Mummies, Owls, and more

There are owl cutouts at the "library" here in town, and my little honey loves them--I just found these printable owls. I wonder if you could change the colors for Halloween? They would be fun to hang around the house, in a window, on a garland, etc...


Growing up we used terra cotta pots to make Halloween bats and spiders, so maybe I like this because it reminds me of when I was young. Aren't these cute though? Find instructions here.

ALSO, I found this great collection of Halloween ideas, many of them printable! When you don't have a holiday decor budget, but love holiday decor, I think that is wonderful!

Obsessed with Treats

For the past few years I have been obsessed with the idea of making homemade donuts. I still have never done it, but here is another easy recipe I have found. I'm really hoping this is the year to do this--I think it would be so fun to make these for Halloween!

I am also obsessed with cinnamon rolls--to me they are full of tradition, romance, and one of the ultimate treats ever. This recipe looks amazing, I can't wait to try it!

Several Ideas

One thing I love about holidays is decorating for them! I was so excited to find these fun, easy, and inexpensive ways to decorate from Blue Cricket Designs. Here's to hoping I can whip these up this year to decorate our house!

Bleeding Candles...I was surprised how easy these are! Check out the instructions here.

I love garlands and banners...this one is cute, inexpensive, and could last through Thanksgiving if you wanted! Find instructions for this here.

This idea I absolutely love! I don't have a chandelier, but how fun would it be to put these on your light fixtures or maybe your mirror? Find instructions here. Any ideas how to get vinyl bats (I think spiders would be cute too!) if you don't have a Silhouette or other vinyl cutting machine?

Do you have any favorite decoration ideas?

Pumpkin Carving

Can you tell what I am excited about lately? I am so happy it is Halloween time (well...practically)!! You can find free printable stencils from Better Homes and Gardens for carving your pumpkin here!

Poisoned Apple

I am itching to make these "poisoned" apples! I've never had a candied apple before and how fun would it be to make these for Halloween? Especially since I plan on making an appearance as Snow White...

How fun would this be to have in your kitchen or bathroom for Halloween time? You could change up the colors to match your room decor...or make it totally different for Halloween. :) Find instructions here.

Love Journal

I have been feeling lately like I need to be better at keeping a journal and then I came across this idea. I love the idea of having a journal where you write about only your spouse. Also, this is a great idea for an inexpensive journal of any type--whether it be a journal you write in about your children, your spiritual experiences, or just day to day life. Find instructions here.

Sweet

Isn't this absolutely adorable? You can make one of these sweet little bows for your own sweet little baby girl! Find instructions here.

One More

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Three posts in one day! I'm on a roll! :) I wanted to remember this recipe for caramel popcorn...so I am posting it here. I think this is a fun fall treat...mmm.

Caramel Popcorn:

2c. Brown sugar

1c. Karo syrup

1 cube butter

Stir consistantly, while boiling, until it reaches the Hard Ball Stage. When it reaches that point, remove from heat. Add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk. Stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn.


The best popcorn to use is fresh popped popcorn, no extra seasonings or no butter added! If you don't have a popcorn machine, kettle corn works great too!
fresh popped, I just use 1/2 cup of popcorn. If I use the kettle corn bag, I use 2 bags, but then I have extra caramel!



PLUS, if you have extra caramel, you can save it for dipping apples in! Just reheat your desired amount!

Recipe from Family Fun Friday

Halloween Advent

After seeing these pictures, I am loving this fun idea for Halloween! I get so excited for Halloween every year...especially now that I have a little one to dress up and take trick or treating. There are always so many things I want to do and this would be such a fun way to keep track of things you want to do and plan ahead so it works out better, or just give the kiddos treats everyday. :) Find instructions here!