Guests arriving at your place will be wowed by your porch setup, your cute door, and your autumnal wreath you’ve made. What’s that? You don’t have a wreath? Well, that won’t be a problem for long. Follow along for fancy fall designs fit for any budget. For starters, If you love the look of this idea […]
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12 Ways to Pumpkin-Up Your Porch This Fall
Autumn is upon us! I know, because the stores all have pumpkin spice everything. And on my way to the old school carpool, I saw those bright orange fruits popping up in farmers’ fields. I began reminiscing immediately on pumpkin-carving parties with the children. But, wait! We are crafters. We are artistes. We can do more […]
Haunting and Healthy Halloween Snacks
Food is the best part of any party. Halloween is the best holiday of the year. No, really. Go ask a kid. However, there may be a huge amount of sugar involved with Halloween. Do you want to have some party foods but avoid agitating diabetics or parents? First, look at this pumpkin dip pot […]
Hooray For A Holiday Porch Giveaway!
I’m excited to announce my holiday front porch giveaway, and I’m even MORE excited to invite all of you to enter! One of my favorite parts of Fall is decorating my front porch, and I am giving away $800 worth of my favorite porch decor. You read that right: $800 worth of fall porch decor […]
Easy Halloween Costumes for Families
Halloween is coming, and costumes aren’t just for the little ones anymore. Your neighborhood might be a hosting a shindig, or your church group. Maybe that crazily creative friend of yours has put together a family costume party. Or, you might just be like the rest of us “kids” who absolutely love dressing up. Now […]
10 Flashy Ways to Decorate Your Mantel for Fall
I can’t tell you how many times I visit a neighbor and she has the CUTEST Halloween arrangement set up! Goblets of jewels bubble onto spiderweb picture frames. A fancy sparkling banner spells out tricks and treats for all. Eerie candles flicker against chic, weatherboard shutters. And, don’t get me started on the mantels. I […]
12 Ways to Decorate Your Walls for Fall
It’s that wonderful time of year again: weather cooling down, leaves beginning to change, and the children are all in school (yay!). Now that you’re sitting at home, you may be thinking it would be nice to decorate those walls so you have something interesting to stare at. There are only so many times you […]
Terrific Tablescapes for Fall
Every year, we end up having my husband’s very large family over for Thanksgiving. We set up all our spare tables and chairs, ensuring there are enough forks to go around. I check the turkey. Someone makes mashed potatoes. Children run around screaming and stealing grapes. While I’m trying to reheat peas that were done way […]
9 Party Ideas for Dia De Los Muertos
¡Hola, mis artistas! Are you looking to celebrate Dia de los Muertos? Thought to have its origins with the ancient Aztec peoples, this holiday traditionally focuses on celebrating the passing of loved ones. The bright marigold flowers, patterned skulls, and party feeling are spreading its popularity further than Mexico. Who wouldn’t want a party with […]
12 Halloween Party Ideas for Room Moms
Unfortunately, I have personal experience with planning a Halloween party as a room parent. I know the anxious thoughts of, What if kids have allergies? Or, How can I keep this simple, and still entertain all the kids? Mostly, I want to impress the other parents who show up to help. I need to find games, treats, and […]
