Each year on the Sundays before Christmas, the town fire department drives Santa around certain areas of the town with lights and sirens flashing. I invited my Nephew, his wife, and the grandniece (4) and grandnephew (2) along with the Brother and his wife to see the event. Only I didn't have enough Christmas mugs to festively serve coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
Fortunately, I found $5 mugs at Target. They were a lot bigger than I wanted as they hold a whopping 20 oz. of liquid so a regular 8 oz cup of coffee looks like half a cup. But I really liked the designs especially the two mugs on the left.
For the kidlets, I made Hershey Kisses Donut Bears. They were simple to make and a big hit. I wish I had known about this recipe when my girlies were in school and needed to send a treat for the class.
The recipe calls for Reese's Pieces, but if there is a peanut or nut allergy, you can substitute M&M candies.
To make polar bears, use powdered sugar mini-donuts. You can use the candy eyes for ears, just turn them so the pupil dots are on the back.
Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.
Good morning ,what a very fun event for the little ones. Love your Christmas mugs-you can always use those for soup too and the donuts are too sweet Happy T Kathy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea as using them for soup didn't occur to me. Thanks!
DeleteYour fire department rocks!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Happy T-Day!
Yeah, they do especially since they are a volunteer force
DeleteThose donut bears are very cute, and I bet the kids love them. A 20 oz mug does sound huge even for a big coffee lover.
ReplyDeletebest… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
That size mug is an all day coffee or tea. Just reheat in the micro as needed
DeleteNice mugs. Even if they are big, they are very festive and you can't beat the price at all. And those bears are fun. I bet the kids loved them. I would have had fun making them too. Happy T day. Don't check the weather either. You won't like it for the end of the week. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThe mugs are big, but I really liked the designs, and as you said, you can't beat the price. I'm praying the storm stays all rain.
DeleteThanks! Now I want chocolate donuts!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
ReplyDeleteC'mon over. We'll go get some chocolate donuts
DeleteWhat cute mugs. All the mugs seem oversized to me. I prefer the small 6-oz size or even smaller, but 12 oz is about the smallest I ever find. Luckily I have too many mugs already ;) Happy T Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping for smaller mugs, but the designs were too cute especially the Oh, snap and Dear Santa, I tried.
DeleteBeautiful mugs and lovely bears. Valerie
ReplyDeleteThe bears were a big hit
DeleteSo cute CJ! You just make everything special !! Happy T day! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteI try to.
DeleteThose mugs are lovely. What fun! And the donuts are so cool! I bet the children loved those.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
The grown-ups loved the bears, too. 😺
DeleteSo lovely to see your family and what Christmas fun you had with those fabulous mugs and yummy bear donuts - perfect and very christmassy 😊. Sending you Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteWe don't get to see the little that often so it was nice to spend time with them. The kitties weren't so sure about that 😺
DeleteOhhh what fun. The mugs are great. The treats I know were a big hit. Have a very nice day.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteCJ, those mugs look fun and the treats look like even more fun. What a great way to celebrate after a fun event. I see so many things that would have been fun when my girls were little - have to just push those wishes away as we can't go back. sigh..... Happy T-day and hugz
ReplyDeleteThough the girlies are grown up, doesn't mean we still can't make fun, cute treats
DeleteI like your festive mugs. What adorable donut bears! I have never seen this idea but I am saving it in case I have a chance to try it out.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
If you need to send in a treat for school, just use M&Ms.
DeleteNow that is my size mug. Actually, I use a 32 oz mug with a lid most of the time, but these are too cute to hide away.
ReplyDeleteI love the donuts. They are actually cuter than the ones the lady who made the recipe made. Thanks for sharing these and the mugs with us for T this week, dear CJ.
Wow! That's a lot of coffee.
DeleteGreat festive mugs, love those bears lol. Sorry for my lateness, have a sick kitty. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx
ReplyDeleteI hope the kitty is on the mend soon.
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