Another Pinterest Find

Actually, to be truthful, this was an idea I saw on Pinterest way back at Halloween time, and for whatever reason, I can't even remember now, didn't get around to making. Like all moms, I'm sure I just ran out of time and by the time I noticed, we were talking turkey and dressing. Ha! I love finding cute and fun ideas on Pinterest and blogging about them, and here is why. First, I get to try some amazingly adorable ideas and share them w/ my family and then I get to tell all of you about it. I know many of you are Pinterest addicts just like me, but I also realize that you don't have the time to search pin after pin, board after board, and something I might come across, you haven't. I can spend hours on there and miss tons of ideas that others find. Even boards I follow can have recipes, projects, ideas, etc added to them and I won't see them until days or weeks later. It is such a vast collection that I think it is very easy to miss something. Therefore, while I accept the fact some of the ideas I blog about you might have already seen, I also know many of you haven't and therefore I'm sharing new info! These are great for lunch, after school snack or kids' party. And for me, I can't wait to make them again on our annual beach vacation this summer. Alex will be thrilled to eat a ocean inspired lunch while sitting on the balcony watching the waves roll in! I hope you enjoy all the ideas I share w/ you from Pinterest; and maybe I'm even saving you a little time b/c let's face it hours slip away FAST when you are pinning away!

Octo-Dogs
2-3 hot dogs
Ketchup
Mustard
Water

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut each hot dog in the middle to make 2 shorter ones from each. Using a very sharp knife, cut each short piece in center on each side making 2 large legs, about 1/2-inch from the top. Then cut each "leg" into 4 skinnier legs, making 8 total. Be sure to use a sharp knife b/c these will be very fragile.  When water is boiling, carefully place hot dogs in and cook 2-3 minutes. The legs will curl a little bit. When done, carefully remove w/ a slotted spoon onto a paper towel to drain. Serve w/ ketchup and mustard if desired. To add facial features, place about 1 tsp ketchup into a small plastic bag. Using scissors, but the smallest tip you can from the end. Squeeze to decorate.

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I added a few shark fruit snacks for fun

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