Hot Chocolate Mix

Fun way for the kids to help make a jar mix to give at Christmas or any time.  Its also a great way to save money on a staple for your own house over the cooler months if you go through as much as we do!

1 box powdered carnation milk (8qt size)
1 lb can Nestles Quick Mix
6 oz Coffee Mate Powdered Creamer
3/4 c powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients together, then put into jars or desired containers.
Attach the following instructions:
Use 1/2 c mixture with 1/2 c boiling water.  Top with marshmellows & stir with a candy cane!

***You can add mini marshmellows to the mix if you like  Some stores carry the super tiny ones found in most store bought pkgs of hot chocolate mix.

Mint Mocha latte

Coffee lovers unite...couldn't help myself.  If you are like me, some good coffee can go a long way to making life bareable!  I get tired of spending my lifes savings on a cup of starbucks...so i figured out how to make some at home.  If you like the mix of peppermint, coffee, & mocha...you are in luck!

You can pick up the peppermint syrup at the grocery store, or at starbucks...they sell those big ole bottles.  You can also pick up a canister of their "mocha powder"...its worth it.

if you have an espresso machine that can foam your milk, you are all set...do your double shot espresso, stir in 1 heaping T mocha powder till dissolved, then add 1 T peppermint syrup...steam your milk, put it all together & you're done!

if you don't have an espresso machine...

brew your choice of coffee...put about an ounce in the cup, add in a heaping tablespoon of mocha powder, stir well to make a lovely mocha syrup.  add in 1 T peppermint syrup.  In a small saucepan, add in 1 cup milk of choice, heat stirring w/small whisk till hot & foamy, pour into cup...finish off w/remainder of coffee.

you can adjust the peppermint if you need more or less to your taste.

yes, it really is that simple.  saves spending 5.00 on one cup too!  Lovely way to start or end a day.