Letters to Santa: Cookies and a Movie

Christmas is coming and Mr. Magoo is up to holiday fun! Bring your whole family to this kid-friendly December matinee screening of MR. MAGOO’S CHRISTMAS CAROL. The film is only an hour long (the perfect length for a kiddie’s attention span), so come early for special holiday treats and fun things to do! Doors will open at Noon and all children under 12 get a FREE letter writing kit to craft their wish list for Santa! (A return address envelope is included for Mom & Dad, so Santa can send the letter home as a keepsake after he reads it.) A special menu including cookie decorating kits and hot cocoa will be available to order. Santa will swing by after the film to pick up all the letters. After the event, Santa will be on hand with a professional photographer for visits and pictures available for purchase.


Time: Doors open at 12 (Noon) Film starts at 1PM

Location: Enzian, 1300 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751

Cost: Kids under 12: $5. Adults: $8. Enzian Members: $7.50

For more information: Enzian.org or 407-629-1088

Halloween Treats

Serve up some fun this Halloween with simple touches and easy-to-make treats. Kick off the day with a Halloween themed breakfast.  Whip up a warm batch of pumpkin bread or muffins. Williams-Somona offers a delicious seasonal mix for $10.95.

In a hurry, pick up Halloween donuts at the local bakery. This time of year, you can't go wrong with gummy worms!  Add as a festive garnish to drinks and food. 

Head into the chaos of trick or treating with a quick, hearty meal.  My kids love Mummy Hot Dogs with Cheesy Monsters. 

Ingredients:

1 Can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls

10 Hot Dogs

Cooking Spray

Mustard or Ketchup

Instructions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Unroll dough. Separated at perforations creating 4 rectangles.  Press perforations to seal.

Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 10 pieces making a total of 40 pieces of dough.

Wrap 4 pieces of dough around each hot dog to look like bandages.  

Stretch dough slightly to completely cover hot dog. 

Separate "bandages" at one end so hot dog shows through for face.

Place wrapped hot dogs on ungreased cookie sheet. 

Spray dough lightly with cooking spray.

Bake 15 minutes or until dough is light golden brown and hot dogs are hot.

Draw face with mustard. 

As a side, garnish macaroni and cheese with sliced olives... and of course, more gummy worms!

Sweet Treats.

Embrace the Chaos,

Sheri

Summertime Treats... Corn-on-the-Cob Cupcakes

Sweeten your Summer cook-outs and kick off July 4th weekend with these fun corn "cobcakes".

My son proudly displays his creations!

All you need...

White and yellow jelly beans

White frosted cupcakes

Yellow Starburst candies (for the pat of butter)

Corn holders

For each ear, press jelly bean kernels onto three frosted cupcakes.

Line up cupcakes, and add a corn holder to each end of the cob.

For butter pat, microwave a Starburst for 8 seconds.

Stetch it into a melted butter shape, and place on center cupcake.

Simple, fun and easy to make. Enjoy, and have a fabulous fourth!

In Honor of Mother's Day... Mommy's Sippy Cup Giveaway

It's 5 o'clock and Mommy needs her sippy cup! 

I just fell in love with the whimsical designs from Misty and Sandy's. 

This super cute boutique glass is ideal for Mommy's wine or margaritas... depending on the mood!   Standard wine glasses are also available. 

Select your three favorite colors, and the glass is custom designed just for you! 
A matching ribbon is added for the final touch.  

Discounts are offered on orders of 2 or more themed wine glasses. 

Fun gift for Mother's Day or Mommy-to-Be.
Please order before May 5th to ensure delivery by Mother's Day.

Giveaway:
One lucky Embraced Chaos reader will win a Mommy's Sippy Cup in your choice of colors.

Mandatory Entry:

Please visit Misty and Sandy's, pick out your favorite item and leave a comment at the bottom of this post.

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Deadline for entry is Friday, May 7, 2010 at midnight.
Winner is selected via Random Org.
Please respond to winning e-mail with mailing address within 48 hours to claim prize.
Shipping only in US, and please no PO Boxes.

Cheers to a Happy Mother's Day!

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner!

Easter Best. Adorable Basket Stuffers.

Enjoy one stop shopping for Easter Basket goodies.

Browse this adorable selection of homemade Easter gifts from 

Kid N Around Creations.

Bunny Toss Game

This portable bunny toss game is ideal for Spring travels.  

 The set includes 4 bunny targets, 2 carrot bean bags, and a carry bag.

$15

Bunny Crayon Roll

Wouldn't your child love this tucked in their basket on Easter morning?

Choose your colors, prints and fabrics to custom create your bunny roll. 

The set comes with 6 crayons and ties together with a matching ribbon.

$10

Bunny Puppets

Custom design these precious bunny puppets for your little ones.
 They are made to order just for you. 
Choose 2 boy bunnies, 2 girl bunnies, or one of each. 
Then, design your bunnies from a variety of colors and fabrics.
They perfectly fit a child's hand. Suggested age 1 - 6
$10

Kid-N Around Creations

Easter Best. Chick Magnet Tee.

Easter is on it's way, and I'll be sharing some of my favorite finds. 
I love this precious tee from
 No Paparazzi Please. 
What a fun twist on Easter attire for boys.

The felt applique is hand stitched for a one-of a kind look.

Sizes available in 12 months - 5T.

Free shipping if you order by the end of February!

No Paparazzi Please offers a variety of adorable styles and some cute selections for Spring. 
Enjoy browsing!

No Paparazzi Please

Green Treats for your Little Leprechauns from Chasing Fireflies.

Chasing Fireflies is one of my favorite boutiques for children.

Just in time for Saint Patrick's Day, they have a parade of green treats and charming apparel for your little Leprechauns.  I feel lucky to have the chance to review these adorable items.

Sham-rock Tee

Here's one for the lads!  It's a Saint Patrick's Day shirt with style. Shenanigans are sure to follow!  It's a super-soft, cotton knit with rockin' graphics and raglan sleeves.  Available in sizes 2T - 7.
Cost:  $38.  

Personalized Saint Patrick's Day Tutu

What could be more fitting for a wee lass? Makes me want to have a baby girl!  This personalized onesie comes with a fluffy shamrock tutu. Available in sizes 3/6 and 6/12.  It takes 2 weeks for personalization, so order by March 4 to guarantee delivery by St. Patrick's Day.
 Cost:  $64.00.

Leprechaun Treat Bag

Who needs a pot of gold? Surprise your kids with this fun-filled treat bag for Saint Patrick's Day! Your little ones will love the assortment of goodies. Each bag includes a stuffed, holiday bear, shamrock cracker, leprechaun hat and bead necklace, shamrock glasses, gumballs, chocolate coins,a tin whistle, frosted shamrock and gold coin cookies, and a glitter ball.  I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the felt bag.  The size is 8" x 10" x 5", and I will use it for years to come.   A lovely gift!

Cost:  $48