When our kids were little & way too young to actually carve a pumpkin for Halloween, we learned all about PAINTING PUMPKINS instead. We did this for several years until they were old enough to use carving instruments. But after putting paint on real pumpkins for a while, I kind of got used to the idea, and now I almost PREFER painting over carving pumpkins. Using paint is a fun way decorate faux pumpkins and real ones alike! My little guy, who is now 9, OBVIOUSLY still prefers to cut the pumpkins open to see their guts! LOL But the girls and I can appreciate a Keep Reading
How to Make a Boo Bucket
I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE SURPRISES. Well, fun surprises at least (not finding a spider in the laundry or dog poo on the sidewalk). So this year with all of the stress and uncertainty in the air, I decided to surprise one of our neighbors with a little Halloween fun. I gathered the kids and we went to the dollar store to get supplies. How to Do the Boo Bucket Challenge This challenge is a way to spread some happiness and joy. The premise is very simple, give a bucket of treats to 2 different homes and challenge them to continue the Keep Reading
Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Erie Insurance. Halloween is such a fun time of the year! I love how excited all the kids get about everything from pumpkin carving to choosing their costumes each year. While it's a time of excitement and a lot of fun, it's also a good opportunity to take the time and make sure you are ready to have a safe Halloween. Halloween Safety Precautions I'm partnering with my friends at Erie Insurance to help spread the word about Halloween safety tips. Here aresome easy ways to keep yourself, your family and others safe this Keep Reading
10-Minute Pumpkin Shaped Rice Krispie Treats (so so cute!)
How cute are these Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats?! These quick and easy to make pumpkin-themed snacks are a fun way to welcome the season, and can be whipped together in less than 10 minutes, making them the perfect fall snack for parties, or classroom snacks. 10-Minute Pumpkin Shaped Rice Krispie Treats These Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats make a big impact without a lot of work, thanks to their Tootsie Roll stems and Fruit Roll-Up leaves. We did use some orange food coloring to complete the pumpkin effect, but you could easily dye these red for Apple Rice Krispie Treats, or Keep Reading
Kid-Friendly Halloween Food: Spider Web Pizza
Today my kids turned up their noses at the yummy lunch I made for them - one of their favorites! Chili with baked potatoes. Those little stinkers are sometimes so tough to please. I don't normally make food in funny shapes for them, but tonight I decided to make something easy (since my husband is out of town) and totally fun to match the upcoming Halloween holiday. They thought it was the best thing! Give it a try - I bet your crew will like it, too. :) Spider Web Pizza No sorcery is required to put together this pizza. I used store-bought pizza crust, deli American cheese Keep Reading
25+ Free Printable Pumpkin Stencils
Every year I look forward to pumpkin carving time. Usually I'm scrambling around for a pumpkin stencil at the last minute, but this year I'm prepared! 25+ Free Printable Pumpkin Patterns I found a nice variety of free pumpkin templates, and I've gathered them in the handy list below: Unique Pumpkin Stencils - DotComWomen has a nice selection of unique designs, including a haunted house, cemetary scene, spiderweb, and a few scary options. Creepy Pumpkin Patterns - There are a couple truly creepy options on the Stoneykins website. That evil hooded Keep Reading
Frozen Halloween Costumes – Elsa and Anna Dresses & Accessories
As Halloween approaches, my girls are really intensifying their plea for coordinating Anna and Elsa Frozen Hallowen Costumes. I haven’t told them yet, but I finally broke down and purchased them matching outfits. :=) I don’t usually splurge on things like this, and I know it might not be long before wearing matching costumes is the LAST thing they’d rather do, so I’m going with it this year. Frozen Halloween Costumes – Elsa & Anna Outfits As I was searching for Frozen Halloween costumes, I found lots of cool options. Here are some of the ones I considered. Elsa Frozen Halloween Keep Reading
800+ Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils!
Pumpkin carving is probably the thing I look most forward to each fall. I always get excited when I see the first Halloween decorations in the stores, and I know autumn festivities are upon us when I see gorgeous pumpkins at the farmer's market. We usually carve one pumpkin for each person in the family. Since my kids are still little, we usually stay away from scary faces and find some Disney characters, animals, Halloween words, or fall patterns to cut out. I've put together this handy list of over 800 free pumpkin stencils, and I am positive you will find some cool templates Keep Reading
