It’s almost that time again. New shoes, new backpacks, new pencils. Some days I think I’m ready and other days, I’m not. Today, though, is a ready day!
I thought it would be fun to make up some fun trail mix mimicking the new school supplies we’re all gathering now. I walked the aisles of my favorite grocery store and here’s what I came up with…
Oreo Snack Chips…blackboards
Marshmallows…chalk
Pretzel sticks…pencils
Red fruit snacks…apples
Pink Starburst…erasers
I unwrapped all of the individual pieces and mixed in a large bowl. I cut each large marshmallow into fourths long ways. After it was mixed, I used a large scoop to put the mix into snack sized zip bags. I did try to evenly distribute the marshmallows and pink candies.
The topper is one I made just for this occasion and is available as a free download. It fits a standard sandwich and/or snack sized zip bag. You can find the free printable treat topper HERE. Simply download, print, cut, fold in half, and staple over a zip bag. I did one with the poem and one blank. Can you read upside down? :) It reads… I’ve got my backpack, my pencils, I’m looking cool. It’s time to go…I’m ready for school!
With a little help from my assistants (the kiddos), I plan to mix up some snack mix, attach the toppers and use it as a little treat for the neighborhood kids before school starts. It’s a quick and inexpensive way to celebrate the beginning of a new school year.
So fun!!