I'm always on the hunt for easy treats and recipes that one, my kids will actually eat and two, that are quick. I've spent quite a lot of time in the kitchen, carefully crafting something utterly and undeniably delicious. We're talking salivation city, folks. Only to have the kids turn up their noses or say the all too familiar, "I don't LIKE it." Can you relate? So I stumbled upon this recipe for simple ghostly candied apples that not only had the kids smiling from ear to ear but eating their ... VIEW POST
Simple Ghostly Candied Apples
How To Make A Floating Ghost
I have a lot of fun decorating for the holidays. Halloween and Christmas are my favorites. All of my kiddos enjoy "helping," too. Monster number one is always thinking of more ways to heighten the spooky factor and is never satisfied! Honestly, he wants to turn this place into a replica of The Haunted Mansion and I'm totally here for it! While I'm always on the lookout for fun additions to our seasonal cache, it's a huge win if I can create pieces from items that I have lying around the house. ... VIEW POST
Witch Hat Cookies in Three Easy Steps
Before we jump into this super simple recipe for witch hat cookies in three easy steps, let's go back in time. I remember the days when I was pregnant with our first -- I imagined being "super mom" -- you know her, the one who manages to work full time and cooks made-from-scratch meals. She looks on lovingly as she bakes cookies on the weekends. She whistles happily through the house as she folds the laundry, loads the dishes, and scrubs the bathroom floor. She does all of this with a twinkle in ... VIEW POST
How to Create a Spooky Silhouette
If you're at all familiar with my style, you know I have a "thing" for vintage portraits, photos, and silhouettes. I've managed to curate quite a collection over the years. While I keep my portraits out all year long, there is something about them that screams SPOOKY -- making them the perfect accent for All Hollows' Eve. Yes, they are moody and lean on the macabre side but that's what I adore about them! Let's jump into how to create your own spooky silhouette with this easy witch-craft (see ... VIEW POST
How To Make Spooky Pumpkin Cookies
What's fall without as many pumpkin flavored recipes as possible?! Even if you aren't a HUGE fan of pumpkin-y spice, you have to appreciate easy and fantastically fun kid-friendly recipes, right? So, let's dive right into how to make spooky pumpkin cookies!Ingredients for Spooky Pumpkin Cookies:2 Cups Flour1 Cup Oatmeal1 Cup Butter or Margarine1 Cup Brown Sugar1 Cup Sugar1 Tsp. Baking Soda1/2 Tsp. Salt1 Egg1 Tsp. Cinnamon1 Tsp. Vanilla1 Cup Chocolate ChipsCandy Corn and Peanut M&M's (or ... VIEW POST
A Natural Fall Look Made Easy
Garlands, picks, swags, oh MY! It's easy to get bogged down in all the -- shall we say -- fall froufrou (I went through a glittery leaf stage a few years ago -- I don't want to talk about it). But these days, I prefer a much more natural and earthy look. I want to make creating a natural fall look easy and I've sourced a few great options for dried florals this season! Fall. It's my favorite. Come August I'm ready to pull on my knee-highs, wrap a scarf around my neck, and zippity-doo-dah my way ... VIEW POST
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