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The hubs and I hosted our very first Thanksgiving last year. I enjoyed making recipes from home – his grandma’s recipe for fruit salad, my aunt’s green bean casserole and mashed potatoes just like my grandma made them. Then it came … Read more
This adorable Snowman Cupcake recipe is something easy to make last minute and whips up quick. Kids can help too! Looking for a cute holiday treat that looks like you spent hours making them? These Snowman Cupcakes look complicated, but … Read more
This is my first year hosting Thanksgiving for our friends and family. Naturally, I’ve spent hours browsing beautiful tablescapes and unique Thanksgiving recipes but I’m no closer to being ready for November 26th than I was in March. Thankfully (see what I … Read more
These DIY Thanksgiving crafts for kids are a great way to get the kids into the festive mood and open the door for conversations about our nations history and what we’re thankful for. It’s fall and that means Thanksgiving preparations … Read more
Why not simplify your life this year by making some DIY Thanksgiving centerpieces? These easy-to-make decorations will not only save you time but they’ll also look super cute on your table! Thanksgiving is one of the most wonderful times of … Read more
Have you thought about deep frying a turkey, but you are fearful you might burn something down? Like your garage? That is actually a legitimate concern to have. It can easily happen if you don’t do your research and carelessly … Read more
Don’t just buy the same Guardians of the Galaxy Halloween Costume that 100 other people will be wearing this year, make your own with these DIY ideas! Fall is here, and you know what that means. It’s time to pick … Read more
Fall is here and we are only a few weeks away from Halloween. It never fails, the children are always obsessed with Halloween and pumpkins, aren’t they? Where does the tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween come from, anyway? According … Read more
I LOVE bento boxes. Browsing the web the other day, I came across a ton of really fun Halloween bento box ideas. What a perfect way to make your child’s (or husband’s?) Halloween lunch a little more fun and put … Read more
If you’re looking for the perfect frightfully delicious main pasta dish for your Halloween party or dinner, look no further than this black bean spaghetti halloween recipe. Yes, you read that right – black bean spaghetti! Using Explore Cuisine’s Black … Read more
I’m a daily coffee drinker. Day in, day out, I can count on brewing and drinking AT LEAST 4 cups of coffee to help fuel my day as a busy mom and blogger. I love the great taste of my … Read more
Trick-or-treats aren’t just for children this Halloween. These four festive alcoholic Halloween cocktail recipes or potion ideas are actually great tricked out adult treats! Halloween is a holiday that has been around for centuries. It was originally meant to be … Read more
Who said you can’t eat dirt? Or worms for that matter? I say eat both and say yum! This delicious Dirt and Worm Pudding dessert is so quick and easy the kids can make it. It’s the perfect for dessert … Read more
I know you’ve seen them. Those super cute Hot Dog Mummies that are spreading like wildfire on Pinterest lately. I’ve had a few pictures pinned since last year and decided this was the year to give them a go. I … Read more
It’s September and already the smell of pumpkin spice is everywhere. Spooky Halloween costumes are popping up in stores and those gigantic bags of candy for trick or treaters line the shelves. But Halloween doesn’t mean only the hoo-man kiddos … Read more
Only a few weeks until Halloween, and its time to start planning what you’re going to serve or bring to those Halloween parties. When you take cute Halloween cookies, do you buy them from a store or bakery or make … Read more