Create an incredibly realistic fake fire prop with a few simple supplies. This cool DIY looks just like a real fake fire pit and makes the perfect Halloween decoration when you add a witches cauldron to it! I've made a LOT of fun projects over the years, but I have to admit that this fake fire prop is one of my absolute favorites! It still blows my mind that you can create a fake fire complete with faux burning embers from orange Halloween lights, spray foam, paint, and some plastic ... [ Read More ]
Day of the Dead Animals Skeleton DIY
Make a colorful and unique Day of the Dead Animals Skeleton that can double as a Die de Los Muertos and a Halloween decoration this fall. My two oldest kids have been in a Spanish Immersion program at school since Kindergarten. They are fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, and we have learned so much about the Mexican culture over the years. One of the Mexican traditions I just love is Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It's a wonderful traditional holiday that ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a Realistic Witches Cauldron {From a Plastic One}
Learn how easy it is to transform a plain plastic Halloween cauldron into an old, worn witches cauldron that looks like old cast iron. It's easy and the results are incredible! Every Halloween I pull out my favorite large black cauldron and use it for Halloween decorating or to add candy to for our church's trunk or treat. I love the shape and size of my cauldron, but I'm just not crazy about the shiny plastic look it has to it. This year I decided I would figure out how to add texture ... [ Read More ]
Creepy Witches Fingers Halloween Treat
Every year I try to come up with some kind of spooky Halloween food to freak out my kids, but that still is good enough for them to eat. A couple of years ago I created these witches fingers and they were a HIT! I mean really, who doesn't love mozzarella sticks? I used frozen mozzarella sticks and pumpkin seeds to create these tasty witch fingers. I even made a simple blood sauce to dip the severed fingers into (okay, it was really a quick and easy marinara sauce)! Whip up this ... [ Read More ]
Everything You Need to Know About Legoland Brick or Treat
By mid-September every year my kids continually ask me- "When are we going to Legoland Brick or Treat?" It' s been a tradition of ours for a while now so I thought I'd share with you what Legoland Brick or Treat is, along with more helpful information about it in case you'd like to check it out this fall! What is Legoland Brick or Treat? Let's start with the most obvious question- what exactly is Brick or Treat? Brick or Treat is a Saturday evening filled with lots of fun and trick or ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a Halloween Wreath DIY You Can Be Proud Of
Learn how to make a Halloween wreath with just a few supplies for much less money than it takes to buy one with this simple Halloween wreath DIY. My Halloween wreath was inspired by a Grandin Road Halloween version that costs $199, while this version costs around $25 to make yourself. It's a no-brainer! With the changing of every season, I eagerly await the release of the new holiday and seasonal products from some of my favorite companies. I love getting inspired by the new products, and ... [ Read More ]