Valentine's Day Ideas

 This snack mix is perfect for kids and teachers.

1 bag Chex mix savory/bold

1 box white and milk chocolate covered heart pretzels with sprinkles

1 bad Ghirardelli vanilla or white chocolate melting wafers

1 bag M&M's, Cupid's mix (pinks, red, white)

Mix these up and it's ready!

*Or you can melt the wafers and stir it into the mix using 3 cups plain rice Chex and 2 cups Cheerios instead of the savory/bold mix. Spread on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or parchment to cool/harden. Transfer to bowl and mix in the chocolate covered hearts last.

**Other ideas for Valentine's Day is to make heart shaped sugar cookies with conversation heart messages written on them. Or a flower cookie bouquet. 

Or just make regular chocolate chip cookies using the Cupid's mix M&Ms..

Or use the Ghirardelli melting wafers in chocolate and white chocolate to make chocolate dipped strawberries. If you buy a cute box for them in the cake decorating section of the store, and package them nicely you'll have a super star gift for a friend, teacher, or loved one.

*** A candlelight dinner is fun, even if it is just with all the kids. Gives them a chance to practice good manners! 

Our favorite desserts are puddings, tiramisu (my alcohol/coffee free version) chocolate mousse (from my chocolate cream pie recipe), a chocolate cake, or a strawberry trifle.