Simply Suzanne's AT HOME: Lucky Charms

I buy Lucky Charms once a year . . . a few weeks before St. Patrick's Day.

Only once a year you ask? I don't have anything against this fun and tasty cereal: in fact, I LOVE it! But it's because we don't eat it often, that makes this cereal extra special - especially this time of year.

I have so many fond childhood memories of waking EARLY in the morning when I stayed at my aunt's house, and enjoying a big bowl of Lucky Charms.

You see, I grew up on OAT and bran cereals. My mom wouldn't buy what she called 'sugar cereals,' so my siblings and I were always excited when breakfast rolled around at my aunt's house, as we knew that she always had a big box of Lucky Charms in her cupboard. I still think of her when I eat them (smile).

I enjoy the excitement in my little ones when I bring home a box of Lucky Charms.

We'll snack on them through the month of March . . . and I'll add a handful of them to treats - like the one that I'm sharing with you today.

This St. Patrick's Day treat is so fast and easy . . . even your little ones can help out!

Our kids LOVE brownies and mint ice cream, so I thought it would fun to layer crumbled brownie pieces and mint ice cream in mason jars, and then top them with LUCKY CHARM marshmallows.

You can also layer chocolate cake and mint flavored whipped cream, or even a tender sponge cake with pistachio pudding. Honestly, the combinations are endless.

This time of year tends to be busy, with our youngest son's birthday just days away and Easter right around the corner, so I love quick and easy treats like this one!

I hope it inspires you to get in the kitchen with your family this weekend!