Do you know what I think is the biggest ripoff around the holidays? Frickin Christmas platters. BUT - I found a secret hack so you can get holiday platters without breaking the bank.
I love Rice Krispie Treats. I seriously think I enjoy them more now than I did when I was a kid. Whenever I go to Disney, my favorite treat to splurge on is their Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treat, dipped in chocolate and covered in sprinkles. Some people have their Dole Whips, I have my Rice Krispie Treats. If you've ever made Rice Krispie Treats at home, you know they're a crowd pleaser without too much effort. Inspired by my favorite Disney treat, I decided to upgrade my homemade treats, and now I'm sharing my method with you! You can make these for any occasion, not just Christmas, by switching out your cookie cutter and sprinkles.
This might shock you, but you need to be preparing for Christmas NOW.
Here’s the deal: global supply chains have been backlogged for over a year now, and things are hitting a crescendo just in time for the holiday season. We’re even still feeling the ramifications of the Suez canal accident - remember that, all the jokes and memes going back and forth - and it could hit you where it hurts. There is now a global shipping container shortage, which has forced shipping costs to skyrocket the last few months. On top of that, last Christmas saw the US postal system pushed to the brink, and things actually haven’t gotten much better since.
Do you love the convenience of shopping on Amazon but hate knowing that your money is going straight into space on a billionaire’s phallic-shaped rocketship? Here’s a quick breakdown of how you can shop on Amazon and still support small businesses.