The first day of Autumn was just yesterday but it seems like overnight everything started looking like Halloween. Leaves are changing, costumes are filling the stores, and pumpkins are everywhere. I have to admit – I love it. September and October are two of the best months because the air is crisp, the weather is …
Yesterday we brought you Halloween treats, and today we’re rounding up some festive Halloween cookies! These are adorable, a little spooky, and sure to please the kids this year! Witch Hat Cookies. These clever witch hat cookies are perfect for all your Halloween parties. They are no bake, easy to assemble, and so cute! Spiderweb Florentines. …
In case you hadn’t noticed the decorations that have been up in stores since August, I’d like to remind you that Halloween is just around the corner. Are you planning a Halloween party for your kids and their friends? It’s pretty easy to find great ideas for Halloween treats and snacks. Let me help you …
After celebrating my daughter’s worst birthday ever, we’re looking ahead to the official start of the Holiday Season: Halloween. Because it has to get better, right? Yeah. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its Holiday Celebrations Guidelines, and folks, it does not get better. Let me just lay this spoiler out …
The kids in the neighborhood loved Halloween a lotbut the Grinch who lived down the block did not.The Grinch hated trick-or-treat, the whole spooky season.Please don’t ask why, no one quite knows the reasons. She totally knows the reasons. We’ll get there in a minute. It could be perhaps that her shoes were too tight. …
With less than a month until Halloween, (holy hell, how did that happen?) it may be time to start prepping your treats! Perhaps you love nothing more than stocking up on the Costco – size bag of chocolate and candy. Or, as seems to be the growing trend, perhaps you’d rather hand out an alternative …
We found out about a year ago that my son has a moderate/severe peanut allergy. That knowledge precipitated our choice of preschool and some changes we made around our home. His food allergies impact our lives in so many ways, not the least of which are holidays, especially Halloween. Most of our holidays are centered around …
Halloween is one of my favorite times of year as a mom. October ushers in all things fall, from pumpkin spice lattes, to falling leaves, and the beginning of the holiday season. Both kids and parents delight in the holidays, time to dress up, decorate the house, spend quality time with your family, and create …
It’s Halloween week and that means it’s time to make a plan for Friday night! Here in the Northwest, the first thing we’ll be doing is checking the weather 🙂 After that, it’s laying out the options and making a plan — where to go, what time, dinner before, dinner after, are costumes warm enough …
Halloween is almost here and that means candy, costumes, and Halloween cupcakes. Hollie has shared some great Halloween treats here and here, and we thought it was time to share some fun cupcakes recipes that would be perfect to make with your kids. Pass these out to family, friends, and neighbors, or take them to …
Tip #1: Make Your Own! No need to buy new! Make the costumes out of things around the house. It’s not only creative but a fun way to celebrate the season. Here is how we made a zebra costume with a black hoodie, pair of black sweatpants, white duct tape and some craft foam. No time to …
Halloween is the time of year to make all the creepy crawly snacks and treats for the kids. You can pretty much add a pair of candy eyeballs to any snack and kids love it! Today, these Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a combination of snack time and craft time and the kids can help. …
