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Cone Cup Bunny!

You might need to use tools that require adult supervision, such as glue gun and scissors. If so, these can be replaced by textile glue and safety scissors. Make sure you ask your parents some help.

This simple, cute cone cup Easter bunny craft is a fun activity that also makes a great table decoration for your Easter party or Easter dinner.

What you’ll need:

How to make it:

1. If using cone cups, skip down to step number 2. If using construction paper, roll 2 pieces into cone shapes and glue or tape in place. Trim ends so that cones will stand freely on the table. (Picture #1)
2. Take one cone and cut the pointed end off, about 2” from the tip. (Picture #2)
3. Add some glue to the narrow end of the cone that you just cut. Insert the other cone; tip first, into the narrow end of the cut cone. (Picture #3)
4. Cut two ears from construction paper, about 4” long. You may also cut two more narrow ears from another colored construction paper for the inner ear.
5. Glue the ears inside the top cone. (Picture #4)
6. Cut a triangle nose and 6 thin strips for whiskers from construction paper.
7. Use wiggle eyes, nose, whiskers and a square of white paper for the teeth to decorate the rabbit’s face.
8. Cut a simple bow tie from construction paper and glue to the neck area, where the two cones meet.
9. Cut out a long oval (about 2.5” long) and cut it in half to create the bunny’s feet. Use marker or paint to add paw prints. Glue to the front of the bottom
   cone. (Picture #5)
10. Cut a strip of construction paper for the arms, long enough to go around the cones. Glue to the back of the bunny and wrap them around each other in the front and glue in place.
11. Cut an Easter egg shape from a piece of construction paper, decorate it with markers or paint if you like. Glue behind the arms so that it looks like your bunny is carrying it. (Picture #6)
12. Fill top of head with Easter grass and some jelly beans. (Picture #1 & #2)

Tips:

• If you work in an office or know someone who does, ask the management if you can have a couple of cone cups for this craft.
• If you ask, gas stations may provide free paper funnels found by the motor oil.
• Change up the color of the construction paper to fit your preferences. Make a blue bunny for a boy and a pink bunny for a girl. Green, yellow and white are great for girls and boys alike.

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Herb And Garlic Whipped Potatoes!

•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

An instant smash hit, these mouthwatering mashed potatoes, flavored with creamy herb and garlic cheese, are a simple side that will take center stage at your holiday table.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Place cubed potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam until perfectly tender when poked with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes. (You can boil the potatoes in water to cover, using whichever method you prefer.)
2. When the potatoes are soft, drain thoroughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add about half of the hot milk, the herb and garlic cheese and salt. With an electric mixer, beat the potatoes until smooth and fluffy, adding as much of the additional milk as needed to make the mashed potatoes perfectly creamy.

How younger siblings can help

Peel and cut up potatoes.
Add cheese and milk to the potatoes while adult uses electric mixer.

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Spinach With Garlic!

•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large pot or skillet heat oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
2. Add garlic, stirring, about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
3. Add spinach, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes or until almost all wilted.
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Substitution(s)

Make it Faster

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Roasted Asparagus!

•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

Roasting asparagus is quick and delicious.  Try this roasted asparagus recipe and you may never cook asparagus any other way again.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475 degrees F. Gently toss asparagus on sided cookie sheet with oil, salt and pepper to combine.
2. Roast about 20 minutes, or until browned in some areas and fork-tender.

Preparation Time: About 3 minutes

Cooking Time: About 20 minutes

Ready In: About 25 minutes

Servings: 8

Source:

- http://crafts.kaboose.com/cone-cup-bunny.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/herb-and-garlic-whipped-potatoes.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/spinach-with-garlic.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/roasted-asparagus.html

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