Wednesday, August 15, 2018

NATIONAL SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY

March 28th is National Something on a Stick Day.  This day just begged to be programmed!

Here is what we offered:

  • Chocolate doughnuts on a stick (popsicle stick inserted)
  • White powdered doughnuts on a stick (popsicle stick  inserted)
  • Hot dogs (sliced) on a stick (toothpick)
  • Cheese (sliced) on a stick (toothpick)
  • Rice Krispie treats (cut in half and popsicle stick inserted)
  • Cake pops
  • S'mores fixings (marshmallows, graham crackers, package of 12 snack size Hershey bars)
  • Tootsie Roll pops
For dipping, we had white and chocolate melts in two small crockpots, bowls with sprinkles, and spoons.

My director bought a cake pop maker for $3.00 at a Goodwill and it worked like a charm!  Takes 4 minutes from start to finish.  I will say that chilling the cake mix overnight did help with the consistency (making it thicker).  I made up some cake pops ahead of time and continued to make them throughout the program.

I also purchase a Hershey's S'more Maker at a local Goodwill, but did not have the chance to try it out prior to the program.  So, for the s'mores, we had a small microwave available.  Great s'mores were made in 10 seconds.

I also offered a simple craft, which was a bookmark.  This was a jumbo craft stick and stickers adhered to it.

Next time around, we plan to add mini corndogs on sticks, and I've also seen the plans for Easter Peeps Fruit Kabobs.  

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