Happy Halloween everyone! We've been talking about it for so long I'm sort of wondering what to do with myself tomorrow. For one more look at all of MPMK's Handmade Halloween posts, see here. I've also been wondering what to do with all the candy once Halloween's over. Last year C was young enough that I just had to hide it and he forgot about it. This year I know it's not going to work that way. Luckily, I've been reading up on some of my favorite blogger's Halloween … [Read more...]
Handmade Halloween: Ghost Jell-O Treats
If you've been paying close attention, then you probably already know where I derived the inspiration for these ghostly goodies. Remember these cloud parfaits? As soon as I saw them I knew I wanted to put my own spin on them and try to make Halloween ghosts. The problem was the photo, like too many Pinterest finds, was a dead end (looks like it was originally pinned from a password protected site). The description on the pin said something along the lines of "Jell-O + whipped cream" … [Read more...]
We Tried It! – Cookie Cutter Pumpkins
I'm back with another installment of the "We Tried It!" series. I got the idea for cookie cutter pumpkin carving here and it was a huge hit with the kiddos. I love how this method lets you easily create a high end look in whatever theme your kids are currently interested in. We went with a pretty random motif of animals, an airplane, and a guitar. Next year maybe we'll experiment with letters. To begin, carve out the pumpkin guts and select a few of your favorite cookie … [Read more...]
Some Parenting Tricks & Halloween Treats
Happy Friday and congrats to Laura, the winner of the Elissa Hudson giveaway! If you didn't win but would still like a print of your own, Elissa is generously offering 15% off. Just visit her shop and enter the code TAKE15 when checking out. I'm so glad I decided to poll you guysthis week. Not only have your responses been overwhelmingly supportive, they've confirmed that we're all on the same page here and I can't wait to start weaving a little more substance into all the activities … [Read more...]
Handmade Halloween: DIY Costumes for Every Skill Level
Last week I promoted the idea of getting that handmade Halloween costume look (without the work) by sharing my favorite Etsy finds. This week I've got a round up for those of you who want to put in some man hours and do the homemade thing for real. From embellishing store-bought clothes to a super useful step-by-step video class, these sources will provide all the help you need regardless of your skills with a Singer (that's a type of sewing machine and if you didn't know that, rest assured … [Read more...]
Handmade Halloween: Mess-Free Pumpkin Decorating
It's become a tradition in our family for each member to get their own pumpkin on Halloween. We usually hit the pumpkin patch in early October, then get around to decorating our finds a few weeks later. (Which actually works out well because pumpkins become kind of a 2-for-1 family activity that way.) So far the little ones have lost interest in carving after the first pumpkin, which leaves three more still needing to be decorated. Paint is an option but it's nice to have a … [Read more...]
Handmade Halloween: DIY Paint Chip Garland
That's right, I'm officially diving into Halloween. I know, it's only September and usually I'd be totally with you in thinking it's a little obnoxious to start gearing up for a holiday this far in advance. However - C is at a super fun age for getting into the holiday spirit and I have so many Halloween activities that I want to do with him. They bounce around my head all night, every night and keep me from sleeping. So I've decided to start purging them in order to finally get some much … [Read more...]
Outdoor Kid Activities & DIYs for the 4th of July
I'm at momtastic again today posting on lots of outdoor kid activities to keep the kids happy during your 4th of July cookout. And speaking of the 4th, click through for a special look book of my favorite patriotic goodies from around the web. As always, click on the pics (including the one above) for more info. Similar Stuff: Our Favorite Stuff to Play Outside with ALL Weekend! Summertime Fun Here and Around the Web Previous Look Books … [Read more...]
Last Minute Father’s Day Projects
Still looking for an easy Father's Day project? I'm over at momtastic sharing five sweet and simple ideas. Also, click through here for some more easy (and free!) last minute DIYs. I spotted this quote book tutorial at Kinderpendent. Filling one of these books every year with some memorable and dad-centric quotes would be a lovely tradition. Found via How About Orange, this huge collection of free printables will turn Father's Day into a real party. Also check out these free … [Read more...]