I haven’t bought my turkey yet…is that bad?
Actually, I have bought none of the required Thanksgiving Day foods. There is nary a sweet potato to be found at my home.
I do, however, have plenty of Runts…and Pop Tarts…and Hot Pockets. Do you think I could get away with serving those for Thanksgiving dinner?
Tomorrow when I food shop I am sure that I will get stuck buying a frozen turkey that I will stress out about until the moment of preparation. Who knew that turkeys take like a WEEK to thaw out! Geez. I mean, whenever we have parties here at the house we go crazy buying ice for the coolers which inevitably melts in a few hours. I think next time I’ll just buy a frozen turkey…dude, cold drinks for days!
Away, I haven’t bought a turkey… but I have made Bugle Cornucopia treat bags. Prioritizing is not where I excel.
So, if you are interested in not buying turkeys and making fun treats, let’s talk.
A few weeks ago I was reminded by THIS girl that I had failed to produce a Bugle Thanksgiving treat…I don’t know how I let that slip through the cracks, but I knew I needed to get on it.
I decided on a deconstructed cornucopia, because that meant I could use Runts…and well, whenever there’s an opportunity to use Runts I ‘m all over it 🙂
Bugle Cornucopias and a Thanksgiving Printable
Here’s what you need…
Runts, Bugles, treat bags, a stapler, scissors and some double sided tape.
The treat bags I used were 4×9 in size. I trimmed them down about 3 inches, so they weren’t quite as long.
I filled the bags with a handful of both Bugles and Runts, folded over the bag and stapled closed.
Then I made some cute printables that I cut out and folded in half.
Click here for the link to print the Thanksgiving Printable
I attached the printable with double sided tape and that’s it!
Again here’s the link to the Printable
Now I have no excuse. MUST. BUY. TURKEY.
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I want to make these for a class of 24- do you think 1lb of runts are enough? I’m ordering online because I can’t find them around me and don’t wanna screw up and order too much, or too little.
I would say that you would need 3-ish ounces per kid. A pound is 16 ounces so I would probably buy 5 pounds? You can certainly put in less candy, but that’s just a starting point!
I can’t find bugles in the store. Where did you get them?
I can always find them at Walmart!
These are so cute! I printed out the labels, but mine were so big. Where did you find the smaller ones. Thanks
Just made these for Thanksgiving table settings. I added Jolly Rancher Bites(slightly sour, fruit shapes), candy corn, and Planters salted Caramel peanuts to the mix. Tied with a ribbon or raffia and a “So Grateful for You” tag. These are cute and easy!
Oh these are so fun! My kids are definitely making these next week when they have ALL WEEK off school! love it! Thank you!
I can’t get it to open either….any luck?
The printable should be working now!
got it! thank you so much!
I cannot open printable. Any advice?
Should be working now!!
I too can not get the printable to work. 🙁 Thank you in advance, love the printable and idea.
Sorry about the inconvenience! I think the link broke at some point and I didn’t realize it! Should be all fixed now!
I can’t get the printable to work. I click on it and it just takes me back tot he top of the page…Help?
I am having trouble with it as well.. trying to figure out the issue. I’ll keep working on it!
Thanks so much. I got all the stuff to make loot bags for my kids to take to their classes and I can’t get it to print 🙁
Sorry for the delayed response… The printable is working! I meant to get back to you sooner!
the cutest Thanksgiving snack EVER!
Can you download the cornucopia labels for the gift bags or do you have to purchase. I tried to download and nothing came up
Yes, you click the link and then click where it says “Cornucopia Printable” and it will come up to print!
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These are so stinkin’ cute!
I have snacks for kindergarten the day before Thanksgiving break – these are definitely going on the menu!
Thank you for sharing these – they are super cute! http://gigisjoy.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/thanksgiving-treat-bags/
so cute!!! Any idea what I could use other than runts as these are for 3 year olds?
Maybe fruit snacks? I remember Gerber made some fruit snacks when my guys were little…do they still?
I bet fruit snacks would work out perfectly! Thanks 😉
I just think these are the cutest Thanksgiving treat ever….might just make it for adults.
Thanks
Very fantastik!!
Perfect to make for my two grand daughters classrooms!
Always checking your site for unique ideas!
I love all of your Bugle recipes! I can’t wait to make the Santa Hat Bugles. You have a really cute site! Thanks for being real. 🙂
How totally cute. Is now a good time to admit that I’ve always been addicted to BUGLES!?
I am so glad I found your site! This is such a cute idea. Just in time to make for my class as a treat before Thanksgiving. Thanks so much
YAY!!! Thank you!!
Thank you for making me laugh out loud! That isn’t the easiest thing to do on a monday!!
You are the best! I think using a frozen turkey to keep drinks cold is the BEST idea! LOL!
aDORabe!!! Kudos to you. Genius.
You have such great ideas! Thanks for sharing!