I thought I’d share some terrific Halloween ideas I’ve come across recently that are completely doable at the last minute. (Because I surely can’t be the only procrastinator of the bunch, can I?)I am totally loving these Halloween Mason Jar Lanterns at According to Kelly. (I just recently stumbled upon her blog, yet it has quickly…
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Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Cake
Oh, Paula Deen. You have my number.Last week, I was craving something pumpkin-y.Something buttery.Something ooey and gooey and downright decadent.This, friends, is a recipe that is all that and then some. Make this today. You won’t regret it. 🙂 Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Cake(adapted from Paula Deen)For the cake:1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix (I…
Fall Wreath
Oh, how I love wreaths. Really, to me a wreath hung on a front door is akin to a smiling face to greet each and every one of your visitors. In case you haven’t heard, we are trying to sell our house right now. (Stick around here long enough, and you’ll undoubtedly know more about…
Creating a Simple Ruffled Wreath
Houston, I have a problem.Ever since I discovered how easy ruffling can be (see the post linked below), I am wanting to ruffle everything. This morning’s project is one that was borne of my current obsession. 😉For this project, you will need:Muslin fabricPinking shearsHot glueOne plain straw wreath formBasic sewing supplies: machine, thread, etc.step 1)…
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Pumpkin Pickin’
We had so much fun Thursday during the kiddos’ pumpkin patch field trip for school. Until we moved here, I had never been to a pumpkin patch before, but our visits there have become my favorite part of the season, by far! The photo of Charlotte below was taken by one of the kiddos’ teacher’s daughter….
Saturday Standouts
I never cease to be amazed at the abundance of creativity that emanates from every corner of the blogging community. Here are a few of the projects I’ve come across this week that have caught my eye. This Yarn Candy Corn at Write it Down is truly one of the cutest and most innovative Halloween decoration…
Friday Shout-Outs
Happy Friday! Instead of doing a single Reader Spotlight today, I thought I’d switch things up a bit by giving a shout-out to a couple of readers who had questions or projects to share. Kelli from Random Thoughts of a Super Mom had this question regarding my Halloween Goody Bags…How in the world do you manage…
Tricks and Treats
“Mama, why are we the only ones on our street who don’t like Halloween? Everyone else has decorations.” Ouch. Having a house on the market this time of year makes my typical Halloween decorating completely out of the realm of possibility, but after my older monkeys came in and walloped me with that little declaration,…
It has been a day. Quite a day. Not-so-stellar news arrived from multiple sources. I received a phone call for a last-minute showing of our home, and literally the moment I was finished with my mad-dash cleaning frenzy to ready it for possible buyers, my phone rang again. The real estate agent called to cancel…