Valentine’s Day is one of the few days of the year when it’s okay to eat as much chocolate as you want (yesssss)!  So, chocolate brownies combined with a dab of frosting combined with a seasonal heart shape is the perfect treat.  It’s a Valentine’s Brownie Sandwich.  As an extra perk, this treat is easy peasy to make and inexpensive…

Want to be the most popular mom in school?  Effortless and Exquisite has a creative yet simple treat idea for the upcoming round of holiday happenings for kids – and kids at heart.  Classroom Christmas parties sometimes have moms scrambling the night before in the kitchen furiously baking sugary goodies.  Instead of measuring, mixing, and baking how about melting, assembling, and putting…

Rice Krispie Treats are one of my favorite snacks.  I love that they are lower in fat than most candy and are simple to make.  For the Christmas season, I dressed up the traditional treats to make them festive and fun for kids (and adults).  They make an easy take to school, church, or office gathering and are sure to…