Tricky as they may be, there is something undeniably charming about gnomes. (An especial fave to me, I even put a fondant one in my new book. Love saying that, my new book.) But on to more important matters, like this lovely gnome party. You must see all the details HERE at Tradewind Tiaras, from the invites to … Read More ...
“Please Take One” Printable for Your Unsupervised Halloween Candy
Does this count as edible crafts?
There’s candy involved. At any rate, I couldn’t resist this free printable “Please Take One” sign, since I have the front porch candy bowl/sign on door plan this year while we’re out trick or treating. My mom had a good point, too. Since chances are the first parent-free kid won’t abide by the sign … Read More ...
Muffin Tin Halloween Lunch
Isn’t this just the coolest li’l Halloween lunch ever? The little snack and treat-filled cauldron just pushes it over the edge. See what it all is HERE at Another Lunch.… Read More ...
Jack O’ Lantern Smile Cookie Pops
Loving this trend from Munchkin Munchies: wearable cookie pops! Learn to make Jack O’ Lantern smile cookie pops HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Happy Apple Sandwiches
Once again, an instance of making good use of candy eyes… Make happy apple sandwiches HERE at the Daily Mixer.… Read More ...
Vegetables for Halloween
Find a roundup of Halloween-themed veggie serving ideas HERE at babble, including “scaly lizard skin” (kale), “bloody bat ears” (beets) and “roasted brains” cauliflower.
Cute Fruit for Halloween
How about a healthier 
Halloween snack than chocolate and sugar? Turn fruit into monsters and a Jack O’ Lantern HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Gruffalo Party Food and Favors
I’m always a sucker for anything related to children’s literature… Check out these (gross!) party favors to honor The Gruffalo (poisonous warts, snakes and mouse droppings, eeeww) and the party food HERE at Made by Bronwyn. Love the printed labels!
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Apple Monsters and Vampires
So much focus is on the sweet side of Halloween… how about we have a piece of fruit? Make apple monsters and vampires HERE at Cute Food for Kids. (Parents, note there are inedible pieces in both of these, so these are for older kids.)
Monster Eyes Candy Favors
And one more Pinterest find… Monster eyes candy favors! Love this simple idea. Find the how-tos HERE at it is what it is.… Read More ...
Ferris Wheel Cake
How clever is this? A cake topped with a Rice Krispies Treat Ferris wheel? And not Halloween related! Find the how-tos HERE at Parents.com.… Read More ...
Pita Pizza Ghosts
An easy, quick mini-meal for the season… Make pita pizza ghosts HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Dracula Lunch
Turn lunch into Dracula… if your kids can take it. Mwah ha ha. (Even I’m groaning at me.) Anyway, turn lunch into Dracula HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
DIY Gumball Machine
Never woulda thunk it… Make a DIY gumball machine from flower pots and bowls HERE at Kara’s Party Ideas. {via here}… Read More ...
Forked Eyeball Donuts
Eeew. Something about eyeballs and the fork makes me shudder. Make forked eyeball donut holes HERE at Family Fun.… Read More ...