Two Unbaked Cakes: PIXIE DUST POWER

A couple of years ago I had a thought that has helped me tremendously. For all the moms and dads that have bedtime troubles, this is for you.

My kids just love the Tinkerbell movies. A have to say, at first I made a bit of a face and poo poo'd them, but my girlfriend's descriptions made me cave. I have found them to be delightful; clever and thoughtful.
Although I think making the fairies look like little girls would set me more at ease. I mean, have you seen the "make-overs" of all the old favorites? Strawberry Shortcake-one of may favorites.

Strawberry Shortcake

Still cute, but somehow she is much, um, older??

Make-over

Okay, so back to the pixie dust. To sooth nighttime fears, I placed Johnson's Baby powder (lavender scent...somehow it is a bit more magical) into a mason jar. I tied a bow around it and told the kids that the faires fill the jar for me. Right before I leave their room at night, I place a small pinch in my hand, enough for a good effect, and say the magic words: "Pixie dust, pixie dust keep bad dreams away from me. Make them all just LEAVE ME BE!" Then I blow the powder over them (avoiding their faces...powder in the lungs-not good). I tell them that they glow at night, just like in Peter Pan. When the powder works its magic, it shines like gold. Of course, this always puts a smile on their faces.