One of my favorite places to shop for holiday and everyday items and gems is the Dollar Tree. They have so many things that you can use for decor, place settings, food buffet/bars, gifts, donate items and etc.
Years ago I created a simple hot chocolate bar for my kiddos. And of course, I headed to my local Dollar Tree for goodies and inspiration. If I am not mistaken this was the first cocoa bar that I created.
You can do this too! The one thing that I love about Dollar Tree is that it is for any budget. Also what I enjoy about creating a hot chocolate cocoa bar is that you can make it as simple or as elaborate as you would like.
ENROLL IN THE FREE COURSE FAMILY & FRIENDS TABLE DOWN BELOW. BRINGING FAITH, FAMILY/FRIENDS, FOOD & FANCY, AND FUN TO THE TABLE, CREATING MEMORIES AND LIFE-LONG CONNECTIONS.
I want to share with you two cocoa bar ideas that I created from items at my local Dollar Tree.
You can do this on any budget! Creating those beautiful memories with your family.
Quick Tip: If you and your family are super busy, especially during the holidays make sure to schedule out or block time to have a hot chocolate cocoa night. This will give you time to enjoy adding all of the toppings, be creative, watch a nice Christmas movie, or play games together.
Items:
- Swiss Miss
- hot chocolate single serve pods
- mini marshmallows
- vanilla syrup
- peppermint sticks (grab them early!!)
- chocolate syrup
- Sprinkles
- chocolate spoons (grab them early!!)
- chocolate chips
- Porpiline (creme filled wafers)
- Mugs or cups (regular and Christmas theme)
- Straws (regular and Christmas theme)
- Container (for cocoa keep fresh; regular and Christmas theme)
- Frame or Clip board for a sign
- Tray – optional (regular and Christmas theme)
- Cinnamon (sticks)
- Ginger snaps
- Pecan twirls
- Apple cider (if you have some one that doesn’t care for hot cocoa)
When creating your hot cocoa bar you may want to have something that will create different heights and levels. You can use boxes, tier trays, cupcake holders, cake plates, or candle holder to create different levels in height. The different levels create interest to the eyes and it also gives you more space to work with if you have a small space to use.
Get creative and think outside the box. Enjoy these memories with your family! Stay Blessed!
