"M&M Medicine"

By now, most of you know that when I go to the doctor, I always take him a 'treat' of some kind. Well, I've done the M&Ms in a test tube before, but I saw this on SCS and it was a little different twist, so I thought it would be perfect to take to Dr. Colotta!

I used a container from the bead section that held individual tubes, which was ideal to hold the separate colors of M&Ms. So, I decorated it up and this is what I came up with!

Below is a picture of how I decorated the lid and also the poem that I printed for the inside:

M&Ms MEDICINE FOR YOU

Each color is a different cure; of this fact I'm very sure.

When you're grouchy and a little mean, I truly recommend the GREEN.

Or the times when you're feeling down, the very best choice is the BROWN.

ORANGE'S oh so special coating, will help minimize any moping.

If you have an ache in your head, this will be cured by the RED.

Need something to help you mellow? Take a dose of the YELLOW.

If anxiety feelings overcome you, eat a handful of the BLUE.

If your day should come unglued, you'd better eat an entire tube!

These make great gifts! Especially for anyone you know that is sick -- this will lift their spirits! Dr. Colotta loved it just because it was chocolate!!

*Added note: The container used was bought in the bead section at Wal-Mart and it already had the individual test tubes included inside.

"Last Minute Stocking Stuffers"

I found this adorable idea on SCS from The Basic Scrapper for Magical M&Ms. So, I just had to make some for stocking stuffers.

I used plastic test tubes, that I ordered from Oriental Trade, and filled them each with M&Ms. I then typed the cute poem and attached it to the tubes with misc. Offray ribbon. I think these would make great party favors for any time of year! Below, is the Magical M&Ms poem:

Each color is a different cure;

Of this fact, we're very sure.

When you're grouchy and a little mean,

We truly recommend the green.

For times when you are down,

The very best choice will be the brown.

Orange's oh so special coating.

Will help minimize any bloating.

If you have an ache in your head,

This will surely be cured by the red.

Need something to help you be mellow?

Take a dose of the yellow.

If anxiety feelings overcome you,

Just eat a hefty handful of blue.

And, if your day comes unglued,

Just eat the whole tube!

Test Tubes

I ordered these plastic test tubes w/lids from Oriental Trade awhile back and they have been very easy to decorate and fill with candy. They have also turned out to be a cute and quick gift. I try to keep several decorated because they come in very handy on short notice.