I got this idea from one of my magazines, either Parents or Family Fun (I love both of these magazines by the way, and I now like reading them while breastfeeding). Of course I had to put my own twist on it. The idea: Place a single serve hot cocoa packet into a paper cup, cut out a heart and say "You warm my heart, Happy Valentine's Day!" within the heart. My twist, make my own hot cocoa mix, place in a cute bag, and place in a nice mug. We gave this to Chris' Grandma for her birthday (although I am not sure if she was excited to get it as I was to give it). The cocoa is a fun thing for kids to make, too.
Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe (from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook)
3 1/2c. nonfat dry milk powder
2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 c powdered nondairy creamer
1/2c sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
Combine ingredients into a ziplock bag and shake to mix. Store in an airtight container.
Directions for cocoa: 1/3c. mix to 3/4 c. BOILING water. Makes 5 1/2 cups mix (16 servings).
Alivia is going to give this to her preschool teacher, but in a paper cup as suggested.
We need anything we can get to "warm our hearts" when it is a high of 10 degrees!
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