My 4 year old brought home a sunflower seed planted in a baby food jar with potting soil. It had sprouted by the time it came home to me. I nursed that thing on the windowsill over the sink and it actually bloomed! There was no way to get it out of the jar, and watering was tricky because it had no drainage. It was about 4 inches tall. Just the same, sunflowers get very leggy in poor light. If the plants go home quickly, it would be good, because they don't like being transplanted. If you have any sprouting potatoes or onions at home, those are good fun too. Nasturtiums have nice big seeds so are easy to plant, and they grow quickly and reliably. Calendula are easy too, but the seeds are hard for small hands. Sweet peas are another good flower choice.

Karen, so glad you shared this burlap bunny garland, adorable. Looks like she punched holes to run the jute through and also stiffened them. You find so many cute ideas while browsing. I haven't made the little ghosts you shared made out of bells but still plan on making some. I know I have some little white bells but haven't come across them. Might have to go buy some new ones.LOL Thanks for sharing the bunny garland. Speaking of bunnies, I'm excited to see all your beautiful collection soon. Have you started getting them out yet?haha Punk

Thanks for sharing Gail! I enjoyed browsing through those pics (just wish they wouldn't put those ads in there!) My fav's were the egg chandelier and the cloche with the purple flowers and little ducks under it. Great Easter eye candy! DD

Glenda-AL posted this appetizer on the Kitchen Table forum. It should be prepared the day before, can sit out, & was a big hit at my house! Bloody Mary Bites Prepare night before 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about five tomatoes per person) (Best if you dip them in boiling water for 10 seconds, and then plunge in ice water and peel. But I'm not going to peel cherry tomatoes, so stabbed them several times with toothpicks, leaving the pick in the tomatoes.) 2 Tbsp hot pepper sauce vodka to cover For dipping, combine: 2 Tbsp lemon pepper 2 Tbsp celery salt Remove the stems from the tomatoes, and place them in a shallow bowl. Pour vodka over so that they are covered. Stir in the hot pepper sauce. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. To serve, mix together the lemon pepper and celery salt in a small dish. Serve the tomatoes floating in the vodka & the S&P beside so people dip the tomatoes in the mixture. I made Pioneer Woman's jalapeno thingies for Super Bowl Sunday & people loved them. I assembled & froze them a few days before. They can sit out also. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Thingies Fresh jalapenos, 2 3 inches in length (4 to 5 per person) 8 to 10 oz cream cheese, softened Thin, regular bacon, sliced into thirds (about seven slices) Slice the jalapeno in half length-wise. With a spoon, gently scrape out the seeds and white membranes. Wear gloves so the juices donÂt burn your hands. Smear cream cheese generously inside each jalapeno half. Wrap 1/3 slice bacon around the jalapeno snugly, but not tight. Stick a toothpick through the middle of each one; this will keep the bacon from coming off in the oven. Place them on a pan with a rack (so bacon grease can escape) and bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. If bacon doesnÂt crisp, turnoven to broil & cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Serve hot or at room temperature. Can be assembled ahead & frozen, then baked frozen. Source: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/07/bacon-wrapped_j/ Woodie's Parmesan asparagus is so good & can sit out. Parmesan Crusted Asparagus 3 Â 4 servings 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed 3 Tbsp butter, room temperature 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese Cook or steam asparagus until just crisp-tender. Err on the side of undercooked, since you will be putting them under the broiler for additional minutes later. Plunge into an ice water bath to retain color and halt cooking. Drain very well. (I went as far as putting them on a clean kitchen towel and patting dry.) Preheat broiler. Arrange asparagus on broiler proof platter. Mix softened butter with basil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Put butter mixture in microwave and heat until pourable. Drizzle butter mixture all over asparagus, then sprinkle the parmesan on top. Broil asparagus until topping browns, watching closely to avoid burning. If you had to use a cookie sheet to broil them, slide a flat spatula under them to transfer to your serving platter - this will keep the yummy Parmesan crust attached to the asparagus.