Set a Spooky Mood This Halloween with Themed Crafts & Recipes

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 …

Looking for a fast and easy decoration for your tabletop for fall? Try making this easy hurricane lamp popcorn table decoration! This pretty vignette is made from supplies you may have on hand or can find outside. It looks wonderful on the dining room table. These fall hurricane candle holders are a great addition to …

This delicious salted pumpkin fudge is perfect for fall! It’s my alternative to a normal high sugar fudge recipe. It’s a great option to bring to a Halloween party or Thanksgiving gathering because the salted pumpkin fudge recipe is gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free and Paleo.  This recipe is a crowd pleaser and will give your …

These delicious peanut butter chocolate truffles are a no-bake sweet treat that will welcome in fall in a scrumptious way. This fall truffles recipe would be a great to serve at a Halloween party or a Thanksgiving gathering. Keep reading to learn how to make these easy chocolate peanut butter truffles. Ingredients for these fall …

This wine cork pumpkin is an easy DIY project that comes together in a few hours. It’s perfect for not only fall, but Thanksgiving and Halloween too! This pumpkin craft is a great way to add pumpkins to your decor if you don’t want the mess of a carved pumpkin. It also puts leftover wine …

Looking for the perfect fall breakfast? Try making these banana pumpkin pancakes. They are super tasty and perfect for the season. Autumn arrives in September and so does pumpkin season! These pancakes are a great way to usher in fall, and can also be made around Thanksgiving, and Halloween too. Let’s embrace the pumpkin flavor …

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! This pumpkin recipes features a combination of granulated and brown sugar, combined with the flour, pumpkin puree, and spices. The cheesecake layer adds a lovely light and fluffy topping to …

Caramel apples (not to be confused with candy apples) are the perfect treat for fall. Try one of these creative caramel apple toppings to take this dessert to the next level! These treats are a special symbol of fall festivities, and I’ve made a list of creative ways to make your caramel apples wow your …

Want to make a tasty and impressive holiday-themed cocktail for your next Halloween party? Try making one of the Halloween martinis below! There’s over 15 different martinis in this cocktail list. Some are vibrant colors, while others have creative Halloween cocktail garnishes. You’ll find a wide range of flavors in these Halloween cocktail recipes, because …

Looking for a fun DIY project to do this Halloween? Try making one of these pumpkin carving ideas! They are creative and cute. There are pumpkin carving designs for various skill levels listed below. Maybe you want a scary jack o lantern, a ghost pumpkin carving or even a Jack Skellington pumpkin carving – not matter your …

Caramel apples are a Halloween treat with their own national day in October dedicated to them called National Caramel Apple Day.  Just as black cats, jack-o-lanterns, and spooky costumes remind us of Halloween, so do caramel apples! They have a fascinating history with ties to early Halloween celebrations. Keep reading to learn their history, some …

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 …

There are so many ways to celebrate Halloween, from carving pumpkins to making spooky cocktails and dressing up in costumes. Try solving this free Halloween word scramble printable for another fun way to celebrate this year. There are 21 Halloween words featured in this holiday word puzzle that describe different aspects of the holiday. Some words refer …

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 …

Jack o’ lanterns are one of the main symbols of Halloween, and carving pumpkins is a Halloween tradition which stems from the Irish myth called The Legend of Stingy Jack. It’s no surprise that the first jack o lanterns hail from Ireland. After all, Halloween is a holiday that originated from Samhain, which made its …

During the month of October, you’re likely to see lots of Halloween symbols. In the fall, stores, and homes are filled with these images. They are present in everything from the Halloween decorations we use to the food we eat, and even the cocktails we drink during this time of year. Though we see the symbols …

Looking for a way to celebrate spooky season? Try solving this free printable Halloween crossword puzzle! There are two versions of this free crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This Halloween crossword printable has 22 words in it. Solve the clues, and write the answers …

Looking for a fun activity for Halloween? Try solving this free printable Halloween scavenger hunt!  This scavenger hunt features 12 items you will find during the holiday season. Each of the objects in this free printable for Halloween has a picture of the item, with its name underneath. This printable scavenger hunt features seasonal foods …

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 …

October is here, and with it come DIY Halloween costumes for adults, lots of spooky craft projects and our free Halloween word search printable! This puzzle is the latest addition to our collection of free holiday word searches. The 21 words hidden in this Halloween word find puzzle are related to foods, activities and decor …

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 …

As we draw closer to Halloween you’re probably going to hear the term Samhain often. Let’s do a deep dive on what it is, and which Samhain traditions are still practiced today. Halloween isn’t all about carving pumpkins, parties, making DIY costumes, mixing spooky cocktails and taking your kids trick-or-treating for candy. In fact, historically …

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 …

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 …