Easy S'mores Bars

I could really use a whole pan of these right now. I'm freaking out a little bit....okay maybe alot.

My 4 year old son's birthday is the last cut off day for Kindergarten. As in, I COULD send him this year, but he would be the VERY youngest of the whole class. This has been a torturous decision. With so many variables and so many opinions. My husband and I finally agreed to hold him (my husband had decided this months ago). We've heard it's better to hold boys especially. But all of his buddies are going and he's a big, smart kid. I know he'd probably be fine. But if we hold him we know for SURE he'd be fine.

So, I just contacted the preschool that we've been planning on sending him to since he was an infant. I had met with her months ago and told her our decision dilemma with Kindergarten. She was so sweet and understanding and said she would hold a spot for him.

Well, I was getting nervous because it's a couple weeks away and I haven't heard anything. I wrote her an email to check in and she said that she had written a note that we were going to send him to his previous preschool. HOLY CRAP!! 

I don't know where the miscommunication happened. But I'm now 1.5 weeks away from school starting and I'm wondering what in the world I'm going to do. I so want him to go to this preschool. I've heard nothing but amazing things about her and her school. But if there's not a spot, how am I going to scramble for another preschool. Or is this some sort of divine intervention telling me I'm supposed to send him to Kindergarten?

And if I'm supposed to send him, I'm TOTALLY behind. I don't have his vaccinations ready, or any paperwork. And that means we're going to just get stuck in whatever spot is left. And I haven't even gone school shopping for him!!!

What in the world am I supposed to do?

Like I said, I'm freaking out a bit and I could really eat a how pan of these suckers. They are so easy to make and they are ALMOST better than an actual s'more. You're most definitely going to be asking for s'more. mah ha ha.

Enjoy!

{EASY S'MORES BARS}
1 packet dry sugar cookie mix
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 c. butter, melted
3 c. milk chocolate chips
4 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows

Heat oven to 375°F and line a 13×9 inch pan with foil. In large bowl, combine cookie mix and graham cracker crumbs together. Add the melted butter and stir until fully incorporated. Press the dough evenly into pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.

Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crust and let stand for a few minutes until chocolate melts a bit. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over crust.

Sprinkle marshmallows over melted chocolate. Broil for about 1 or maybe 2 minutes until the marshmallows are a beautiful golden brown {but watch it closely!! It can burn quickly!!}  

 Cut into bars using a knife sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. 

SOURCE: Real Mom Kitchen

4th of July Strawberry Delight

My son the chef.

He's 4 years old and loves food just about more than anyone I know. For days he's been talking about making a special dessert. He wanted to cover strawberries with whipped cream and topped with a blueberry. 

I kept telling him. "Mm-hmm," in true Mom-fashion. But the poor boys craving didn't ever subside. So today after lunch he requested it again. I asked him where he saw the idea and he told me that is just "popp-ed right out of his head."

I whipped up some cream and let him build it. I wasn't going to try it but he insisted on building one for me.

My goodness. It was delicious! Ok, I know it's not gourmet or anything. But is was such a yummy mid-day treat and healthy too. Not to mention with the red,white, and blue it's perfect for the 4th of July time of year. Our little 1 year old girl was a fan as well. I'm sorry that dad missed the goodness. 

Good work and nice idea, Benjamin Boo.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

LOVE THESE! They are so so so so so simple. You can't go wrong with a crockpot meal. And they taste divine. It's a great idea when you're feeding a crowd. Just double it. Enjoy.

{BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES}

• 3-4 lbs boneles pork shoulder
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 c. water
• 1 T. liquid smoke
• 2 c. BBQ Sauce 

Place pork roast in crock pot and sprinkle salt and pepper over all. Add water and liquid smoke. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until pork is cooked through and very tender. 

Remove pork from crock pot and discard remaining liquid. Shred pork and place back into crock pot. Stir in BBQ sauce (I like the Sweet Baby Ray's brand). Cook for another 20-30 minutes and serve on buns. 

We like to top it with the Citrus coleslaw. Mm..MMMMM.

Source: Mels Kitchen Cafe