I’m Only Here for the Halloween Snacks

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Halloween is tomorrow and I’m sure you’ll make the rounds to several parties. You’ll wear outrageous costume and loudly proclaim, “Trick or Treat!” And if you’re like me, you’ll only be there for the halloween snacks! “Mix” It Up If you’re attending a party, whether it’s at your child’s school, your work, or a friend’s house, don’t go empty handed. Take a tasty snack. Or if you’re hosting a party, try making this yummy Harvest Hash Trail Mix, compliments of The House of Hendrix. It’s a great combo of a salty chex mix with the sugary sweetness of candy corn […]

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Pick Your Poison for Halloween

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I used to live in a small town where every house on this one street decorated their houses and yards for Halloween. It was the busiest and best Halloween trick-or-treating any kid or adult could ask for! Whether you’re decorating your house and yard, and handing out treat bags, or if you’re throwing an adults-only Halloween costume party, here are some great Halloween ideas. Take some outdoor decoration ideas from This Silly Girl’s Life. If you live in a small neighborhood and don’t get many trick-or-treaters, then maybe handing out goodie bags might be a good idea. Check out these […]

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25+ Pumpkin Carving Ideas

When I was in elementary school, we had a pumpkin decorating contest. I didn’t win first place, but I got an “honorable mention”. Pumpkin carving and decorating has come a long way since my elementary school days. There are some talented pumpkin carvers out there, like these contest winners at This Old House. Here are some simple DIY pumpkin carving ideas. Smart School House has some pretty good pumpking carving hacks. Not into carving up a pumpkin? Then check out these ideas from Crafting Morning. You can paint a few pumpkins to look like tiny minions or the Teenage Ninja […]

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