Last Minute Easter Inspiration...Healthy Choices

Isn't this basket precious?  It reminds me of the beginning of 

Fresh Market days...

and I think it would make a lovely Easter basket!

I came across this image on the recent issue of Phyllis Hoffman Celebrate Magazine,

and the next two pictures are also from an older edition;

and actually from a "Hundred Acre Wood" party!

I think it goes right along with Easter theme as well...

 

 

Beautiful set up for an Easter Brunch.

The open sandwiches on the last picture are made of 

honey wheat bread, glazed baked ham, swiss cheese, and honey mustard;

garnished with spinach leaves.

I'll share with you the recipe on the magazine for a Rabbit's Garden Herb Dip picture above!

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup mayonnaise

 1/4 cup sour cream

 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

3/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse cream cheese until smooth.

Add mayonnaise, sour cream, and dressing mix;

pulse until combined.

Add dill, parsley, chives, and garlic; pulse until combined.

Serve with fresh vegetables. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy!

A Kids Holiday Party (The Healthier Version)

 

How can I resist making a Kids Holiday Party this year and giving it a healthier approach?   Well I didn't...Hope the kids had as much fun as I did.......  Seriously, I think they did.  If not only because they got to eat Chocolate Cake at the end to celebrate a friend's birthday (Shhhhh!), but because I think they secretly DO enjoy Fruits and Veggies. 

The above Strawberry Tree is my Kids Version of Pizzazzerie's DIY: Very Berry Holiday Tree  which by the way,  it's a must see!  I made mine more 'kid friendly' by adding Sixlets as ornaments...

 

The wonderful and fun printables used for the party are from Shindig Parties TO GO and I worked wonders with them....on Background, Cream Cheese 'Labels', Sandwich Wrappers and even to make cute small servings of carrots and celery.  The Printable collection includes and I used the Cupcake Wrappers (used for Trail Mix and Banana Chips inside Baking Cups), Cupcake Toppers (used on cheese servings this time) and the Write-On Food Labels.  Amazing! 

For the treats, we had Rice Cakes, Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, Veggie Crackers, Fruit, Cream Chesse Dip, Veggies, A variety of cheeses and meats and Chocolate Milk!

 

I decorated the top with fabric and holiday ornaments to compliment the party colors.  LOVE how pretty the turquoise and lime green look together....Can't wait to plan many, many parties with that color...hint, hint

 

Table for the kids below,  I was so happy to find tableware at Target that matched perfectly to the theme and colors and after treats we had fun with a "Holiday Gift Shop" for the kids where they got to exchange their given tickets for gifts either for themselves or somebody special.

 I don't want to forget to mention that the cute snow balls on the table were found on Etsy , at the The Shabby Chic Cottage ...and they were ohh so cute!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to Everyone!  And come back soon to see my Three Kings Day Dessert Table I'm working on...it's going to be bright!