Today I'm sharing an updated and healthier version of Colonial Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake otherwise known as "Blueberry Boy Bait" that fulfills comfort food cravings with this perfect breakfast (or brunch or dessert or afternoon teacake) swirled with fresh (or frozen) blueberries with a hint of lemon and coconut nested underneath a crispy, streusel crust.
Blueberry Boy Bait at its' finest!
This delicious comfort food originated in Colonial times. In Colonial America, a dessert with a "buckled" or crinkled appearance as a result of the streusel crumb crust was referred to as a "buckle".
Rumor has it that this was later coined "Blueberry Boy Bait" with its' ability to lure the opposite sex when a 15-year old teenage girl , Renny Powell was a junior division winner of what is now Pillsbury's Bake-Off contest when Renny created a similar form of "Buckle" with "Blueberry Boy Bait" in 1954. And I can attest that it does serve as a favorite of not only the boys in this household, so Renny may have had the right idea when she aptly named this scrumptious treat "Boy Bait".
I updated this recipe by making it a little more healthy by substituting coconut oil for the shortening (lard), swapping some of the white flour for whole wheat flour, and using coconut milk instead of the milk.
Don't feel limited by blueberries with this recipe! It's also delicious with diced peaches, diced mangoes, cherries cut in half, halved strawberries and even raspberries (just be sure to stir with a light touch if adding fresh raspberries).
Updated Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake (Otherwise Known as Blueberry Boy Bait)
Ingredients:
Batter:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (if you don't have whole wheat flour, feel free to use another 1/4 cup all-purpose flour here)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil (the original recipe called for shortening here)
3/4 cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
1 egg
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (or diced peaches or mangoes, halved cherries, or strawberries, blackberries or even raspberries, etc.)
Zest of 1 lemon, optional
Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter or coconut oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a pie pan or a square 9x9x2 inch pan.
2. Blend flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, coconut oil, lemon zest, coconut milk and egg; beating for 30 seconds.
3. Carefully add in the blueberries being careful not to smash blueberries or you will end up with purple/blue batter (trust me, I did it once). Spread batter in the pan.
4. Combine all streusel topping ingredients together until crumbly and sprinkle over batter in pan.
5. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out without batter. I often have to bake this on the longer side of this as the center is not always done, but I attribute that to an oven that is not always accurate.
Did you know that May is National Barbecue Month? If you even remotely like salmon, you MUST try this Salmon recipe. It's my most popular blog post and people check it out from all over the world.
Celebrate National Barbecue Month with the Best Ever Asian Grilled Salmon Recipe
May is also National Bike Month! The League of American Bicyclists sponsored the National Bike Month starting in 1956 to promote bicycling for transportation, fun and fitness. There are more than 50 suggestions on their website how to celebrate National Bike Month to include planning a cycling vacation to hosting a bike rodeo. It's also the month to celebrate Bike to Work Week/Bike to Work Day!
Celebrate May by getting outside and participating in sports and fitness!
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the mission of encouraging more movement, healthier lives and the value of sports was initiated by the United States Government.
National Get Caught Reading Month
National Get Caught Reading Month - The Association of American Publishers sponsors this event as a way of encouraging young people to pick up books and get lost in stories.
National Teacher Appreciation Week - My kids' schools traditionally have parents prepare a "themed" lunch during this recognition week. This year, we are all asked to bring International items and I was assigned Taco Soup.
National Photo Month - There are some great sites on the web that challenge readers to take a photo a day for 30 days that are not only fun (and challenging) but will propel you out of your "comfort zone" of photography. I love being encouraged to take photos of everyday items or things that are within easy reach, that I normally never would consider shooting pictures of but afterwards I am grateful to have the memories. The Daily Post's Photo Challenge includes photographing "Forces of Nature", "Intricate", "Early Bird", "Afloat" for examples of photo themes.
Star Wars Day - okay, all you fans of Han Solo, Chewbaca and R2D2 - it's time to break out the original Star Wars and revel in this iconic movie. Supposedly, there are many organized Star Wars events across the country ranging from costume contests to museum exhibits. "May the Force Be With You!" (May the 4th be with you!)
I know we are passed the 5th of May but Cinco de Mayo is celebrated all month in our house with recipe testing of many different Mexican dishes. I am desperately trying to figure out how to make steak street tacos that taste as wonderful as our local taco truck and I also am searching for a fajita recipe that rivals a nearby restaurant. Despite all the testing of recipes, I always default to our favorite homemade tortilla recipe. It's really hard for me to buy tortillas at the grocery store except the kind you now can find in the refrigerated section that you "grill" yourself. Still not as good as homemade tortillas, but will work in a pinch!
No Homework Day! Wow, I sure hope my kids' teachers celebrate this day as Connor has his District Golf Tournament that day and Bella has a track meet over an hour away, so our family could use the relief of an evening without homework. However, I am pretty certain, a certain 16-year old has a powerpoint presentation for a history class that next day, so I'm thinking that doesn't matter for him.
National Iris Day - We are lucky to live in an area with Iris fields nearby. One year, the farms surrounding us grew Iris bulbs instead of grass seed and waking up to the glorious colors each day was incredible. Although these gorgeous flowers don't smell good nor do they last when picked, if you are fortunate to live in an area in which they will grow, be sure to plant the bulbs in the fall so you can enjoy May blooms.
May 9th - Lost Sock Memorial Day - This is a great day to search through the sock drawer/piles and to pair up all those socks needing a mate. For all those "others" - perhaps it's time for the sock graveyard - the land of repurpose, reuse. Or you can be like Miss Bella, and wear unmatched socks. The Little Miss Matched company started a "fad" several years ago, and actually sold sets of three mismatched socks. My girls were huge fans and it sure made getting out the door in the morning way easier!
Second Sunday in May: Mother's Day - take the time to thank the women in your life who have loved you or cared for you as a mom. This Dreamy Mother's Day Brunch Menu can inspire hosting your own favorite ladies to a "comfort food"-inspired meal. Did you know that the original creation of Mother's Day by Congressional legislation was in a response to Anna Jarvis' letter-writing campaign. I tell my kids that my favorite gift is a letter or sentiments in a homemade card, and this remains true. Little did I know that this holiday originated with a letter-writing campaign. Perfect!
May 10th: Up All Night Night. I have learned that this 40-something body cannot deal well with All-Nighters, unlike the college days, when it was easy to rebound from a night of all-night studying or paper writing.
May 11th - Eat What You Want Day! Okay, if you could anything you want with no worries of gaining any weight, or breaking any dietary restriction, what would you indulge in today? I think I would whip up a meal of desserts starting with this Unbelievable Fresh Strawberry Pie and then top it off with this Decadent, Rich Flourless Chocolate Cake which is more like a very dense, rich brownie with no flour.
What about you? What would you eat if the sky was the limit?
May 16th: National Pizza Party Day - Who needs an excuse for pizza? Not me. What is your favorite flavor for pizza toppings? Personally, I love everything except pepperoni, which is of course, my kids' favorites. Miss Mara recently introduced us to a Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Pizza that was absolutely out-of-this-world. It came with garlic butter dipping sauce. Should I say more?
I am always on the lookout for the "best pizza crust". My family have complimented many recipes but each time, I still seek that "perfect" crust that I still have not mastered nor found.
Does anyone out there have that "perfect crust" recipe that I must try?
May 18 - International Museum Day - With so many cultural and historical institutions around the world, I hope you find yourself with the opportunity to check one out for this annual celebration.
Memorial Day - I am so grateful for all those who have served our country. Spend some time today, reflecting on the great service men and women who have risked and dedicated their lives to our freedom. It's a great day to raise your flags or to attend a parade or event honoring our current service men and women and our veteran's and all those who gave their lives on our behalf.
May 19th - 26th: National Backyard Games Week! - You don't need to twist this family's arms to break out the horseshoes, badmitton, trackball, tetherball, croquet mallets or bocce! Weather permitting in our neck of the woods, we love to get outside for a little healthy family competition.
National Geography Bee- sponsored by the National Geographic Society, thousands of American students in grades 4 through 8th grade compete to answer really, really hard geography questions. Connor excelled in geography and was a finalist several years for his school Geography Bee.
Buddy helping with trail building.
National Trail Day is coming up in June. Help prepare a nearby trail for the upcoming hiking season. The Hubs and the Pooch helped with a recent trail-building event on a day I was busy and ended up loving providing the service to one of the many trails we enjoy trekking. We are spoiled by numerous recreational trails in our area. For hiking destinations near you check out The American Hiking Society for inspiration.
Back in the days before becoming a mom myself (eep, 16 years ago), I used to be the Mother's Day Brunch planner. Now, we go out to brunch and we search high and low for the "best Mother's Day Brunch". We have tried nearly every brunch option within the 40-mile perimeter of where we live in search of that "special meal".
If I was still planning said Mother's Day Brunches, this is what I would consider for my dream "Imaginary Mother's Day Brunch" menu. (Note: These are some of my all-time favorites. Forgive me for picking some carb-heavy, comfort food selections, but Mother's Day is yet another holiday where we can throw all caution the wind, right?!?)
The Gift of Time - my favorite gift to give my mom while growing up were service-oriented projects that I could do to "help" my mom - cleaning the bathroom, making a meal - chores that would go beyond what was expected. As a mom, these are still "perfect gifts" in my opinion (hint, hint)! I still treasure the homemade cards from my kids with a sentiment or two. (These cards and affirmations help as a little reminder during the non-so-fun mom moments.)
Remember there are "moms" out there of all kinds to recognize on Mother's Day, not just the mothers of children/teens/grown adults but the furry animal mama's or women that serve in a "mom-like role", to include aunts, grandmas and others helping raise children in any capacity.
Need a unique idea for a gathering of friends of family? Hosting a Miracle Fruit Tasting Party is a fun way to experience the transformation of fruits, sour and bitter foods to a spectacular sweet taste via Miracle Fruit.
Miracle Fruit is an amazing tropical fruit that temporarily changes your sense of taste and transforms sour or bitter foods and drinks to taste sweet.
Miracle Fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum, a small red berry native to West Africa and Asia resembling an almond-shaped cranberry, causing sour and bitter foods to temporarily (from 10 minutes to an hour) taste sweet. The proteins in the fruit (miraculin) coats and binds to your taste buds and confuses the sweet receptors on the taste buds to respond to acids, allowing the sour or bitter flavors to be perceived as sweet.
Miracle Fruit Tasting Party - Turn Sour to Sweet!
You can order the Miracle Fruit in tablet form (Miracle Frooties tablets), perfect for a tasting party from Amazon and for a pack of 10 you can get them for around $15.00 for the large miracle frooties, which we used for our tasting party.
The Miracles Frooties tablets.
Instructions:
Place a Miracle Frooties tablet (made of Miracle Dried Fruit Pulp and Potato Starch) on your tongue and roll it around very slowly without swallowing until it is completely dissolved. After the tablet has melted, taste sour foods and drinks to experience the unreal change in sour fruits and vegetables into unbelievable sweet treats!
Miracle Frooties recommend you try fruits and vegetables such as:
lemons
limes
grapefruit
oranges
strawberries
tomatoes
rhubarb
desserts sweetened with lemon and orange juice
fruit drinks and beverages without sugar
unsweetened yogurt
sour cream
balsamic vinegar/apple cider vinegar
For our special tasting party, we tried:
green apples
lemon sorbet
lemons
limes
strawberries
grapes
raspberries
grapefruit
tangelo
oranges
pineapples
watermelon
kiwis
pomegranate juice
peas
cantelope
green melon
cranberry juice
sour candy
Other ideas we didn't try that could be interesting:
balsamic vinegar
unsweetened natural yogurt
sour cream
whipped cream
salt and vinegar potato chips
mango
peach
pears
plum
orange juice
tomato
sour pickles
blackberries
cranberries
V8
ketchup
mustards
aged cheeses
tonic water
broccoli drizzled in lemon
unsweetened tea with lemon
coffee with a few drops of lemon
dark beer (I'm not a beer drinker but on the Miracle Fruit website, Guinness is suggested with a drop of lemon sorbet)
cheap red wine
sugar-less strawberry topping
sugar-less key lime pie
salad with a splash of lemon or vinegar instead of dressing
My sweet mom before her tasting!
I heard one gentleman compare the experience to being like Jack and the Beanstalk and buying the "magical beans". The blissful reaction and the giddy-excitement that comes from tasting your first lemon or lime with this sweetened perception quickly allows you to believe the hype.
My dad samples the sour green lime and is surprised by the outcome!
For the party, you can invite guests to all bring different "sour" or "bitter" foods to try.
Our selection of acidic, sour and less sweet fruits and vegetables.
We could not believe how incredible the sour fruits tasted under the influence of the miracle fruit. I can't wait to hear what you think of this delightful experience!
This guy is waiting patiently for the tablet to dissolve.
I thought it was really interesting to learn that studies are in motion to consider the miracle fruit properties to help those with diabetes to help lose weight or to utilize substances such as apple cider vinegar, known to regulate blood sugar before meals, which allows the vinegar to taste better, increasing the use of the vinegar in diabetic patients. Other studies include experiments in using the fruit extract as a sugar substitute or to consider use for chemotherapy and radiation patients who complain of a metallic taste when eating. The miracle fruit can improve a patient's food intake experience.
Here is a list of over 31 Official March Holidays that give you reason to celebrate every day!
March marks the month of new beginnings around here as the bulbs start to bloom, buds appear on trees and everything starts looking lush and green. In the Pacific NW, that gorgeous green comes with the rain. So, we find ways to celebrate the gloomy weather in anticipation of exquisite spring color bursts around the corner (such as the blooming of the Tulip Fields in April)!
March 1 - National Share a Smile Day and National Peanut Butter Lovers Day - I must make our favorite Monster Cookie recipe in honor of this day because the cookies contain peanut butter and when they are shared, smiles are also shared!
March 2 - Dr. Seuss's Birthday - How about fixing up some green eggs and ham for breakfast while reading your favorite Seuss books?
Read Across America Day!
March 2 is also Read Across America Day! Doesn't curling up with a good book sound perfect for a dreary March day?
Read Across America - some great books that we loved as a family!
March 3 - Girls Day! - Time to celebrate all the girls in your life with some special girl activities!
National Girls Day spent at the Science Fair!
Annual Science Fair 2013
This girl of mine would be content making explosive volcanic eruptions but I have researched some fun activities that we can do together that can be located on my Mom + Daughter Pinterest Board. Miss B likes to pin her favorite ideas there as well (so I can't take credit for them all)!
March 3 is also Hina Matsuri in Japan, otherwise known as Doll Festival.
Early March is the time to plant your wheat grass! I love using wheat grass for Easter decorating as it's the perfect medium to nestle eggs or can also be planted with a little soil in an actual egg shell. One year the kids drew faces on the eggs and the wheat grass grew in looking like hair! If you plant it now, it will be ready in time for Easter at the end of the month!
March is National Nutrition Month and in keeping with my New Year's goals to eat healthier I have been continuing researching and trying healthy recipes. One of my favorite healthy cookbooks is The Food You Crave - Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life by Ellie Kreiger.
March 4 - National Scrapbooking Day - Scrapbooking helps us preserve cherished memories through the art of scrapbooking. Consider starting a scrapbook today. What a great excuse to dedicate a little time to print photos and document what was happening in your photos for future generations to enjoy. I love coming across old photos that tell a story of who and what was happening in the picture on the back or even better, in the scrapbook.
Happy National Scrapbook Day!
March 5 - National Unique Names Day - Although each of our children's names were unique when they were born (you couldn't find a pencil or magnet with their names on it), now Miss Mara is the only one who qualifies for having a "unique" name. Bella (Isabella) quickly gained popularity post Twilight series, and Connor and Caleb have also skyrocketed in popularity. The latter three have no problem finding name knick-knacks with their names on them. Growing up in the seventies, my name was still unique and like Mara, I could never find stickers, lip glosses or pencils with my name on them.
Celebrate National Frozen Foods Day with homemade ice cream!
The Our Best BitesCookbook's recipe for Homemade Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream was a hit!
March 6 - National Frozen Food Day - Does this mark a day to eat large quantities of ice cream and sorbet? If so, sign me up!
March is also National Frozen Foods Month - what a great time to try your hand at Freezer Meals! Having homemade meals in the freezer has been a saving grace for me on countless occasions.
Celebrate National Frozen Foods Month!
March 7 - National Cereal Day - In my house, kids don't eat cereal unless it is hot such as oatmeal but I have been wanting to mix it up and try Mel's Red Berry Risotto Oatmeal that teams creamy arborio rice with hearty oats and red berries. My kids love rice pudding, berries and oatmeal so it should be a winner.
March 8 - Daylight Savings Time Begins - although we lose an hour of sleep, it's all worth it when we have sunshine during more of our waking hours! This day also represents the day we are all to check our batteries in our smoke alarms to ensure they are working.
March 10- Middle Name Pride Day - Spend the day finding out as many middle names of people as possible. Parents put so much thought into picking the perfect middle name but yet it is rarely even spoken. Spend the day addressing your family and friends by their first and middle names, just for fun. Discover the meaning behind those middle names. Were you named after a family member or did it just blend well with your first name?
March 11 - Johnny Appleseed Day in honor of Johnny Chapman, a nurseryman who grew apple trees and supplied apple seeds to the early American settlers. During the movement out west, he traveled and planted apple trees along the way. I'm planning on making our favorite Blue Ribbon Apple Pie in celebration of Johnny!
Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day with this Blue Ribbon Apple Pie!
March 12 - National Plant a Flower Day and it's also Organize Your Home Office Day. At least we get to choose planting flowers vs. cleaning/organizing our offices. (Hmm...tough choice!) March 12th is also National Popcorn Lover's Day this year as it falls on the second Thursday of March each year.
March 13 - National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day - my superstitious Grandma Rose would have been appalled to learn about this holiday as she believed that opening an umbrella indoors was a sign of bad luck. We will stick to opening our umbrellas outside and in the Pacific NW, we rarely use umbrellas as it's always raining, unless you have to stand outside to watch a sporting event in a torrential downpour.
National Open An Umbrella Indoors Day!
March 14 - National Pi Day - I'll never forget when Mr. Connor came home from school in first grade insisting that I make a pie for National Pi day! I love that this day celebrates math and Albert Einstein's birthday by consuming pie! The Pi constant represents the ratio between the circumference of a circle to its diameter (for those of us that needed a little reminder).
March 15 - National Artichoke Hearts Day - I suppose our family favorite Mediterranean Chicken Pasta dish will make an appearance as it's my favorite using artichoke hearts!
National Artichoke Hearts Day!
March 15 - is National Incredible Kid Day! Make your kid feel special today and let your kids determine what is for dinner/dessert and what special activity you spend doing together this evening!
March 16 - Lip's Appreciation Day - This day warrants a lot of kissing if you ask me!
March 17 - Happy St. Patrick's Day! We have always loved the lucky holiday. When our kids were younger they traditionally constructed Leprechaun Traps! (Make sure you are well-equipped with washable green paint, green food dye, Leprechaun Letterhead, lucky Irish coins, golden chocolate coins and green glitter so you don't have to make any late-night runs). Those pesky elves would end up leaving green tracks/footprints throughout our entire house (even up the wood dollhouse staircase one year and underneath a dining room chair - the green prints are still there as the Leprechauns didn't use washable paint that year), turning milk green and leaving golden chocolate coins and secret messages on Leprechaun Letterhead. One year the kids left out a tape recorder to listen to what the leprechauns were discussing while being mischevious. The Hubs and I spent hours tracking down the voices online and then attempting to replicate messages on their handheld recorders. The things we do for our kids!
This year, inspired by Pinterest (see my pins on theLucky St. Patty's Day Board), I plan to make Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes, shamrock chips using a spinach tortilla, sending the kids on a Lucky Treasure Hunt, and making rainbow kabobs. I am sure I will make a sweet treat such as Ireland's Favorite Toffee Shortbread, Grasshopper Mint Stuffed Cookies or Lime Squares. I love this Top O' the Mornin' Breakfast Idea filled with printables and St. Patrick's Day themed breakfast or brunch ideas from My Sister's Suitcase.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
March 18 - National Awkward Moments Day should make for some great dinner conversation tonight! I have plenty of awkward moments to share.
Celebrate National Poultry Day with these Healthy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps!
March 20 - The First Day of Spring seems like the perfect day for the first outdoor picnic of the year! If however the weather does not cooperate, we will spread out on the living room floor for our evening meal.
Happy First Day of Spring!
March 21 - National Common Courtesy Day - say hello to everyone you come into contact with by offering a smile, opening doors, offering parking spots to others, and going the extra mile to be courteous.
March 22 - National Goof Off Day - wow, what a great excuse to have fun, abandon responsibilities and play! This afternoon will kick-off the first day of our kids' Spring Break.
March 23 - first Saturday of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament otherwise known as March Madness. Guess what will be on at our house? Since December, it has felt like March Madness for our family with basketball season in our house filled with daily after school practices, weeknight games and weekend tournaments with four games over the course of a weekend.
March Madness!
Connor sinks the free-throw shot!
March 24 - National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day!I think we all know how to celebrate this special day!
March 25 - National Waffle Dayis the perfect time to test out new waffle recipes. I recently tried a Cheddar Ale Waffle that was topped with Sriracha Sauce Chicken and served with the most delicious butter and maple sauce.
March 26 - National Spinach Day - Miss B used to love steamed spinach when she was a wee one. On one occasion she cried that we ran out before she could have a third helping. It's strange how now as a tween she doesn't have that passionate love for the green. We will make our favorite Spinach Salad with Mandarin oranges and carmelized nuts to celebrate the day and maybe even this delicious Spinach Dip (without mayo).
National Spinach Day!
March 27 - National Joe Day is a holiday to be called Joe and to call everyone else Joe. (Sorry, it was either National Joe Day or National Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day).
March 28 - National Something on a Stick Day (really?) I have always wanted to try my hand at making homemade Pronto Pups/Corn Dogs. If that doesn't happen, I could make Caramel Apples on a stick - one of my favorite guilty pleasures.
Happy National Something On A Stick Day!
This huge corn dog has become a State Fair tradition for Connor.
March 30 - National Pencil Day recognizes Hymen Lipman who recieved a patent for his pencil with an attached eraser on March 30, 1858. Did you know that the average size tree can make 170,000 pencils and more than 2 billion pencils are used in the U.S. each year and more than 14 billion are used world wide.
March 30 - Take a Walk in the Park Day - challenge yourself to seek out a new park that you have not ever visited or revisit one that you have not stopped by for sometime. Did you know that there is a new service in which you can rent a dog for the day?
Although Easter and Passover do not fall in March this month, here are some ways to incorporate those traditions in the upcoming weeks:
Passover - I have always wanted to make a traditional Seder Meal for Passover (even though we are not Jewish) as I want to expose my kids to many different cultures. The five symbolic foods for the Passover meal are a roasted lamb bone, parsley, horseradish, a hard-boiled egg and Haroset - a mixture of apple, walnuts, cinnamon and honey. I would also like to expose my kids to Matzoh, the unleavened bread served at Passover.
Good Friday - growing up this was a day of fasting in anticipation for Easter to mark Christ's death on the cross. I want to try a version of this with my kids now that they are old enough to understand this solemn day observance. One family chose to only eat a small quantity of rice and beans that day. Hot Cross Buns, a yeast dough rolls with raisins with an icing cross on the top, are a tradition for many homes on Good Friday and would make for a great breakfast.
Get ready for Easter!
Mara and Bella made this cake for Easter a few years ago.
March 31 - Happy Easter! In the Christian religions, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
My mom has always hosted an egg hunt that involves eggs meant for each child, clues with numbered treasures and a golden egg (or two). Even when we were adults, she made the Egg Hunt a treasured tradition.
Easter Egg Hunting
The Hubs' family traditionally hid the Easter Baskets for the kids to find so we have adopted that tradition. Baskets have ended up in the shower, closets and some very random locations that continue to stump the kids and get harder, the older the kids get. I love stuffing them with non-candy treasures and goodies but each basket always contains the famous See's Chocolate Bunny.
Last year we tried making our own Natural Egg Dyes using blueberries, cabbage, tea, spinach, beets, tumeric, red onion skins. The eggs turned out gorgeous and it felt as if we were concocting our own science experiments.
Dye Eggs with Natural Ingredients and Homemade Dyes!
This year I'm excited for a Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt in which you place glow sticks found at the Dollar Store inside plastic Easter Eggs (as well as some candy or money) and hunt at night - a perfect concept for the Tween/Teen crowd that can work indoors or outdoors, depending upon the weather.
Who will find the golden egg?
I hope that you enjoy March to the fullest and that this list helps you make magical March memories!
Do you have any special March traditions that our family should incorporate?
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