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Homemade easy, affordable treats for kids to give (free downloads!)

December 16, 2014 By Sabrina

The school week is winding down and the pressure is on to find the perfect gift for your child to give their teacher. If you haven’t tried to make your own gifts yet, you should! Here are some super easy recipes that you can whip up in no time!

These ideas would be fantastic for teachers, assistants, caregivers, bus drivers, volunteers, coaches, neighbors, and anyone else who helps your kids out every day.

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint BarkWhat you will need:
Vanilla candy wafers
Candy canes (crushed)
Candy mold design of your choice
Treat bags, ribbons and labels

Directions:
Melt candy wafers according to package. Pour into candy mold. Crush candy canes and sprinkle onto mold.

Refrigerate.

Once cooled add to treat bag, attach ribbon and label.

  • Download it! Peppermint Bark Labels

Hot Cocoa Cubes

Cocoa Cubes

Hot Cocoa Cubes

What you will need:

Candy melting wafers (milk chocolate and salted caramel)
Mini marshmallows
Sea salt
Silicone ice cube tray (preferred for easy removal) or candy mold
Treat bags, labels and ribbon

Directions:

Melt candy wafers according to package. Pour into silicone ice cube tray (or candy mold).

Add ingredients based on notes below. Refrigerate.

Once cooled, add to treat bag.

Add ribbon and label.

For classic marshmallow: use milk chocolate flavor, add mini marshmallows.

For salted caramel: use milk chocolate flavor and add a dollop of salted caramel flavor in the middle.

Sprinkle sea salt on top.

  • Download it! Cocoa Cubes Labels

Hot Cocoa KitHot Cocoa Kit

What you will need:

Individual instant hot cocoa packets
Peppermint sticks or candy canes
Mini marshmallows
Treat bags (small size for mini marshmallows and large size for kit), labels with poem, and ribbons)

Directions:
Arrange items in treat bag.
Add label and ribbon.

  • Download it! Warm Wishes Cocoa Kit Labels

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About Sabrina

Sabrina is a stay at-home mom of a wonderful husband, two kids; ages 10 and 6, and a 2-year-old Havanese dog. Her interests include reading, cooking, baking, creative activities with kids, coffee with friends, and of course, family. She loves to organize and simplify, and will be the first to tell you she is a clean freak!

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HI THERE, I’M COURTNEY!

I'm a work-at-home mom to four kids, 12 years old and under. I'm dog obsessed and love to cook. When I'm taking a break from calming the chaos, you can also find me on Etsy selling digital creations. The Mod Mommy is a family blog where you can find food ideas, craft activities and more. Welcome! About Courtney

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