candy pieces. So if you’re in the mood for a triple chocolate style dessert, give this one a try. Check out the recipe and how-to over at Big Bear’s Wife.

8. Ghost Meringues

These little meringue ghosts are actually pretty cute, with their plump little meringue bodies and droopy black facial expressions. Make your way over to Smart School House to find out how to recreate these fun ghost meringues yourself

9. Bloody Cake

This classic red velvet cake gets a scary twist, with a layer of red “blood” (ganache) and a knife stuck right down the middle for added effect. Make your way over to Say It With Cake to find out how to create the ganache, and for a link to the red velvet cake recipe too.

10. Mummy Pretzels

If you’re a fan of combining salty with sweet, then you’ll love these clever little mummy pretzels. Begin with regular preztel rods, then coat them with stripes of white chocolate and finish with candy eyes. Check out all the instructions over at Let’s Dish.

11. Spooky Caramel Apples

These caramel apples are black instead of light brown, giving them a super spooky look that just screams Halloween. All you’ll need to kick your regular caramel apples up a notch is some black food coloring. Check out the full recipe and instructions at Baked By Rachel.

12. Peanut Butter Chocolate Eyeballs

These scary looking “eyeballs” are actually made from peanut butter, powdered sugar and a single chocolate chip for the “pupil.” Add some red frosting gel to make them look bloodshot, and you’re good to go. Check out the recipe at Farm To Table.

13. Pumpkin Mummy Cookies

These cookies encompass a feeling of both fall and halloween, with a delicious pumpkin filling and a spooky mummy theme. Just arrange pieces of dough in strips across the rectangular cookies to form that “mummy” look. Check out the instructions here.

14. Spooky Cookies

These super dark chocolate cookies have googly little eyeballs all over each one, making them the perfect understated Halloween cookie choice. Simply add black food coloring and candy eyes to a traditional recipe to get this effect. See the recipe at Love To Be In The Kitchen.

15. Strawberry Ghosts

If you’d like to opt for a slightly healthier dessert, you might want to give these wonderful strawberry ghosts a try. They are dipped in white chocolate, and then chocolate chips are added to create the look of a face. Head over to Miss Candiquik to see the recipe.

16. Vampire Cookies

These vampire cookies might be my favorite of the bunch. They are understated, but so clever and unique. These are basic sugar cookies filled with raspberry jelly and then poked twice with a toothpick so it looks like a vampire has bitten them. Get the instructions at Ashlee Marie’s blog.

17. Monster Mash Popcorn

This sweet popcorn snack has a scary lime green color, with creepy candy eyes mixed in which gives it a thoroughly Halloween vibe. Make your way over to Cooking With Curls to find out how to recreate this yummy snack for your own family.

18. Pumpkin Bundt Cakes

These mini bundt cake pumpkins are absolutely genius. Simply make two cakes and combine them into one pumpkin shaped confection. Add a pretzel for a stem, along with any frosting or sprinkles that you’d like. Head to One Little Project to see the recipe.

19. Peanut Butter Graveyard Cups

These peanut butter graveyard cups are meant to look like layers of earth with a tombstone on top… but it is made with layers of mousse and a Milano cookie. Head over to Create-Celebrate-Explore to find out how to make these fun desserts for your next party.

20. Autumn Oreo Brownies

These layered brownies have that subtle Halloween feel, thanks to the color scheme – orange and black. The middle section comes from Oreos with orange centers. Make your way over to Vegan In The Freezer to find out how to make these vegan Halloween brownies.

21. Happy Little Ghost Sugar Cookies

Halloween treats don’t have to be creepy! These impossibly adorable “happy little ghost” cookies are made with traditional sugar cookie dough and then little faces are added on using a food marker. Check out the instructions at Sarah’s Bake Studio.

22. Monster Rice Krispies Treats

These fun rice krispies pops are made to look like they are straight out of the movie Monsters, Inc. Just cover each one with a different color frosting and then add candy eyes. Head on over to Lil’ Luna to read the recipe and find out all of the instructions.

23. Milano Mummies

This recipe is incredibly easy, for those of you who don’t have enough time to be whipping up cookie dough. Simply grab a bag of Milanos and drizzle white chocolate across them. Finish with black dots for eyes. Check out the tutorial over at Chelsea’s Messy Apron.

24. Pretzel Pumpkins

Here’s a clever little project that isn’t quite as spooky as many of the others. Dip pretzel twists in chocolate that’s been dyed orange and then add chocolate chips for stems. Read more about this fun project and check out the recipe over at I Heart Naptime.

25. Witch Fingers Pretzels

These witch finger pretzels are deliciously creepy, and they aren’t all that difficult to make either! You’ll never guess what those fingernails are made of… I’ll give you a hint – there are almonds involved. Head over to About.com to find out all the details.

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Tasty DIY Ideas For Christmas Treats

CheerUp — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:16:20 +0000

These Tasty DIY Ideas For Christmas Treats are pretty creative and easy to make. They are also great decorations can be used to dress up your Christmas tables and will impress your guests. Take a look at examples below and get inspired!

1.) Strawberry Christmas Tree With Brownie Bites

2.) 3D Cookie Christmas Tree

3.) Arrange Sandwiches to Make a Wreath

4.) Layer a Mini Marshmallow, Strawberry, Banana slice and Grape On A Small Stick to Get Grinch Kabobs

5.) Yummy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

6.) Nutter Butter Santa Cookies

7.) Chocolate Raspberry Forest Cake

8.) Creative Food for Christmas

9.) Santa Hat Made Up of White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites

10.) Candy Cane Christmas Tree

11.) Golden Santa Bread

12.) Turn Candy into Christmas Lights

13.) Make Lattice-pie Mug Toppers for Your Mulled Cider

14.) Candy Cane Blossoms

15.) Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Christmas Tree

16.) Reindeer Cupcake

17.) Christmas Baking Tree

18.) Christmas White Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

19.) Christmas Candy Man

20.) Decorate Upside-down Waffle Cones to Make Christmas Tree Shaped Desserts

21.) Krispie Treat Christmas Tree

22.) Use Christmas Cookie Cutters to Make Pancake Shapes

23.) Festive Cabot Cheddar Tree

24.) Mini Gingerbread Houses

25.) Snowmen Cupcakes

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DIY Pet Recipes for Cats and Dogs

CheerUp — Mon, 16 May 2016 01:14:28 +0000

Switching your dog or cat from commercially made, highly processed dog kibble to homemade dog food can be of great benefit to your dog’s and cat’s overall health.

1. Grain Free Sweet Potato Dog Treats

thehealthymaven

2. Homemade Flea Prevention Dog Treats

healthstartsinthekitchen

3. Apple and Peanut Butter Pupcakes

sugarandsoul

4. Spinach, Carrot and Zucchini Dog Treats

damndelicious

5. DIY Doggie Breath Mints

skinnyms

6. Peanut Butter and Apple Sauce Cookies for Dogs

The Lazy Pit Bull

7. Easy Crockpot Dog Food

damndelicious

8. Frosty Watermelon Dog Treat Recipe

petguide

9. Frozen Pumpkin Dog Treat Recipe

petguide

10. Healthy and Homemade Woof Loaf

popsugar

11. DIY Slow Cooker Dog Food

pearlsandsportsbras

12. Bacon Cheddar Homemade Dog Treats

munchkinsandmilitary

13. Carrot and Banana Natural Dog Treat

17apart

14. Healthy Homemade Dehydrated Dog Treats

jeanetteshealthyliving

15. Oatmeal Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats Recipe

missmollysays

16. No Flea Dog Biscuits

bakeatmidnite

17. Frozen Pupcakes

lolathepitty

18. Sweet Potato and Apple Pupcakes

thespeckledpalate

19. Doggie Green Bean Crunchies

skinnyms

20. Mini Omelettes for Dogs

pawsh-magazine

21. Catnip Cat Treats Recipe

messforless

22. Easy Homemade Cat Treats

dukesandduchesses

23. Crunchy Tuna Cat Treats

evermine

24. Homemade Organic Spinach and Chicken Cat Treats

popsugar

25. 3-Ingredient Salmon Cat Treats

thecookierookie

26. Homemade Salmon Oat Cat Treats

joythebaker

27. Tuna and Catnip Cat Treat Croutons

thecookierookie

28. Goat Milk Catsicle

catster

29. Tuna and Cheddar Cat Crisps

adventures-in-cooking

30. Kitty Delight Homemade Cat Treats

serendipityandspice

31. DIY Salmon Crunchies Cat Treats

mywoodenspoon

32. Pet-Approved Recipe for Cats

amybites

33. Homemade Healthy Cat Treats

wellnessmama

34. Homemade Chicken & Cranberry Cat Treats

girlichef

35. Chewy Cat Treats

joythebaker

36. DIY Frozen Apple Dog Treats

popsugar

37. Chicken Sweet Potato Dog Treats Recipe

userealbutter

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Awesome Candy Corn Sweet Treats

CheerUp — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 05:37:20 +0000

Today we share 30 Candy Corn Sweet Treats, I’m sure you will find something sweet to make for any upcoming parties, and to share with family or friends.

Candy Corn Pudding Pops @ Eighteen 25

Candy Corn Macarons @ Barbara Bakes

Candy Corn Oreo Cheesecake @ Lemon Tree Dwelling

Candy Corn Marshmallow People @ Knead to Cook

Candy Corn Cupcakes @ Make Bake Celebrate

Candy Corn Popcorn Cones @ Brit + Co.

Candy Corn Slice & Bake Cookies @ Sweet Sugar Belle

Candy Corn Milkshakes @ Mels Kitchen Cafe

Candy Corn Krispy Treat Pretzel Pops @ Love from the Oven

Candy Corn Fudge @ Make Bake Celebrate

Candy Corn Krispie Treats @ Glorious Treats

Candy Corn Payday Mix @ Nancy Creative