How many of you love shopping for a bargain? Okay, I know almost all of you do! Well...I'm one of those bargain shoppers who likes to go out a week or so after a holiday to pick up some decorations & home decor pieces for the following the year. A week ago I headed to my local Big Lots store … [Read more...]
Halloween Family Traditions and Costumes
Halloween is such a fun time of the year! There are Halloween parades, fall festivals, pumpkin picking, hayrides, haunted houses, ghost tours, costume parties and more! Now is the time to get outside and enjoy some fun family activities before the cold winter weather sets in. Today I wanted to … [Read more...]
Halloween Party Idea: Chocolate Jack O’Lantern Recipe
Looking for a really cool Halloween party idea? If so, I've got a really cute idea to share with all of you today...courtesy of Chef Anthony Stewart, Executive Chef at Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa. This recipe makes five 1/2 cup servings. For spooky, chocolatey fun, carve out oranges and fill … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Carving and Jack-o-Lantern Designs for Halloween
About 2 weeks ago the family visited a local festival that was held on a farm. Yes...a real working farm! The kids got to go on a hayride, pick pumpkins, pet baby cows, pigs, goats and horses. They had a real blast! On the particular day that we visited they had a master pumpkin carver there … [Read more...]
Baby Magic Spooky-Cute Halloween Costume Contest
I've been a huge fan of the Baby Magic baby products for many years! I used them with my daughter and now I'm using them all over again with my grandchildren. I love how those products smell and more importantly, I love how they are gentle on baby's skin! Are you a fan too? If so...I've got some … [Read more...]
Halloween Blood Orange Sparkler Cocktail Recipe
Halloween is a fun time for kids and adults alike. Even if you don't celebrate the day, using the colors and theme for a fun party is a great excuse for a get together. Finding easy to make adult cocktails is easy too when you use ingredients like Prosecco, Vermouth and oranges just the thought of … [Read more...]
Fun Fall Decorating With Heirloom Pumpkins
The days of plain old pumpkins seem to be changing. Of course, the stores and fun displays are loaded with pumpkins but now we have so many more choices and I, for one, am loving all of those cool new heirlooms pumpkins that I am seeing. I took a trip the the local pumpkin patch the other day … [Read more...]
Green Goblin Jello Shots Recipe for Adult Halloween Parties
Halloween is on the way and for many this is the perfect time to throw some parties! It is not only about the kids on this evening. Many adults enjoy this day and love to dress up and enjoy a good time with friends. Finding fun adult cocktail recipes geared for Halloween can be a bit of a … [Read more...]