New Years. A time to reflect. A time to dream. A time to eat Rice Krispies.
I hated New Year’s Eve as a single adult.
There was always so much PRESSURE to find a cool party, with a cool guy, and have it be the “best time ever”.
But as married mama to kiddos, I really enjoy New Year’s Eve.
There is something magical about hanging out as a family, drinking sparkling cider, staying way to late, and enjoying the feeling that comes from knowing the Holiday craziness is over, another year is on the horizon, and being blessed to be part of crazy/fun/loving family.
So this time Team Kansas City’s Rice Krispies® Treats Making Memory Challenge is in the New Year’s Tradition of the British Poppers – called Snap. Crackle. Poppers. Rice Krispies® Treats that will delight every child who decorates it or “pops” it open.
Snap. Crackle. Poppers Rice Krispies® Treats
- 3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter + extra butter for “greasing”
- 4oz. marshmallows (1/2 bag) – make sure bag is left open overnight
- 2 c. Traditional Rice Krispies®
- Candy of choice to fill
- Decorating Supplies (frosting, glitter, stickers – pretty much anything you want to use to make it unique.)
Melt 3Tbsp. Butter in a heavy saucepan over med-high heat.
Add marshmallows, stirring constantly until melted and mixture is smooth.
Add RiceKrispies® to hot mixture in saucepan (this keeps them warm, and thus easier to manipulate, longer)
Mix thoroughly.
Butter plastic cutting board.
Place half of marshmallow mixture on cutting board and make into a small loaf. (Around 5″ by 3″.) Try to compact the mixture as much as possible.
Once you have a compact loaf, take a small fondant rolling pin (or other small rolling pin) and roll out the mixture to a 1/4 inch thickness – trying to keep the shape of a rectangle. (You will need to work quickly. The cooler the mixture gets, the more difficult it is to shape.)
Take rolling pin and “roll” mixture into a cylinder with a 1 1/2″ circumference.
Remove rolling pin and pinch one end to desired look. If going for a tapered end, start about 1 inch in, pinch and crimp the end.
Tilt and fill with candy of choice.
Pinch other end.
Set aside and let harden for 24 hours.
Repeat with other half of RiceKrispies® mixture.
Decorate once hard with fondant, icing, stickers, glitter, etc. It’s all about being fun!
Note: You can make these ahead of time and freeze. Another idea is to put a small fortune, saying, or inspirational quote inside the crackers.
Place these Snap. Crackle. Poppers on each child’s plate on New Years and let them “crack” them open and see their New Year’s Surprises.
And now time to get to the extra fun part, one Kansas City Mama’s Reader will win a $100 VISA Gift Card.
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Contest will be open till end of day on December 11, 2011. Winner will be notified by email and has 48-hours to respond before another winner is chosen. Good Luck.
Guess what? All three of my teammates, Jen from Super Jenn, Kristen from Dine and Dish and Julie from My Kansas City Mommy are each giving away their own $100 Visa Gift Card, too. Visit them for an even better chance of getting some loot.
Finally…Want to see the amazing competition we are up against? You can see all of the entries on TheMotherhood.com Making Memories Circle. The pictures above were taken by the lovely and talented Kristen Doyle from Dine and Dish. (If you need any kind of photographer – she is amazing. Seriously.) But, these pictures are her property. Don’t steal them. I hear she has a gun license.
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Disclosure: The Motherhood and Rice Krispies pay me and my teammates to compete in the Making Memories Challenge. By competing we stand to win a prize. While I’m very competitive, opinions about crafts, Rice Krispies, and New Year’s Eve are my own. Want more information – check out my full disclosure statement.
I haven’t made a New Year’s Resolution since I was a kid!
I make more of a “goal” each year than a resolution.
I never make resolutions…I always forget half way through January.
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Actually, I dont make NYR.
I don’t necessarily make New Years resolutions, but we do sit together and pray for what we want to see change in our lives over the next year as a family.
Nope, no resolutions here. It’s just another pressure to have to live up to and another way for me to fail myself. I’d much rather do things in which I know I’ll succeed!
I always make a New Years resolution….I can’t say I stick to it though.
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I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I forget them before the end of January.
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It’s the same resolution every year…guess I’m not great a sticking to them! LOL
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I don’t always make New Year’s Resolutions.
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We make New Year’s Resolutions but generally I try to make it something I know I will keep: eat healthier, spend wiser, etc.
I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions. always think about it though. lol
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I think long and hard about making resolutions, but usually don’t do them on New Year’s. Might be another time in the year as things start stacking up. =)
I always make resolutions. Sticking with them is a different story. haha.
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I used to make resolutions – not any longer. With two small kids, I barely remember my name, much less any resolution I may have made!
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I don’t specifically make resolutions on New Years but do other times throughout the year. Like my birthday for example.
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I do not keep resolutions, but this year I resolve to do better…
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I usually don’t make resolutions.
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I made a resolution to be “healthier” last year. eating more fruits and veggies, less bad stuff and exercising more. I’m down about 20lbs and feel better. This year my resolution will be to stay on the same track.
I make resolutions at the start of the school year.
These are so cute! I love all the Rice Krispies creations you guys have made. I usually make New Year’s resolutions…but I never keep them.
I never followed any of my resolutions so now I don’t even bother making them.
I take it one day at a time! We all know what we should be doing all year!! LOL
I try not to make New Year’s resolutions. It is too hard to keep.
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I still make resolutions!
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No resolutions for me. I never keep them anyway
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I always say I’m going to lose weight every year….
I make resolutions all year long…so sort of, but not really.
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Oh goodness, I never make resolutions anymore. I haven’t ever kept one, so what’s the point?
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I usually make a New Year’s resolution.
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I have good intentions and make new year’s resolutions, but don’t always keep them
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I make resolutions but usually never keep them. LOL!
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I usually make a loose resolution but nothing too hard core.
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I usually don’t make resolutions, but this year I am going to loose weight!!
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I don’t make resolutions…I’m horrible follow through.
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I don’t really make resolutions. It’s so tough to pick one. I’m thinking about making a list of ‘goals’ for the year though- multiple areas to improve in.
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In the past I have made resolutions to lose weight almost every year!! This year it is done and I don’t have to!!!!!!
I do tend to make New Year’s Resolutions every year, though in the past 5 years I have become much more practical. Showing myself a little bit of patience and forgiveness makes me happier, which in turn gives me more motivation to be the person I want to be!
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I usually save my “resolution” giving up of something for Lent
. The shorter time frame helps me succeed, and motivates me to try to continue on with my plans, but less pressure!
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We don’t really do New Years resolutions. I forget too easily the ones I make as soon as I want to break them.
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No I do not.. no reason to set such high expectations first thing of the year… and then feel bad when it doesn’t happen.
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Yes, I make New Year’s Resolutions. It almost always involves getting in shape or losing lbs.
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I always make new years ‘goals’!!!!
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My New Year’s resolution every year it seems is to get organized, with 4 kids it gets really hard to stick to it!
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My New Years Resolution is to build my savings. My grandma says you don’t get rich by making money, you get rich by saving it.
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I haven’t make a New Year’s Resolutions for more than 5 years already. But I might have one for 2012.
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I always make a New Year’s resolution and the older I get, the better I am at keeping them
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I’m really not that big of a new years person. Now I sound all bah humbug! haha
I don’t really make them anymore. I used to and then I would break them right away.
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I don’t make “resolutions” I make goals and ideas….
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My resolution is to let loose. I want to be more carefree….so, I’m going to go with it, let my hair down and make 2012 incredible!
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Last year my husband and I sat down and made resolutions for our family. Mostly fun things like, take a date once a month, or take a vacation with the family. Anyway, we are so glad we did that and we will do it again for 2012!
i usually dont make resolutions, i just spend the evening with the people who mean the most to me. this year is going to be very difficult. my husband walked out on us on oct 1, the holidays have been hard. thanks for the opportunity.
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Other then the usual of losing weight, nope, don’t make any resolutions. Pretty happy with me the way I am!
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I, like the rest of American, usually make a resolution to lose weight. My goal though is to not gain any holiday weight so that for the first time in years, I don’t have to make that resolution in 2012! Then I can spend my time being resolute with something more important!
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I usually make a new year’s resolution of losing any weight I gained during the year.
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I only make resolutions SOMETIMES. I tend to think, if I really mean to do something, I don’t need to wait until January 1st to do it.
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I usually do make New Year’s resolutions, but like most people I rarely keep them.
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If I make resolutions I make them obtainable. Spend more time with the kids, read more, give to charity more.
I do make New Year’s Resolutions. I try to make them something that I can accomplish though. I haven’t decided what I want to do this year yet though.
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No, I don’t really do official resolutions, but I do always start the year hoping to improve in the next.
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I make specific ‘resolutions’ or goals each year. That way I am more likely to achieve them….2012 will be the year I pay for my HOUSE!
I do make New Year Resolutions, but have found in the past that if Im really going to change something significant, I better do it TODAY, rather than waiting for a date.
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my new year’s resolution is to of course exercise more lol. its the same every year.
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My new years resolution is to cook more at home!
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I always make resolutions but never stick to them. I’m going to try this year, but I haven’t thought of a good one yet.
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Resolutions for me are doing things that effect our daily lives. Always being a positive role model for my kids, them seeing the positive choices we make in turn they hopefully are learning to make the same kind of choices. Living life to above and beyond our fullest and being happy about our own paths and who we are & will become.
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My mother loves rice crispy treats…this will be fun to incorporate into her gift. Thanks! I don’t have any resolutions other than to enjoy the year as much as possible!
New Year’s resolution….hmmm….I guess I’ll try to be more prepared at home to cook whenever possible.
I dont make year long resolutions, I make monthly ones so I set myself up for success.
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No New Years resolutions here for me. I always fail if I make them (like losing weight) I just accept my fluffiness now.
No, I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions.
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I do! And I keep them for the most part!
I don’t make New Years Resolutions. I just promise to try and be the best parent I can be for my kids and set a good example.
I dont typically make resolutions for new year’s. i like to make changes when I need to, regardless of the time of year
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I think New Year’s resolutions put too much pressure on me and I just set myself up for failure, so I do not make them. Also, I just became a subscriber. I can’t wait to read them:)
No, I don’t really make New Years Resolutions. I do however, try to make resolutions throughout the year.
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I make New Years resolutions, but they usually last until the end of February!
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No New Years resolutions for me, but I do try and set work goals for the year.
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I will make a few this year. New year new beginnings.
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Yes, I make resolutions every year.
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I make resolutions some years and some years I don’t. This year I will!
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I definitely make New Year’s resolutions. Last year was to quit smoking and almost a year later I am still a former smoker!
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I make new year’s resolutions every year, but this year, I’m going to stick with it!
Yes…I make one …if I am honest I don’t always achieve my resolution…but some years I am sucessful,I do try though :>)
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i make a resolution every year to eat better and to workout every day and i fail miserably every year
I always try to make resolutions but they never stick. This year we are going to make goals as a family instead. Like ” go to the KC zoo at least once” and “spend a whole weekend in our pjs with no activities.” hopefully we will do better with these!
My new years resolution is to lose weight!!!
I do make them…but I hardly even actually complete them.
I make resolutions, for sure! 3 years ago I made one to lose weight and 3 years later I am still down 85 lbs!!
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Sometimes I make them:)
New Year’s resolutions… not so much. I get a renewed sense of commitment and a bit more discipline, but it seems that year after year, it’s jut trying to be more faithful in doing the things I say I’ll do every year!
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I make new year resolutions but I have a hard time keeping them.
I’m an e-mail subscriber. I make resolutions and buckle down for awhile but then sort of evolve away sometimes. It’s always a chance for a fresh start though.
I definitely make New Year’s Resolutions!
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I try not to make New Years resolutions anymore. I never seem to stick with them more longer then a couple days to a week tops.
Always make New Years resolutions. They center around family, friends, and organization. When you feel organized you can accomplish more!
My New Years resolution is to live more healthy each day.
My new year’s resolution is to be positive and to help others who are in need.
I think about making one but end up never following through
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I usually make New Year’s resolutions with the kids but generally make mine something super easy so I can’t fail.
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I never make a New Year’s Resolution. I have tried in the past but I can never stick to it so why let myself down every year?
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I make a resolution every year, and keep at it for about 4 weeks! Then I just forget!
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I don’t make resolutions. Instead my family each picks 12 goals, one for each month. It can be big or little all that matters is you try to keep up with it. It’s fun at the end of the year to see what goals we’ve hit