Patsy Reiter

Writing stories for children and adults for over fifteen years

Mother’s Day Candy Boxes

 

Two by two boxes decorated with stickers, cut-outs, and filled with candy make lovely Mother’s Day gifts. These are great for shut-ins, neighbors, assisted living residents, and dozens more. You might have your own decorating idea.

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I filled mine with peanut butter cups, mints, and Lindt Chocolates.

Below is a light and easy Lemon Cake recipe for a Mother’s Day banquet, potluck, or take-along dish.

1 box lemon cake mix

Instant lemon pudding

Cool whip

Bake cake as directed and mix pudding as suggested.  Spread pudding over top when cooled and add cool whip.

Shave lemon rind over cool whip.

Happy Mother’s Day!

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Chicks

Fork painting, feathers, and wiggle eyes make a fun Easter project for children. I found this cute chick craft on Pinterest.

I printed a free egg template on cardstock and made a circle in the center so children can follow a pattern. Just dip the underside of a fork into craft paint. Make sure the paint is dry before adding the wiggle eyes, beak, and feathers.

I couldn’t post this without adding a cookie.

Happy Easter!

 

 

Newspaper Bunny

I found this darling newspaper bunny craft online. I printed a free copy on cardstock, cut it out, and traced it on newspaper. A fun, easy project for children. Little hands will need help cutting as the newspaper is extremely thin.

Children can add grass, flowers, or anything else they want to enhance the picture. Let their creativity shine. Our Sunday School class will make these, and we plan to add a scripture.

Supplies needed are pictured below. An inexpensive project to tackle.

Have fun!

 

 

Sour Cream Valentine Cookies

Would you like a delicious cut-out cookie recipe that can be prepared for any occasion? I’ve shared mine below. The cookies will disappear before you know it.

Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup softened butter or margarine (I use butter)
  • 1 + 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • cookie cutters

Mix dry ingredients and set aside.

Combine softened butter, sugar, and egg at low speed until fluffy. Beat in sour cream and vanilla.

Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Beat at low speed until mixed. (Can hand mix)

Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Roll on floured surface and bake at 375 degrees 10-12 minutes. Cool on rack.

Frosting

  • 1 box 16 oz. powdered sugar
  • 1 stick softened butter (1/2 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • half and half
  • food coloring

Beat butter and powdered sugar, add half and half until the frosting is of spreading consistency then add vanilla. Tint with food coloring.

Don’t forget to share.

Happy Valentine’s Day!