Did Somebody say CHOCOLATE?

"And above all, think CHOCOLATE" betty crocker

One of my favorite spots in NYC is Teuscher.  A chocolate lover's dream, Teuscher is home to fine Swiss chocolate, served in some of the most decadent boxes you have ever seen. This tiny shop offers chocolate confections in sweet boxes shaped like kitty cats, frogs, or even a bride and groom. You can also purchase the chocolates by the piece. My favorites are the cocoa truffles, YUM! Offering the finest in Swiss chocolate, Teuscher not only has the most beautiufl boxed chocolates but a large selection of chocolates by the piece including a menagerie of whimsical milk chocolate owls, dark chocolate cats, fish, and more...

And if you are a fan of truffles, their Champagne truffles are made with real champagne, fresh cream, butter and CHOCOLATE of course, and YES, they are DELICIOUS. A little splurge here and there is ok with me.  Teuscher can be found at 25 East 61st Street, or right in the heart of NYC at 620 5th Avenue, Rock Center .

Yes, this is a box of chocolate!

and so are these!
Next time you are in NYC, visit Teuscher, or just go here. The will ship right to YOU!

Happy Monday!

Heather

...and the subject was Dinosaurs!

My daughter's 2nd grade dinosaur project was finally handed in today! What an amazingly talented little 7 year old we have. She produced her very own song, her very own memory game ( characters shown above) and her very own poster and diorama! wow! and of course a report went along with it!

She inspired me to create my own dinosaurs for some new birthday stickers!
which one would you pick? My 7 year old loves the Triceratops....and of course, my little 4 year old loves the Stegosaurus dinosaur getting ready to party! For more information on my dino stickers email me at
hstilluf@aol.com

Tomorrow i will be at school helping her class create a dinosaur cake!
In the meantime, we are going excavating.....

This is an easy project, perfect for afterschool snack time

Fossil Excavating with your Children and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Explain to your kids that Paleontologists have to work very long hours to dig dinosaur bones out of the earth. They have to be careful that the bones do not break. This requires them to have patience when they work.

 Have your child pretend to be a paleontologist in this fun at home science lesson.

Give your child a chocolate cookie, toothpick and a napkin. Have her try to excavate the chips from the cookie without breaking the chips, just like a real life paleontologist would dig a fossil out of the ground.

 It's fun to see the kids working so patiently.

After, they can eat the chips, and the cookies!

Have Fun!!!