Monday, October 3, 2011

Totem Poles on Muffin Tin Monday

It's Muffin Tin Monday and I'm extremely excited this time, because my blogging friend over at Garden of Daisies was kind enough to send the most wonderful package.  I was her 400th follower, and she said she wanted to send me something, but I had no idea she'd find something so fantastic and creative to send!  I'm not the type of person that jumps up and down, but when I opened the box and saw 3 totem pole sets to use for Muffin Tin Monday, I was jumping up and down folks!  I couldn't wait to use them (and you'll have to go ask her where she got them if you're interested, because I've never seen anything like them myself).
 You can turn the little compartments around to make different style totems - note that some sides have faces, and others have hands and feet.  How much fun is that?
The boys each had a totem with apples on top (from our apple trees - yes, our apples have weird black spots that won't wash off on them, but luckily it doesn't affect their taste).  In the middle they had a chicken and broccoli noodle casserole.  On bottom they had a roasted acorn squash.  I finally found a way to cook acorn squash that I love without all that sugar and butter!  Just toss w/ olive oil, salt, and pepper and bake on a baking sheet at 350* for 35 minutes.  Yum!  The boys sure loved their totem poles.

If you'd like more fun ideas for Muffin Tin Monday, go visit Muffin Tin Mom.

40 comments:

  1. JillOctober 3, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Those are absolutely darling! I bet your boys were super excited to see those. What a great gift.

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  2. Karen thisoldhouse2.comOctober 3, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Adorable! and I bet those apples are delicious fresh off the tree, spots or not.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    The muffin tins are so cute! What a wonderful gift. The meal looks great! We have been enjoying sugar free squash too.

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  4. lisa9999October 3, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    The boxes are so cute!! I love roast squash.

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  5. Eat To LiveOctober 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I bet the boys can't wait to see what you are going to come up with next for them. I can't wait to see what you will do for them on Halloween. The dollar store sells such cute little plastic things.

    Those totems are so cute!!

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  6. adminOctober 3, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Those are awesome!

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  7. MichelleOctober 3, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I have never seen anything like this. Too cute! I bet your boys loved them.

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  8. SnoopyGirlOctober 3, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    What a great gift to receive. They are so fun! Looks like a great lunch!

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  9. TexWisGirlOctober 3, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    those are too cute! and perfect for you!

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  10. Valerie BoersmaOctober 3, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I would have been jumping up and down too! I love those!

    Great recipe for the squash too. We just picked the last one from our garden on Saturday:)

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  11. Liz MaysOctober 3, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Those are just too cute! I'm not surprised at all how much they loved them.

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  12. MaryOctober 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Ha those are awesome! And thanks for the easy way to prepare the squash. I was looking for a healthy and easy way to make one too.

    Have a great day friend :)

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  13. Betsy Banks AdamsOctober 3, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Oh how neat.... Love it, Lisa!!!! Your acorn squash sounds yummy!!!!!! You have 3 lucky boys because I'm sure that their food tastes MUCH better in those muffin tins!!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  14. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    They are tooo cute! Hope the boys didn't eat to many apples.
    LOL...Hugs!

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  15. MeredithOctober 3, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    how very cute!!!

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  16. AngelaOctober 3, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Those totem poles are just too darn cute! I'm sure the boys were very excited about them too! What a great surprise gift! Sweet!

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  17. AndreaOctober 3, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Cute! Love 'em! PS. Saved your post for next Mon. :)

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  18. Be Brave, Keep GoingOctober 3, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Lisa, those are so cool! What a neat gift! MY kids would love those. :)

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  19. Sugary FlowerOctober 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Those totem pole cups are so cool!

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  20. sara d.October 3, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    cuuuute!
    (and lunch sounds yummy, too!)

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  21. laughwithusblogOctober 3, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    How fun--the package and the fun snacks!

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  22. Kim@stuffcould....October 3, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    So cute! Your boys will love them

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  23. Chatty CroneOctober 3, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Those look so cute - I wish my grandson would eat better. sandie

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  24. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)October 3, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Oh your boys are gonna love those!!! Too cute!!!

    God bless ya and have a most beautiful day sweetie!!! :o)

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  25. DebbieOctober 3, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    adorable....i wish we had something like this back in the day!! you can really make eating fun!!

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  26. Sweet Virginia BreezeOctober 3, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What a wonderful gift! They are so cute. I'm going to try your method for cooking the squash.

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  27. GardenOfDaisiesOctober 3, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I'm so glad you like them and that the boys had fun eating from them! :-) Their lunch sounds yummy! I love squash.

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  28. MamaGames - Alexa C.October 3, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I adore those totem poles! Would LOVE to know where to find them. And the squash with olive oil sounds like a much healthier way to prepare it - we'll have to try it. :)

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  29. camp and cottage livingOctober 3, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Lisa
    I can see why you are jumping up and down-these are so neat!
    I'm a follower of Garden of Daisies
    and she always finds the most unusual stuff.
    I bet the boys loved their totem poles!
    PS: The food inside them looks mighty yummy too.

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  30. Little Wonders' DaysOctober 3, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    The totem poles are ridiculously cute! Great tip on the squash too.

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  31. KimOctober 3, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I can certainly see why you were so excited. I love those!

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  32. MichaeleOctober 3, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I wish they had these when my kids were little. They would still love them, but don't tell anyone.

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  33. JenOctober 3, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Cute idea!! And you make the yummiest lunches! Can you come and cook for us? ;)

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  34. Grumpy Grateful MomOctober 3, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Those are the cutest little containers! I just pulled some acorn squash from our garden yesterday, or at least I think that's what it is. Though I don't know if I'm ready to give up my brown sugar and butter.

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  35. Tweedles -- that's meOctober 3, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I am going to try your squash recipe. It sounds so good. Its fun to hear suggestions from friends on sharing cooking ideas!
    The Totem Poles are adorable.
    What a sweet gift.
    love
    tweedles

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  36. GardenOfDaisiesOctober 3, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    OOPs, I thought I left a comment, but I must have gotten distracted . I'm so glad you like them! And I'm happy that the boys are enjoying them too. Their lunches sure look yummy. You young moms are so creative, making these healthy lunches super fun for your children. Makes me wish my kids were little again.

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  37. NancyOctober 4, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Well these are just too cute. What a great giveaway prize. :)

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  38. MyyaOctober 5, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    These have got to be the cuttest things EVVVER!

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  39. Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan TooOctober 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    That is an awesome set!

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  40. SandyOctober 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    How cool are those!

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