October 26 is National Pumpkin Day. What perfect way to celebrate than to make these adorable mini pumpkin planters for my succulents. I love succulents. They are easy to grow, perfect for a beginning gardener and so pretty to look at. I have done a variation of this project in larger form on my gardening…
There are all sorts of Halloween inspired cocktails out there but using bugs in ice cubes turn any drink into a scary concoction. These spider ice cubes are simple to make and so effective at setting a mood at your Halloween party. If you enjoy making and drinking cocktails, be sure to check out National…
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins have a delicious cream cheese layer that is swirled into a soft and fluffy pumpkin muffin. They are perfect for fall! And since October 21 is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, that makes it a great day to try this recipe! There are lots of fun food days in October. National Cake Decorating Day…
This adorable scarecrow wreath door autumn decoration will usher in the fall and delight the guests to your home, both young, old and young at heart. This is my time of the year. As in, I bake and craft and decorate my way through the next four months and enjoy every minute of it. To…
These Oreo mummy pops are a spooky snack on a stick. They are super easy to make and perfect for a Halloween party or for handing out to trick or treaters. Since October 28 is National Chocolate Day, these fun cookie pops are the perfect way to celebrate, white chocolate style! National days give us a…
From burlap wreaths covered with bats to a colorful Halloween mesh wreath made with a black kitty cat center, these fall and Halloween wreath ideas will capture the spirit of the season in a spooky and fun way. The days are getting cooler and the leaves are falling. I love this time of the year,…
These witch legs decoration ideas will make sure that the wicked witch won’t be flying away on her broom any time soon! Instead her feet and legs are being used in garden planters, as table legs and in so many other freaky ways! Making your own Witches Legs Decorations This is such a fun time to…
This is such a fun time of the year for spending time in the kitchen. It’s sort of a cross between cooking and crafting. These candy corn pudding pops are a fun treat to make and are the perfect choice for those who love the traditional Halloween and Thanksgiving candy corn. Did you know that…
Every Christmas, people get together for cookie exchanges. But this fun idea does not have to be limited to just the festive holiday season. Why should cookies be limited to just the winter? I’ve put together some tips for hosting a Halloween cookie exchange. Since October 1 is National Home Made Cookie day, it’s the…
April 26 is celebrated National Pretzel Day. Pretzels are great on their own and can also be used in so many recipes to add a salty crunch to them. In honor of this fun National Day, I have put together a collection of over 20 of my favorite Pretzel Recipes. Some of these recipes…
These delicious Candy Corn Recipes have you seeing candy corn in a whole new way! It’s not just for snacking or handing out for Trick or Treat. You can use candy corn to make many delicious treats and desserts. October 30 is National Candy Corn Day. Many national days are associated with food. What more…
Halloween is the time to really go all out in the way of decorations. And the decorations don’t have to stop with your home. These creative Halloween car decorations will make Halloween a mobile holiday too! Scare up some Fright with one of these Unique Halloween Car Decorations Porches, front entry steps and garden planters…
Are you planning on having a Halloween party this year? This graveyard picket fence is the perfect way to display your favorite Halloween sweet treats. It would make a great table centerpiece. Nothing sets the mood for a Halloween party better than a table centerpiece with a spooky look. And if you also have lots…
These fun Halloween dirt cups will delight your kids in a spooky kind of way. They are super easy to make and would be fun to have on a Halloween party table. I love this time of the year. It lets me be a kid again by making fun themed Halloween desserts. Your children will love…
Halloween door decorations turn any door in your home into a spooky entrance. This mummy door decoration is super easy to do and perfectly eerie to behold. All you need are a few supplies and your door will be a Halloween masterpiece in no time at all. The door cover will make a great prop for…
This Halloween Gumball Machine is the perfect way to display candy and treats on your Halloween party table. It is easily made with some Dollar Store crafts and a terra cotta pot and saucer. I love using terra cotta pots to make craft projects. (see my clay pot snowman here.) The pots and saucers can be…
Two of my favorite treats are haystack cookies and Halloween candy pumpkins. These cute Pumpkin Haystack Cookies combine both flavors into one delicious recipe and 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 me and…
This Halloween scary snake basket is sure to bring screams of fright and delight to your trick or treating visitors. When I saw it on Etsy, I just knew that I had to make my own version of it for my front steps. The original project was inspired by the movie Beetlejuice. Imagine how people would jump…
Fall is such a fun time of the year. I get to be a kid again, 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. November 5 is Color the World Orange Day. This easy decor project…
Looking for a fast and easy decoration for your tabletop for fall? What could be easier than this hurricane lamp popcorn table decoration? This pretty vignette is made from supplies you may have on hand or outside and looks wonderful on the dining room table. It is perfect for a fall table and can be used…
It’s September folks and you know what that means? 2+ months of all things pumpkin! This delicious salted pumpkin fudge is my paleo and vegan alternative to a normal high sugar fudge recipe. Fudge is one of the most popular forms of candy, especially around holiday time. There is even a national candy day in…
The New Year brings us the chance to think back over last year and plan for the one to come. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? I do, both for myself and also for my blog. Part of that process is looking back over the year that just ended to see what YOU, my readers,…
One of my good friends has a lovely blog called Molly Mel. Regina often shares some of her favorite seasonal themed ideas with me so that I can feature them on my blog. These adorable Halloween Party Favors are super easy to make and will give your party guests something to take home with them. This…
Breakfast will be a delight in your house with these banana pumpkin pancakes. They are super tasty and perfect for the season. Fall is the time for pumpkin recipes. The creamy smooth taste of it is perfect for everything from breakfast to dessert. Welcome in Fall with these banana pumpkin pancakes. We love pancakes at…
These delicious peanut butter chocolate truffles are a delicious sweet treat that will welcome in fall in a scrumptious way. And best of all, these are a NO BAKE sweet treat! Autumn is my favorite time of the year. We have a long, hot summer here in N.C., so getting a break from the hot weather…
October 24 is National Food Day. What better way to celebrate than with this collection of Halloween recipes featuring both sweet and savory ideas, all designed to thrill and chill your family and guests. All of the holiday seasons have great appeal for interesting recipes, but Halloween seems to be my favorite. I love some of the…
