Recipies, reviews and random rants from a mom of two!
I believe the perfect fall baking trifecta is cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. If a recipes has these three spices, then its bound to be hit. This recipes for Pumpkin Monkey Bread uses all those spices plus it has an ooey, gooey glaze. It does require time and patience, so if you don't necessarily have either, wait until you do because you'll want it to turn out right. … [Read more...]
The wonderful thing about cooking with pumpkin is that I can say I'm cooking with fruit. Yes, for those of you who didn't know, pumpkin is considered a fruit and not a vegetable. I won't get into the biological reason why (mainly because my brain doesn't think that way anymore) but you can check out any facts you want to know about pumpkins here. Over the next 12 … [Read more...]
Halloween is one of our family's favorite holidays. Where as other major holidays mean traveling out-of-state, this is the one holiday where we get to stay home. That means going all out with decorations, costumes and activities! Last year was my daughter's first Halloween so we scaled things back a bit. Not knowing how she would react to the costumes or the … [Read more...]
Below are some simple Halloween safety tips for kids to keep your children safe this Halloween. Happy trick-or-treating! Preparing for trick or treaters: Never invite children into your home that evening- even children you know so they don’t become comfortable with entering people’s homes on Halloween. Keep pets somewhere secure for your … [Read more...]
If you haven't started decorating and planning for Halloween, what are you waiting for? Now is the time to start *booing* the neighborhood! Similar to leaving May baskets or a having a Secret Santa, booing is easy and fun to do. To start a one in your neighborhood, all you need is the following: A treat bag (filled with any type of goodies) A boo sign (check … [Read more...]
Part of my enjoyment during Halloween is having a party for the kids! While there are tons of recipes available, I've highlighted a few recipes that almost anyone can do. Here are a few great Halloween themed food for kidss. Make these for your next event. (click on the image to find the recipes). Mummy … [Read more...]
Need some not-so-scary ideas for dressing up the front door this Halloween? Check out these neat images of Halloween wreaths, many of which the do-it-yourselfer can easily make. If you make one of these wreaths, be sure to let the original creator know that you did. Happy decorating! Easy #Halloween wreaths … [Read more...]
I wanna be a cowboy. And you can be my cowgirl. Who remembers this song by Boys Don't Cry? I know, I'm really dating myself but I'm doing so for a reason. Halloween is my ultimate favorite holiday of the year. I love it when a group dresses up according to a theme. I love the planning, the decorations and ultimately, the look on peoples faces once they see … [Read more...]
