Rainbows and Pots of Gold

Rainbow Jar Craft from Drugstore Divas
Preschool Rainbow Collage from Happy Healthy Thrifty Family
Hanging Rainbow Craft from Crayons and Cravings
Pot ‘O Gold Slime from MomDot
St Patrick’s Day Treat Bucket from Tales of a Ranting Ginger
In my teenage bedroom, my dad and I painted a rainbow on the wall, with billboard paints. It was still there, bright and shiny when my mom moved out last year, 27 years after we painted it. I hope there is a rainbow lover in the family who bought it.

Leprechauns

Under the Rainbow Leprechaun Trap from Fun Money Mom
Leprechaun Hat Treat Cups from Honey and Lime
Leprechaun Trap and Book from Cuddles and Chaos
Leprechaun Photo Magnet from Thrifty Jinxy
Simple Leprechaun Trap from Busy Creating Memories
St Patrick’s Day Craft and Game from LalyMom
St Patrick’s Day Snack Cups from Cooking Whiz Cafe
Leprechaun House from A Mother Thing
How have I never heard of Leprechaun Traps before now? These are so much fun!

Shamrocks

Hammered Shamrock Prints from The Things We’ll Make
Button Shamrock from Carrie Elle
Shamrock Stained Glass from Honey and Lime
Shamrock Headband from DIY Candy
St Patrick’s Day Calming Bottle from My Home Based Life
St Patrick’s Day Wreath from Carrie Elle
The St Patrick’s Day Calming Bottle is so pretty. I love that you can DIY a tool with your kids that they can later use during times of stress or upset.

St Patrick’s Day

Lucky Charms Wreath from DIY Candy
St Patrick’s Day Cupcake Topper Printable from This West Coast Mommy
St Patrick’s Day Shrinky Dink Jewelry from Merriment Design
DIY Fabric Hair Flowers for St Patrick’s Day from Busy Creating Memories
Lucky Charms Bracelet from Mod Podge Rocks Blog
St Patrick’s Day Sensory Rice Table from Must Have Mom
I MUST make the Lucky Charms Wreath!! I better buy 2 boxes of cereal though because I know I will eat too many of the marshmallows while I am crafting.

Have fun with these St Patrick’s Day crafts and activities. Make sure you pin this post so that you don’t lose all these fun crafts!

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Irish Recipes

Rustic Shepherd’s Pie from Raia’s Recipes
Shepherd’s Pie from The Good Hearted Woman
Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
Irish Soda Bread from The Good Hearted Woman
Grain Free Irish Soda Bread from Kitchen of Youth
Brown Irish Soda Bread from Happy Foods Tube
Baked Reuben Egg Rolls from Simple Seasonal
Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage form Kitchen of Youth
Corned Beef and Cabbage Colcannon from Low Carb Yum
Irish Apple Cake from A Mother Thing

Rainbows, Shamrocks, Leprechauns and Pots of Gold

Rainbow Sprinkle Whoopie Pies from Centsable Momma
Rainbow Cake from The Mom Maven
Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats from Hello Nature Blog
Rainbow Trail Mix from Organized Island

Shamrock Lime Punch from Tales of a Ranting Ginger
Shamrock Pancakes from The Soccer Mom Blog
Double Chocolate Creme de Menthe Shamrocks from Hungry Happenings
Real Food Shamrock Shake from The Things We’ll Make
Copycat Shamrock Shake from Wunder Mom
Shamrock Pretzel Treats from My Home Based Life
Shamrock Fried Eggs from Cooking Whiz Cafe

Leprechaun Fudge from Janine Huldie
Leprechaun Hat Treats from The Soccer Mom

Chocolate Pots of Gold with Dulce de Leche Mousse from Hungry Happenings
Pot of Gold Pretzels from Crayons and Cravings
Pot of Gold Cookie Cups from The Soccer Mom
Caramel Apple Posts of Gold from Hungry Happening
St Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Filled Cupcakes from This Mama Cooks

Minty Treats

Mint Cheesecake Jars from Little House Big Alaska
Avocado Mint Nice Cream from Raia’s Recipes
Low Carb Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge from Low Carb Yum
Grasshopper Mint Chocolate Bark from Centsable Momma
Mint Chocolate Fudge from Thrifty Jinxy
St Patrick’s Day Grasshopper Poke Cake from The Mom Maven
Coconut Avocado Grasshoppers from Raia’s Recipes

St Patrick’s Day Treats

St Patrick’s Day Cake from Coupons 4 Utah
Lucky Charms Munch from Deliciously Sprinkled
St Patrick’s Day Bark from The Inspiration Edit
St Patrick’s Day White Chocolate Cookie Dough Bark from Hello Nature Blog
St Patrick’s Day Pudding Parfaits from Crayons and Cravings
Green Peanut Butter Cups from Merriment Design
St Patrick’s Day Zebra Roll Cake from Home Faith Family

Other Green Foods

Matcha Vanilla Lemongrass Bars from Comfort Bites
Pistachio Dessert from Food Meanderings
Vegan Gluten-Free Whole Grain Pistachio Pesto Pizza from Casey the College Celiac

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St Patrick's Day Grasshopper Cake

Celebrate on March 17th with this St Patrick's Day Grasshopper Cake. It's an easy-to-make minty poke cake the whole family will enjoy.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 hours hours 50 minutes minutes

Servings 24 servings

Author cindy

Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients required to make cake
• 1 1/4 cups Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Chips divided
• 2 cups milk
• 1 box instant chocolate pudding
• 1 jar Smucker's Hot Fudge Sauce
• 16oz container Cool Whip
• 1/2 tsp mint extract
• 2-3 drops green food coloring

Instructions

• Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13" pan.
• Mix the cake batter according to the instructions on the box. Stir in 1 cup of Andes baking chips. Pour batter in prepared pan and bake as directed on box.
• Remove cake from oven and let sit for 10 minutes. 
• After the cake has cooled in the pan for 10 minutes, turn it out onto the platter or container it will be served in.
• In a small bowl mix together the milk and the pudding mix. Set aside.
• Using the handle of a wooden spoon, make rows of holes in the cake, this is the "poke" part.
• Pour the pudding mixture over the cake and into the holes.
• Remove the lid from the hot fudge. Microwave the jar for 45-60 seconds, until the fudge is pourable. Pour the hot fudge over the cake and into the holes.
• Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour so that it will cool completely.
• In a large bowl gently fold the mint extract, and green food coloring (one drop at a time until you reach the desired color), into the Cool Whip.
• Spread the Cool Whip over the cake. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Andes bits onto the top of the cake.
• Refrigerate at least 4 more hours before serving. Keep refrigerated.

Notes

There is much discussion between using mint extract, peppermint extract, or creme de menthe in Grasshopper cakes. I used peppermint extract in my cake and it was delicious. I say use what you have.

Since this cake requires 5 hours in the refrigerator to cool and soak before serving, I suggest making it the day before you need it. I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

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Are you headed out with friends after work this Wednesday to celebrate the holiday? No? Well when you and your family are on the road headed to choir practice, a t-ball game, or coming home from school, you may be sharing the road with those returning from a fun St. Patrick?s Day event. It’s time to spread the word about the dangers of buzzed driving and to remind people that Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving, and the best way to stay safe is to plan ahead.

Let’s remind everyone about the importance of remembering to:

• Designate a sober driver before you leave for your event.
• Be ready to take alternate transportation such as a bus or taxi. Have the phone number of a taxi service stored in your phone before you leave for the party.

Even if you will not be celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day, keep in mind that in 2008, 1,179 people in other vehicles were killed in crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers. And for those who don’t plan on over-indulging a buzzed driving crash looks the same as a drunk driving crash.

Global Influence is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Ad Council as they continue their efforts with the “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving”  PSA campaign. Buzzed drivers drink and drive, but do not consider themselves a hazard on the roadway because they have had “only a few” drinks. The campaign hopes to educate people that consuming even a few drinks can impair driving and that “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.”

We need your help in keeping the roads safe for everyone this St. Patrick’s Day by spreading the word that buzzed driving IS drunk driving.

To learn more about the impact buzzed driving can have on a life, please watch this important video about the financial and personal repercussions of getting a DUI: http://buzzeddriving.adcouncil.org/sign.php#video

Remember: Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving. Plan ahead and ask your loved ones to do the same.

For more information, visit Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving on Facebook and Twitter @Buzzeddriving.

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