Mother's Day Strawberry Roses

I made these a few years ago for my annual Mother's Day brunch that I host for the special moms in my family.  They looked so good that nobody knew to eat them!!!  So if you are looking for something fun and different to give mom this year why not give these a try.


Here's what you need:
Vase(s)
Wax Paper
Wooden skewers
Green food coloring
Q-tips
Strawberries
Melting wafers (pink or white are my favorite for these)
Baby's breath or Greenery

Here's what you do:
1. Color the wooden skewers with the green food coloring using the Q-tips.  Place them on a piece of wax paper to dry. I suggest wearing some latex gloves to help keep your fingers from turning green.  Let these dry overnight.

2. Clean strawberries and make sure they dry completely before you dip them.  Leave the hull attached.

3. Melt the wafers according to the packaging.  Dip strawberries and place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper to harden.  To speed up this process you can place the cookie sheet into the refrigerator or freezer. 

4. Once strawberries are set place the pointed end of the skewer through the middle of the strawberry hull.  Place in vase(s) and then add baby's breath or greenery.

Note: You could also use a basket with a styrofoam piece to hold the skewers in place.  Then top with Spanish Moss to hide it.


"A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take."
-- Cardinal Mermillod

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas

Mr./Mrs. TEACHER'S NAME is a Smartie! (or sweetie for M&M's)


Green is for the inspiration you gave to me each day,
Blue is for your patience in showing me the way,
Orange is for your warmth and your caring style,
Yellow is for the way you could always make me smile,
Red is for my life that you touched this year,
You’re a very special teacher, like this jar-that’s clear!


Thank you so much, STUDENT'S NAME
 
 
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 Give each teacher a chocolate lollipop with the following poem attached.



Working with children is a rewarding, but challenging feat.
And everyday, that challenge you do meet.
You are patient, caring, and sweet,
And for that, you deserve a special treat!

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Present each teacher with a single carnation flower with the following attached;


Children are like seeds planted in the garden of life.
It is a parent's and teacher's job to nourish that seed.
Like the sun, they shine love and kindness upon it.
Like the rain, they shower it with affection.
And like the soil, they shelter it and provide a safe place for growth.
May this flower remind you of just how many seedings
you have nourished and helped to blossom.


http://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/holidays/giftsforteachers.htm

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/resources/june_resources.htm