These delicious pilgrim hat cookies will look so festive on your holiday dessert table! Quick and easy Thanksgiving dessert ideas like this are a must during this time of the year. These adorable no-bake cookie treats are a great way to keep your kids involved while you are busy getting Thanksgiving dinner ready. The Thanksgiving treats …
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This list of November national days is a day-by day look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national day with food and drink ideas, and (especially this month) lots of holiday projects. Each time we write a post about a new and fun national day for the month of November on …
If you love inexpensive craft ideas for fall, this DIY tree centerpiece is for you. It’s easy to make and will look great as a part of any Thanksgiving tablescape. I love the colors of fall. Everything is changing and the trees take on a wonderful palette of colors that is perfect for decorating. This DIY …
These Indian corn cakes will really brighten up your Thanksgiving table. This edible centerpiece is part baking, part DIY, and totally delicious. It’s also a great way to engage kids in a cooking project that they will love. They’ll enjoy the process of making this Indian corn cake recipe, and I’m sure they’ll enjoy eating …
Guy Fawkes Day is also known as Bonfire night and Firework night. It is an annual celebration, observed on November 5, in the UK and a few other places. The day is celebrated with bonfires, effigy burning fireworks and lots of singing. Read on to learn more about this historic day and get a free …
This paper pumpkin craft is easy to make and only requires a few supplies. Plus, it takes less than 30 minutes to make! If you want to display a pumpkin this fall, but don’t want the mess of carving a real pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern, then this project is for you. These paper strip pumpkins are …
November 4 is National Candy Day. It celebrates popular types of candy (like chocolate and fruit candies) and less popular candies (like licorice and candy corn). There’s so many ways to observe this November national day. You can read the list of fun facts about candy below, or make one of the candy recipes at …
The kids will love this mummy door decoration. This project is one of my favorite DIY Halloween decorations because it’s easy to put together, and perfectly spooky for a Halloween party. Mummies can be found everywhere during this time of year. From DIY Halloween costumes to spooky recipes, fun craft projects, and most importantly, in mummy themed …
Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? Try making one of the 20+ Halloween cocktails below to set the mood and impress your guests. In this list you’ll find Halloween martinis and drinks served on the rocks. They are all visually stunning, and have a wide range of flavor profiles. Some of the cocktail …
Celebrate Halloween this year with this selection of Halloween quotes and graphics! They are perfect for sharing with friends and setting the mood. These quotes encompass a wide range of emotions. There are spooky, inspiring, funny and scary quotes in this list. Some are recognizable quotes from movies and TV, while others may be new …
As the temperatures begin to drop in October, it’s the perfect time to start gathering indoor activities for the kids. Make sure to add these jack o lantern coloring pages to your list! These jack o lantern coloring sheets are part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing lots of printables this …
There are countless retail Halloween costumes that you can purchase for your adult Halloween party, but why not make your own DIY Halloween costumes instead? With a few supplies and a bit of creativity, you can come up with something that no one else at the party will likely be wearing. Maybe you’re looking for …
These white chenille pumpkins make great use of an old bedspread. The project is easy to do and the result is stunning! Are you tired of the traditional orange Halloween decor? Try this project on for size. Halloween is coming and if you don’t like the mess of a carved pumpkin, this project will let …
These Oreo cookie pops are a spooky mummy-themed snack on a stick. This Halloween dessert is equally scary and cute! Halloween is just about here, but there is still time for one last minute snack idea. I love making cake pops but they can take a lot of time to put together. These mummy cookie …
The Year of the Horse personality traits include energy, independence, cheerfulness, and a strong sense of social connection. Horses can sometimes be stubborn or self-centered, but they are always brave and resilient. The Horse is the seventh sign in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle. Each Year of the Horse is associated with one of five …
Looking for something delicious to cook this fall? Try making one of the pumpkin recipes in the list below for Halloween or Thanksgiving! You can also make them for one of the pumpkin themed national days this month, like National Pumpkin Day on October 26, or Carve a Pumpkin Day on October 31. Keep reading for …
These fall and Halloween wreath ideas will capture the spirit of the season in a spooky and fun way. From burlap wreaths covered with bats to a colorful Halloween mesh wreath made with a black kitty cat center, there’s an idea everyone will love! The days are getting cooler and the leaves are falling. I …
Fall is here, which means it’s pumpkin season! If you want to try your hand at a fall themed project, try making these adorable mini pumpkin planters for succulents. While carved pumpkins are a lot of fun at Halloween time, carving them opens the pumpkin up and this leads to rotting. This DIY fall decor …
This adorable DIY straw hat scarecrow door decoration will usher in the fall and delight your family and neighbors. This project uses fall-themed elements, to make a front door wreath that will be festive all season long. There’s so many opportunities for crafting and decorating over these next few months. Hanging a fall or Halloween wreath …
Two of my favorite treats are haystack cookies and Halloween candy pumpkins. These cute pumpkin haystack cookies combine both treats into one delicious recipe that will be the star of your Halloween party table. My mom used to make these for us when we were children and it’s always a recipe that is nostalgic for …
This list of October food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From National Homemade Cookies Day on October 1 to National Caramel Apple Day on October 31, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it. This makes the month very easy to honor with food. National …
This Halloween gumball machine craft is a fun project that the kids will enjoy. It’s the perfect way to display candy and treats on your Halloween party table. The easy craft project is made with a terracotta pot, saucer, and a few inexpensive Dollar Store items. I often use these pots and saucers to make …
These Halloween dirt cups are a fun and easy dessert made with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, and candy garnishes. This dessert recipe is the perfect way to let the kids join in with making holiday treats. Since there is no baking or heating necessary, and the decorating is easy, and even the youngest kids …
Fall is such a fun time of the year for making fun Halloween recipes and DIY projects. This easy to make wine cork pumpkin comes together in a few hours and looks great in any fall vignette. Don’t like the mess of a carved pumpkin? This Thanksgiving pumpkin project is a lot neater and puts to …
It’s time to celebrate National Johnny Appleseed Day. The legend follows a true life character with a love of apple trees. This national day is one of the lucky few that is celebrated on two dates: September 26 and March 11. However, more people celebrate the day in September than in March. The September date …
It’s time for National Fortune Cookie Day. It is one of the few lucky national days that is actually observed twice a year. In addition to being celebrated on July 20, National Fortune Cookie Day is also celebrated on September 13. A great way to celebrate this national food day, is by of course eating fortune …