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Bai Raspberry Supertea For $1.50 A Bottle

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Find Bai Raspberry Supertea for $1.50 delivered to your door today. 

Bai Raspberry Supertea $1.50 A Bottle

There is a pretty good deal on Bai Raspberry Supertea for $1.50 a bottle on Amazon right now!

Remember that Amazon prices are subject to change so act quickly and double check the price before you buy! 

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Bai Raspberry Supertea For $1.50 A Bottle

The 12 pack of Bai raspberry supertea flavor is currently on sale! 

It currently works out to $1.50 a bottle if you buy it once. 

Or you can Subscribe & Save and get up to 15% more off! That makes it a really great price!

 What Else To Do With Bai 

Of course you can drink Bai right out of the bottle! But here are some other fun ideas to use Bai beverages. 

Bai Creamsicle Drink (S) 

Bai Virgin Pina Colada (S)

Bai Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet (S)

Bai Mago Sorbet (E) 

DIY Paint A Pumpkin Kit

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Add tons of fun to Halloween this year with this DIY Paint a Pumpkin Kit for kids! 

Easy Halloween Favor DIY Paint A Pumpkin Kit

Free Printable - DIY Paint A Pumpkin Kit for easy Halloween Favors the Kids will Love

Last year our neighbor “Boo’d” us in October. We walked out the front door to find a bucket with a few little Halloween favors and a bunch of candy. And it was so fun. So I wanted to think of a little twist on this popular tradition of leaving a Halloween treat at the doorstep of friends and neighbors. 

But I wanted to avoid food for a couple of reasons. One is that it is often still hot in October here and so that makes for the potential of a melted chocolate mess. And the second reason is because we get so many treats and sugar in October. Of course we indulge in some extra treats but I love having an alternative crafty activity for the kids. 

A few years ago, a friend of mine introduced me to painting pumpkins with kids. We never did this when I was a kid so I was new to the painted pumpkin party. And you know what? Kids adore painting pumpkins. Mine look forward to it every year. 

So the DIY Paint a Pumpkin kit idea was born from this activity. The kits give each child everything they need to paint their own pumpkin at home. Spooky and creepy or sweet and pretty? The kids decide! This activity is great for toddlers through elementary aged kids. 

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DIY Paint A Pumpkin Kit

Making a DIY paint a pumpkin kit is simple and easy and the kids will love it. 

Inside the kids will find everything that they need to paint the perfect pumpkin! 

Paint, Paintbrush, Mini Pumpkin Favor Kit for Kids at Halloween

Materials: 

I got the pumpkins at a local pumpkin patch for a little under $1 each, the paint pots are on Amazon, and everything else was from the Dollar Tree except for the paint. I always have lots of paint on hand, so I just used what I had to fill the pots. 

The orange Raffia was from the Dollar Spot at Target. 

Make The Paint a Pumpkin Favor Bags

To make the favors, place a little bit of the black crinkle paper shreds in the bottom of the clear bag. 

The empty paint pots can easily be cut apart with sharp scissors. I put 3 pods in each DIY Paint a Pumpkin kit. 

Then add a mini pumpkin, paint brush and 3 paint pods filled with paint. 

Then you will want to print the Free Gift Tag (Below) and attach it to the bag and close the bag with the raffia. 

Paint A Pumpkin Pretty Or Spooky - Kid Painting Favor Kit

Free Pretty or Spooky Paint A Pumpkin Tag

Print this free printable by clicking HERE to open the PDF.

Trim the tags, punch a hole and attach them to the DIY Paint a Pumpkin kits. 

Halloween No Junk Favor Kits for Kit - Great for School Parties or Trunk or Treat

Where To Use These Halloween Kits 

DIY Paint a Pumpkin Kit favors are great as an alternative to “Boo’ing” your neighbors. 

They are also so cute for Halloween school or Mother’s Day Out parties. And since they are Teal Pumpkin approved, no worries about kiddos with allergies! 

We are even going to do these as Birthday party favors for my 2 year old son’s October birthday. 

I love that they are a non-candy and no junk favor option. 

Kid’s Painting Pumpkins 

In case you have never painted pumpkins, here are my two living their best life! They spent quite a while painting these little beauties yesterday.

More Halloween Fun

Do you love Halloween as much as we do? Check out these fun treats for kids. 

 Easy & Healthy Mummy Granola Bars

Healthy Treats for Halloween Candy Bowl

No Bake Mummy Snack Cakes

Witch Hat Bugles

Halloween Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

 

Healthy Foods for Halloween Candy Bowls

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Discover healthy foods for Halloween candy bowls to keep kids and parents happy.

11 Healthy Halloween Candy Bowl Treats

Do you have 10 Halloween candy dishes like I do? My kids immediately expect me to fill them up with candy and goodies. And let’s be honest, I do fill them once or twice. 

But after that, I want some kind of healthier option for our bowls. 

It is amazing how much more fun a healthy snack is when it is displayed in a big witch bowl. 

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Healthy Foods for Halloween Candy Bowls (or At Least Healthier)

Some of these options are healthier than others but I think they are all better than candy. And after Trick Or Treating we have about 200 lbs of candy lingering around it seems.

So if we can be just the tiniest bit healthier leading up to the big day, I will take it!

My kids will grab what is in the bowl so having a few options with less sugar or other wholesome ingredients is something that I am happy to do. 

Trick Or Treat Bowl With Healthier Snack Options

Non-Candy Snacks To Put in Halloween Candy Dish 

I have linked to cute orange and black packages and  ghosts and goblin shaped food. But my kids also just like when I stick stuff we already have in the pantry in the holiday bowls so you might want to try that too. 

Halloween Black Cat Candy Bown with Yogurt Raisins

Other Fun and Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids

We love Halloween around here! Here are some other fun things that we have been working on lately. 

Easy & Healthy Mummy Granola Bars 

Spooky Breakfast Mini Bagel Ghosts

9 Halloween Treats that Start With Store Bought Items

Low Carb Pork Belly Tacos With Sriracha Mayo – THM S

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Low Carb pork belly tacos with sriracha mayo will make you realize why this is a lifestyle and not a diet! You could never eat this good on a diet. 

Crispy Low Carb Pork Belly Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw, Sriracha Mayo and Cilantro

Low Carb - THM S Pork Belly Tacos

Pork belly is basically amazingness (is that a word?) on your plate. On a work trip to Vegas a few months ago, pork belly was everywhere. And I mean everywhere.

This delicious treat was displayed on appetizer plates, the star of an eggs benedict dish and of course in tacos. Gosh I love tacos. 

If you have never had pork belly, it is kind of like a really thick, fatty bacon. The outer skin will crisp up but the middle will remain soft vs. your traditional bacon that can be crisped throughout. 

So when I found an easy to cook pork belly at the grocery store the other day, I knew I wanted to create some low carb pork belly tacos with sriracha mayo. 

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Low Carb Pork Belly Tacos With Sriracha Mayo – THM S

This dish comes together with the help of a ready made product from the grocery store. The pork belly is precooked and just needs to be crisped up in the skillet. 

And let me put a disclaimer on here. If you are a pork belly connoisseur, pork belly in a box may not be for you. While I find this to be a nice, easy and tasty lunch, it is not Vegas quality pork belly. So if you want that, you may need to plan a trip! 

Fully Cooked Heat & Serve Pork Belly

Since this uses a warm and eat product, it is great for Trim Healthy Mama Drive Thru Sue’s that want kitchen shortcuts. 

Here is what you need for the Low carb pork belly tacos with Sriracha mayo!

Taco Ingredients 

  • Low Carb Tortilla
  • Heat & Eat Pork Belly
  • Red Cabbage
  • Mayo
  • Sriracha
  • Lime Juice
  • Cilantro 
  • Olive Oil 

Preparing the Pork Belly Tacos 

Slice the pork belly in about 1 inch portions. Fry in a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until the outside crisps to your desired texture. 

Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine  2 Tablespoons mayo, 1 Tablespoon Sriracha and the juice of half a lime.  

Slice the red cabbage (you will just need enough for garnishing each taco). You can combine the cabbage with the sriracha mayo or you can do like I did and just drizzle the sauce on top.

Fry your low carb tortilla for a minute or two over low heat in the same oil that you used for the pork belly. The tortilla will bubble up and brown slightly. 

I cut the tortilla in fourths to make mini low carb pork belly tacos with sriracha mayo. The small size allows a piece of pork belly with every bite.

Trim Healthy Mama S Drive Thru Sue Pork Belly Tacos on Low Carb Tortilla

Assembling the Tacos 

Fold each piece of tortilla into a taco shell. 

Add one piece of pork belly, sliced red cabbage and drizzle the sriracha mayo on top. Garnish with a few pieces of cilantro for extra flavor. 

I like these low carb pork belly tacos with sriracha mayo because it is easy to make a lunch or dinner for one. So if you are the only one that eats low carb/THM or if you just need a quick lunch, this is so easy to do. 

Crispy Low Carb Pork Belly Tacos with Sriracha mayo Sauce - THM S

After you make these low carb pork belly tacos with sriracha mayo, be sure to check out all the other low carb and Trim Healthy Mama recipes! Here are a few of our favorites!

Salsa Verde Queso Chicken

Low Carb Parmesan Meatballs 

Baked and “Breaded” Pork Chops

Trim Healthy Mama NSI Weekly Meal Plan

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 Low Carb Pork Belly Tacos With Sriracha Mayo
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  1. Slice the pork belly into one inch sections
  2. Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and fry the pork belly over medium heat until the outer portion is crisp.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the mayo, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl.
  4. Slice red cabbage into strips.
  5. Once pork belly is crisp, remove and place on paper towels.
  6. Place the low carb tortilla in the same skillet with the leftover oil/grease. Fry until slightly browned and crisp.
  7. Remove the tortilla and drain on paper towels. Slice the tortilla in fourths.
  8. Fold each piece of tortilla into a taco shape. Top with a piece of pork belly, red cabbage, drizzle with Sriracha mayo and garnish with cilantro.
  9. You can easily double this recipe if you want to serve more people. The mayo will serve one as written but there is enough pork belly in the package to serve at least 2-3 people.

Halloween Witch Hat Bugles

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Halloween witch hat Bugles are the perfect salty/sweet snack for a Halloween party or treat bag. 

Salty and Sweet Halloween Witch Hat Bugles

During the month of October, I am always looking for ways to tun ordinary food into cute Halloween inspired treats. 

We make ghosts out of breakfast bagels, mummies out of granola bars and no bake pumpkin cupcakes and no bake Frankenstein brownies. Halloween is just so fun! 

As you can see from those treats, easy and no bake treats are often on our spooky Halloween plate. With young kids, simple desserts equals desserts that get done. Those elaborate ones will have to stay on my Pinterest board for a few more years. 

These Halloween witch hat Bugles are not exception. They are quick, cute and tasty. 

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Halloween Witch Hat Bugles

Have you ever had chocolate dipped Bugles? They are some of my favorite simple treats. Salty and sweet. Crunchy chips and smooth chocolate. What’s not to love? 

And the Bugle is already shaped into the perfect spooky witch hat! Which is going to make your Halloween treat production that much easier. 

You just need 3 ingredients and about 10 minutes to make these.

Halloween Witch Hat Bugles dipped in Sprinkles

Ingredients for Chocolate Witch Hat Bugles 

I tried these treats with Halloween shaped sprinkles (bats and pumpkins) and with the regular fine sprinkles. The shaped sprinkles make even coverage difficult.

The Nonpareils worked best because they help to cover imperfections in your chocolate dipping skills. The finer sprinkles really showed uneven lines on the chocolate but the nonpareils give the illusion of a straighter line. 

Instructions for the Witch Hat Snacks

First, melt the almond bark or melting chocolate wafers in the microwave according to the package directions. 

While holding the tip of the Bugle, dip the open side into the chocolate. You want to dip about a half inch or so. Don’t worry about being precise. That is the beauty of these witch treats, no need for specifics. 

Bugles Dipped in White Chocolate

Once your Bugle is dipped, gently roll the Bugle into a small bowl of orange and black nonpareils until the desired coverage is achieved. 

Halloween Sprinkles for dipping chocolate Witch Hat Bugles

Lay the wet Bugles onto a piece of was paper or a silicone baking mat. 

Once they are dry you can display them in a candy dish or put them in a ziplock bag to preserve their freshness. 

Halloween Witch Hat Bugles - A fun salty sweet dessert for kids

Depending on how big the opening is on the Bugles, some of them will even stand up on their own. Will you be making these Halloween Witch Hat Bugles this season? 

Need More Halloween? Check out these No Junk Non-Candy Favors to give out at Trunk or Treat or class parties. 

Halloween Sweet Snack - Bugles dipped in Chocolate