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12 Homemade Kid-Friendly Halloween Treats

LilSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:30:06 -0700

Halloween's focus may be on a youngster's costume and the candy he gathers as he makes his way through the neighborhood, but that doesn't mean the party can't start early with some tasty treats.

From school-sponsored bashes to kiddie soirees, Halloween parties offer lil ones another opportunity to show off their costumes and indulge in some sweets to kick off the spooktacular holiday. And if you're planning a haunted house party you'll want simple sweet treats that wow the entire crowd. Be inspired by 12 delicious Halloween treats we've whipped up in the name of the candied holiday.

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Delilicious: Sweet Inspiration For Your Halloween Bash

LilSugar — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:00:34 -0700

Double, double toil and trouble...If you're preparing for a household Halloween bash get some sweet backup and inspiration from gourmet mixes and cookie cutters. Stores like Williams-Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Target and drugstores are fully stocked with scary and silly Halloween shapers that will add that extra pizzazz to your kiddie soiree spread.

I adore this Halloween cookie cutter set ($20 for 5), which can be used year after year. Even if you don't purchase dessert makings, a quick trip in the store can be great inspiration for your own homemade Halloween treats.

Kiddie Soiree: Regal Cake Molds For a Princess

babysugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:37 -0700

Now that the theme has been set and the invitations have been sent out, it's time to start stocking up on the necessary items for my 3-year-old princess's royal affair. First on the list is a regal style cake pan. In the past I've ordered the dessert from our grocer but this year I'm thinking of making it so she can help me with the decoration. It may turn out looking like a mess but at least we'll have fun doing it. Now I just have to decide which mold to go with: tiara, carriage, castle, or cupcakes with crowns on top.

Which one wins your vote?

Nordic Ware® Castle Bundt® Pan - $36.00	Nonstick Castle Bundt Pan (10-c.) by Nordic Ware - $31.95
Castle Cake Pan by Wilton - $12.95	Fairytale Cottage Pan (9.75-in.) by Nordic Ware - $29.95

Kiddie Soiree: Planning a Regal Fete

babysugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:30:44 -0700

It's that time of year again - my daughter's birthday is on the horizon. I've got one month to pull a fabulous fete together and I'm bringing you all along for the ride. A princess adoring darling, I've decided to deck our home out with crowns, scepters, and bejeweled cupcakes. But before I can do anything, I must order and send out the invitations.

A popular theme to boot, the options are endless. The pink and purple castles would be enticing if we had a jumpy house but alas, we won't. The tiaras clearly indicate the type of party to expect but I quite like the silhouette with the pigtails and crooked crown to the right. It shows the playfulness of a 3-year-old best.

Which of the invitations below do you like best?

Tasty Treats For Halloween Bashes: Sparkly Cookies on Sticks

LilSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:00:35 -0700

If your little goblins won't be satisfied with fancy fruit lollipops, indulge their sweet tooth by making small sugar cookies on sticks.

These simple treats are easy to make and don't require a fancy production line. Just bake your favorite sugar cookies from scratch or a pre-made batter and impale round dough with lollipop sticks (can be found at a party or gourmet store) before they are baked. Ice with a simple sugar icing and decorate with sparkles or candy corn. If you're feeling adventurous ask your lil helpers to turn the cookies into pumpkins by drawing funny faces with candy or black cookie icing.

Wrap your final project in a cellophane bag with a ribbon for a pretty party favor.

Hosting a Halloween party this October? Whether spooky or sweet, we have you covered with our new designs for Pingg! Create your invite, then send reminders to your guests via email, SMS, and Facebook.

Tasty Treats For Halloween Bashes: Haunted Houses

LilSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:30:21 -0700

Who's afraid of the haunted house on the corner? Not your lil one if he helped create it! Take cookie decorating one step further when you offer wee ones the opportunity to create their own spooky houses filled with sweet treats.

Prior to your Halloween soiree, construct the house frames with graham crackers and thick icing. On the day of the party, set out a selection of colored buttercream frostings, candies and other items that will make the homes seem as frightful as possible, and let the little ghosts and goblins demonstrate their creativity as they decorate their houses in their own unique ways. When the mini-decorators are done, gather all of the homes together for a photo of this Halloween neighborhood.

Do you have a treat that your tots love? Share it with other lunch making mamas in The Children's Table group in the LilSugar community!

Tasty Treats For Halloween Bashes: Trick or Treat Lollipops

LilSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:30:34 -0700

Halloween may be all about the costumes and candy, but that doesn't mean you can't trick kids with a treat that's healthy too. Take an all-time childhood favorite – the lollipop – and convert it into something that will fill trick-or-treaters up with necessary nutrients.

Take a selection of firm fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe and pineapple and cut them into thick slices. Then using cookie cutters cut them into fun shapes, filling holes in one slice with smaller pieces from other fruits like blueberries, grapes or strawberries. Place bamboo skewers into the pieces to create fruit lollipops that lil ghosts and goblins can't keep their hands off of throughout the party.

Do you have a healthy treat that your tots love? Share it with other lunch making mamas in The Children's Table group in the LilSugar community!

Tasty Treats For Halloween Bashes: Wicked Witch Cupcakes

LilSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:18 -0700

With some inspiration from Martha Stewart, a platter of wicked witch cupcakes is more likely to put a smile on a wee one's face than frighten him. After baking up a favorite cupcake recipe, simply mix up some green buttercream icing, add a chocolate ice cream cone hat, and dig into your Halloween candy supply for some pieces that will create a witchy face. Be sure to have a few extra on hand as these devilishly good delights are sure to entice the parents as much as the kids.

Kiddie Soiree: A Fab Firefighting Birthday Bash!

LilSugar — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:00:31 -0700

It's the sound of the siren, the pressure of the hose, the shiny polished trucks and the fearlessness of firefighters that fascinate youngsters. A friend recently hosted a red hot birthday bash for her four-year-old at their local station, and it was a fiery success! Though she put a lot of detail in the celebration, she did it without breaking the bank. Starting with a lesson about fire safety and what to do in case of an emergency, the fete then moved to some light fare before the aspiring firefighters got a tour of a firetruck and were invited to test their skills at handling the hose. Check out this slideshow for tips on how to plan your own themed party.

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Party by the Pool...And Play It Safe!

LilSugar — Sun, 24 May 2009 06:00:40 -0700

The holiday weekend is in full swing and you've probably got some wet events penciled in on the calendar. If you're planning a poolside soiree, here are some tips to keeping the festivities kid-friendly. While parents are off mingling, it's not uncommon for a tot to slip in the pool for a dip without notice. So plan ahead with these tidbits of advice.

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Halloween Pancake Molds - $19.95	Nordic Ware® Castle Bundt® Pan - $36.00
Martha Stewart Collection Pumpkin Carving Kit - $34.99	Golda & I - $50.00
Witch's Hat/Ghost Cookie Cutters - $2.95	Golda & I - $55.00
Golda & I - $75.00	Martha Stewart Halloween Cake Stencils - $12.99
Pumpkin Lights with Remote Control - $19.95	Halloween Cookie Cutter, Set of 5 - $19.95
Personalized Reflective Halloween Totes - $24.50	No-Bake Halloween Haunted House Kit - $19.95