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 …
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Caramel apples are the perfect treat for fall. Try one of these creative caramel apple toppings to take this dessert to the next level! If you’re looking for the perfect dessert to serve at a Halloween party or a Thanksgiving dinner look no further than the caramel apple. These treats are a special symbol of …
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 …
These 10 Halloween pretzels treats are as much fun to make as they are to eat! Each design is made with just a few items, and they can all be put together in less than a hour. There are three types of pretzels used to make these recipes: pretzel rods, stick pretzels, and crisscross pretzels. …
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 …
Hooray, National Hot Cross Bun Day is here! This pastry themed September food day gives us a great excuse to do some baking to honor this tasty treat. If you’d like to try making them yourself, keep reading for a homemade hot cross buns recipe. The secret ingredient is rum-soaked raisins! While this national day …
These delicious peanut butter chocolate truffles are a no-bake sweet treat that will welcome in fall in a scrumptious way. Truffles are a popular forms of homemade candy, especially around holiday time. These fall truffles would be a great to serve at Thanksgiving, or any other autumn gathering. Keep reading to learn how to make …
It’s September, and you know what that means? 3+ months of all things pumpkin! This delicious salted pumpkin fudge is my alternative to a normal high sugar fudge recipe. This salted pumpkin fudge is gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, paleo and tastes great, too! It is the perfect sweet treat for your Halloween party or a …
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! The recipe features a nice 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 …
Breakfast will be a delight in your house with 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 …
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 …
If you’re looking for something fun to do this holiday weekend, try solving our free Labor Day word search printable. It honors the celebrations this weekend, and is a great teaching tool. In this free printable Labor Day word search, there are 15 words hidden horizontally and vertically. There are no words hidden diagonally in …
If you’re spending time barbecuing with your family this holiday weekend, make sure to set aside a few minutes to decode this Labor Day word scramble. It’s the newest addition to our collection of free printables. This is a moderate difficulty word scramble which is perfect for older kids, teen and adults. If your younger …
August 10 is National S’mores Day! In honor of this fun national day, how about making these indoor s’mores in your microwave. When the weather is raining cats and dogs outside, thoughts of camping are normally not at the front of the mind. But when bad weather hits, the kids can still have a fun …
Did you know St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only day of the year dedicated to leprechauns? In addition to this holiday, there’s also a National Leprechaun Day falls annually on May 13. It’s logical to assume that St. Patrick’s Day is the only day of the year dedicated to leprechauns because leprechauns are one of …
St. Patrick’s Day snacks like this Lucky Charms snack mix are perfect for your holiday table. It’s also perfect for National Snack Day on March 4. I call this delightful combination of sweet and salty tastes my leprechaun snack mix. To me, it’s as special as a pot of gold at the end of a …
These St. Patrick’s Day cookies are as much fun to make as they are to eat. It’s time for some luck of the Irish with these adorable s’mores cookies made with chocolate and marshmallows. I love fun and easy holiday recipes that tell the story of the celebration by the look of the sweet treat. …
Maybe you’ve just started learning about Mardi Gras, or maybe you’ve celebrated it your whole life. Either way, we’ve compiled a list of Mardi Gras king cake traditions for you to enjoy. The king cake is one of the most recognizable (and delicious) symbols of Mardi Gras. Like many of the aspects of Mardi Gras, …
With February 14th quickly approaching, Valentine’s Day colors are starting to appear everywhere. It seems almost everything is a shade of red, pink, or white! Every February, bunches of red roses fill flower stalls, white chocolate covered cookies line grocery store shelves, and pink cocktails make an appearance at Galentine’s Day parties. It’s nearly impossible …
Ever wonder why Cupid is associated with love (and Valentine’s Day)? He is one of the main characters in the story of Cupid and Psyche – a Greek mythology love story with a happy ending! Most love stories in Greek and Roman mythology have unhappy endings. The Psyche and Cupid story, unlike most others (ie. …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For me that means pink desserts like these white chocolate peppermint cookies. These easy sugar cookies have a melted white chocolate top that is covered in crushed peppermints. They are nice to share with your special someone or a gal pal for Galentine’s Day. For an extra chocolate …