White Chocolate Funfetti (Valentine) Muddy Buddies

The annual Valentine Bake Sale at the kiddos' school is tomorrow. Last year I blew off the bake sale (but NOT the year before) so I felt I needed to contribute this time. Caroline insists on helping in the kitchen these days so picking a recipe which calls for two different powders wasn't the smartest decision I've ever made. I guess my floors needed a little pine sol anyway...

Also, I never know what to call this treat -- muddy buddies or puppy chow? What is the difference?

I replaced half my usual powdered sugar with funfetti cake mix and oh-my-gosh why haven't I done this before???? And then to top off the goodness I tossed in a bag of Valentine M&Ms, which thankfully wasn't as difficult to find as Halloween m&ms (remember this? I was hoping you wouldn't!).

Caroline took all the recipe steps very seriously and only licked her fingers 239430543 times (sorry, bake sale buyers!)! I kid. I kid.

After we bagged up all the treats I asked Caroline how we should price them for the bake sale and without hesitation she declared $9 (each). If I hadn't already embarrassed myself by grossly overpricing my bake sale treats previously, I may have considered it.

White Chocolate Funfetti Valentine Muddy Buddies

Ingredients

1 box (13.5 oz) Rice Chex Cereal
1 12 oz bag white chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil or margarine

½ cup Funfetti cake mix
½ cup powdered sugar
m&ms (optional)

Instructions
1. In a large bowl mix together the powdered sugar and cake mix. Divide between two gallon ziploc bags.

2. Pour box of cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
3. In a microwave safe bowl place chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave on high for 45 seconds and stir until smooth. If not completely melted microwave in 15 sec intervals until melted and smooth.
4. Pour the melted chocolate over the chex and stir to coat evenly.

5. Add the cereal mixture evenly between the gallon bags and shake to coat completely.

6. Once dry (about 30 minutes) top with M&Ms.

And because we really, really, really love our teachers, we bagged up some treats separately for them. I hope the Bake Sale committee doesn't mind the $54 loss in profits...

Five on Friday!

Another insane week y'all. Sorry for scraping up some photos from my phone but this is all I've got...

one. I snapped this picture on our way out the door for church last Sunday. Thomas is wearing 9 month pants because he's outgrown all of his non-jeans church clothes. I can't keep up with clothes and shoes for these kiddos. They've almost outgrown their entire winter wardrobe but I can't bring myself to buy more cold weather clothes with spring right around the corner! They are growing like weeds!

two. One of the kiddo's teachers is going through a difficult time, so in lieu of a card we brought her a jar of Chocolate Hugs and attached a note. With Valentines Day around the corner I wanted to share this idea because it could also serve as a cute but low effort (and inexpensive) teacher v-day gift.

 

three. Last weekend Matt and I snuck away for our first date night of the year. We decided to try a new place for Restaurant Week and decided to go with Fran's Filling Station. This was probably the best Restaurant Week experience we've ever had -- the food was delicious, the service was excellent and it was a great deal too! All 6 courses were amazing but I still can't stop thinking about the bacon wrapped tater tots.

four. Matt is very opinionated about the candles we burn in the house so I had to share the Endless Weekend 3-wick from B&BW which is his (and my) new favorite. It makes our home smell so fresh and clean despite the piles of dirty clothes, full diaper pails and crackers smushed throughout the house. The soap is pretty darn awesome too.

five.  Thank goodness for HelloFresh otherwise we would have lived off of cereal this week. Our favorite meal of the week was the Rapid Beef Stir-Fry (because, um, RAPID!!), but I'm sharing my second favorite because it's a simple and inexpensive meal you can easily create at home -- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos. This is such a delicious twist on taco night! The avocado crema is insanely good and I loved how the sweet potatoes are glazed with honey!!! Make these tacos next week and thank me later!

**Want to try HelloFresh? Use promo code MG8GKD for $40 off your first box!

Five on Friday!

Happy Friday! Sorry for being MIA this week. Things have been a little wild in our world.

one. Our first Supper Club of the year was last week at Cristina's house. She nailed it with an ultimate taco bar and margarita station. There were SO many taco toppings and Cristina even provided the coolest taco stands for each girl. For dessert she served ice cream pies -- so delicious!

 

Previous Supper Clubs Cristina has hosted: 2016 Build Your Own Salad Bar // 2015 Zoe's Kitchen

 

two. Last weekend we had the best Saturday. We stuffed the kids full of pancakes and syrup and then let them run wild  for a few hours at the children's museum.

THOSE EYES! They make me want to cry the happiest tears.

three.  Tom Tom had his 18 month well check-up this week! He had a sick visit last week so no stats came as a surprise to us - 24 pounds, 31" long! But this little man was such a champ. He got TWO shots, gave the nurse a dirty look and then laughed. For real, this dude is made of steel. Afterwards we took him out for ice cream, sans sissy.

four. I received a lot of questions on my Insta Stories about my spiralizer last weekend! We've gone through our fair share of terrible spiralizers before we found this incredible spiralizer. It is easy to use, easy to clean and has lots of attachments.

Last year's Valentine Card for Matt I downloaded here.

five. Dear Matt, if you are reading this, stop now.

No seriously.

Click out of this post right this second!

or you'll ruin your surprise...

...Last chance!

Okay friends, what are you getting your husbands for Valentine's Day? The last few years we've agreed to "no gifts" but then of course Matt gets me a gift and I feel bad for not reciprocating. I need some ideas before I end up buying him this (Matt -- shame on you if you're still reading! Do not click that link!) and some more of these. So, as you can see, I need some ideas.

Wanna join April, Natasha and I on the Friday fun? You can link-up on any of our four blogs every Friday! All you have to do is...

1.) Write your post about five things you're lovin' this week (or any five things you want to share!).

2.) Share the logo on your blog and link back. 

3.) Link-up at the bottom of the post so some new readers can check out your five things and say hello!