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Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

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March 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Ready for the bunny to visit? Enjoy these Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs with marshmallows before he comes. Dip these hot cocoa bombs in warm milk and out pops mini fruit flavored marshmallows. Just like bunny tails, only rainbow style!

Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

So we all know that hot cocoa bombs are all the rage right now. If you look on Pinterest, you will see so many different kinds, colors, and themes. We decided to get really creative recently and came up with some Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs!

These sweet treats are beautiful with all their bright colors. They are {almost} too pretty to eat, especially with those Spring themed sprinkles on top.

And they are delicious when dropped into a cup of warm milk. Rather than using your normal white marshmalllows, we filled our chocolate bombs with colorful, fruit-flavored marshmallows. It’s an extra treat, if you aren’t expecting that flavor.

Make a batch of these Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs for your kiddo’s Easter basket, or send them to school for a special treat for the teachers.

The best thing about these bombs is that they can be made any time of year, not just at Easter. You could make them for a unicorn themed party even!

Make sure you take a look at our other Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipes while you are here!

Hot Chocolate Bombs for Easter

Makes 6 bombs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Setting time: 4 hours

Ingredients

1 12-ounce package white chocolate chips
1 packet instant cocoa mix
1 cup mini fruit flavored (rainbow) marshmallows
¼ cup Spring sprinkles (mine are Great Value brand from Wal-Mart)
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs
Round Silicon Mold (or follow our tips for having No Silicon Mold.)

Easter Sprinkles

They are a variety of Spring and Easter Sprinkles you can use. We used Great Value brand from Wal-Mart, but look at these other options.

Easter Sprinkles (sprinkles with bunny heads and carrot shapes)
Sprinklefetti Easter Sprinkle Mix Pastel (sprinkles and sixlets in a metallic pastel coloring)
Easter Sprinkle Mix for Baking (A mix of sprinkles, sixlets and adorable Easter bunny heads)
The Gourmet Baking Company Easter Egg Sprinkles ( A mix of green, yellow, pink, white sprinkles with red, purple, blue, green and orange egg-shaped sprinkles. Also mixed with pink, green, and white sixlets)
The Gourmet Baking Company Easter Baskets (looks like sprinkles grass and Easter egg candies)
Easter Ducks Flowers Bunny Head Edible Confetti Sprinkles

Take a look at all of the Spring Sprinkles varieties here.

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Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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1 12-ounce package white chocolate chips
1 packet instant cocoa mix
1 cup mini fruit flavored (rainbow) marshmallows
¼ cup Spring sprinkles (mine are Great Value brand from Wal-Mart)
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs

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Instructions

First, place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
Put a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated.
Set the remaining chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
Allow the chocolate to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with marshmallows.
Reheat the chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs and decorate with Spring sprinkles.
Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
To make the hot chocolate bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

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Directions

First, place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.

Put a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated.

Set the remaining chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.

Allow the chocolate to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.

When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with marshmallows.

Reheat the chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.

Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs and decorate with Spring sprinkles.

Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.

To make the Easter hot chocolate bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

Also take a look at The Best Hot Chocolate Bombs on the web! Pin to Pinterest.

One alternative is to fill your Hot Chocolate Bombs with M&Ms and attach our M&M Easter Poem. It makes a really cute Easter Gift idea. Pin to Pinterest.

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Eggcellent Easter Games

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January 5, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Ready to create memorable Easter traditions with large or small groups? These Egg-cellent Easter Games can be paired with Easter egg hunts, Easter parties and gatherings, or used as a family minute to win it challenge.

Eggcellent Easter Games

Does Easter ever free like a neglected holiday to you? As a Christian, Easter is truly the most important holiday. It feels as though there is little build-up to the actual day and very little more than a visit to the church and an Easter Egg Hunt.

What do you do on Easter?

Beyond the traditional Easter egg hunt and visit to the church, consider a new Easter Tradition with Easter games. If you wish to turn Easter into a greater celebration, take a look at these Easter Games for Adults, Kids, Families, Friends, Small Groups, and Large Gatherings. It fits a small family of three and a large crowd of dozens.

The year Easter was canceled (the year we must not name), we decide to twist up the traditional Easter ideas. Instead of attending a large Easter Egg Hunt at Church, we had our own small family Easter Egg hunt. My older kids hid Easter Eggs for the younger kids and after finding our eggs, everyone filled their stomachs with jelly beans and chocolate (gross – does that idea of that make anyone else sick?)

Well, it didn’t make my kids sick. Instead, it made all five kids excitable on a lot of sugar. We created a new Easter Family tradition by playing outdoor Easter games. It was a beautiful day and I was all about running off steam and enjoying the beautiful blue sky day.

What are some fun Easter games?

This list of Easter game ideas includes Traditional Easter Games. What are traditional Easter games? Some examples of traditional games include the law Easter Egg Roll. Read more about that below but basically try to roll a raw egg across a finish line with your nose or a spoon. You also could turn a ball toss into a carrot toss or play pin the tail on the bunny (similar to pin the tail on the donkey game.)

We also have examples of Unique Easter Games like Easter bowling lined with brightly colored pool noodles and adorable bunny bowling pins.

Minute to Win it Easter Games

And for the Minute to Win It Games lovers (raising my hand), take a look at some Minute to Win It Easter games including Jelly Bean Pick-up or Spoon Full of Sugar. You can print our full list of 18 Minute to Win It Game Instructions PDF and supply list.

Minute It To Win It Easter Games Instructions Printable

Easter Games Printable

Before we begin sharing some fun things to do on Easter, take a look at our Easter Games List PDF. They can be play with a large or small group. Print the list of Easter game directions for your family to enjoy.

Easter Game Directions Printable PDF

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Easter Scavenger Hunt

Take the kids on a fun Easter Treasure Hunt at home. Place a new clue in an Easter Egg and lead them around the house finding up to 20 Easter Scavenger Hunt Clues with rhyming riddles. Have a fun Easter Basket at the end of the hunt.

Easter Scavenger Hunt Printable

More Eggcellent Easter Games You Will Love

All of these holiday games can be used outdoors with the first sign or spring, or indoors if spring showers are on the weather map.

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Embracing Grandmillennial Style | Making Granny Chic, Grand!

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August 31, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

What is Grandmillennial Style? The word Grandmillennial blends together two words, Grandmother and Millennial. It is a decor style that creates living space bringing old-school design trends with a fresh spin for the 21st century. With these Grandmillennial Decor Ideas, let’s make granny chic, grand!

Grandmillennial Style

I am coming here to confess. I have fell down a rabbit hole and this hole has lead me more time on Facebook than I care to admit. Bear with me, let me explain.

I joined a group called Grandmillennial Décor on Facebook and there was not getting out. Yes, I could easily click the “leave group” button, but I was becoming transported in time, and ideas, and the nostalgia of my grandmother (and apparently everyone else’s grandmother too!)

What is Grandmillennial style?

To quote someone, Grandmillennial is Granny Chic. It’s modern traditional. Ranging in age from mid-20s to late-30s, Grandmillennials love home decor with a traditional aesthetic. Heirlooms are precious and preserved, but not in the farmhouse style that embraces greys or the shabby chic style that loved chipped paint. Grandmillennial love loud prints and bright colors. Finishes are flawless. Living spaces are in impeccably styled.

Included in the throwback aesthetic of Grandmillennial style are rattan furniture pieces, floral wall paper, blue & white ginger jars, brightly patterned prints, floral drapes, pink roses, needlepoint, bird cages, wicker, boxwoods, scalloped lampshades, and shinny lacquer finished dressers. On display are monogramed pillows and your grandmother’s China.

How do you turn a farmhouse home into a Grandmillennial home?

Before your go throwing out all your gray paint, chipped furniture, and farmhouse style home decor, read this first.

Farmhouse decor includes rustic/chippy finishes, signs with words, barn door motifs, cotton stems and rusty metals and burlap. These are the finishes to change out. You can keep some of your neutral and gray colors, but make sure you add a pop of color too. Transform an off-white room with a happy color like a kelly green accent wall. Pull out your family heirlooms and polish them to shine. Finish chipped painted furniture with a lacquerer finish. Opposite of chipped furniture, lacquer paint has a glossy, mirror-like finish and when done by a professional, is absolutely not streaky

To continue to transform from farmhouse to grandmillenial style, buy and sell. When your budget is small, swap out pieces you no longer like with pieces you love by buying and selling on Facebook Market Place. Many people are looking to get rid of their grandmother’s antiques and others are craving the farmhouse furniture you no longer want.

Examples of Grandmillennial Style

Let’s take a look at examples of Grandmillennial decor. From Grandmillennial living rooms, Grandmillennial paint colors, Grandmillennial bedrooms, Grandmillennial furniture and more.

Remember, the most meaningful homes tell a story. Pull out those anqitues, it’s time to get granny chic!

Author note: In Grandmillennial decor, you will see Asian elements with a European interpretations. Examples of descriptions include the term chinoiserie, which comes from the French word chinois, or “Chinese.” Also recognize elements of blue & white canton china patterns, for dining china and ginger jars. These decor pieces do not come directly from Asia but are instead a European interpretation of Asian culture and decorative arts.

This Grandmillennial entry way from Randi Garrett Design is simply styled with some of my favorite ginger jars and a blue hydrangea bush. Gather a few items you love and create a simple vignette to welcome guests into your home. Find a similar detailed wreath in antique French style with laurel leaves and ribbon.

Learn how to decorate with Chinoiserie. You can take your blue and white temple jars to the next level by adding elements of flowers, feathers, and greenery like Casa Watkins Living.

Alright, let’s talk Grandmillenial decor. This Eagle Convex Accent Mirror is currently $500. Now I want you to go to Facebook marketplace and set a search to notify you when one hits the marketplace. Come give me a comment with how low you are able to pick it up. I’ve seen them for $60 – $150 in my area. (Eagle Convex mirror also seen in Southern Charm’s Patricia Altschul’s House. Wallpaper: Mind the Gap Chinese Floral.) Pair a eagle mirror with free vintage bird prints.

Grandmillennial Bathroom

The easiest place to begin your Granny Chic transformation is in the half bath. It’s a smaller space that can typically be transformed with a bird and floral wallpaper print. Pottery Barn never disappoints when it comes to home decor, look how they transformed this small half bath into a beautiful Grandmillennial bathroom with a mirror, wall sconces, and a printed wallpaper.

What to know what is right about this Grandmillenial Style bathroom? Everything! From the Serena & Lilly white rattan mirror, the bright pineapple wallpaper {Katie Kime}, the touches of brass and the lacquer pink vanity this bathroom is screaming granny chic.

Grandmillennial Living Room

Take a look at this Grandmillenial fire place. Can you tell the features that pull together to create this style? Three things. Whicker Furniture. Bamboo Frames. Ginger Jars. Get inspired by Every Season’s Change & Brittany’s thrift store finds. Love the Audobon print? Get Free Audubon Paintings.

Custom high end curtains can be pricey. Follow this DIY Greek Key Trim Curtains tutorial {DIY Decor MOM} and add fabric Greek key trim to white IKEA Ritva curtains for a custom look on a budget!

Using a gingham fabric focus, Lauren Deloach transformed this Grandmillenial living space and music room. Highlights include pleated lamp shades, hanging plates on the wall, large brass wall mirrors, and skirted ottomans.

Texas Designer Meredith Ellis created a beautiful Grandmillenial library celebrating pattern, texture and color from floor to ceiling. This living space includes toile drapery, furniture skirts, oil paintings, curvy shapes, and layered contrasting decor.

Take your grandmothers style and add a breath of fresh. How beautiful is this formal Grandmillenial sitting area {Rachel Solar} with a touch of modern tiger print pillows!

One take away from recreating your grandmother’s living space is bringing old-school design trends with a fresh spin for the 21st century. These spaces are not the stuffy, formal rooms you might remember from childhood. They are warm, cozy and inviting. {Better Homes & Gardens}

Do you have a built in? Learn to style a Grandmillennial living room shelf by getting inspired by Marian at Miss Mustard Seed.

Grandmillennial Dining Rooms

Kerry Spears Interiors knows how to honor one’s grandmother. Take a look at this beautiful display of Grandmillennial elements included a reupholstered antique chair, a beautiful buffet with wallpaper paneling in the background.

Budget-Friendly tip on this lamp. You can spend a fortunate on a Grandmillennial lamp. Instead, find a beautiful solid color at a thrift shop and use gold Rub & Buff to paint the base. A small 30 minute weekend project.

Line a china cabinet with wall paper like Flower Mag. A cabinet filled with blue-and-white Canton pieces is complemented with a playful wallpaper. Touches of fruit and flowers allow bright colors to pop.

Tip: Learn how to wallpaper a built in bookshelf for as low as $45!

Don’t forget the amazing Bluewillowware. You can buy antiques in Facebook Marketplace, Etsy or on Ebay. Or get present day Blue Willow China pieces at Walmart and Amazon. The newer pieces are microwave and dishwashwer friendly. The patterns are pretty identical. With present day pieces, you do not run the risk of lead. If putting on display, it’s always nice to have an antique.

Accent a dining room with wallpaper panels. A set of three framed chinoiserie panels can cost 100s or even 1,000s of dollars. Create your own DIY Framed Wallpaper Panels wit this tutorial from Hunted Interior.

Grandmillennial Bedroom

KerrySpearsInteriors.com continues with the beautiful Grandmillenial home decor. Take a look at this Grandmillennial bedroom featuring antique fabric headboard, rattan night stand, antique bird print & brass swing arm wall lamps.

If you are looking for a Grandmillennial influencer, or Grandmillennial style blog take a look at Amy Berry Home. Her Grandmillennial Instagram account will have you swooming including this Grandmillenial bedroom nook pulling together beautiful antique pieces with a complimentary wallpaper.

Try to take a bamboo dresser and has a bright lacquered just like Style Your Senses. We love the elements of this pink lacquered dresser. The pink pulls forth the blue and white chinoiserie, green leaves and gold accents.

Want to create a grand Grandmillenial aesthetic home? Perhaps by someone famous? Take a look at Southern Charm’s Patricia Altschul House featured in Architectural Digest.. We especially love this master bedroom, where an oil painting artwork is displayed above a 19th-century chinoiserie bookcase.

Want more? Take a look at this Patricia Altschul Home Collection with mixes of Grandmillenial and Southern Charm.

If you really are into traditional home décor ideas, take a look at our Dish Gallery Wall Ideas & Plate Wall Decor. Pin to Pinterest.

Once your home turns into your grandmothers, make your you add granny’s crafts too! Not Your Grandma’s Embroidery Crafts & Designs. Pin to Pinterest.

Love birds? Also look at these Vintage Bird Prints + Audubon Free Downloads. Pin to Pinterest.

Popular Workout Clothes

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Are you trying to get to the gym more or are you doing more workouts at home? If you need new workout gear, we have some of the Popular Workout Clothes for 2021 for you.

This Adidas Women’s Winners Tank Top is perfect for wearing to the gym or out and about when you’re running errands or picking the kids up from school. I love the burnout look this tank has.

Need new leggings and prefer high waisted? You’ll want to grab these Core 10 Women’s High Waist Yoga Lattice Crop Leggings. I love the lattice on the sides, and cropped leggings are my go-to when the weather is warm.

Stay warm on your runs or walks while the weather is cold in this Core 10 Women’s Lightweight Insulated Thermal Jacket. This jacket features thumbholes and cinched draw cords at the hood.

These Core 10 Women’s ‘Build Your Own’ Flashflex Run Full-Length Leggings are really neat because you can truly build your own style out of them. Choose from two different waist styles – mid-rise and high-rise – as well as short, regular, and tall inseam lengths to get the perfect fit.

Looking for a sweatshirt you can wear while working out? This Core 10 Women’s Super Soft Heavyweight Fleece Relaxed Fit Cropped Sweatshirt is soft and features a brushed back and great stretch, making it a perfect layer for cooler months.

Stay dry while you work out in this Under Armour Silver Coat. The UA Tech fabric is quick-drying, ultra-soft & has a more natural feel. The material wicks sweat and dries really fast.

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Mocha Coffee Bombs

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July 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

Have you tried hot chocolate bombs? They are the newest food trend. We couldn’t stop with hot cocoa, we had to make the best coffee bombs too. Mixing chocolate and espresso, these mocha coffee bombs hit the sweet spot.

The Best Coffee Bombs

I remember the first time I was introduced to fusion food. It was the early 2000s and I recall going to a restaurant that mixed all sorts of flavors together. I do not recall the meal, very well, but I do remember the still water was $4 – isn’t that crazy? I also recall that the dessert was a hamburger made with chocolate and a donut. The restaurant didn’t make it long (perhaps because of the expensive water, perhaps because it was a little ahead of it’s time for the area I lived), but my love of fusion was built during that time.

When I think of coffee bombs and hot chocolate bombs, I think of fusion food. It is mixing something creative and unique and creates a beautiful display – sometimes too beautiful to enjoy or eat. Since I love chocolate drinks, but don’t drink hot chocolate enough, I wanted to create my love of chocolate with my love of a need – coffee.

Learn more about coffee bombs and how to make your very own chocolate included mocha coffee bomb. If you love it as much as me, make a few extra coffee bomb gifts for you teachers and attach our adorable C is for Caffeine or I Like you A Latte Gift Tags.

What is a coffee bomb?

To first answer what is a coffee bomb, you must know what is a chocolate bomb? A coffee bomb, similar to a chocolate bomb, is a round hard shelled chocolate ball with instant coffee inside. When added to hot milk it breaks apart and creates a Mocha Coffee. Chocolate bombs and coffee bombs are fun recipes you can make at home that are excellent for gift giving.

If you love Coffee, you likely love Starbucks. Look at our Starbucks Inspired Chocolate Bombs too!

Mocha Coffee Bombs

With instant espresso powder and some hot milk, you can create your own chocolate latte bomb in a matter of seconds. The hardest part is the prep but we promise that taste is well worth the effort!

Makes 6 bombs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Setting time: 4 hours

Coffee Bomb Ingredients

1 12-ounce package dark chocolate chips
6 tablespoons instant espresso powder
¼ cup white melting chocolate
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs

In addition to the Mocha Coffee ingredients, you will also need a round silicone mold.

Gift giving? Have these plastic chocolate bomb containers for gifting coffee chocolate bombs.

Coffee Bomb Recipe Directions

It is really easy to make Coffee Hot Chocolate Bombs. Follow the following directions to get your started.

First, place one 12-ounce package of dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the dark chocolate chips in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.

Next, take a spoonful of melted chocolate inside a half circle of the silicone mold. Use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the rubber mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated (approximately 12 half circles).

Set the remaining melted chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.

Allow the chocolate in the molds to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.

When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add around one tablespoon of instant espresso powder in each piece.

Reheat the dark chocolate in the bowl in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Using your finger, smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.

Melt the white chocolate according to the package instructions, then place the melted white chocolate into piping bags. Lightly drizzle white chocolate over the top of the bombs to decorate.

Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.

To make the mocha bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

Enjoy or wrap in hot chocolate bomb plastic containers for Hot Chocolate Bomb gift giving.

Coffee Bombs Gifts

As a former teacher, I can tell you coffee was one of my favorite gifts. I did not enjoy a coffee gift for the holiday season but the “just because I was thinking of you” type of day. If you want to give a teacher some thanks, attach our adorable C is for Caffeine or I Like you A Latte Gift Tags.

If you are a REALLY amazing parent, drive through the Starbucks line and order hot milk before you bring your child to school. Drop the Mocha Coffee Bomb and the hot milk off in your child’s classroom as a “just because” thankful Thursday gift.

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Mocha Coffee Bombs

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 30 mintues
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 0 hours
Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

Scale

1 12-ounce package dark chocolate chips
6 tablespoons instant espresso powder
¼ cup white melting chocolate
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs
round silicon mold

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Instructions

Place one 12-ounce package of dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the dark chocolate chips in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
Take a spoonful of melted chocolate inside a half circle of the silicone mold. Use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the rubber mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated (approximately 12 half circles).
Set the remaining melted chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
Allow the chocolate in the molds to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add around one tablespoon of instant espresso powder in each piece.
Reheat the dark chocolate in the bowl in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Using your finger, smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
Melt the white chocolate according to the package instructions, then place the melted chocolate into piping bags. Lightly drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs to decorate.
Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
To make the mocha bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

Notes

Enjoy or wrap in hot chocolate bomb plastic containers for Hot Chocolate Bomb gift giving.

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Simple Breakfast Items for Busy Mornings

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January 11, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Start the day off right with these Simple Breakfast Items for Busy Moms. Creative and simple breakfast ideas for kids and adults including breakfast wraps, pancakes, sandwiches, and more.

Quick and Easy, Simple Breakfast Items

On busy mornings, the last thing you want to think about is what to make for breakfast. But breakfast is an important meal. It helps stave off hunger until lunchtime and gives you energy throughout the morning. So, if you’d like to enjoy a tasty meal in the mornings without a lot of fuss, try a few of these simple breakfast ideas.

You’ll find lots of yummy options for kids, like the breakfast banana splits, pancake muffins, and fruit pizza. Adults will love them, too! And if you’re looking for single-serving breakfast ideas, try the microwave egg scrambles, overnight oats, or yogurt fruit pots.

Simple Breakfast Ideas for Busy Families

Pancake Muffins are easy, versatile, and super kid-friendly! You can grab them and eat them in the car or enjoy them at home for an easy-peasy morning meal. They’re delicious with blueberries or chocolate chips. Make a double or triple batch of these muffins to store in the freezer and defrost them the night before. They’re terrific in lunchboxes, too. | Hey, Mom! What’s Cooking?

Get the excitement of ice cream for breakfast without regretting it afterward. This Healthy Breakfast Banana Split is made with bananas, yogurt, berries, chocolate chips, and granola for a flavorful, easy breakfast that adults and kids alike will enjoy. Plus, there’s no cooking involved. Now that’s a winner! | Easy Family Recipe Ideas

With just five minutes of prep at night, you can wake up to a delicious healthy breakfast with no work at all in the mornings. These Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats are easy and customizable. Warm them up a little or eat them cold right out of the fridge. | Lemons and Zest

With 7 different varieties and recipes, these Microwave Scrambled Egg Cups are a great way to shake up your breakfast routine. Which combination do you think you’d like best? The 3 Meat and Potato version sounds really hearty! | The Creative Bite

These Applesauce Waffles are freezable, dippable, and totally yummy. Serve with a side of fresh fruit and some pure maple syrup for dipping. They’re gluten-free and dairy-free, so they’re great for kids with food sensitivities. | Strength & Sunshine

Picky eaters who don’t like eggs will love these Southwest Egg-Free Breakfast Burritos. They’re chock full of potatoes, sausage, black beans, peppers, onions, and cheese, so you know they’ll taste great. They’ll keep beautifully in the freezer for several weeks, so make extras to save yourself some time later. | On Ty’s Plate

If you’re watching your carbs or sticking to whole foods, these Prosciutto and Veggie Egg Muffins will be a welcome hot meal each morning. Sub any breakfast meat and veggie combination you’d like, and they’ll turn out great. Ham, sausage, or even bacon bits will be delicious in these egg muffins. | Peace Love and Low Carb

What kid wouldn’t love waking up to cookies for breakfast? And you don’t need to feel a bit guilty because these Banana Breakfast Cookies are packed with oats, bananas, applesauce, nuts, and just enough chocolate chips to add a little sweetness. | Spend with Pennies

An easy and delicious Yogurt Fruit Breakfast Pizza is a terrific way to start the day. Spread your ingredients out over a healthy pita flatbread, and it’s ready to go. | Finding Zest

These Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are so easy to pull together. It only takes a bit of prep, but with just 45 minutes of work, you can prep several days’ worth of breakfast sandwiches for the whole family. These are made with English muffins, eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese, but use whatever your family likes! They’re great for freezing or for feeding a crowd. | The Cozy Cook

Frozen Yogurt Bark is an excellent breakfast option for the summer, but the kids will love it all year long. It’s made with yogurt, honey, berries, and granola and makes a terrific after-school snack. | Easy Family Recipe Ideas

Mini waffles are fun all by themselves, but they’re extra tasty when you turn them into Mini Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches made with eggs, bacon, and cheese. You could also try them with chicken to make chicken and waffle sandwiches. Yum! | Fantabulosity

What’s better than a spoon full of Nutella? How about some Nutella-Stuffed French Toast? This breakfast is ready in just 10 minutes and will be a hit with everyone in the family. Sprinkle with some powdered sugar and top with strawberries and syrup, and you’re all set with a sweet breakfast that’ll make anyone smile. | Craving Zone

Fluffy scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and fresh spinach come together in these Easy Breakfast Quesadillas. They’re ready in just 15 minutes and are a great meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You could also freeze and reheat these easily, though you may want to leave out the spinach for freezing and use something like bell peppers instead. | Isabel Eats

Prep these healthy Yogurt Fruit Pots for breakfast at home, on the go, or even sitting at your desk at the office. They’re super simple, healthy, and tasty. Use your favorite combination of berries or just one type. If you want to keep your granola crunchy, keep it in a separate airtight container until you’re ready to eat. | Recipes for Men

Have you ever made pancakes in a sheet pan? It’s an incredibly easy method that busy parents will love. This recipe for Baked Chocolate Chip Pancakes is a great start, and you can try different varieties with the same pancake batter. Once the ingredients are mixed and poured into the pan, you’re free to go about your business until they’re done. No standing at the stove! | Boulder Locavore

The only cooking for these breakfast wraps is the eggs! Pair the fluffy eggs with roasted deli turkey and American cheese. Roll it all up in a tortilla, and enjoy the Roasted Turkey, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Wraps. | Savvy Saving Couple

You’re going to love these no-bake PB&J Granola Bars. They’re vegan, so they’re great for all kinds of diets, and they’re full of sweet PB&J flavor. They’ll keep well in the fridge for several days or in the freezer for about a month. | Eat with Clarity

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New Years Eve Ideas for Kids

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September 7, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, New Year's Eve, Party, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media

Let’s all say good-bye to the past year with these New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids. Ring in the New Year with memorable New Year’s Eve recipes, crafts, activities, games, printables & more.

Anyone else ready to jump into the new year…. see you later last year! Bring on the new year. Let’s home for something different. Whether you are celebrating 2021, 2022 (or whatever year we might now be in), we have some of the best New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids. These can be for toddlers who are in bed with the sun or for older kids who will welcome in the new year at midnight. And let’s be honest, these fanstic fun activities and ideas are for adults too. Create family traditions with these New Year’s Eve ideas for kids (and adults too)!

Happy New Year!

Tips for Young Kids: Toddlers and young children do not have to stay up until midnight. You can still reenact a kid-friendly countdown just in a shorter period of time. For example, make the hour change every 10 mintues or 30 minutes based on when you start and want to end. Obviously, they have no idea of the real time. It can still be a memorable day and family tradition with earlier hours.

Charades Cards

New Year Celebrations have to include a memorable game. We created this New Year’s Eve Charades Game. We included 18 charades cards as well as 9 fill in the blank cards. You can print the blank cards as much as you want created as large of a game as you need or want. In your blank cards add either family memories (if playing with your immediate family) or add trending year events (if playing with a larger group of friends.)

New Years Eve Party Charades Game Printable

How to Play Charades

Charades can be played with any type of word or phrase. There are two sets of rules for charades games. You can play based on points or based on time.

Charades based on points

Split into two teams. On each teams turn, one person acts out a topic for their teammates to guess. They cannot use any words. Use a clock to track the time, giving each person two to three minutes for their turn. If the team guesses the charade in a set amount of time, give the team one point. If they do not guess correctly, they get zero points added to their score. At the end of all the rounds, the team with the most points wins.

Charades based on time

Split into two teams. On each teams turn, one person acts out a topic for their teammates to guess. They cannot use any words. Use a clock to track the time, giving each person two to three minutes for their turn. If the team guesses the charade in a set amount of time, at that time is added to their score. If they do not guess correctly, the full time is added to their score. At the end of all the rounds, the team with the shortest time wins.

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New Year’s Eve Party Games

Games and activities ensure New Year’s Eve fun – especially these 60 second games. Download our New Year’s Eve Minute to Win it Games. While most countdown from 10, you will be counting down from 60 with these New Years Eve Minute to Win it Games. In these 60 second challenges, enjoy 16 New Years Eve Games which include instructions plus a supply list. These are the best and our favorite family approved minute to win it games for adults or kids.

Play at midnight with adults or start your New Year Countdown early with the Kids. This printable digital download comes with instructions and a supply list.

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Party Décor

Have a makeshift New Year’s Eve Photo Booth. You could have a wall of lights and New Years Eve Photo Props.

Cake Pops

Well this show’s a bit of the website’s age, make this New Year’s Eve Recipe, chocolate dipped marshmallows. Just add the year.

Free Printables

You have to have a New Year’s Eve kiss at midnight. Download these New Year’s Eve Kisses Stickers. Just add these free printable stickers to the bottom of Hershey’s Kisses chocolates.

Balloon Clock

This might be my favorite New Year’s activity idea. Make a New Year’s Eve Balloon Clock. Not only does it have a purpose, it is a cute New Year’s Eve Backdrop. As each hour passes, they can pop a balloon. One idea is to have activities for kids in the balloon. Each hour gives a new idea to pass the time. Ideas can be baking, making crafts, watching a movie, reading, etc.| The Suburban Mom

Time Capsule

You know we love free printables. Ever year New Year’s Eve Time Capsule Questionnaire. Interview your kids every year to see how they have changed. Add this family time capsule to the kids memory box. | Pretty Providence

Countdown Clocks

Every New Year’s Eve celebration needs a countdown. Some pipe cleaners and a paper plate make this adorable Count Down Clock Craft for the New Year. Attention teachers, this makes a great New Year’s Eve Preschool Craft for teaching time. | Buggy and Buddy

Scavenger Hunt

Looking for fun New Years activities? As seen in our Year-round Scavenger Hunt for Kids, print this awesome New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt for Kids. Perhaps your scavenger hunt leads back to a present for a New Year’s resolution – like a jump rope or step tracker for someone increasing their fitness… who are we kidding, just delivery a sugary treat!

Fun Activities

Loving the idea of this get to know you New Year’s Eve Party Game Printable. This party game printable would be an excellent way to engage your child. It could make great dinner conversation. | Alice and Lois

New Year’s Eve Countdown Bags. These are great New Years Eve activities for toddlers as they mimic a count down but can be done in a speedy pace before bedtime. Add a fun activity in each bag. | Toddler Approved

Balloon Drop

Who needs fireworks? Have a fun ball drop of your own! Make this DIY Balloon Ball Drop using Dollar Store supplies. Count me in on this low-cost New Years Eve idea! The kids will love it. | Miss Maes Days

Countdown Cookies

Spend December 31 baking. Of course these New Year’s Eve Countdown Cookies have to be eaten before the clock strikes midnight. If one person is taking the challenge, make them mini! | Phillips Family

Clock Cupcakes

Alternatively, for another New Year’s Eve recipe you could have New Year Countdown Cupcakes too (or both.) | Somewhat Simple

Kid’s Mocktail

Skip the Champagne. Forget the cider. Grab some rock candy sticks and gummy bears and let the kids sip and enjoy these Candy Mocktails for Kids (and adults). Don’t forget to remind your guests to raise a toast before your first sip (or it’s bad luck!) | Modern Parents Messy Kids

Ball Drop Craft

Gab the glue for this New Year’s Eve fun. If you can’t be in New York City with the real crystal ball drop, make your own! This New Year’s Eve Ball Craft is just like the glittery ball in Times Square! I bet you could get all your supplies from the Dollar Tree. One creative punny idea is instead of decorating a Styrofoam ball, decorate an apple for the Big Apple. | Mom Unleashed

Confetti Party Poppers Craft

Of course, you need to ring in the new year with confetti. These DIY New Year’s Eve Confetti Poppers provide a craft for the day and entertainment for the night. Fill with foil confetti or glitter (the thing that never… ever… can be cleaned up enough.) | Little Bins for Little Hands

Noise Maker Craft

When the final hour strikes, make sure to shake your New Years Eve Noisemaker Craft for kids. Using bells and a Popsicle stick, this is a cute craft to make during New Years Eve. | Life Over CS

Enjoy these Glow in the Dark Party Ideas. Many of these glow party ideas can overlap into New Year’s Eve. Pin to Pinterest.

Having everyone over late? This Sleepover Party has some slumber party ideas you can incorporate into New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Pin to Pinterest.

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