Short Cut Maple Bacon Donuts & An Early Father’s Day
This post is sponsored by Hallmark at Walgreens. All views expressed are that of our own. #HallmarkAtWalgreens
Father’s Day is June 18th and coming up super quick! What are your plans to celebrate all the fatherly figures in your life? This year, it is all about making sure Jared has a lovely day with us!
We will likely enjoy a breakfast at home like these Short Cut Maple Bacon Donuts and some quality time as a family.
Now that my father has since passed Father’s Day is a little bittersweet for me, but I always try to hold it together for Jared. I don’t want the fact that my father is no longer with us to ruin his time to shine.
Jared is such a great father and is always there for our three children.
Whether it is a game of catch or a helping hand with homework; he truly is the best father around.
This past weekend, we not only visited our local Walgreens to choose the perfect Father’s Day cards for Jared but we had a fun day at the park.
This year, Hallmark had a new type of card for dad, one with a truly one-of-a kind experience. It is the absolute perfect Father’s Day card for Jared.
Have you seen the Hallmark Virtual Reality Greeting Cards? Currently, they have four fun cards that will take dads across the country on a virtual reality adventure. They are an affordable way to give dad a little adventure! Through a 360°, immersive experience, he doesn’t even have to leave the house to enjoy! And, what’s even better, these new Hallmark VR cards can be found at your local Walgreens store in the Father’s Day aisle. Whether your dad enjoys racing, skydiving, surfing, or motorcycles there is sure to be a card for every dad. I know my dad would have loved the skydiving one so much!
The kids decided to pick up the Rev It Up! Motocross VR Father’s Day Card (picked out by Khloe). Jared recently got his first bike so it was totally appropriate. This VR card contains a Hallmark web link to set your VR reader up and go on a fun adventure. You can check out the full instructions on how these fun cards work here. Since these cards fold flat, they can even be mailed to your dad!
In literally two mins time we were able to fold the card into the reader and get the experience started. Just be sure to have the You Tube app installed on your smartphone to make the process seamless.
A few things to note as you select the perfect Hallmark VR card for your dad, near or far: These cards fold flat for easy mailing and transform into a pop-up VR viewer that is compatible with most iPhone and Android devices.
Jared and the kids totally LOVED this card because we decided to have an early Father’s Day Celebration. We are going to be vacationing soon so we wanted to make sure he got his extra special day in earlier.
He was over the moon for Hallmark Signature SUPERMAN™ Father’s Day Card From our oldest daughter, Kenzi.
Little Blake knows daddy cannot resist a good donut so the Dads & Donuts Card by Hallmark Cares was perfect! Plus, this card features a vanilla-scented air freshener Jared can use in his car.
We also got him the cutest Hallmark Bacon Compliment for Dad Gift Card Holder Bag -which worked perfectly because bacon & donuts are his favorite guilty pleasures.
Speaking of donuts and bacon I wanted to share a Father’s Day breakfast hack with you all that kids can EASILY help recreate. It requires very little skill in the kitchen and can be done in ten minutes flat!
Here is how to make Short Cut Maple Glazed Donuts:
Ingredients:
- 12 store-bought cake donuts
- 3 cups of confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tablespoons of real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of milk *use more as needed
- 6 slices of bacon cooked until crispy
Directions:
In a medium-sized bowl add your sugar, maple syrup, and milk and whisk until creamy. Add in tiny splashes of milk if your sugar is too thick.
Crumble cooked bacon into small piece
Dip each cake donut front facing down into the glaze. Use a cooling wire rack over a baking sheet to capture the excess glaze. Repeat the process to double dip.
Sprinkle each donut with bacon and allow them to harden up for about 30 minutes.
These Short Cut Maple Glazed Donuts are so darn lip-smacking good! They are the ideal and fuss -free Father’s Day breakfast because kids can help make them, and did I mention how YUMMY they were?
Be sure to make your dad a batch and pick up a Hallmark Card or two from Walgreens. They truly do have a card for every type of dad out there complete with the perfect message.
Make Dad smile this Father’s Day and let him know just how much you care!
Guess what? We will be hosting an amazing #HallmarkAtWalgreens Twitter Party soon! I know you all love your Twitter parties! It is tentatively scheduled for June 13, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET . We will have more information soon!!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Walgreens. The opinions and text are all mine.
robin rue
Those donuts sound ah-mazing!! My husband would love me forever if I made these for him!!!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
My husband will lose his marbles when he gets these for Father’s Day. And he WILL get these for Father’s Day.
Sarah Bailey
Oh my goodness how delicious o those donuts sound, the perfect way to treat your Dad on Father’s Day as well.
Missy Burson
I’ve made maple bacon donuts before and they were the bomb. I have a mini donut maker but still need to make the batter, next time I’m short on time I’ll just buy the donuts- I can’t believe I never thought of doing that before!
Rachel
The Hallmark cards are Amazing. I have not seen anything that cool over here in the UK. I will be checking tomorrow!! I love your Family Photos – beautiful xx
Teresa
Those are some great cards. My kids always take forever trying to select the funniest and the best cards for Father’s Day! I think my husband would fall over if I served him bacon on donuts (bacon is banned in my house ☺)
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
I love the semi-homemade idea behind these donuts! I was thinking oh she totally did biscuits, but nope, you totally had Sandra Lee on your mind with this recipe! Love it!!
Angela Tolsma
I love the superman card! Donuts are so awesome, my husband loves bacon donuts. Never thought to mix it myself with premade donuts
Sona Sethi
Aww! i love the father kid picture. It is so adorable. I am sure the father would be pleasantly surprised with the early celebrations. :)
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place
This is just the sweetest treat for dad! I love the card choices and the donuts will definitely complete his day. It’s easy to make and fun too!
Amber Nelson
Oh for real?!!! Bacon definitely makes everything better! I know my husband would love these!
Carol Cassara
This is the kind of gift that will make a father’s heart melt! I just love the idea of giving them a card with a sweet treat on the other hand! It’s not that difficult to make either! Love this!
Cassie
Oh my gosh I need to try these donuts right now! Love every flavour going on here!!!
Seattle Travel Blogger
This seems like an odd combination. One that I would not normally think of.
But, it sure looks interesting and I would like to try it!
Rosey
Your family is very lucky to have a daddy who is awesome. The donuts sound really good.
Dawn McAlexander
Those maple bacon doughnuts sound quite delicious! I also love those VR cards that you can get from Hallmark now. I think they are so neat. I just love the thing that they can do with technology nowadays!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy
I love love love the cards! Especially the superman one! But the bacon ones is pretty awesome too!
Sarah
You won my heart when you said bacon and donuts in the same sentence. Seriously, can there be anything better? I love how Hallmark is always finding new ways to make themselves relevant in the greeting card industry, while still putting the care and attention into their cards that they always did.
brianne
Oh my gosh, these look super yummy! i will definitely be making these!
Jeanette
Looks like the perfect card idea for any Father. Oh and those donuts! Can’t wait to try them.
Terri Steffes
I love this post! Personal, yet informative and helpful. I love the photo of your husband and the kids and those donuts have made me want to run out the door and find some!
Connie
Maple Bacon Donuts? What’s not to love? Hallmark always has just the right cards for the right occasion.
Jeanine
Yum these look and sound delicious! I love donuts and I love maple and bacon so this? HUGE yes from me!
Nikki
Oh wow, that virtual reality card is so neat! I love the other cards your kids picked out for dad. They look so proud of their choices! Adorable!
Jennifer
My guy would absolutely love these. He loves anything bacon and so these would definitely hit the spot.
Randa
Yummy! Maple and bacon just go together so perfectly! And I love that it’s an easy shortcut!
Blythe Alpern
These new VR cards are so cool. Definitely dad appropriate. I’m surprised no one has thought of this sooner.
Cindy Ingalls
Those donuts look amazing. Such a fun and tasty treat to make for Father’s Day.
Dawn Lopez
That is such a great idea to buy the donuts already made! I love that idea for saving time. The pictures of your family are so cute!
Claudia Krusch
Oh my these Short Cut Maple Bacon Donuts look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.
gingermommyrants
I am so excited to try this recipe. Short Cut Maple Bacon Donuts are sure to be a big hit this Fathers Day.
Danielle
These would be the perfect Father’s Day treat for my boyfriend. I love that the donuts are easy enough that the kids can help!
Liz Mays
Now those were awesome gifts! Pairing those great cards with some of your delicious bacon donuts was a fun idea.
Jamie
These cards are so creative. Definitely some there my hubby would love for Father’s Day. I am going to have to try these donuts…you can’t go wrong with bacon!
Toughcookiemommy
Wow, I think these donuts would be a dream come true for my husband. He loves bacon and he always has a sweet tooth so I know he would love these.
Mary Edwards
Oh these look delicious! I would have these for breakfast every day if I could!
reesa
Look how easy these donuts are! I was just in Walgreens yesterday and noticed how cute the cards are for Father’s Day!
Sinisa
Oh I have a huge love for donuts. I had a donut like this once and it was surprisingly very good. What’s not to live with bacon and maple.
Pamela King
I tried my first bacon doughnut last year and let me just say “I’m sorry it took me so long to try them.” Happy Father’s Day to your husband.
Dogvills
My dad passed away years ago, and I still miss him terribly, especially during holidays like Father’s Day. While most people celebrate with their dads around, I am at the cemetery laying flowers on his grave. :( Anyway, I am happy that my husband is a good man, the best dad my kids could ever have. Your kids are lucky to have a great dad too. I love the cards they picked for him! (Oh, I love those donuts too!)
Morgan
This look amazing. I totally love/appreciate that you used store bought donuts, that makes life so much easier ha.
Heather
Those donuts look amazing! My eight year old daughter loves bacon and my two year old loves donuts so for their dad on Father’s Day this would be the perfect combination from them both.
Krystal // The Krystal Diaries
Maple bacon doughnuts sounds absolutely amazing! I love doughnuts so I have to try these! Anything with bacon is just even better.
Shannon Gurnee
I love Hallmark, but hadn’t seen their Virtual Reality cards. Those are pretty dang cool!