Instead of a plateful of refined sugar cookies this year, think beyond the belly (do we really need another sweet temptation this season?) in favor of a plateful of decorative and tastey bird treats.
Easy Ornament for your outside tree (prep time: 15-25 minutes):
1. Take a piece of Mission Home sandwhich bread (or other local variety) and using cookie cutters, cut it in the shape of a tree or a snowflake or snowman.
2. Paint one side with egg white (or a thin layer of peanut butter).
3. Sprinkle bird seed, sunflower seeds, cloves (even tri-colored corn – found in the Whole Foods bulk bin) in a random or symmetrical design.
4. Let dry overnight
5. Poke a small hole through the center and string a ribbon to hang.
6. Hang on your favorite backyard tree for the whole family to bird-watch!
Easy Hanging bird feeder (prep time: 30-40 minutes)
1. Cut one side of a medium or large cardboard milk carton 2/3 of the way down.
2. Decorate the outside by gluing comic strip newspaperlippings cor colorful paper scraps or old wrapping paper.
3. Paint hodge-podge on it to give it that shiny, finished look.
4. Fill the bottom with one rock (for a weight) and sunflower seeds from the local shop Wildbirds Unlimited. Poke a stick through the sides for easy perching.
Voila! Fun for the fowl as well as family.
Best,
BWB
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