One of my favorite things in the Nightmare Before Christmas movie are the creepy grinning pumpkins in the beginning that are stuck onto the top of the cemetery fence posts. Each pumpkin is similar yet unique. Today I'm sharing how to make some Nightmare Before Christmas party decorations that I created using foam pumpkins and some black paint! My friends at Oriental Trading sent me the pumpkins and the cemetery fence that I placed them on for our Nightmare Before Christmas party. I just ... [ Read More ]
Witch Party That Will Make You Cackle With Delight
From witches fingers cheese sticks to cauldron cupcakes to donut broomstick stacks, a witch party is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween. Grab your broomstick and get ready for some awesome witch party inspiration! Today I've got all sorts of spooky surprises and terrifying treats to share with you as part of our witches party. You can even use these ideas to create your own witches tea party! I'm also sharing two easy recipes for you that you can pull off in under 20 minutes, two ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Disney UP Wilderness Explorer Badges
Last week I shared with you the Disney UP-themed event for church that I put together. One of my favorite crafts/projects from that night is the Wilderness Explorer badges and sash that I made to sit out on one of the tables. Remember the cute boy Russell from the movie, and the sash with badges that he wore? This is a replica of that, complete with the same Wilderness Explorer Badges that he wore! This Russell UP sash is perfect for a Russell UP costume for Halloween, an UP themed party ... [ Read More ]
Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Recipe
Now that it's almost fall, I have been on a fall drink kick. Never mind the fact that it's still hot here in San Diego! This warm weather is not stopping me from my Starbucks caramel apple spice, salted caramel frappuccino, or any of the other yummy drinks that Starbucks has to offer! I figured it was time I tried making my favorite caramel apple spice drink at home. I found the actual caramel apple spice Starbucks recipe here and adapted it a bit. The recipe calls for Starbucks Cinnamon ... [ Read More ]
Fall Bucket List Ideas + Free Printable
Do you have certain fall activities and traditions that you do every autumn? We sure do, and I've compiled our favorites into a fun fall bucket list! What's different about this fall bucket list is that you print it out, then punch a hole in a small pumpkin next to each fall activity once you complete it. It's a great way to enjoy all that this season offers! I LOVE this time of year, and all of the fall activities for families that come with it. All of the usual autumn suspects are on ... [ Read More ]
Get Your Treat on at Brick or Treat Legoland California
Thank you Legoland for inviting us to this year's Brick or Treat Party Nights! All ideas and opinions are always 100% my own. October is a fun and spooky time to be at Legoland California! Every October Legoland hosts Brick or Treat Party Nights that are filled with sweet treats, exciting entertainment, and all sorts of fun Halloween decor and activities throughout the park. We just went to Brick or Treat Legoland as a family and had such a wonderful time! During October Legoland is ... [ Read More ]