Halloween is about two things: dressing up and eating candy. It’s become a faux-pas to hand out anything on Halloween except pre-packaged candy, typically peanut-free. But if you are hosting a Halloween party or even attending one, this is the perfect time to spruce up the candy selection. Candy kabobs are not only awesome to…
DIY Fall Planter
I had the opportunity to spend a portion of last week with my sister. I can say for certain both of us inherited my mom’s green thumb. We choose to use it in different ways. I love growing my own food, and my sister has a knack for splitting plants and seeing the long-term vision…
World Wide Wednesday: Halloween Arts and Crafts
Halloween Arts And Crafts Halloween is an excellent time of year for decorating. You get to go crazy with skeletons, witches, bats and cobwebs. I can’t wait until Miss O is old enough to appreciate the fun that is Halloween. I can’t wait to start crafting things with her and decorating with her. This week’s…
DIY Non-Scary Halloween Decorations
I know what’s you’re thinking: non-scary Halloween decorations? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of the holiday? Not when you have small children. Miss O is 2 and finds most things to do with Halloween quite scary. She freaks out when we go into a store and they have big hairy spiders hanging from the ceiling…
DIY Minion Costume
In case you missed the memo, Little J is all about Minions. He lives and breathes Gru and all things yellow. You can check out his birthday party for proof. So it only made sense that he be a Minion for Halloween. Assembling a Minion costume really could not be any easier. You need 5…
Autumn Mantel
Autumn Mantel I have a slight addiction for changing the decor in my house on a regular basis. Although I buy things at discount stores like HomeSense or items on sale at other stores, it eventually becomes quite pricey to keep updating your home. We moved into our new home just over a year ago…