Let’s be frank: I’m not sure how much “learning” is happening with this activity, but it sure is tasty! Don’t let the fear of a short-lived sugar-overload stop you from getting out the blender; you’ll be a hero after the first sip!

The night after Halloween was a “Super-Fun Mom Night,” [more on those later...] and I decided to win points with my offspring by letting them choose FIVE, yes–that’s right–five mini candy bars from their Halloween stash to make into a shake. Drawing inspiration from Smashburger’s insanely delicious Butterfinger shake, we selected our favs and tossed them to their doom. The kids lined up their picks and waited their turns so I could blend each shake individually and to order. It’s 5-Star treatment on Super-Fun Mom Night!

Mmmm…nothing beats Hudsonville ice cream!

Follow up with sprinkles and snuggle time while you watch a great movie, and you’ll make a memory they won’t soon forget! DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE SHAKE CHART HERE to record your creations and get the kids writing in the kitchen!

Who knows…maybe you’ll raise a future restauranteur with a killer dessert menu! When Barbara Walters interviews them they’ll look deeply into the camera and say, “You know, it all started one night with my mom…”