Okay I am on a donut kick this month! Donuts are my official go-to easy peasy dessert to feed a crowd of teenage boys! They are bite size, low mess, and require no fork, spoon or knife! I used plain donuts to make these one eyed monster donuts! I tinted frosting, filled the center with icing and added an [Read more…]
Vampire Bloody Donuts
Okay I am on a donut theme for party and breakfast ideas. I blame Matthew Mead’s holiday books! I shared one of his other ideas here. I love his books almost as much as my weekly issue of People magazine! These vampire bloody donuts are a super fun dessert for a party! I am serving these vampire bloody donuts at [Read more…]
Monster Donuts
Hi everyone- These monster donuts (or mini cakes) are a fun idea to serve in the week leading up to Halloween! I believe it is the top sugar filled holiday of the year! So I am doing my part to “sugar up” the kids during this week of class parties, trick or treat pre-parties, and girls’ [Read more…]
DIY Floating Ghost Tutorial
Hi Everyone- It’s getting close to Halloween! Here is an updated tutorial on my diy floating ghost project from a few years ago. It is one of my most popular posts. In the past I used a ball shaped foam to drape the cheese cloth over the “foam head.” I would then add sticks or wood spoons to [Read more…]
Frankenstein Feet Cookies
Here is a super easy party idea or after school treat. Are you ready? Frankenstein Feet cookies! It’s ridiculously easy. Here’s the list: 1 package of Nutter Butter cookies, frosting (tinted to your favorite color) and black licorice. That’s it! I like easy treats that get a smile out of my children and their friends! If [Read more…]
DIY Headstones
Hi everyone~ This is fun DIY project you can do in an hour if you (or a neighbor) own a jigsaw! All you need for these DIY headstones are thin sheets of plywood and craft paint! Oh, and alphabet stencils unless you have great hand writing skills on rough plywood! I made my original headstones a few years [Read more…]
Halloween Ghost Donuts for your Morning Monsters
Hi there- Donuts are my crack! Once I eat one I am in for the box! So I was hesitant to make Halloween theme donuts because of the temptation to eat the “practice ghosts.” Oh.. the sacrifices we make for our blogs! We have all seen the Spider Donuts. I did my version HERE. But, [Read more…]
Spider Donuts
Hi there- I have seen Halloween spider donuts all over Pinterest this year and they are too cute. The ingredient list is short and the cute factor is huge. Here’s what you need: Chocolate cake donuts (I used Hostess- in the bread aisle at Target), green M&M’s, roundish shaped pretzels, frosting to attach the M&M’s.
Paw print pumpkins for your front porch!
~paw print pumpkins~ We are in puppy heaven with a new Bernese Mountain puppy addition to our family. Today I am sharing how I incorporated paw print pumpkins into our fall décor. The best part it is perfect for all dog loving families- no age discrimination! This is fun and simple and makes us smile when we pass [Read more…]
No Soliciting Sign
Hi there- Can you believe it is almost October? What happened to September? Here is an easy to download and print Halloween theme no soliciting sign for those roof sales guys. Scroll below for printable! I printed mine on orange paper. PRINTABLE CLICK HERE
Cute Spider Treats for Halloween & Printable
Hello! How is your week? Here is a fun, easy and cute treat for teachers, care packages or for boo-ing your neighbors! I am sending one to a sweet neighbor boy who comes over afterschool to play with our new puppy, Chloe! I think Chloe is going to “boo” her new friend, Jack! I also made [Read more…]
Mason Jar Spider Printable
Hello! How is your week? Here is a fun, easy treat for teachers, care packages, or for booing your neighbors! I am sending one to a sweet neighbor boy who comes over afterschool to play with our new puppy, Chloe! I think Chloe is going to “boo” her new friend, Jack! I also made these [Read more…]
Substitute for Candy Corn
I used to have an addiction to candy corn.. but only for the month of October. But, after an extended stomach issue 2 years ago I have avoided candy corn. Yep, it only a $14,000 medical bill (ER visit and high deductible) to convince me to re-evaluate my diet. Anyway, this post is not about my [Read more…]
