Surprise inside treats seem to be all the rage these days. People get really creative with the surprises they hide in the cakes they bake! Let’s take a look at the best surprise inside treats out there!

These vanilla cupcakes contain a chocolaty surprise inside! The best of both flavors!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Surprise Cupcakes. Now these are to die for! You put frozen cookie dough in middle and it gets warm and gooey in the oven. Yum!!!!

This Pinata Cake looks delicious! I personally would prefer this to a real pinata because you can eat the entire thing! (And there’s less to clean up. Ha ha!)

Check out this awesome Patriotic Cake! Each layer is a different color, and the entire thing spells out USA. The 4th of July just passed, but that gives you plenty of time to perfect this cake.

Okay, now this is cool, and sure to be a hit with the kids on the 4th of July! Pop Rocks Firecracker Cake Pops. You can definitely say these treats have a kick to them!

Rainbow Cake! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more colorful cake in my life. Wow!

Mickey Mouse Peekaboo Cake. This is perfect for a Disney themed party! Or, it would be a great way to surprise the kids and announce a trip to Disneyland! Just imagine the looks on their faces when you cut the cake and revealed Mickey Mouse!

Strawberry Surprise Cake. I love strawberries, but I would probably want to cut off the stems first so they’re easier to eat!

Santa’s Belt Surprise Inside Cake. A perfect cake for the holiday season! You can even leave some out for Santa to eat when he stops by on Christmas Eve! I bet he would be impressed!

This Heart Cake is perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any day you want to show someone special how much you love them. So cute!

Another beautiful Disney themed cake! Check out this Disney Pixar Inside Out Cake!

I absolutely love fall and everything pumpkin flavored, so of course I had to add this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Glaze! This sounds like the perfect dessert on a crisp fall day!!

Sticking with fall themed treats, check out these witch hat surprise cookies! They’re adorable, and they’re filled with candy! What more could you ask for?

Now this is impressive! This Hidden Giraffe Cake is incredible!

These Red Velvet Cupcakes contain a cream cheese surprise in the middle! Yummm!

This Rubik’s Cube cake is seriously taking it to the next level. Look at that detail! Every square a different color!

Surprise inside treats are great for special occasions such as holidays and birthdays. You can customize them and make them into whatever you want, so have fun with it!

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I’ve heard of pudding cookies, of course, but I never thought much of them. That is, until I started this blog post and found all these delicious recipes on Pinterest. Not only are there endless options for pudding cookies, but they all look AMAZING!!

Here are 21 pudding cookie recipes to try right now!

1. Let’s start with a twist on a classic recipe. The chocolate chip pudding cookie. Who knew you could make a chocolate chip cookie even better?!

2. Let’s add a little more chocolate in there with the Quadruple Chocolate Soft Fudgy Pudding Cookies.

3. Oreo Pudding Cookies. Oreos and pudding?  My wildest dreams have come true.

4. White Chocolate Funfetti Pudding Cookies. What kid doesn’t like funfetti?  These will be sure to be gobbled up in no time.

S’more Pudding Cookies  You had me at S’mores.

6.  Sometimes you just want to stick with the classic. For those times, there are Vanilla Pudding Cookies.

7. The sweet and salty are such a great pair in these Butterscotch Chip Pudding Cookies. Yum!

8. Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies. A perfect treat for fall!

9. Sticking to the seasonal theme, next we have Peppermint White Chocolate Pudding Cookies.

10. Fruity Pebbles Pudding Cookies. Since there’s cereal in them these count as breakfast, right?

11. Crunchy on the outside, moist and chewy on the inside these Root Beer Float Pudding Cookies are full of  root beer flavor. Yummmm!

12. Strawberries N Cream Pudding Cookies. Now these sound amazing! I love strawberries and cream!

13. I’ve never met a lemon that I didn’t like so pass me these Lemon Pudding Cookies please!

14. Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies. With Reese’s Pieces these are cookies that E.T. will want to phone home about!

15. Vanilla Pudding Snickerdoodles. Just when I thought snickerdoodles couldn’t get any better!

16. Pistachio and White Chocolate Pudding Cookies. Perfect for Easter and St. Patrick’s Day! Or any time, for that matter. They look delicious!

17. Strawberry Pudding Cheesecake Cookies. Just look at the inside of these cookies. They look amazing!!

18. Staying on the cheesecake theme with Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pudding Cookies!

19. Lucky Charms Cookies. Another cookie that I’m counting as breakfast!

20. M & M Pudding Cookies! M & M’s make everything better, don’t they?

21.  There must be cinnamon and cheesecake in heaven because these Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies are heavenly!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a lot of new cookie recipes to try. I have now been convinced of the deliciousness of pudding cookies! Happy baking!

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I love sprinkles more than anything. Last year, my birthday cake was completely covered in sprinkles! We used a whole container of them! I just can’t get enough of those colorful little things. But one thing that I’ve found (at least in my experience) is that I always have containers of sprinkles in my cupboards. And they sit there for years! I’m not sure if they expire, but they just sit there for what seems like forever.

If you love sprinkles as much as I do, or if you’re tired of them taking up space in your cupboards and don’t want to waste leftover sprinkles, then this post is for you! Here are 14 ways to use leftover sprinkles!

Overnight Cake Batter Protein Oatmeal. This oatmeal tastes just like cake batter, but it’s good for you! And you can make it overnight to save time in the morning! It’s the perfect breakfast to-go!

Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies. The recipe is very similar to a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, you just add a little bit of cake mix and some sprinkles!

Sprinkled Marshmallow Dippers. This is an easy, tasty dessert that the kids will love!

Sprinkle Lined Vases. This is a simple way to give decorations a pop of color!

Sprinkle Rim Glasses. These glasses will make any drink fun!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Spoons. You can try stirring hot chocolate with these, or eat them plain. Yum!

Funfetti Rice Krispy Treats. A fun twist on classic rice krispie treats! Just add sprinkles!

Sprinkle Bangle Bracelets. A cute, colorful decoration to add a pop of color to any outfit. Made with real sprinkles!

Strawberry Sprinkle Pancakes. Now this breakfast would get me out of bed in the morning!

Apple Scented Candle With Sprinkles. This looks pretty and smells good!

Sprinkles Ornaments. This is such a cute idea! The color options are endless.

Skinny Confetti Cake Batter Milkshakes. It’s easy to make and it looks pretty!

Birthday Cake Popcorn. For when you want that birthday cake flavor, but don’t have a reason (or the time) to bake one!

Sprinkle Shortbread Cookies. Because sprinkles make everything better! That’s why I love them!

Add a little more fun and color in your life with sprinkles!

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July 1 is National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, so I found 16 creative ice cream flavors to try this summer! I’ve got sweet, savory, and everything in between! Today’s the day to be a little adventurous and try a new ice cream flavor!

1. Avocado Mint Chocolate Chip. This is a much healthier alternative as it’s dairy free! And the avocado gives it a nice smooth texture!

2. Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream. This reminds me of the Jelly Belly flavor! And it contains real popcorn!

3. Dr. Pepper Ice Cream. They say this ice cream is so good, you’ll never go back to just drinking Dr. Pepper! Sounds life changing!

4. Lemonade Ice Cream. Now this would be refreshing on a hot summer day!

5. Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream. This ice cream sounds quite magical!

6. Doughnut Ice Cream. I always have to wash down donuts with a glass of milk, so this is the perfect compromise!

7. The Munchies Ice Cream. This ice cream’s got a little bit of everything in it!

8. No Churn Cookie Monster Ice Cream. This ice cream will definitely bring out your inner cookie monster. Plus it’s easy to make!

9. Lavender Rose Ice Cream. I’ve never tried anything rose flavored, but it’s definitely worth a shot!

10. Olive Oil Ice Cream. I’ve actually heard good things about this ice cream! It’s definitely a unique flavor choice.

11. Sea Salt & Honey Ice Cream. Sea salt is great on anything, so I can’t see this going wrong.

12. Maple Bacon Ice Cream. Because bacon makes everything better.

13. Basil Ice Cream. Hmm…. I like basil, but I’m not sure how it would be in the form of ice cream. Guess I’ll just have to try it!

14. Blue Moon Ice Cream. This was invented in Milwaukee, and you can only get it in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan! They say it tastes fruity like Froot Loops or Fruity Pebbles!

15. Cinnamon and Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream. Since it has oatmeal in it that means I can eat it for breakfast, right??

16. Key Lime Ice Cream Switch to key lime ice cream this summer so you don’t have to heat up your oven cooking pies!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a lot of ice cream to try this summer. And National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day is the perfect excuse to try some new flavors!

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As the summer heats up, we start running out of ideas for creatives ways to keep the kids fed and entertained. Here are 16 fun and healthy kids snacks to get you through the rest of the summer!

1. Apple Cookies are an easy snack that will satisfy your kids’ sweet tooth without spoiling their appetite!

2. Teddy Bear Toast. This toast is adorable and kids can make it themselves! Now that is the perfect snack.

3. Peanut Butter Snails. They’re cute and healthy!

4. DIY “Go Gurt”  These are filled with healthy fruit and they’re refreshing on a hot summer day! To make these, you need these zipzicle bags.

5. Chocolate Dipped Almond Butter Banana Bites

6. Cucumber Bites. This is a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies!

7. No Bake Monster Cookie Energy Bites. The M&M’s will entice them, but little do they know these cookies are packed with plenty of healthy ingredients!

8. Backyard Bug Snacks. Adorable and healthy. What more could you ask for in a snack?

9. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi Rolls. This is probably the only sushi the kids will actually eat. It’s a fun twist on a classic PB&J!

10. Strawberry Mice. Look how cute these mice are!

11. Strawberry Banana Popsicles. These only contain three ingredients, so they are wayyyyy healthier than store bought popsicles! You’ll also need popsicle molds as well!

12. Whole wheat goldfish crackers.

13. Healthy Fishbowl Treats. I see this as a healthier version of a frosted sugar cookie. Yum!

14. Cheese and Apple Pirate Ships

This recipe is from a post about having a Peter Pan themed party, but this snack would be fun for any occasion!

For the next two recipes, you’ll need wooden skewers.

15. Lunchbox Kabobs are perfect for when they get tired of sandwiches!

16. Grape Poppers: As fun to make as they are to eat!

These snacks look so good that I might want some for myself! Happy summer snacking!

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And you most likely have some sitting around your house already. Well, what I didn’t know (and you might not know) is that there are so many other ways you can use Hydrogen peroxide inside and outside of your home! It’s amazing!

What is hydrogen peroxide?

It is a type of acid with disinfectant and antibacterial activities. It is used as an ingredient in a wide range of cleaning and personal care products.

What is more, its oxidizing characteristics and production of free radicals may prevent the spreading of infection and destroy pathogens. It is an ingredient in many households at low concentrations for medicinal uses, too. 

For instance, in higher concentrations, Hydrogen peroxide is a bleach for textiles and paper. Also, it is a bleaching agent in foods.

How to use Hydrogen peroxide?

You can use Hydrogen peroxide for a lot of purposes. This product is helping in many places in your home. Starting with your kitchen and to the garden, you will treat the household problems you have.

• cleaning sinks, flat iron, baking sheets, and other kitchen tools
• bleaching textiles
• removing stains
• whitening teeth and nails
• pesticide and root rot treatment
• lightening hair
• killing mold and viruses

12 mind-blowing ways to use Hydrogen peroxide

From healing skin and irritations to rot root treatment – this product can solve almost every problem you have in your house and garden. Keep a bottle of this oxidizer in your house just in case it may come in handy.

Cleaning tips and tricks with Hydrogen peroxide

1. Clean your flat iron

You can use hydrogen peroxide to clean your flat iron! This way you won’t have to go through the hassle of buying a new one! It is so helpful, indeed!

In fact, if you use the flat iron daily, you should consider cleaning it with a soft piece of cloth. It is the way to remove hair from it. 

2. Clean the sink

You can use it to clean the sink! Do you need help with making it shiny and white again? Look at the difference before and after! It looks new, indeed!

The kitchen sink may be one of the germiest places in your home. Using Hydrogen peroxide, you will have a clean and shining sink every day. Clean your drain, and don’t let any food particles stay there.

Not only sanitize your sinks, but also the faucets and handles. It works for your bathtub, as well. Step back and admire the results!

3. Stain remover

Make your own stain remover that removes EVERYTHING! It works on clothes and every other type of fabric.

Do you have a stubborn spot you want to remove? Hydrogen peroxide is the thing to try. There is no need to throw away a stained cloth anymore. Your clothes will look new again.

4. Clean the carpet

Speaking of stains, you can also use Hydrogen peroxide to clean the carpet! What a great solution!

These food or coffee stains will be visible for years if we don’t treat them properly. Why allow them to stay any longer? Hydrogen peroxide can do the work!

5. Clean baking sheets

You can use it to clean baking sheets. Are you embarrassed to show your baking sheets? Those can get pretty gross, but look how clean they get!

Well-used baking sheets may lose their shiny and bright look. Don’t worry, clean them up. You have to invest time and effort, but the results are worth it.

Some rubbing is necessary, but Hydrogen peroxide will do the work.

Hydrogen peroxide health benefits

6. Cure canker sores and boils

Use it to cure canker sores and boils! Have you been wondering how to treat these? They are types of oral lesions inside the mouth. Although not contagious, these may be very unpleasant, painful, and hard to cure. Most are not a cause of concern but consult a health care professional before using any home remedy.

ALSO!  Looking for a great way to get rid of a canker sore? Check this out! https://www.tipsbulletin.com/how-to-get-rid-of-a-canker-sore-wonderful-home-remedies/

7. Clean out your ears

Use it to clean out your ears. Do you have an earwax blockage? Ear drops may be a good solution for this, and Hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient in ear drops. It can help soften and remove buildups of earwax. Some people produce more wax than necessary.

However, if you have discomfort or pain in your ears, consider consulting a specialist. 

8. Repair cracked heels

Do you have the tough dead skin on your heels? It is an unpleasant condition. Hydrogen peroxide is very effective in treating this condition. It is how to get rid of cracked heels and make them soft and good-looking again.

It is a remedy that you can do at home. Also, exfoliating can help to get all the dead skin off of the feet. 

9. Treat acne

Use it to treat acne! Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that can be hard to treat.

If your grandkids are teenagers, they may have this problem. Have you tried everything yet? Finding a remedy that works fast and effective can be a difficult task.

Hydrogen peroxide helps exfoliate the skin and dry out the pimples. Use it with caution and not too often. Consult a dermatologist if the acne condition is not getting better and it needs further treatment.  

Hydrogen peroxide tricks for personal care

10. Whiten your teeth

Use it to whiten your teeth. Do you have dull and yellow teeth? It is a great way to whiten your teeth without breaking the bank! Most whitening products are chemicals, and the results don’t last long. It is a costly procedure.

Instead, you can whiten your teeth at home. Assure that you use safe methods and don’t experiment with substances that are not proven to work. 

Certain foods can stain your enamel and make teeth lose their bright sparkle. Hydrogen peroxide is a natural bleaching agent, and many teeth whitening products contain it.

For example, mix it with baking soda to form a homemade whitening toothpaste. It helps remove plaque buildup and bacteria. It is the way to get rid of stains. You can use it to disinfect your toothbrush. 

In addition, you can use Hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash to kill bacteria in your mouth, too. An effective way to disinfect your mouth and whiten your teeth! Try not to swallow any of the product, and make sure you dilute it first. Use it for several months to get a lasting effect.

11. Lighten your hair

You can mix it to create a natural highlighting spray to lighten your hair! It would be fun to try in the summer!

Why not get a new look? You can make your highlighting hair product at home for it is considered safe to use. However, it is best to use it in a salon to ensure you get the right color and minimize hair damage.

12. Whiten your toenails

Use it to whiten your toenails! As well as teeth, Hydrogen peroxide can help to whiten your toenails, too. Do you have dark or dull toenails? Make them shine and white again!

Moreover, it won’t damage the layer underneath and can carefully help you get rid of the dark toenails. It is a disinfectant that kills fungus on the nails and contributes to removing discoloration. Try it as a homemade remedy.

Hydrogen peroxide tricks for your home and garden

13. Kill mold

Kill mold naturally without harmful toxins! Mold usually grows in moist areas in your home. Have you encountered this problem? Mold is hard to manage. If the source of moisture is left untreated, it continues to appear.

In fact, breathing in and out spores from mold may lead to health issues. That is why you should try to remove it as soon as possible. For example, spray your bathroom floors and walls, if necessary, to clean up the mold.

What is more, hydrogen peroxide kills viruses and bacteria making it a strong disinfectant. And it is an environment-friendly substance, too.

14. Pesticide and root rot treatment

And finally, some gardening tips for you! Have your plants got mold and fungus growth? Don’t let these problems appear in your backyard. We have a solution for this.

Use Hydrogen peroxide to save a struggling garden! It acts as a pesticide, soil aeration, root rot treatment, and water treatment. Aerating your soil will prevent future cases of root rot. How amazing is this!

Safety tips for using Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound, and you should use it with care and caution. Make sure you put your safety first!

• Breathing or swallowing Hydrogen peroxide can provoke irritation. 
• Label your bottles and keep them away from kids.
• When used for disinfecting surfaces, make small daily batches.
• Mix disinfectants only with water and never with each other. For example, let stand for a few minutes and then wipe down. 

Moreover, you can disinfect floors, doors, countertops, glass, and other surfaces at home.

The bottom line

In short, Hydrogen Peroxide is great to have on hand! It can be of help in a variety of situations. I am going to make sure I always have some around the house. In fact, you never know when hydrogen peroxide’s going to save the day!

It is a versatile cleaner that kills viruses, molds, and bacteria. For example, use it to disinfect counters and kitchen utensils, shine mirrors and glass surfaces in your home. Remove stains from clothes and fabric, sanitize your skin basins with it.

In addition, use it in your garden for pest control and a root rot treatment. Actually, when used in the right concentration, it is a helpful cleaner and disinfectant.

Last but not least, consult a specialist if you want to use Hydrogen peroxide for treating health problems. 

Looking for other cleaning tips? Check out these posts:

• The magic way to clean your windows
• Magic silver cleaner
• Clean your iron the magic way
• Cleaning BBQ grills the magic way
• How to clean your brush in minutes

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1. Nautical mason jar lanterns! As it gets darker, the silhouettes project more! How cool is that?? These would be great for sitting outside on a summer evening catching up with friends.

2.  Nautical rope door stop. This is a cute alternative to a doorstop! And it’s easy to make!

3. Rope table mats make for a cute decoration and add a nautical twist to your dinner!

4. Starfish pencil holder! This is a cute, easy way to decorate your desk or office!

5. DIY Anchor Statement Wall. If you’re really into the nautical theme, you can dedicate an entire wall in your home to give it a seaside feel. I would definitely do this, because I am dedicated to the nautical theme

6. Quick Hanging Sailor Hat DIY . This decoration is easy and cute!

 7.  DIY Nautical Inspired Altered Tote. This is a great fashion statement and it’s easy to make!

8. DIY Square Knot Bracelet. Confession… I’ve gotten a nautical bracelet just like this on the Internet for almost $40! I wish I had known about this earlier, because it’s so easy to make your own, and you can customize it with whatever colors you want! And you know it will fit your wrist perfectly!

9. DIY Clay Pot Lighthouse. This is such a cute outdoor decoration! I am obsessed with it!

10.  DIY Nautical Rope Railing. If you really want to go all out, you can go with a rope banister for your stairs. If I had this, I would feel like I lived on a boat — my dream come true! (Although this might not be a dream for everyone).

11. DIY Rope Memo Board. This is such a great way to preserve memories! And you don’t have to worry about poking holes in the pictures — no tacks necessary!

12. DIY Rope Towel Holder. This is simple, but enough to give your bathroom a nautical touch.

13. DIY Wreath Nautical Decor. We have fall wreaths and we have Christmas wreaths. To me, this wreath screams summer. This would be a perfect outdoor decoration for the warmer months!

14. Easy DIY Nautical Rope Outdoor Coasters. These coasters are cute and easy to make! They’re perfect for outdoor barbecues!

15. DIY Nautical Wall Art. What I love most about these nautical DIY projects is that they’re easy to make, but they turn out soooo cute!

16. DIY Seashell Artwork. I think this is a great idea for when the kids take shells home after a trip to the beach. Then they can have souvenirs from their beach trips!

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