First, how clever to dye popcorn your team colors (for those of you with “team colors” since I’d probably have to make pink popcorn for my kid). Second, there are so many free football party printables that go along … Read More...
Minutes-to-Make Halloween Favors
Oh so easy, I’m loving In Katrina’s Kitchen’s Halloween Classroom Party Week. When making treats for lots o’ kids who will likely eat them immediately, you have to think about creating-in-bulk and speed and easy. She did just that. Make … Read More...
Kids and Marzipan
Now here’s a fantastic way to get kids in the kitchen and to spark their interest in storytelling. Check out the monkeys and elephants these kiddos created with the Play-Doh-like stuff to accompany their own story. Find the tale HERE … Read More...
Election Night “Uncle Sammies”
Let’s take a break from Halloween and go to another night of anxiety here in America… The election. Need some grub to watch the results? Make “Uncle Sammies,” red, white and blue sliders. And the Uncle Sam toppers are essential. … Read More...
Classic Monster Crackers
And one more for Halloween… This time on the appetizer side of dinner, not the dessert side. Make classic monster crackers HERE at Snackpicks from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Werewolves from Store-Bought Snack Cakes
You had me at “decorate store-bought…” Beth of Hungry Happenings. (Sheesh, I’m lazy these days. Blame the almost-here kid in my belly.) Easily turn snack cakes into werewolves HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Pumpkin Cheese Appetizer and Spider Stuffed Eggs
This pumpkin appetizer mixture of rice, cheese and pumpkin looks amazing and sounds delicious. Find the recipe HERE at Just My Delicious. And what’s creepier than finding a spider on your deviled egg? I’m sure you folks can come up … Read More...
Ghostly Pears
While the post is in Italian, methinks if you do not speak the language you can figure out how to make these ghostly pears with a couple cloves. Easy peasy! Find the ghost pears HERE at Pane, Amore e Creatività… Read More...
Halloween Favors: Bare Bones Pretzels and Witch’s Bounty
The printables for these bare bones pretzel favors and witch’s bounty treat bags have that perfectly vintage, spooky Halloween feel. Find the how-tos to make the favors and packaging for each, and find a link to buy the printables, HERE… Read More...
Chocolate-Covered Spider Apples
Aw, I love being In Katrina’s Kitchen, with all her ease and cleverness. Make chocolate-covered spider apples (eek!) HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen.
Reese’s Pieces Shots
Just another month and a half before I’m baby-free and can enjoy a yummy shot of something, anything. Like maybe a shot that brings up memories of our beloved E.T. and looks so pretty with the crushed candy on the … Read More...
Licorice and Candy Cake for Halloween
For ages I’ve seen the Kit-Kat wrapped candy cake floating around (this one). And if this whole decorate-your-cake-with-loads-of-candy thing is a trend, then I’m on board. Especially when you have such gorgeous results as this licorice and candy … Read More...
Skeleton Macarons
Which do you think is scarier, Scream or Jack Skellington? Dead tie, I think, pun intended. Find Halloween skeleton macarons HERE at Craftstorming.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball Bats
A little known fact that won’t change your day at all, but I feel compelled to share is that my first foray into making-sweets-for-others was the chocolate peanut butter ball. I became known for them. And it’s been oh so … Read More...
Panna Cotta Brains with Raspberry Blood
You pretty much can’t go wrong with brains and blood. I mean, for dessert. I mean, for a Halloween dessert, of course. Make delicious Panna Cotta brains with raspberry blood HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Slumber Party Birthday Cake
When, exactly, do kids start having slumber parties? Because my 5-year old is already asking for one, and I dread the idea of babysitting a bunch of 5-year olds overnight. Maybe in a couple of years… And then I’ll also … Read More...
Before the Cauliflower, There Were Lollipops
Remember the cauliflower head? I have to admit, I did wonder why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around. See the reason why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around, and find a great way to display … Read More...
Ghost Meringues
More from the wealth of easy Halloween ideas… like adding my favorite Halloween accessory, candy eyes, to meringues. Gotta love those candy eyes. Make ghost meringues HERE at pharMA.
“Monster Teeth” Candy Corn Favors with Free Printable
OOps. I posted the printable for skeleton bones favor bags too quickly, because I have one more freebie to share with you. Even easier than the chocolate-covered pretzels, toss some candy corn in a treat bag and add this adorable … Read More...
Pretty Chocolate “Hedgehog” Truffles
I’m struck by the beautiful simplicity of these chocolate truffle hedgehogs. Darling is the word that comes to mind. Marzipan, white chocolate, cranberries and almonds are coated in chocolate to make these cute bite-size creatures. Find the recipe HERE at … Read More...