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(Family Features) Holiday stockings are festive and fun, but it’s easy to be stumped by what to fill them with. Get creative and think beyond typical stuffers like chocolates, fruits and toys.

 

To make sure nobody gets a lump of coal in their stocking this year, the celebration experts at Wilton have introduced new kid-friendly totes and kits – perfect stocking stuffers for all of Santa’s little helpers. From cupcake and sprinkle totes to colorful icing kits, kids of all ages will love decorating their own cupcakes. Gifts like the Mega Sprinkles Tote, which offers 14 different sprinkle combinations like stars and hearts in practically every color of the rainbow, will keep kids joyful long past Christmas morning. So once all the presents are unwrapped, get ready for a day filled with decorating.

 

Parents be ready. Bake a batch of cupcakes ahead of time so kids can go to town dressing them up with their favorite colors and candies. Set up a decorating station using cupcakes and Wilton kits filled with vibrant icings and sprinkles galore. Then watch imaginations run wild with everything from festive funny faces and twinkling stars to holiday ornaments and out of this world animals.   

 

Can’t wait until Christmas? Give these kits as early presents so kids can decorate an extra-special treat to leave for Santa.

 

For more stocking stuffer ideas or to purchase the kits featured here, visit www.wilton.com. While you’re there be sure to check out the “Ask Nancy” video podcast for great tips on baking and decorating.

 

Delicious Disguise Cupcakes

 

            Mega Cupcake Tote

1          box (18.25 oz.) favorite 2 layer cake mix

            Ingredients to prepare mix

            Bright Color-N-Swirl Icing Kit

            Primary Color-N-Swirl Icing Kit

            Mega Sprinkles Tote

            Candy Eyeballs

 

Place baking cups from Cupcake Tote into standard muffin pan. Prepare cake mix following package instructions. Bake cupcakes 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

 

Ice cooled cupcakes smooth with icing from kits. Attach sprinkles from Sprinkles Tote for hair and facial features. Attach candy eyeballs.

 

Makes 24 cupcakes.

 

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1 WILD RIB COOK OFF & MUSIC FESTIVAL: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 31-June 2, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Perry Square; barbecued ribs, music, kids zone, artists, crafters, vendors, more. Cost: Free. Info: www.ErieRibFest.com, 899-5177.

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EVENING PONTOON RIDES: 7-8:30 p.m.; from the Pontoon Station, Presque Isle State Park; see wildlife active at dusk. Cost: Free; reserve by phone the week of the ride. Info: 833-7424.


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TARZAN: Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, 7:30 p.m.; Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St.; also June 7-10 and 13-17; Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m.; musical based on the Disney film. Cost: June 1 and 2, all seats $15; other dates, adults, $22 and $15; students, $13.50. Info: 454-2852, Ext. 0, www.erieplayhouse.org.

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The work party will take place 9 a.m. to noon, and adults, families and groups are invited. Children ages 8 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 835-5356 to preregister.

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