Lucky Leprechaun Munch ~ Chex Mix Loaded with Lucky Charms!
We had this wonderful weekend planned to go to the cabin with close friends. The guys could fish and the girls could hang out in side cooking, baking, ready and relaxing. We were all packed up and ready to go on Friday morning.
Miss K woke up with a cold, which I wasn’t to worried about because, well, she’s a kid and kids get colds. She was running a slight fever, but nothing concerning. Or so I thought…
The call came about 4:00 just before I got off from work. “Julie, Kinzee has a 104 degree temp and I think you should get her to the doctor.” Being Friday and all off Dad went to get Miss K and run her to urgent care. They ran tests and guess what she has…a virus. Yup, of course A $300 virus. Woohooo. To say the least I’m glad she’s not super ill, but I could have waited it out. Better safe than worry though right?
I’d just like to say I have an amazing hubby. He dashed off to get Miss K, took her to the hospital and has spent the weekend cuddling her and taking care of her because, get this, she doesn’t want Mommy! Seriously. I thought every kid wanted their Mom when they were sick. Nope, not mine. She’s such a Daddy’s girl!
To say the least the weekend at the cabin was postponed. It will have to happen another weekend. Instead we spent the weekend cuddling and playing. I can’t believe how a kid with a temperature can still play! I wish I was that resilient. I sure hope we don’t get it now because I will not be as happy as she has been for the most part that’s for sure.
I’m so excited to share my first St. Patrick’s Day treat with you! You know why I’m so excited? Well there are many reasons..
1. It’s EASY!
2. It’s FESTIVE!
3. It means SPRING IS COMING!
SPRING!!! YAY!!! I can’t wait till it gets here. I’m dreaming of walks outside, short sleeves, not dashing as fast as I can inside from the car and of course grilling!
Who’s with me? I know you are!
Lucky Leprechaun Munch
Ingredients
- 11.05 oz box Lucky Charms® cereal
- 6 cups Rice Chex®
- 2 12 oz bags green candy melts
- 1/4 c. pastel sprinkles
Instructions
- Pour the Lucky Charms out and take out all the marshmallows and set them aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine Rice Chex and 2 c. of the Lucky Charms cereal.
- Melt candy melts according to package directions. Pour over cereal mixture. Spread mixture onto wax paper. Sprinkle reserved marshmallows over cereal mixture, slightly pressing into mixture to help them stick. Sprinkle the sprinkles over the mixture. Let sit until candy melts are set and dry.
- Break apart and store in airtight container.
Tanya Schroeder says
February 23, 2014 at 12:31 pmI hope Miss K feels better!! I always worry when my kids don’t want to play- then I know they are REALLY sick! I am loving this much. My kids are looking at it with me and I think I see drool on their mouths!
Julie Evink says
February 26, 2014 at 2:14 pmThanks Tanya she’s back to normal!
Julie says
February 24, 2014 at 9:49 amNow that’s creative! I’m going to have to try this!
Julie Evink says
February 26, 2014 at 2:13 pmThanks Julie!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 24, 2014 at 10:42 amI would munch on this all day long!
Julie Evink says
February 26, 2014 at 2:10 pmI don’t know if I could make it last all day long! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
February 24, 2014 at 12:22 pmUgh, that high fever “just a virus” thing hit us too. 3 days of fever and a horrible cough. I hope she’s feeling better by now!!! LOVE this munch!
Julie Evink says
February 26, 2014 at 2:09 pmShe’s doing better! Thanks Dorothy!
Lauren says
February 24, 2014 at 3:06 pmWhat a cute sweet snack! My kids are going to LOVE it!
Julie Evink says
February 26, 2014 at 2:07 pmAwww thanks Lauren! Hope they enjoy it!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
February 24, 2014 at 3:57 pmHope you’re daughter feels better soon! Glad it isn’t anything serious.
This little treat is da bomb, Julie! I love the little Lucky Charms marshmallows! Pinned.
Julie Evink says
February 26, 2014 at 2:02 pmShe’s better! Thanks Julie!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
February 25, 2014 at 2:56 pmI hope your daughter is feeling better! I so wish that spring was here! I guess I’ll have to drown my cold weather sorrows in this leprechaun munch!
Julie Evink says
February 26, 2014 at 2:00 pmShe’s healthy again thank goodness! I think that sounds like a great plan Jessica!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
February 26, 2014 at 8:47 pmWhat an easy, fun, delicious recipe Julie!!
Julie Evink says
March 3, 2014 at 1:44 pmThanks Cathy!
shelby says
March 1, 2014 at 10:54 pmWhat type of green candy melts? Brand?
Yum!
Julie Evink says
March 3, 2014 at 1:15 pmI used Wilton and it was just called green.
Susan @ Oh My! Creative says
March 3, 2014 at 8:20 amSo fun for St. Patrick’s Day – great for a party not to mention the kids! I featured it in my Whimsy Wednesday roundup!
You can see it here…
http://www.ohmy-creative.com/holiday-crafts/st-patricks-day/st-patricks-day-luck-leprechaun-crafts/
Hope to see you back again this Tuesday!
Susan
Julie Evink says
March 3, 2014 at 1:03 pmThanks Susan!
Catherine says
March 5, 2015 at 10:49 pmDear Julie, what a fun treat for St. Patrick’s Day! Love it. xo, Catherine