No Halloween party is complete without some fabulous drinks! You can always go the simple route and serve pop, but that’s booooooring. And definitely not very Halloween-y. Enter the Potion! Adding in a few simple elements can take your drinks from boooooring to screaming in 3.2 seconds. First up, you’ve got to have the right […]
Top 10 Thanksgiving Games Everyone Will Love
Have you seen the Friends episode where Chandler and Phoebe pretend to watch the football game on Thanksgiving so they don’t have to help with meal prep? It’s a family favorite at our house! One of the reasons is that in our little fam, we really don’t do football. In our larger, extended families, however, […]
Fall Family Night: How To Build A Scarecrow
So how do you build a Scarecrow? Quite easily! It requires minimal materials, not a lot of time, and can be customized to fit whatever your purpose is. Materials: hammer scissors old clothes (jeans, button-up shirt, etc.) old boots twine nails straw or dried grass pillowcase Two 1×2 – 6′ garden stakes Process: Step 1 […]
Family Halloween Costumes That Will Make You Laugh
When my kids were little and I had a little more control of what they dressed up as for Halloween, I loved putting everyone in a group costume. Having everyone in a group costume is just so much fun! I love the looks, silly comments, and I love being able to match my kids and […]
Family Fall Photo Shoot Ideas
Fall is one of the best seasons to take professional photos. There is just something about the soft Autumn light and the delicate colors that flatters just about everyone and everything. If you’re deciding to do family photos this fall, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Color palette: keep your palette […]
Porch Decor Ideas for Halloween
If you’re looking to win that unspoken neighborhood contest of “Best Halloween Decorations” then look no further! If you want to deck out your porch, there are a couple of things you can incorporate. As with everything, it’s important to pick a theme and stick with it. Whether you’re going for homespun, kid-assisted, or spooky, […]
Birthday Cake Recipes For Dogs (That Fido Will Flip For)
If you have a fur-baby, then you’ve got to check out these birthday cake recipes for dogs! There is no better way to celebrate your pooch than by making them a cake they can actually eat off the table. To be honest, making a dog cake is pretty darn easy! Go easy on the sugar […]
Birchwood Decor for the Holiday Home
I have always harbored a secret love of birchwood trees. They’re so perfect out there, peaceful and white against a background of evergreen. Assuming to be alone in this, I never talked to anyone. Imagine my surprise when I decided to search for a few birchwood decor ideas! Welcome, then, to our unofficial club of people […]
Memorable Labor Day Party Themes
People have been working to get by since practically forever. Beginning with the Industrial Age, working environments got even busier, scarier, and unhealthier. People as young as 5 worked 7 days a week, sometimes 18 hours a day. Until one day, people decided they had had enough. On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers stood up […]
Hilariously Fun Minute to Win It Games for Parties
Minute to Win It games are sweeping parties everywhere and may come to one near you. When trends like these show up, don’t be afraid to jump on the bandwagon! The great thing about Minute-to-Win-It games is that they work for kids and adults, are super fun and engaging, and are a great way to […]
