I turned the box upside down and started spraying.  I was glad I grabbed quick drying paint because it took several coats to cover the box without the red stripes showing through. After about 3 coats I was happy with the coverage.

 I let the paint set overnight and the next day I got busy creating the face.  All I used was a few googly eyes, some felt and ribbon.  I started by cutting the eyes and mouth from the black felt and tying a small bow with the ribbon.  Then I glued the pieces together to create the face and that’s it!

Now, I just couldn’t stop there because I LOVE popcorn and creating popcorn treats so I came up with a quick snack mix that I call “Boo Bites.”

Here is what you need:
2 microwave bags, or 1/2 cup kernels – popcorn
1 1/2 Cup – pretzel pieces
12 oz – white candy melts
12 oz – Reese’s Pieces (or Halloween colored M&M’s, any variety)
Halloween sprinkles

How to make your Boo Bites:
1. Pop the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels.
2. Add pretzel pieces and candy to the popcorn and toss to mix.
3. Melt the white candy melts according to package directions.
4. Drizzle the melted candy over the popcorn mixture a little at a time using a spatula to mix and evenly coat the pieces.
5. Pour popcorn mixture onto wax lined cookie sheets and sprinkle with Halloween sprinkles before the candy sets.
6. Allow to cool and then break apart into pieces and store in ziplocs or other airtight containers. Or if you are impatient like me, pop the pans in the fridge for a bit to speed up the hardening process

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So I must confess…I haven’t cooked single meal this week… Hey I warned you last week that I don’t cook remember? Lets be real, sometimes life is crazy and this week was one of those weeks.  So much on the to do list, a husband away at training, and the big WI blogger meet up this weekend means lots of take out around here for me and Miss Madelynn. But don’t worry I still have a fun recipe to share with you!

Although I don’t love cooking, I do love making cute pinteresty treats  I found this adorable idea from Make Bake Celebrate and knew it would be PERFECT for our blogger meet up this weekend. If you are looking for a treat to give your students, parents, coworkers or even your own kids’ teachers, these are really easy I promise!!

 Its actually pretty simple, here is all you need:

 And it really didn’t take long to make them at all! It actually took longer for me to package them up than to make them.

To package them up, I put them in clear bags with green paper crinkle and a little ribbon to dress them up fro Back to School. Hopefully you love them as much as I do!

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