Are you dreaming about a beach somewhere warm? We are in the throes of our first winter storm; as a matter of fact most of the country is experiencing Mother Nature at her worst! Not a lot of snow but strong winds and cold temperatures here in Michigan. I stay home during this kind of weather, keep warm and safe and just hope my power stays on.
Sanibel Island, Florida was a favorite vacation spot for Gene and me. This island was in my thoughts after Hurricane Ian hit that area cutting off the causeway to Sanibel back in September, 2022. Then I saw this post on Pinterest by Meg Quinn and knew I had to make it. She created this Beachside Bite for Beach Ready Spirit Week and I thought it was just a cute idea and brought back memories of good times, shelling and a beautiful place for a vacation. I saved this post for the first winter storm – of course it had to be over the 2022 Christmas holiday!
My sister lives in Florida and it is very cold there too – the beach will be viewed/enjoyed from inside. So, if you need a pick-me-up make this charcuterie candy board and transport yourself to a warm, sandy beach somewhere!
I need to check with my brother who lives on the Big Island of Hawaii. I know it can be cool in the higher levels where he lives but they deal mostly with volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and vog.
Beach-Themed Candy Board
Sources for candy included: Dylan’s Candy Bar, Nuts.com, Trader Joes, Target, Walmart and Amazon
- 2 lb. blue M&M’s
- small and large sharks
- swirly gummi fish – fruit flavor
- green apple licorice twists (I would prefer a lighter green – maybe Twizzlers)
- gummy starfish
- peach rings sour and sweet (for the bears to float on)
- Trader Joe’s Scandinavian Swimmers included lobsters, sea horses, multi colored fish
- Teddy grahams
- air heads (for the bears to float on)
- large sheet pan (16″x11″ holds 2 lbs of m&m’s)
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Judi, this is one of the coolest things I’ve seen yet. How fun! (Sharing.) Merry Christmas to you and yours. Hugs.
Thanks Teagan – this was fun to make and would be a great activity for kids (like me – ha!ha!) Happy Holidays and I look forward to reading more about the characters you have shared with us – you have such talent 🙂
So very clever, Judi. You are right, it is cold in our part of Florida. Tonight will be the second night close to freezing. Stay warm and Merry Christmas.
My sister spends Christmas with her kids at their Florida home and always look forward to “beach time” – not this year! Merry Christmas and a happy, busy and healthy 2023 🙂
Oh my goodness! Some people are so creative!
I agree Mimi – I loved this idea 🙂
Very pretty and creative!
Best wishes for a warmer winter, and Happy Holidays. 🙂
Thanks Ronit – Hope you are enjoying the holiday season 🙂
hope you had a great Christmas. Happy new year!
Thanks Sherry – I did. Sorry I am so late in replying to your nice comment 🙂
This looks soo cute and such a neat idea!
Thanks Linda – a fun board to make for a beach party, pool party, fish fry or whatever occasion. The kids would enjoy looking for different “sea creatures” and putting it together – I know I did 🙂