Dessert is my favorite part of Thanksgiving, after the turkey of course. Unfortunately, I don’t always have room for it after indulging in all the other goodies. If you’re the same way, you’re going to love these cute layered pumpkin … Read More...
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How Much Food Do You Need for Thanksgiving?
Please tell me I’m not the only one who either buys so little food her guests end up starving or so much that she has leftovers for the next month! If you need a little help figuring out how much … Read More...
Your Guests Will Flip for These Cute Oreo Cookie Balls
As far as I’m concerned, any recipe that uses Oreo cookies as the main ingredient is a winner. But, even if you’re not as obsessed with Oreos as I am, you have to admit that these turkey cookie balls are … Read More...
Download Free Printable Thanksgiving Conversation Starters
If you’re looking for an easy way to encourage conversation during your Thanksgiving meal, Yellow Bliss Road has a series of free printable conversation cards that I think you’ll love. The cards feature prompts that are appropriate for guests of … Read More...
Celebrate with “Hallowine” Sangria
Whether you’re having friends over or just want to unwind after taking the kids Trick or Treating, this festive “Hallowine” sangria is the perfect cocktail choice. Visit My Recipe Magic for the complete recipe, which makes 12 servings.
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Last Minute Halloween Monster Eyes
Need a super easy last minute Halloween treat idea? Why not try making these simple peanut butter cup monster eyes? All you need are Reese’s peanut butter cups and some decorating icing. Visit the Hershey’s website for details.
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Make Your Own Life Size Pumpkin Memory Game
If your Halloween party will include several young guests, this DIY pumpkin memory game is a wonderful activity choice. Simply create various pairs of pumpkin faces on orange dollar store paper plates and challenge kids to try to find matching … Read More...
13 Gifts in a Jar for Tailgating
I love mason jar DIY gifts and the ideas in this roundup from Craft Paper Scissors are adorable. They’re sure to please football fans of all ages and many can also be decorated with your team’s favorite colors. If you … Read More...
Make a Cute DIY Candy Corn Wall Hanging for Your Halloween Party
This cute candy corn wall hanging is a fab way to add a subtle pop of color to your Halloween party decor. It’s made with inexpensive white, orange, and yellow crepe paper, which means it’s also a frugal way to … Read More...
Set the Mood with the Ultimate Halloween Playlist
What’s a party without great music? If you’re looking for some tunes for your Halloween bash, Sugar & Soul has compiled a playlist running almost three hours and featuring artists from Metric to Jay-Z. Click here to learn how to … Read More...
30 “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Ideas
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” is one of my favorite Halloween movies. If you love this flick as much as I do, this roundup of 30 ideas from Bombshell Bling will give you plenty of inspiration for your Halloween party. There … Read More...
DIY Halloween Serving Bowls
I love party ideas that don’t involve buying lots of extra items for one-time use, so I think this Halloween party decor idea is perfect. All you do is use black self adhesive vinyl to turn your clear serving bowls … Read More...
Tastefully Simple Helps You Throw the Perfect “Monster Mash” Bash
Tastefully Simple has prepared a yummy menu to help you throw the perfect “monster mash” bash for your little ones this Halloween. There are recipes for spidery Italian pizza chili, a monster cheese ball, a chips and salsa monster, a … Read More...
Download Free Halloween Lip Balm Labels
Lip balm is a necessity during the fall months and these cute Halloween themed labels are a quick way to personalize your favorite homemade or store bought lip balm to create clever party favors. There’s also an accompanying Halloween card, … Read More...
Make Chocolate Dipped Candy Corn Treats
My family loves Rice Krispies treats, so I think these chocolate dipped candy corn treats are the perfect way to celebrate Halloween. Even if your kitchen skills are minimal, this recipe is easy to pull off. You could even get … Read More...
6 Free Halloween Printables
When it comes to planning a party on a budget, you can’t go wrong with free printables. Wayfair has compiled a list of six free printables that are perfect for your Halloween party: sugar skull masks, a crown, a Day … Read More...
Make an Adorable Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Pie
This is such a cute idea that I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner. Instead of waiting until Thanksgiving to enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie, why not decorate one to look like a jack-0-lantern and make … Read More...
Download Free Pop Culture Pumpkin Stencils
Is pumpkin carving your favorite part of Halloween? If so, you’re going to love the roundup of free pumpkin carving stencils on HalloweenCostumes.com. There are stencils to make Deadpool, Avengers, minions, Superman, Kermit, and Kanye pumpkins. There’s even one for … Read More...
Make “Bugs & Kisses” Halloween Party Favors
If you’re looking for a cute, not spooky, Halloween treat, I think this adorable “Bugs & Kisses” favor certainly fits the bill. You can buy a giant bag of spider rings at the dollar store, pick up the Hershey’s Kisses … Read More...
8 No Candy Halloween Treats
While Halloween is widely known for it’s marketing for sweets and candy, there are some who don’t like to give out that candy and some who can not have the candy in general. If you are looking for a good … Read More...



















