Super Silly Spider Hats

by Marie

I love the craft foam hats that are available for kids these days. There so many fun things you can make and create with them. Today, we made some super silly spider hats that are almost too creepy to wear!

Supplies for Crafty Spider Hats:

black craft foam hat
paper hole punch
4 black pipe cleaners/chenille stems
glue dots
googley eyes

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“Going Batty” 3D Halloween Card

by Marie

This Halloween Bat card comes alive with tissue paper wings. He’s making his way to your house to give all a good SCARE!

Supplies for 3D Bat Card:

cardstock
paper cutter
black tissue paper – a 3×12 inch piece
black art paper
white crayon
letter stickers

Fold your cardstock piece in half to form a card. Then decide if you want to [...]

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Boo-tastic Goblin Treats

by Marie

Are you needing a ghoulish treat to make for a few little goblins at your feet? Well, these Rice Crispy Goblins are all too fun to make and even more creepy to eat!

Supplies for Rice Crispy Goblins:

rice crispy treats recipe
food coloring
toothpicks
candy corn
chocolate candy rocks
m&m’s, raisins, other candy around the house

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Mod Podge Halloween Banner

by Marie

Guest Post by Amy of Mod Podge Rocks
Hello!  I am very happy to be with you today sharing a Halloween project after my own heart.  You see, I am a Mod Podge lover, and I try to incorporate it into most things that I do.  This can be hard with everyday tasks such as cooking, [...]

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Googley Eyed Green Blobs

by Marie

Halloween is getting closer and we’re prepping the house for some spooky scares! These green blobs in a bottle will fit right in, as we craft up some scary Halloween decorations this year.

I found this creepy craft in the Halloween craft book called, Make Yourself a Monster by Kathy Ross. There’s tons of fun monsterish [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Pumpkins

by Marie

Fall time is my favorite, I love pumpkins. Remember this fun Apple Yarn Craft? Well, we made some into cute little pumpkins too. Here are a few more Pumpkin crafts, getting us excited for Fall.

Fall Leaf & Pumpkin Garland by Root and Wings Co
Paper Strip Jack-o-Lanterns by Let’s Explore
Beaded Pumpkins by Blissful Kids
3D Pumpkin Card [...]

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Apple Playtime Activity

by Marie

I’m guest posting over at Dresses and Messes with a fun Apple activity for fall. Come see how we’re putting a fun twist on the childhood game of Duck, Duck, Goose.

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Ghosts in the Garden Graveyard

by Marie

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again today. Come see how I paid tribute to the vegetables in my garden that have past on. RIP, Sugar Snap Pea!

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Talking to Your Kids About Abuse

by Marie

I was recently sent a children’s book to review entitled, My Body Belongs to Me by Jill Starishevsky. It’s a heavy topic, but I think this book helps give parents a platform to start a discussion about the important issue of abuse.
The author is Jill Starishevsky, a New York City child abuse and sex crimes [...]

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Creating a Good Green Salad

by Lindsay

(Mixed greens with strawberries, cashews, feta, and chicken.)
I never thought I liked salad because all I ever saw when I was growing up was insipid iceberg lettuce, dry preshredded carrots and gloppy ranch dressing. Now that kind of salad has its place, just not in my kitchen.  Salad can be much more adventurous and [...]

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