This post has been sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are my own.Halloween is a big deal at my house. Besides the obvious reasons to love Halloween (hello piles of candy!) my kids love it because we have always made it a big deal. We try to do family themed costumes, eat themed food and treats, and one of my kids has a birthday right around Halloween so oftentimes there is a party going on! Since we try to make it really fun with our kids I though I'd share a few spooky feast ideas … [Read more...]
Halloween Party Snack Ideas
It's almost Halloween, do you have plans? If you are hosting a party for friends or even just your family, here are a some Halloween party snack ideas!This year is my first year homeschooling, so it's up to me to be the awesome room mom and make a fun class party. I decided to make a few different options for a snacks for our Halloween party. GourmetGiftBaskets.com partnered with me on this post so the fabulous tub of beautiful, spooky, festive popcorn is from them. The 2 gallon Goblin's … [Read more...]
Free Halloween Coloring Pages
It's fall ya'll! I love fall because with it begins the holiday season with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. My family loves to celebrate each of these holiday's to the extreme, and I want to help you as well!! Here are a few free Halloween color pages to get you ready for the Halloween season.To be able to print these coloring pages just click on the link and you'll be able to download the page and print it at home. Jack-o-LanternJack-o-Lantern coloring page (pdf … [Read more...]
Fingerprint Frankenstein Halloween Craft
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase through those links.I LOVE crafts that only take a few minutes to complete. Easy crafts that my kids can do in a few minutes are even better. This darling Fingerprint Frankenstein Halloween Craft is fun because not only is it quick but when your kids make it, it'll be a cute keepsake of their little fingerprints. Supplies needed:Green craft paint or stamp pad White card stock or craft … [Read more...]
Easy Halloween Candy Corn Craft
Halloween is a big deal at my house. Not only is it one of my kids favorite holidays, for obvious reasons, we also have a birthday near Halloween so we try to go all out. One of the cutest and easiest ways to decorate for Halloween are these darling yarn candy corn decorations.This easy craft will only take about 30 minutes, cost less than $20 and only involves 3 items:foam cones yarn hot glueTo start the wrapping of the cones hold the yarn on the cone with a finger and wrap … [Read more...]
8 Creative Uses for Leftover Halloween Candy
When Halloween is over, all you may have left to show for it is a huge bag of candy. Your kids can and should only eat so much, so what do you do with what’s left? Well don’t toss it out just yet. Take a peek below at 8 creative uses for leftover Halloween candy that you can try. Being stuck with tons of Halloween candy maybe isn’t such a burden after all!1. Trade it in for cash. Many dentists offer buy back programs after the Halloween season is over. In a program like this the dentist … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween Monster Clips
Get into the Halloween spirit with these easy to craft DIY Halloween Monster Clips. You only need a few basic craft supplies, and it is the perfect craft for your little ghouls and boys to enjoy! Here is how you can get started making your own.Supplies needed: Wooden clothespins Orange, green, purple craft paint Paint brush Googly eyes - Assorted sizes Craft glue Black markerDirections: 1. Begin by painting the clips a solid color. We love the colors orange, green, and purple … [Read more...]
Easy Clothes Pin Halloween Wreath
As I was searching pinterest looking for a cute but easy Halloween wreath I found this darling wreath at The Thrifty Things. Get ready for an easy Halloween craft! If your door is naked, then it is time to make this easy wreath! You only need a few items:Medium Wire Wreath Clothes Pins (About 70 per wreath) Black Spray Paint White Spray Paint 'BOO' Letters Ribbon Sparkly Spiders Hot Glue First clip the clothes pin onto the wire wreath. The … [Read more...]
15 Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids
My kids have already started asking to do many Halloween crafts. As a result I have scoured the internet and Pinterest looking for cute ideas. Here is a list of great Halloween Crafts for Kids! Some may require a little adult help or set up but that's fun family bonding time.Paper Bag Crafts – Artsy Momma Floating Window Bats – The Jenny Evolution DIY Halloween Glitter Witch’s Broomsticks – Ann’s Entitled Life Boo Burlap Wreath – The Frugal Navy Wife DIY Ruby Slippers – Ann’s … [Read more...]
Halloween Printable Activities
Whether preparing for a school Halloween party or a party at home these fun printable activities, games and coloring pages will help entertain your littlest guests! This Halloween activity book includes a word search, words scramble and coloring pages. Scroll further for a discount code for your purchase. I hope you love these pages! After purchasing you'll be taken to an immediate download page. Download the activity book to your computer and print as many times as you'd like. … [Read more...]
Craft Stick Spider Craft
I really like fall and the Halloween holiday because my kids think it's fun. There are tons of fun crafts that are pretty easy and don't require a lot of supplies for the Halloween holiday, so it's easy to work on projects with the kids. Here is a simple, fun and spooky Craft Stick Spider Craft. Do you think spiders are creepy? I sure do, but this one is really cute and would be a cute Halloween decoration! Hang it from a doorway or place it on a table. Craft Stick Spider Craft Supplies … [Read more...]
DIY Jack-O-Lantern Candy Bucket
Every year when Halloween starts coming around I start thinking about what our plans will be. It's always an internal battle for me. On one hand I want to go around with my family and see my kids enjoying Halloween. I want to see them trick-or-treat and enjoying their childhood. Being able to trick-or-treat only lasts a few short years so I want to see it. BUT on the other hand it's always really cold and so staying home passing out candy doesn't seem like a bad idea either. Plus, since we are … [Read more...]
Lunch Box Pumpkin Surprise
I love putting fun things in my kid’s lunchboxes. I try to be a fun mom like that. Whether it be notes or special treats, I like to let them know that they are extra special to their momma. Holidays provide so many opportunities to do this. It’s fun to have a specific theme in mind. Today I have a little tutorial for you. The Lunch Box Pumpkin Surprise! I love these pumpkins because I don’t have to go out and buy special treats or candy to make a cute holiday treat. I can use whatever I … [Read more...]
How to Make a Candy Lei
There are plenty of occasions where you might have a lot of leftover candy in your house. After Halloween is especially a time when there are lots of little candy bars laying around. You may not want your kids to just have at all the candy, so pack some away for a later time.One fun use for leftover candy is to make a candy lei. When I was growing up we would get candy lei's for our birthday, graduation or other fun celebrations. I love to make them and it's always well received because who … [Read more...]
Spooky Halloween Treats
Since Halloween is approaching and fall is in the air I decided to make some festive treats! I used a box cake mix. I poured half of the batter in a circle cake pan to make a spiderweb cake and the rest into cupcake papers so I could make individual spooky cupcakes.I happened to have everything I needed right at home.1 Cake Mix Cupcake Papers 2 Tubs of Frosting one Chocolate, one White (my white was already shaded green from the Snake Cake) Tubes of Decorative … [Read more...]
