“A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down…” How cute are these spoons that look like pumpkins! What a great craft to do with your kids! Just enough sugar for that sweet tooth! Cute little gifts to hand out at Halloween parties. Some extra sweetness to add to their hot cocoa. Maybe even get one of the edible markers … Read More ...
Healthy Halloween Snacks
Candy season has begun! I’m all for letting the kids enjoy their candy, but I’m also in agreement that you have to counter measure all that candy with some healthy stuff. Their little tummies will appreciate it. Plus, there are some kids with allergies that can’t eat candies, but they should still be able to enjoy the fun. There are … Read More ...
Fall Inspired Sayings Apples
Why send a boring plain apple to school, when you could write inspiring words on them. These would be great for a fall party, write words that make you think of fall. Also, you could have apples for a sporting event and write team spirit sayings that go with the sport. Have the kids take an apple to the teacher … Read More ...
Witch Hat Cupcakes
These witch cupcakes will be welcomed and devoured at your Halloween party. Plus, they have a pudding filling surprise and you can eat the hat too. Make the cupcakes yourself, or make a trip to the store and buy some cupcakes and redecorate. No one is judging here. There is a reason why semi-homemade is popular. Especially on those nights, … Read More ...
Chocolate Monster Pops
Here is another fun craft to do with the kids! These would also be fun for a Halloween party craft that the kids can make and then take home. You and your child can make them for teacher, bus driver or maybe even make for a bake sale. I bet your coworkers would enjoy them too.
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Marshmallow Fondant Ghost Cake
I love this cake, because it is simple and not perfect. Unless, of course, you need to have perfect folds or it has to be perfectly symmetrical. You can make any cake of your choice. This is the recipe for the marshmallow fondant only. This is the fondant used to make the Nightmare Before Christmas Cake previously shown.
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Mummy Pie Pops
For you homemade bakers, look away! Please no judging! These cute mummy pie pops are made from store bought pie crust, strawberry preserves, white chocolate and candy eye balls. You might be able to buy homemade pie crust from your Farmer’s Market or in specialty stores. When I’m lazy, I go to our local organic store for the pie crust. … Read More ...
Pumpkin Spice Dog Treats
Today I’m going to start with the dogs. Dogs love treats and why not let them in on the Halloween fun by baking them some pumpkin spice treats. This might help keep them away from the kid’s candy on Halloween night. Now you and your pup can sit and enjoy some pumpkin spice after your walk.
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Crafty Halloween Foods
Craft, Paper Scissors sent over some fun Halloween ideas. If you are throwing a party or just love to make Halloween goodies with your kids, check out their list and links to several different websites. There is something for all levels. These would be fun for a movie night or to enjoy as you give out candy on Halloween.
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Candy Filled Cauldron Cookies
If you guys liked the candy filled black cats, you’re going to love these candy filled cauldrons. These would be so fun at a Halloween party for the kids and adults. Make these for your favorite witch lover or throw a witch party. Your guests will be cackling with joy when they bite into these cauldrons and reveal the gory … Read More ...
Spider Cakes
I won’t lie, these cakes make my skin crawl and itchy and I don’t think I could make these. But they would definitely be a hit at a Halloween party and for the spider lovers. Megan from Not Martha shows you how to make not one but five creepy spiders for your guests. Plus, there is a surprise in the … Read More ...
Double Chocolate Maple Hot Cocoa
We are just getting into the fall weather and now they are talking about snow. Please let me enjoy my fall weather! I’m not even close to ready for winter. We enjoy hot chocolate or hot cocoa
on the cold weather days in the fall all the way through winter. I’m fine with plain hot cocoa, but after a long … Read More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Frankenstein Mini Cupcakes
Meet the Frankensteins! Are they not the cutest!? Much cuter than the horror movie versions. I miss the old black and white movies. Less blood and gore! This couple will be a big hit at the Halloween party or a birthday party. They are really easy to make too. You could cheat and go to the bakery for the chocolate … Read More ...
Pumpkin Rolls Recipes For Fall Dinner
In case you’re tired of plain rolls, here is one flavored with pumpkin! I like cinnamon butter with my rolls, I bet that would go good with these rolls too. This recipe will be great for Halloween, dinner, potluck, brunch or even save it for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sorry one holiday at a time!
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Mexican Sugar Skulls
As we finish up our Halloween fun, Mexico is getting ready to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead starts at Midnight on October 31st and goes till November 2nd. The sugar skulls are well known for the Day of the Dead celebration. How about making some for your Halloween party. You could make the sugar skulls … Read More ...