Are you ready for another easy-to-do Halloween craft project? Of course you are! My granddaughter and I whipped up these cute black spiders by using some of our larger clam shells that we collected from the beach. You'll only need a few basic craft supplies to make them and you can make several in … [Read more...] about Halloween Craft Project: Painted Black Spider Seashells
Halloween
Best Treats to Give on Trick or Treat Night + Tips
We are approaching the end of October and millions of children across the nation will be heading out for Trick or Treat night. Every year I like to stock up on some of my favorite treats to hand out to the children when they visit our home. This year I'll be handing out a variety of treats to my … [Read more...] about Best Treats to Give on Trick or Treat Night + Tips
Kid’s Craft Project – Easy Halloween Masks from Craft Foam
Every year when Halloween rolls around I love decorating my home to get ready for Trick or Treat night. One of the things I really look forward to seeing is all of the kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes. When it comes to costumes, I love seeing the homemade ones & the creative ones that … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project – Easy Halloween Masks from Craft Foam
#BooItForward – Ghostbusters Movie Night Gift Basket for Halloween Fun
How many of you are aware of the newest craze going around in various neighborhoods across America called "Boo It Forward?" Some people call it Boo'ing, Ghosting or Boo-gramming? I heard of this last fall, but didn't get involved in it. However, I've gotten more info about it this year and I'm … [Read more...] about #BooItForward – Ghostbusters Movie Night Gift Basket for Halloween Fun
Frugal Finds: After Halloween Bargain Shopping
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...] about Frugal Finds: After Halloween Bargain Shopping
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...] about Halloween Family Traditions and Costumes
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...] about Halloween Party Idea: Chocolate Jack O’Lantern Recipe
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...] about Pumpkin Carving and Jack-o-Lantern Designs for Halloween