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8 Best Outdoor Water Toys for Toddlers

May 26, 2019 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

The 8 best outdoor water toys for toddlers to keep your active kids cool and entertained all summer long.

Even though I thought winter might never end, summer is about to creep right up. I know summer doesn’t technically hit until mid-June but it usually feels like summer in May here.

So that means ideas for outside play that also keep the kids cool are a must.

Water really makes everything more fun! We have always spent a lot of time outside but with our newest babe, outside time is no longer an option, it is a requirement. That new baby is 18 months old and he is so active.

Out of his few words, his favorite to say is outside! He loves it and wants to go out constantly.

And you know what? His behavior is better when we are outdoors. I’m not sure what that is. Maybe he feels like he has more freedom?

Maybe he just likes fresh air. But I like the ability for the kids to play together with less fighting. Plus it is good for them to spend their summer days outside. I know I sure did.

Here are several of the best outdoor water toys for toddlers that we own or have played with before over the past few years. I think they will be a hit with the toddler and even the preschoolers and early Elementary kids in your family.

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Best Outdoor Water Toys for Toddlers

These toys span all different price ranges. I usually buy a couple of inexpensive items at the beginning of every season and then many of our bigger items are still around from when my 5 year old was a toddler (and by the way she still eagerly plays with all these too)!

So if you are looking for some of the best outdoor water toys for toddlers this year, check out the list!

Water Table

My kids love water tables. The 18 month old loves to splash and pour into the different containers. The 5 year old will add in pretend games where she uses her imagination to create different scenarios in the table.

We have actually owned several different water tables over the years (one at our house and one at Grandma’s house). We needed a new one this year and went with the Step 2 Rain Showers table. We are only about a month in with using it but so far the kids really love it and I am typically really pleased with the quality of Step 2 products.

I will also sometimes help them with variety buy adding new or different items to the water table to make it new again. One of our favorite activities has been to make vegetable soup in the water table. Adding something new to an existing toy often revives it and makes it fun again.

Splish Splash Water Park

My kids love going to the neighborhood splash pad but this toy brings that to your own backyard. I bought this splash play mat a couple of years ago for my daughter and used it last year as well when my baby was about 9-10 months old.

He could sit up unassisted so that would be my criteria for if this would be good for your child.

I love this because although it does collect a few inches of water, it isn’t like a blow up kiddie pool that can hold a couple of feet of water. Of course you always have to keep a close eye on kids around any amount of water, but I do really like the splash pad concept.

My daughter still liked playing on this at four years old so it was great to be able to pull out one toy to please both kids.

You can control the amount of “splash” that comes out of the toy by simply turning your water flow up or down. I would do it low while the baby was playing and then crank it up for more fun when it was just the preschooler.

The one thing that was kind of a dud with this was the slide. I guess we could have used it with the baby but he didn’t really care. It wasn’t really tall enough to work like a real slide even when our daughter was using it at age 3.

That didn’t bother me because everything else was fun and entertaining. Definitely not a deal killer for us (we loved it for 3 years) but worth mentioning.

Slide & Slip N Slide Combo

I wrote an entire post about this combo last year. You can read how fun it is by clicking here.

It simply takes one of those plastic toddler slides that you probably already have with an inexpensive slip n slide. The result is a fun way to get the kids active and keep them cool. And it is perfect for little ones that don’t really have the coordination to run and slide on the slip n slide.

Little Tikes Slam N’ Curve Slide

I have had this boxed up in my living room for a week now. My BFF (AKA the Amazon delivery driver) dropped it off on Saturday but my teething 18 month old has prevented us from testing it out yet.

While this was a larger purchase, I am anticipating that it will last us at least several years. We bought the Little Tikes bounce house almost 3 years ago and it is still in perfect shape (and we use it often). Definitely worth the money.

Once we pull this awesome looking water slide out, I will come back and update you with my thoughts!

UPDATE:

My kids absolutely adore this toy. We have played with it every day since they got it for hours at a time. My fairly coordinated 18 month old can even do the rock wall by himself and my 5 year old thinks it is amazing.

Check Out a full review of the product here to answer all your questions.

Insider Mom Tip: It will automatically drain most of the water in the pool when you turn the air blower off. Let it drain and then manually drain off the little bit that won’t drain automatically.

Then turn the blower back on. Let it stay inflated with no running water for a few minutes to air dry any remaining water before you deflate it to store. I even take a dry towel and mop up any droplets that I see.

Deflate it. Then I stretch it out as much as I can and elevate it so that the bottom of it can dry. I use some patio chairs and stretch it out over the top of those and allow to air dry overnight before storing. This is an abundance of caution but I don’t want it to get moldy and gross.

It sounds like a lot of work but it only takes me about 10 minutes of active work to get it cleaned up. Since I am planing to use this year after year, it is worth it to me to keep it in good shape.

Water Toys Under $20 For Toddlers

So the four toys above are some of the best outdoor water toys for toddlers and preschoolers in my opinion. But you can still find quality and entertaining toys for your kids without spending a bunch of money upfront.

Here are some of my favorite toys that won’t break the bank but still make a splash!

Kid Sprinkler

Playing in a sprinkler is basically a happy childhood requirement.

When I was growing up we didn’t have a cutesy kid sprinkler to play in. We just ran through the normal sprinkler while Mom was watering the grass. And that still works today! But if you want a cute little kid sprinkler, Amazon of course has all the cute sprinklers that you you could think up.

Play Sink With Running Water

A couple of years ago this thing was flying off the shelf at Christmas time. I saw moms in some of my BST groups paying more than triple the regular retail price for one of these little sinks. While I would not do that, they are really cute.

The sink comes with lots of dishes, play cutlery and even a little bottle of pretend dish soap. You fill the sink with water and then the faucet will actually turn off and on to produce running water. My kids go bananas over this!

It could be played with inside I guess. If you are into water all over your own kitchen floor. I’m not so we like to play with it outside!

Basic Inflatable Swimming Pool

Yes, they make all kinds of adorable inflatable pools for kids now. But you know what? Your kiddo is going to have a blast splashing around in the water. Period. End of Story.

They will not care if they have a $60 Candy land inspired pool or a plain swimming pool. Add in some inflatable balls, water toys or even some plastic kitchen utensils for them to pour with and make pretend soup. They will have a blast.

Water Squirters

Water squirters are fun to play with in the backyard or even in the inflatable swimming pool. I like the squirters vs. a traditional water gun for a couple of reasons.

One, they are cute! The second reason is that they are easier for little hands to fill themselves. I even have trouble sometimes getting the small valves on regular water guns closed and this eliminates that issue.

I hope you find a favorite from this list of the best outdoor water toys for toddlers this summer.

If you are headed to the beach this year with your little ones make sure to check out these tips and tricks for having a successful trip!

2 Free Summer Fun Ideas That You Must Sign Up For Now

May 22, 2018 by Stacy Craft 1 Comment

2 Free Summer Fun Ideas That You Will Want to Sign Your Kids Up For Now!

My 4 year old just learned the word “bored.” She loves her new vocabulary word and shows it off often. Since I don’t want her to be bored all summer, I was thrilled to find 2 free summer fun ideas.

Ok, so in all fairness, I actually do not mind if my daughter is bored. I think it is good for kiddos to be occasionally bored.

It is amazing the creativity that can come out of not having every minute of every day planned by an adult. But, I’m also a realist. I need things to keep her entertained over the summer and it is a bonus if those activities are cheap or free.

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2 Free Summer Fun Ideas to Sign up For Now

When it heats up in those early summer months, I usually let my mind drift to the pool. I blow up our inflatable toddler splash pad and set up our awesome Slip N Slide hack.

Even though water is a great way to cool down, sometimes we need a little change of pace. Here are 2 Free summer fun ideas to sign up for so that you will have built in fun all summer long.

Kids Skate Free

For this freebie, go to the Kids Skate Free site and sign up. You can look by State and city to find the closest location to you. This is all facilitated by each individually owned skating center so I am sure the rules change for each one.

For example, the location that we will go has 2 weekday afternoons (2 until 8 pm) and one weekend afternoon that you can attend for free.

Even my 4 year old loves to “skate” now (holding on to the rail and walking on the rink). While she works on mastering the skill, she is building up her gross motor skills, exercising and most importantly at this point getting her wiggles out!

To use this freebie, you need to go back to the site and print off a weekly pass to take to the facility for use. Not a large price to pay for this awesome freebie.
*Update 2021: they now have an app that makes it super simple to show your passes at the door.

It does cost $4 per child processing when you sign up. I am not sure exactly what this goes for, I am assuming that it may be to maintenance the site.
*Update 2021: this year there was no fee! They didn’t even take a credit card at all. YAY!

There is also a rental fee ($2 at my location) if you need to rent skates for your kids. We got skates for my kids at Christmas this year so we will use those. By the way, if you need skates – these have been so cool for my 3 year old. He is a pro on them. Who knew there was such a thing as “beginner” skates.

If you take one child 5 times over the summer, you would save about $36 once you subtract the $4 processing. If you have 3 kids, that is $108! Wow.

Kids Bowl Free

Sign your kids up for 2 free games of bowling all summer long. Complete the form at the Kids Bowl Free site, where you can sign up all your kids that are 17 or under.

There is no processing fee for this, just simply pick your location, register your kids & print your coupons as needed for their two free games. You can do this all summer long! If it is free and an air conditioned location, I consider that a success.

The Kids bowl free site does give you one paid option when you process the free kid memberships. For less than $30 (this was my location and may change by site), I could sign up 4 adults to play 2 games all summer long as well.
*Update: now it is 2 adults for $30.

I decided to do this because my husband and I will probably at least go together once or twice plus all the times I will take the kids solo just to get out of the house. For this one, I could sign up our two older girls, the 4 year old and both of us.

On a Sunday, the cost of a game is right at $30 so if we play two games on one Sunday we make up the cost.

If we go three Sundays over the course of the summer and play 2 games each time, we save $150! I also signed my mom and sister up two because I could sign up 4 adults for that one time fee of $30.

It is unbelievable! Adults can only bowl during Kid Free times but at my location they have WAY more times available than I will ever actually go so it is not limiting to me.

Bowling shoes are required at most facilities. If you don’t have shoes, the rental fee is usually around $3 a rental.

Summer Savings – How Much will I Save?

It depends on how many times you go to these 2 free summer fun ideas.

If you go just a couple of times to each, you can easily save $50 to $100. If you go a lot or have a bunch of kids, you will save even more!

Since we have a big family when my step daughters are with us, I love frugal ideas where we can go and have fun but not spend an arm and a leg.

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Vegetable Soup Water Table Play Activity

August 7, 2018 by Stacy Craft 3 Comments

You can create this vegetable soup water table play activity with things that you probably already have in your kid’s playroom and your kitchen for lots of summer fun.

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Playing with our water table is almost a daily activity during the spring and summer for us. My kids enjoy playing with it just as intended but I also like to occasionally provide themes to spice it up and keep it interesting.

We decided to be a pretend chef and cook up a vegetable soup water table play session this week.

If your kids love sensory activities, don’t miss the 10 Second Edible Baby Sensory Play Activity, Cookie Cereal Baking Bin and the Fall Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bin. And if you need a way to organize your kid’s dress up stuff, read this!

Vegetable Soup Water Table Play

Making vegetable soup in our water table entertained my 4 year old for about 30 minutes. My 9 month old even got in on the fun, although his attention span is not as long!

What You Need:

Water Table or even a plastic storage bin or a bowl could work.

Pretend Vegetables

Plastic Spoons/Bowls

Water

Vegetable Soup Water Table Play Set up

Reason #3849 that I love water table activities – it is so easy to set up. As a busy mama, things that take just a couple of minutes to set up are the best kind of activities!

I just gathered up our play vegetables, plastic bowls, and spoons. If you don’t have play bowls and spoons, just use some plastic ones from your real kitchen! My daughter decided to add in some fruit to our vegetable soup, so we went with it.

Once it was ready, she spent some time washing her fruits and veggies (it is amazing what our kids pick up on watching us in our daily lives).

Drop the veggies (and fruit if you are using it) into your water table and fill it with water. It seems like such a simple idea but just offering the simple task of “making soup” completely reinvigorated the water table for my little one.

She spent time creating different recipes. Of course we “tasted” each one. She even washed the dishes after we tried each new creation.

I love that she can be creative and practice life skills while playing pretend. Not to mention that we all got some nice outside time as well.

Don’t mind the little one. He is trying to make “bulldozer soup” a thing.

Here is a bowl of her delicious soup that she created. Seeing your kid’s imagination at work is a rewarding experience.

I also love that I can keep a toy that we have had for a while (note the baked on dirt that no amount of scrubbing will remove) fresh and fun.

This vegetable soup water table play activity is a simple water table idea to encourage creative play. Would your kids enjoy this cooking theme for the water table?

Pin this Vegetable Sensory Soup for Later!

Need more summer fun activities? Check out this list of the Best Water toys for toddlers!

50 Kids Birthday Party Venues In Memphis, TN

November 11, 2019 by Stacy Craft 2 Comments

A huge list of 50 kids birthday party venues in Memphis, TN to help you throw the best party for your child this year.

Recently I was trying to plan my child’s birthday party and the same 2 or 3 places came to mind. I was burned out on some of the usual spots and wanted something a little more unique.

These party ideas really have something for everyone! Cooking parties, painting parties, active parties to get all those little wiggles out and so much more.

Ready for the biggest list of kids birthday party venues in Memphis, TN? You are in the right spot. Wow your guests this year with a unique and special party.

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50 Kids Birthday Party Venues In Memphis, TN

Here you will find a ton of different kids birthday party venues in Memphis, TN for every budget and interest.

We will start with small businesses or locally owned franchisees that are in the Memphis area and finish with some chains that are always popular with kids.

Cooking/Baking Parties

If your kiddo likes to cook, bake or just likes to eat fun treats, these ideas will make for a great birthday party.

Crave Sweets – You can rent the bake shop out on Sunday’s for a special bakery party. Your kids will get to decorate fancy cookies and learn from a real baker.

Rental fee is $100 and then $15 per child. They will also send their “cookie lady” to your house and you can avoid the $100 fee and do your party on a Saturday instead of just on Sundays.

Donut Hutt – We attended a party here this summer and it was really fun. The kids get to make their own donuts from start to finish. Rolling dough, cutting them out, frying them, adding icing and of course sprinkles!

The minimum age is 4 for this party in order to ensure safety in the commercial kitchen. Parties start at $250 and include pizza, drinks, a donut cake and the kids get to take home the donuts they made.

La Tea Da Tea Party (@ Frost Bake Shop) – You can choose between a Princess Tea Party or a glamour party. The girls will play dress up, do make up and nails and have a fancy tea party complete with Frost treats. The party costs starts at $335 for 8 girls.

Frost Bake Shop – Kids will enjoy decorating mini cupcakes during this sweet party. They will frost, sprinkle and decorate their own mini pull apart cupcake cake. Parties start at $250 for 10 children.

Fino’s – We love Fino’s! And I had no idea that they did kid birthday parties! The kids will make their own pizzas for this fun and hands on party. My kids also love the big chalkboard wall to doodle on while they wait.

Active Sports Parties

When I take my kids to a birthday party, there is one goal. For them to be worn out after the party! I like it when they fall asleep in the car before we even leave the parking lot!

These businesses offer those type of birthday parties! And the party host will do all the work for you. So you can sit back, relax & watch those kids use up all of that extra energy that they always seem to have.

Sega Gymnastics – Enjoy active activities like trampoline, jumping into the foam pit, obstacle course and a huge inflatable. Cost is $130 for the party and $4 per child. I love this one because it is more affordable if you have a lot of people to invite (like a whole kindergarten class!).

We did my child’s birthday party at this location this year and were very impressed. The party is well structured with lots for the kids to do.

The staff at Sega was awesome and the helped with every step of the way (even offering to help carry food and presents to the car)! I would highly recommend a party here.

Believe Gymnastics (Formerly River City) – Jump, balance and climb during this exciting birthday party. Parties start at $250 for 10 kids.

Collierville Arts Academy – They have several different options for active and pretend parties that will please a variety of kids. Options include a tutu cute ballerina party, Disco Dazzle party, Jedi Adventure and a Pirate Party! Prices start at $250 for 16 kids.

Cordova Skating Center – Take it back old school! Skating parties are fun and a great way to wear those elementary school kids out! This is another one that is pretty affordable. Parties start at $129.90 for 10 guests.

The kids will skate and then get time in the birthday room to eat some cake & ice cream and open presents.

Ballet on Wheels – A one hour dance lesson is taught to up to ten kids before enjoying refreshments that you bring. Parties start at $165.

Little Gym – An instructor will lead the kids through a fun party at the Little Gym! Prices start at $260.

YMCA Millington – Choose and indoor or outdoor swim party! We have been to an outdoor party here and they have a pretty cool slide and the party has lifeguards as well which is nice for your piece of mind because birthday parties are always a little hectic. Parties start at $200 for 24 people.

Bartlett Rec Center – Rent the indoor pool for swimming and then get access to the party room for food and cake that you can bring. A fun option for a winter birthday when the kids still want to swim!

Kroc Center Memphis – Enjoy a fun swim party at the Kroc Center.

Germantown Athletic Club – You can choose between the indoor or outdoor pool or a party in the gym on the basketball court. Parties start at $225 for members.

Golf & Games – Putt Putt golf, arcade games, pizza and drinks are included and parties start at $152 for 8 kids.

ATA Karate Memphis – Enjoy a lesson in Martial arts! Parties start at $249 for 40 kids! So if you have a big party, this might be the way to go!

Creation Station – (Temporarily Closed due to COVID) The ultimate indoor play place! This party is only available to Bellevue Baptist members and the rental fee is $100.

But if you are not a member, don’t forget that you can just go and use this indoor play area for free anytime. Check out everything you need to know about this free play space here.

Atoka Railroad Station – So this is right outside of Memphis but still close enough and super cool so it had to be included. I just love it! A great small town feel.

Mini golf, train, ferris wheel, rock wall, bumper cars and bounce houses! Parties start at $209.

The Yard – The yard is located in Arlington and a party consists of 60 minutes of turf play where you can choose up to two sports (football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, whiffle ball, kickball, dodgeball). At $289 for up to 20 kids, it is a good deal!

Creative Parties

If your birthday kid loves painting, building and imaginative play, you are going to want to pick one of these places for your next party.

Bricks and Minifigs – This lego themed party is a lego lovers dream. The kids will build their own cities with the Legos and race cars on the special track. Weekend parties start at $160.

The Art Project – A unique and fun art free play experience. Kids create and have fun with glitter, paint, play dough and more. You can say yes because you leave the mess! Check out our fun day at the Art Project here to see what it is all about! Parties start at $265 for 12 kids.

And bonus – they have alcoholic beverages available for purchase for your adult guests (beer).

Little Studio on the Square – Kids will create their own 11×14 painting during this guided instruction class. You can choose the painting theme that best fits your child’s personal interests. The party also includes professional photography and a digital library. Pricing starts at $300 for 12 kids.

Seize the Clay – Choose a pottery piece, paint and party. Parties start at $200 for 8 kids.

Pinot’s Palette – Choose your favorite painting and the instructor will teach the kids how to paint it, step by step.

Pigtails and Crewcuts – Choose between girly spa and princess parties or pirate and superhero parties! Parties start at $299.

Jumpin’ Jellybeans – My kids love this place. The biggest ball pit you have probably ever seen and tons of spots for creative and pretend play. And mama loves how clean it is! Parties start at$600 on Saturdays.

Rec Room – A great option for older kids. A space full of arcade games and video games.

Unique Memphis Locations

There are birthday party venues in Memphis, TN and then there are parties that you literally could only have in Memphis! These are unique and special venues specific to the Bluff City for a one of a kind celebration.

The Memphis Zoo – Enjoy seeing all of your favorite animals with your friends and then use the party room to have snacks/cake and open gifts. Prices start at $375 for Zoo members.

The Children’s Museum of Memphis – CMOM is such a fun spot for kids to not only play but also to learn. Parties start at $300 for members and can vary depending on if you would like to include a ride on the grand carousel or the splash pad in your party. Be sure to check out the 7 insider CMOM tips before you go.

Shelby Farms – You can rent a party room to use to celebrate at Shelby Farms. You can purchase a party room and splash pad party package. And since it is a public park, you could also just play at the amazing playground and have a fun picnic party! Prices for the private room start at $180.

Memphis Botanical Gardens – Play at My Big Backyard for a one of a kind birthday experience. This is one of our favorite play spots in the Memphis area. Parties under a Canopy rental start at $275.

Memphis Fire Museum – The Memphis Fire Department holds a special spot in the heart of our family! My Dad, Grandfather and uncles were all MFD. And my little boy loves to dress up like a firefighter so we might have to try this out for his 3rd birthday.

The museum is located in downtown memphis and has more fire trucks than the birthday boy could ever dream of!

The children’s area of the museum has a spot where the kids can pretend to drive a fire truck, slide the fire pole and play simulations in the arcade. Parties start at $225.

Lichterman Nature Center – Choose 2 live animals to see during your instructor led guided activities. After the party, you and your guests are welcome to stay and explore even more. Prices start at $220.

Memphis Redbirds – If you have a birthday during baseball season, you can spend your birthday at the field! The party includes hot dogs and drinks and of course the baseball game. They will even announce your child’s birthday during the game! How cool. Prices start at $225 for ten people.

Memphis Grizzlies – Want to enjoy your favorite NBA team for your birthday? I thought this was a different idea for a party! Prices are per person and start at $17 and vary by game.

Farm Animal Parties

If your birthday boy or girl loves animals, you will want to check out these party places!

Priddy Farms – Only available during the month of October. Enjoy the pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, bounce houses, haunted woods (young kid friendly), and train rides. Pricing is $10 per kid and $2 per adults plus a $50 flat fee. You can bring in whatever food you would like making this an affordable option if you have an October kiddo.

Maple Grove Farm – Petting farm, moon bounce, climbing wall, hay rides and horse back rides will entertain the kids at this party. Packages start at $325.

Menagerie Farms – All the regular farm activities plus fun additional activities like milking a goat, gem mining and special characters.

Happy Times Farms – Travelling petting zoo, rides and games.

Bridge at ChrisLeigh Farm – Offers Amazing Race parties for all ages. Contestants search for clues on 15 acres of our farm and sometimes must complete a challenge in order to receive the next clue. The farm is located in Lakeland, just off I-40, exit 20.

Travelling Parties

These companies will travel to your location for private parties.

Game Truck Memphis – They bring the TV’s, Xbox, PlayStation and Ninetendo Switch consoles to your home for this travelling video game party.

Magic Mr. Nick – A magician that will come to you and perform magic tricks for your party! What a fun and unique birthday experience.

Fairys and Frogs – For $115 they will send a face painter to the location of your choice to paint 19 faces. They have all kinds of cute designs like animals, flowers, unicorns and superheros. I don’t know about you but my kids absolutely love when they can get their face painted.

Popular Chain Party Locations

These businesses are located in the Memphis/Shelby County area and are good options to consider for a kids birthday party venue.

Chuck E. Cheese – Chuck E. Cheese can be a fairly affordable option for a child’s birthday party. Check out these 4 ways to save on a party here.

Pump It Up – A night full of jumping and climbing in these big inflatables. Prices start at $279.

Main Event – Games, bowling and pizza make this a party that is great for kids of all ages.

Urban Air – I like this spot because they have a good mix of things for older kids to do but also have a nice sized area that works well for toddlers. Prices start at $225 for 10 children.

Incredible Pizza – Packages starting at 14.99 per person.

Dave & Busters – Food, games and fun make this a great spot for a birthday party.

Jumping World – A trampoline party is always a great option to wear the kiddos out! The weekend party packages start at $250 and include drinks and pizza for the party.

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park – Another popular trampoline party location.

Get Air Memphis – Yet another trampoline birthday party destination.

Malco Theatres – Enjoy a movie with your friends and then time in the party room for treats and gifts. Room rental is $50 and then $12 per person which includes a drink and popcorn if you have the party before 3 pm. 10 guest minimum.

Autobahn Speedway – Race on the indoor speedway for a fast paced birthday celebration. Packages start at $495 for 10 racers.

Hopefully these kids birthday party venues in Memphis, TN and surrounding areas help you to plan the perfect party this year for your child!

Now that you have the party location picked, don’t forget the party favors! Here is a cool and personalized idea to avoid the junk in those treat bags!

Have you had an awesome kids party in Memphis? Do you own a small business that offers parties for children? Let me know in the comments so I can add you to the list!

Easter Trail Mix With Carrot Bugles

February 28, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

This simple Easter trail mix with carrot Bugles is easy to make with just a few ingredients.

An Easter trail mix with carrot Bugles is a fun snack for the kids this holiday and it can be made in just a few minutes.

I don’t know about you but I love having easy holiday treats that can be made quickly and are just as cute as the more elaborate alternatives. And this bunny tail snack mix with chocolate carrots fits the bill!

The main trail mix is easy enough for your toddler to help with and the Bugle carrots are just a simple melt & dip for the adults (or older kids).

Let’s get to making Easter trail mix!

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Easter Trail Mix With Carrot Bugles

What You Need:

To make this Easter Bunny snack mix with carrot Bugles, you will need just a few ingredients.

You can easily adjust this recipe to accommodate for likes/dislikes or what you have on hand.

Making the Carrot Bugles

Creating the carrot Bugles is easy and adds a little bit of extra to an otherwise simple Easter snack mix.

Start by melting the candy melts in the microwave according to the directions. You will want to work in two batches so save a small portion of your bag to melt later.

Hold the Bugle chip by the widest part with your fingers and dip into the melted orange candy. So you are dipping the pointed part up to your fingers, leaving a small portion of the Bugles undipped.

Place on a silicone baking mat or sheet of wax paper to dry. Continue melting Bugles until you run out of chocolate.

Next, melt the second batch of candy melts according to directions.

Pick up each Bugle by the tip this time (the portion already dipped). Dip the wide portion into the melted candy and then immediately dip into the green sprinkles.

Place the Bugle Carrots back on the silicone mat to dry.