Glow Stick Lantern Jars

glow sticks

DECORATE.

Add an eery glow to your pumpkin carving party or Halloween party this year with these glow stick lantern jars.  They’re easy to do and help set a spooky mood!

Supplies: jars glow sticks water Game Plan:

1.  Fill a glass jar with water.

Cold water will help [...]

My Top 5 October Posts

1. Cover a Lampshade with Fabric

I love how this turned out in our bedroom and it was pretty simple to do.

2. Movie Night

This is one of our favorite family traditions.

3. Sausage & Cheese Balls

Love that [...]

Marshmallow & Apple Teeth Snacks

apple teeth halloween

These snacks aren’t only fun, but they’re healthy too! They’re the perfect snack for your Halloween party and they’re a cinch to put together!

Supplies: marshmallows peanut butter red apples Game Plan:

1.  Slice apples into slices.

I used an apple slicer and then cut each of those slices in half.

Spooky & Autumn Letter Blocks

halloween and fall decorating diy

SAVE MONEY.  DECORATE.

I posted my October Etsy picks earlier this month, and one of my picks was a set of block letters spelling out “wicked.”  I think they’re really cool but thought I could save myself the money and make my own Halloween letter blocks.  By doing it myself, I was able to [...]

Gooey Carmel Popcorn

soft carmel popcorn recipe

EAT GOOD FOOD.

Ever since my husband and I devoured some soft carmel corn, we’ve been on the hunt for the missing recipe.  I found this recipe on Food.com and was pleased with the outcome.  Although it wasn’t exactly what I was looking for, it did stay gooey and soft and all of our [...]

Tuesday Tip: How to Make Jack-O-Lanterns Last Longer

make pumpkin carvings last longer

Love carving pumpkins but hate that they shrivel up after a few days? One way to help your jack-o-lanterns last a bit longer is to rub vaseline on the cut parts.

We’ve been doing this for several years now and it really does work.  If you want your carved pumpkins looking great for Halloween [...]

Pumpkin Carving Party

pictures of carved pumpkins

CELEBRATE.  MAKE TRADITIONS.

Ever since Jeff and I started dating (except for the first year because we hadn’t been dating even a month by Halloween), we have been carving pumpkins together.  It was a tradition we started off doing with his parents and then we just continued to do it over the years.

A [...]

Pumpkin Rise Krispie Treats

rice kispie pumpkin treats

If you’re having a Halloween party or you just want to have some fun with your little ones, try this pumpkin version of Rice Krispie Treats that are sure to please everyone’s tastebuds.  They were a hit in our household!

Ingredients: 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 [...]

Fall Floral Wreath

fall decor

DECORATE.

So I thought I’d share another project with you I did last year just so you can see how easy it is to do things yourself.  Unfortunately, I don’t have step by step pictures for you, just the finished product.

I was inspired to make a wreath after the fall season last year. [...]

Amazon Deals on Kitchen Aid Mixers

amazon deals on kitchen aid mixers

SAVE MONEY.

So there are a couple of amazing deals on KitchenAid mixers right now on Amazon, and with the Christmas season just around the corner, I thought I would share in case a KitchenAid Mixer is on your list or someone’s list your [...]