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 …
Looking for a fun autumn activity for kids? Try this free printable fall scavenger hunt! It’s great for children of all ages. The free fall printable features twelve different items you might see during this time of year. Each of the objects in this scavenger hunt has a picture of the item, with its name underneath. …
Celebrate the change of seasons with a free fall crossword puzzle printable! It’s a perfect indoor activity for the whole family. There are two versions of this free printable crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This fall crossword printable has 20 words in it. Solve …
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. …
Even though October is known for Halloween, it isn’t the only important day to celebrate! There are over 250 October national days to celebrate this month. This list of special days in October features not only national days, but international days in October too. They are dedicated to foods and drinks, animals, activities, awareness campaigns …
Halloween isn’t the day worth celebrating this month! There are over 200 national days in October, and we’ve featured 21 of them in this free October word search printable. It’s the latest addition to our collection of free printables! The October national days are hidden in this word find puzzle in all directions, including diagonally. …
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 …
You may have heard of the national days of October, but did you know that there are also October awareness months and nationally recognized October monthly observances? Just like the national days of the year, these monthly observances cover a wide range of topics. From health awareness months to national food months, there are so many occasions …
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 …
If your favorite spirit is vodka, then you’re in luck! October 4th is celebrated annually as National Vodka Day. While the history of the day is unknown, it’s definitely a day worth celebrating! No matter how you enjoy your vodka – in a cocktail, or over ice – make sure you enjoy responsibly! Keep reading …
Autumn is here which means it’s time for Halloween, Thanksgiving and our free fall word search printable! It’s the perfect indoor activity to do when you’re not outside carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating. This is word find puzzle is the latest addition to our collection of free printables. It’s great for older kids, teen and adults. You …
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 …
Are you a fan of chocolate milk? If so, you’ll be delighted to know that there’s a day called National Chocolate Milk Day dedicated to celebrating this delicious chocolate beverage. Did you have chocolate milk as kid? If so, be like a child again and pour yourself a glass of chocolate milk while learning about …
Are you a chocolate milk lover? If so, you’ll might be interested to know who invented chocolate milk, and where it was invented. Chocolate milk is a popular childhood drink. When you were a kid, did you ever find yourself wondering how chocolate milk came to be? Believe it or not, there is controversy as …
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 …
September 16 is special for many reasons. Not only is it National Guacamole Day, but it’s also Mexican Independence Day which has been observed since 1810! National Guacamole Day is one of the many national days dedicated to Mexican food. Some others are National Tortilla Chip Day, National Burrito Day, National Quesadilla Day, National Chimichanga …
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 …
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 …