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 ]
Fortnite Bush Costume DIY {One of the Coolest Fortnite Costumes!}
If words like skins, scar, chest, and drops are part of your daily vocabulary, then you'll LOVE one of the coolest Fortnite costumes I created- the fortnite bush costume! My teenage son came to me a few weeks ago and said, "Mom, can you make me this for Halloween?" It was a screenshot of the Fortnite bush. Challenge accepted. The cool thing about Fortnite costumes is that there are SO many people who love Fortnite but not many Fortnite costumes that you can just buy. Making your own ... [ Read More ]
Hedwig Baby Owl Costume DIY That’s No-Sew… Really!
Accio, adorable Hedwig baby owl costume! My dream of having the family dress up as Harry Potter characters is finally coming true this year! Well, at least my younger kiddos anyway. My daughter begged me to be Hermione this year, which led my son to want to dress up as Harry, which led me to the question- what about the baby? While there are lots of Harry Potter costume ideas for adults, there weren't a whole lot of Harry Potter baby costume ideas. Then it hit me- what about a Hedwig ... [ Read More ]
The Foolproof Way to Make DIY Wood Signs with Cricut
I still remember the first time I made DIY wood signs with a stencil and paint. I was SO excited to see my creation as I eagerly lifted my stencil, only to reveal a blurry image where my paint had bled. I was devastated! Luckily since then I've learned some tricks to help prevent paint bleed when making painted wood signs. I'm excited to share the secret with you, along with the cut file for a fun Halloween wood sign you'll love! DIY Cricut Wood Signs I'll be showing you how to make ... [ Read More ]