I’ve got two kiddos away at college this year and college kids definitely love mail and care packages. Since my older kids aren’t at home to smuggle the Halloween candy that we buy too early or hit up the snack cupboard twenty times a day, I decided to mail them a package with some Halloween […]
Halloween Boo-k Exchange Party
Are you thinking about throwing a Halloween party this year? Do something a little different and host a Halloween BOO-k exchange party. With a few simple DIY details, you can throw a party the kids will remember and love ... and you can keep it super simple which is ... continue reading...
Upcycled Embroidery Hoop Pumpkins
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PoweredByRayovac #SureThing #CollectiveBias I love everything about fall, especially the festive decorating. Pumpkins are my favorite and I love creating whimsical ... continue reading...
Candy Corn Halloween Gift Jar
Halloween season is coming up and that can mean only one thing: candy corn! This quick and easy candy corn Halloween gift jar idea makes a fun treat for a neighbor or a teacher or the perfect hostes gift for the big Halloween party! Ready for some Halloween ... continue reading...
Stylish Spider Halloween Tablescape
This Halloween tablescape was created as part of a sponsored post for At Home. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love Halloween and all the decorations that go with it but I'm not really into the gory side of the holiday. Instead, I love a classy, slightly ... continue reading...
Repurposed Tennis Racket Pumpkin
This repurposed tennis racket pumpkin was created as part of a sponsored post for Voya Financial. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Now that the kids have started back to school, I'm in all-out fall mode! I want to sip cider, wander through the pumpkin patch, ... continue reading...
Repurposed Pumpkin Chalkboard Sign
My fall decor stays up until Thanksgiving before I transition into Christmas so I'm still in full fall crafting mode around here and this pumpkin chalkboard sign {repurposed from a thrifted mirror} is my latest project! I'll use it as a place to post greetings in my fall ... continue reading...
Paint Stick Pumpkin
Ready for a fun and easy repurposed craft that's perfect for fall and Halloween? This paint stick pumpkin can be made in less than thirty minutes, is a whimsical addition to your decor, and it's super easy! The hardest part is getting the hardware store to give you nine paint ... continue reading...
Book Page Bats on a Halloween Mantel
This post is sponsored by Balsam Hill but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I'm totally in the Halloween spirit this year and I think it's because I've had so much fun decorating for the holiday! My Halloween mantel decor, with whimsical flying book page bats, is my ... continue reading...
Halloween Balloon Straw Toppers
I love simple ideas that make everyday occasions a little more festive and fun and these halloween balloon straw toppers are a fun idea for jazzing up Halloween drinks. They're super easy to make, can be left as plain pumpkins or embellished like little jack o'lanterns, and ... continue reading...
Halloween Care Package
My oldest went to college out of state this fall and since he's missing out on some of the Halloween fun we'll be having around here, I decided to mail him a Halloween care package ... or a scare package, as we're calling it. And I whipped up a little printable that you can ... continue reading...
Dip Dyed Patterned Pumpkins
I have a bit of an obsession with pumpkins. I love them in every color and every shape and size and I love coming up with new ideas to alter them. These dip dyed patterned pumpkins are my latest fall craft and I love the way they turned out! The combination of patterns and ... continue reading...
DIY Snapchat Costume
Snapchat is such a popular social media platform right now and this DIY snapchat costume is the perfect idea for that quick costume party, a teen or tween, or anyone who loves the platform. And the best part? It's super simple to make! To make your own snapchat costume ... continue reading...
A Last Minute Jessie Costume
After our trip to Disney World last summer, my youngest three kids are all about Toy Story. Tate is really into Jessie and wanted to dress up as the feisty redhead for Halloween. I pieced together a super simple Jessie costume that can easily be made at the last ... continue reading...
No-Sew Peter Pan Costume
It's just a few days till Halloween and if any of you are panicking about not having costumes ready, I have a super simple costume idea that can be whipped up in less than an hour: a no-sew DIY Peter Pan costume! With Pan recently hitting the theaters, I have a feeling ... continue reading...
Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
I shared a cute owl-themed Halloween printable this week and now I want to show you a fun way I used it in my own home ... and the delicious sweet and salty snack mix that went along with it! I love combining sweet and salty flavors together and I like to create themed ... continue reading...
Happy H-owl-oween Printable
Do you like Halloween? I like the fun, cute side of Halloween: trick or treating, dressing up, bags full of candy {lots and lots of candy}, and carved pumpkins. I really don't like the gruesome, scary side. If you're like me and you only want the cute, you'll love this ... continue reading...
A Simple DIY Turtle Costume for the Dog
This DIY turtle dog costume post written by me on behalf of Albertsons Safeway. The opinions and text are all mine. This post contains affiliate links. Do you dress your pets up for Halloween? I don't always but I'll be honest: there's just something super cute ... continue reading...
5 High-Tech Halloween Pranks
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Are you ready for Halloween? Do you go all out, decorating and making the most of this spooky holiday? We have neighbors that often set ... continue reading...
24 DIY Trick or Treat Bags and Buckets
It's almost time to go trick or treating and while my kids have informed me they just want a plain old pillowcase this year, I'm much more impressed with a crafty version of the trick or treat bag or bucket. I especially love something personalized or a version that matches a ... continue reading...
A Pumpkin Cloche
I'm kind of loving faux pumpkins this year and all the amazing crafts that can be made with them {and the fact that those crafts can last year after year}. I've already cross-stitched a pumpkin with a monogram and this week I cut up a faux pumpkin and turned it into a pumpkin ... continue reading...
Halloween Drink Dispenser
I was in the grocery store the other day and saw a super cute Halloween drink dispenser. I didn't want to spend the twenty plus dollars to buy it but I knew I could make my own in about five minutes with supplies that I already had at home. The best kind of project, right? And ... continue reading...
Skein of Yarn Halloween Costume
This skein of yarn halloween costume post contains affiliate links. Halloween is creeping up on us and it's time to start planning those DIY costumes. My oldest son laughed when he saw this skein of yarn halloween costume, my latest creation, and commented that I was ... continue reading...
Repurposed Pot Lid Jack O’Lantern
The other day, I sat and stared at a box of pot lids in the thrift store, wondering what I could do with them when a fun upcycled idea for a Halloween decoration popped into my head. This repurposed pot lid jack o'lantern is a unique and whimsical way to add a festive October ... continue reading...
Candy Corn Treat Cones
With Halloween on the horizon, I've been thinking about fun ideas for parties or class treats. These candy corn treat cones, while far from perfect {does anyone else find it tough to add a smooth candy coating to something?}, are a simple way to add a bit of fun to ... continue reading...
Monogrammed Cross Stitch Pumpkin
I'm kind of in a crazed cross stitching mode. Have you noticed? If you've missed any of my cross-stitched wood and chair projects, scroll to the bottom of the post for the links. This time, I mixed it up a bit and instead of cross-stitching on wood, I got a little seasonal ... continue reading...
Repurposed Bundt Pan Pumpkin
You know I love a good repurposed or upcycled project and today's craft combines all my favorites: repurposing, the color orange, and pumpkins. This repurposed bundt pan pumpkin turned out so cute and will make a whimsical and unique centerpiece for fall! If you watched ... continue reading...
DIY Fisherman Costume
I can't let Halloween pass without sharing one more super simple, last minute DIY costume: a fisherman costume complete with a cardboard charter boat! My little guy is an avid fisherman and when we dressed our dog up as a shark earlier this month, he decided he'd love to ... continue reading...
A Hexagon Pumpkin
Kreg Tool Company provided me with the Kreg tools used to make this DIY hexagon pumpkin but all ideas and opinions are my own. Geometric shapes and patterns are such a fun trend this fall and this seasonal project embraces the trend in a super simple project: a DIY hexagon ... continue reading...
A Halloween Tablescape for Kids
Halloween is upon us and if you're throwing a party, I have some simple tips for creating a Halloween tablescape for kids! These ideas can be copied easily even if you don't have the exact same items I do. A total score, right? I used mostly black and white to create ... continue reading...
Halloween Ideas :: A Sofia the First Pumpkin {and Party}
This Sofia the first pumpkin and party has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JuniorCelebrates #CollectiveBias My kids love dressing up and Halloween always involves a lot of talking and planning and costume ideas. This ... continue reading...
Halloween Treats for Dogs
This halloween treats for dogs shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This post contains affiliate links. #TrickorTreatEm #CollectiveBias This Halloween, we've decided to let our dog get in on the fun {although ... continue reading...
A Simple Candy Corn Costume
If you love Halloween, then it's an exciting day today! I've joined with 80+ other bloggers to bring you a whole pile of DIY Halloween costumes including my simple candy corn costume! I'm teaming up with Jamie Dorobek and her handmade Halloween costume ... continue reading...
