Chex Mix and Treat Bags

There are several reasons that I blog…but one, for sure, reason is simply that I enjoy others’ blogs so much!  There are so many wise, encouraging and talented woman sharing their words, hearts and inspiration through blogs.  One such blog that I read regularly is RefreshHer by Denise Cunningham.  I am always uplifted after visiting her blog.  And she shares great recipes.:)  Recently, she began sharing something yummy and pumpkin-y every Monday.  For instance, Pumpkin Sugar Cookies.  Yum!!  I also found a super easy recipe for Pumpkin Chex Mix on her blog.  I thought it would be a great filler for a treat bag.  Here is the recipe from Denise’s blog:

I had some cellophane bags that I picked up on clearance after the season last year and some colored raffia from the dollar store.  Very inexpensive supplies, as you can tell.   I wanted to double to the recipe but did not have enough pumpkin pie spice – which seems a rather crucial ingredient  So, I made one and a half batches….and it gave me five treat bags.  I think four bags, a bit fuller, would have been better.  I also added a fall tea bag – to fill them out and just for fun.

The “Happy Fall” tags I made recently at a friend’s house when she had a small group over to do some stamping and card making.  Mine were beyond easy – simply stamp with a pumpkin and color with pencils.  Bam:)  But I think they are cute and will make a few folks smile this week.  I plan to simply to have them on hand.  I have a few folks in mind but also hope to pass others out randomly.  (I also want to make another batch as soon as I run to the store.) 

These did not take a lot of money, any talent or much time….but I pray the Lord can use them to be a blessing.  Who could you give a treat bag to this week??