I don’t generally get dressed up for Halloween. I mean, after all the blood, sweat and tears that I spend on creating costumes for my 3 kids each year, I’d rather just admire my hard work on them instead of worrying about myself… not to mention, there is rarely time to think about what I’m…
Archives for October 2017
Halloween Mantle Decor
I’ve never really been one to decorate for Halloween. I’ve tried in the past, but was more than happy to remove it when Halloween was done. Call me crazy, but black and orange and skeletons and spiderwebs don’t scream “cozy” to me, and it always just made me feel uncomfortable in my own home. So…
Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils Your Kids Will Love
Oh, pumpkin carving. I avoided it for SO many years. When the kids were young, I convinced them that painting or coloring their pumpkins would be SUPER FUN. And it totally worked (see here)… for a while. Now that they are older, we have started actually carving our pumpkins like normal people. My husband loathes this activity.…
Simple Fall Fashion Trends 2017
Oh beloved fall; you are most definitely my favorite. It’s not just the pumpkin everything, everywhere or the changing leaves or the cool breezes or the smell of fire in long awaited fireplaces. Nay, it’s also the boots, scarves, jackets, hats, jeans… the list goes on. In fact, with each change in season brings another…
My Go-to, Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes
I have always enjoyed cooking. I used to have the time and energy to try out new recipes, but in the last couple of years with the addition of 3 kids and a busy work schedule, I can barely muster up the energy and excitement to throw a frozen pizza in the oven… But as…