LEAPDAY LINEUP
Celebrating the Gift of an Extra Day With Leap Day Events
Date Truffles Inspired by The Minimalist Baker
Every four years, we are gifted an extra day thanks to leap day! On Feb. 29, 2020, we will
celebrate leap day. Do you know how your family will celebrate this year? Below are a few ideas to spark your creativity.
Valentine’s Day is all about love … and chocolate. Enjoy these chocolate peanut butter date truffles with your date this Valentine’s Day.
THE GIFT OF DOCUMENTATION Make time slow down a little bit and create a few keepsakes to remember the day with your kiddos. Have each member of the family write a letter to themselves for 2024 — the next leap year. In your letter, focus on who you are today and what your goals are. Store all the letters in a time capsule with other special trinkets, like newspapers, favorite toys, and photos. In four years, your family will be treated to a trip back in time to relive that special day in 2020. THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE Did you know that the years 1700, 1800, and 3000 did not have or will not have a leap day, despite being divisible by four? Why was a leap day even created? Learn the science behind the leap day and how unique, complex mathematics and astronomy helped create this extra day. For families with really little ones, leap day can also be the perfect time to practice some basics. Learn about animals who leap, or use this day to teach them about calendars and time. THE GIFT OF TOGETHERNESS Valentine’s Day is just 15 days before leap day. Keep the love going by celebrating this extra day with your friends, family, and neighbors! Host or organize a special leap day party that includes themed games and foods. Start a leapfrog tournament or test your guests’ knowledge with leap day trivia. (Do you know what babies born on leap day are nicknamed?) Indulge in leap day-related snacks — like ants on a log or frog cupcakes — while you soak in one extra day with those you love!
Ingredients
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1 lb medjool dates, pitted (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 tsp sea salt Warm water
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped
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1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Directions
1. Using a food processor, blend dates and sea salt until dough can be formed into a ball. Slowly add enough warm water to mixture to thicken dough. 2. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Freeze for 20–30 minutes. 3. In microwave, warm 1/4 cup peanut butter for 30 seconds, then drizzle peanut butter on top of balls. Freeze balls for another 20 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, in microwave, warm chocolate with coconut oil until melted. Stir well. 5. Coat balls in chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 6. Top with additional salt and freeze for 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature.
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