15+ Mardi Gras Books for Kids

Moment of truth, I know pretty much nothing about Mardi Gras. When my inquisitive 8 year old wanted all of the details, I had to admit, we need to Google this pal. Well, now both kids want to learn everything they possibly can and recreate the festivities at home. I thought the best thing I could do would be to get a variety of books on the subject. I found 15 Mardi Gras books for kids and these are such fun options that you might want to get a few titles to check out.



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The King Cake Baby

Dinosaur Mardi Gras

Mimi's First Mardi Gras

The Night Before Mardi Gras

The Great Festival of Mardi Gras

Gaston Goes to Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras ABC's

The Little Purple Mardi Gras Beads

Mardi Gras: Book of Festivals

The Mardi Gras Chase

Mardi Gras in New Orleans: An Alphabet Book

Mimi and Jean Claude's Mardi Gras

Timothy Hubble and the King Cake Party

If you have any ideas for Mardi Gras for kids I would love to hear about them!

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Homemade Rice Pudding

This rice pudding recipe comes together in about 35 minutes and will impress your family in ways that the pre packaged variety of this classic dessert could only dream of!


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If you like rice or pudding, you are going to love this recipe for homemade rice pudding! It comes together easily and creates a deliciously economical dessert that your family will love!

I usually purchase Rice Pudding in a container and feel content with it, but a few days ago, I was inspired to try my hand at making it myself. The process was simple and the results were marvelous!

Cooks Tips

  • I used long grain rice. If you have another variety, feel free to use it and adjust the cook time.
  • You can use raisins or craisins in this recipe if you like. 
  • I like to top my rice pudding with cinnamon, brown sugar makes a sweet addition too!
  • This dessert serves deliciously both warm and cold!
  • If you like it cold, store in a sealed container for up to 3 days, if it lasts that long!




Ingredients:
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups milk, divided
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
Bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; stir rice into boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

In a clean saucepan, combine cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 18 minutes.

Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk and beaten egg; cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

Top with cinnamon or raisins if desired. Serve warm or cold, per preference.




More Yummy Rice Pudding Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding {Tastes of Lizzy T}
Hawaiian Rice Pudding {Shaken Together}
Mexican Chocolate Rice Pudding {This Silly Girl's Life}




Valentine Gifts for Guys

What does your sweetheart want for Valentine's Day? If you have no idea, you are in the right place! I have found more than 15 Gifts for Guys this Valentine's Day! These gift ideas are definitely going to make him feel loved!


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Which of these ideas do you think your sweetheart would like the most? My hubby will love the whisky wedge!

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Some of our favorites include
Valentine Lady BugsDeath Star Valentine Box

15 Valentine Treats Your Son Will Love to Share with the Class

Valentine's Day is near and that means it is time to plan the classroom treats to share! This year I needed 24 treats for my son and I knew I didn't want to send a ton of candy. I found these 15 Valentine Treats Your Son Will Love to Share with the Class and these ideas are so fun you will want to order a few for your son to share!

15 Valentine Treats Your Son Will Love to Share with the Class

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This list is packed with fun things for boys to share while staying in the spirit of Valentine's Day without getting too mushy!

From mini footballs to building block hearts, these are fun and fantastic things to share with your classmates this Valentine's Day!


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Some of our favorite Valentine Ideas include:

Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

This red velvet pancake recipe is nothing short of decadent. Light and fluffy but packed with the flavor of my a favorite cake, these are even better than the IHOP version!



Pancakes are a perfect start to the day because they are easy to make, they are economical and they are delicious! This recipe is perfect for occasions like Valentine's Day but also they are a go to recipe anytime you need a scrumptious start to the day!

Ingredients

Pancakes

2 cups Original Bisquick mix
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
1cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons red food color
2eggs

Cream Cheese Topping

4 oz cream cheese softened
1/4 cup butter softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and 3 tablespoons milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until topping is smooth. Cover; set aside.

In large bowl, stir all pancake ingredients except powdered sugar with wire whisk until well blended. Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F).  Spray with cooking spray before heating.

For each pancake, pour  1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle.

Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles form on top and edges are dry. Turn; cook other side until golden brown.

Spoon cream cheese topping into resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle topping over pancakes.

Garnish with raspberries or strawberries if desired.


You also might like these pancake recipes:



Confetti Pancakes
ABC Pancakes