Halloween is just a week away, and we are getting ready for all the Halloween festivities at our house! One of those activities has become a tradition…our annual Halloween lunch. My daughter’s school dismisses for an extended lunch on the day of the Halloween parade and party, to allow them time to change into their […]
boo-tiful package
Who remembers the Halloween care package that I sent to my daughter at college last year? Well, I was afraid SHE would remember so I wanted to do something a bit different this year… I started by filling the box with some fun fall snacks for her and her roommate. With one being a vegan […]
halloween front porch decor
I can’t believe we are already in the second half of October! Where is the time going? I saw a countdown board to Christmas recently, and it made me catch my breath. What is it about this time of year…time really needs to slow down. With only a few weeks left until Halloween, I thought […]
the little blue box
Happy Halloween, everyone! Today’s the day when young people (and perhaps a few older ones) will dress in costume and go trick-or-treating. If your house is like mine, costumes have been discussed and debated since late July…or since the first catalog featuring costumes appeared in the mailbox! After narrowing it down to “a few” and […]
going “batty”
Halloween is less than one week away, and I’m still adding some small touches and decorations to our home! This idea for our stairs was quick and simple to create, but I think it makes a big impact when you walk into our foyer through the front door. The following supplies were needed… black felt […]
halloween care package
Last month I shared a fun and preppy care package that I sent to my oldest daughter who started her freshman year of college this year. If you missed that post, click here for the details. I love putting surprises in the mail to her, and I think she likes receiving them…although, I did tease […]
skulls, fangs, and fingers…oh my!
Candy buffets have become quite popular lately…I see them at birthday parties, weddings, and other events. It is fun to see how candy can be displayed in various containers with unique labels. Sometimes these displays are even too pretty to eat! I enjoy creating fun little displays of candy for our family and guests for […]
monster treats
Now these are the kind of monsters your kids will WANT in the house! These monster treats are so fun and simple to make…no baking involved AND your little ones will be impressed with your effort! Start with rice krispie treats. I use the pre-made, packaged ones…they are the right size and they are already […]
halloween mantel
It is October…in our house, that means we bring out the Halloween decorations and set the scene for some spooky and whimsical fun! One of my favorite areas to decorate for any holiday is our living room mantel. I decided to change it up this year (click here to see last year’s mantel) with some […]
pumpkin pop
Happy Halloween! Here’s a fun activity to try at those Halloween parties today…a pumpkin pop! You will need…orange balloons, small nails, small treats (edible and non-edible), a large board, and green poster board. Place items in the balloons and inflate…one item in each balloon. Then poke a nail through the part of the balloon that […]