Halloween Recap

This Halloween, we hopped in the car to drive two hours south to surprise our family and friends.  It was so fun to see their faces as they turned around to see who pulled into the driveway.  We had friends, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dogs in attendance.  My mom made up a big batch of tacos and homemade White Castles for dinner.  

My daughter dressed up as a kitty cat this year:

Our Hello Kitty pumpkin was a big hit:

My friend's daughter went as Ms Pac Man:

Puppies and kitties can get along:

Trick or treating:

I hope you had a wonderful Halloween and are enjoying all that candy!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween Treats

Candy Corn Cheesecake:

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Candy Corn Cupcakes:

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Owl S'mores:

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Cream Cheese Halloween Swirl Brownies:

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Don't these Halloween themed treats look delicious?  I think I will definitely make the candy corn cupcakes for my daughter.

Halloween Party Inspiration

Are you planning a spooky Halloween party this year?  I gathered a few recipe, party decor, and game ideas that would make any party "spooktacular."

Spooky Spider's Nest 7 Layer Dip:

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Monster Mash Popcorn:

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Brew Ha Ha Punch:

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Witches's Brew Punch:

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Apple votives to greet your guests at the door:

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Pumpkin faces drawn on balloons:

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Pumpkin toss:

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Pumpkin bowling:

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Pumpkin favors:

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Happy party planning!

Halloween Home Decor Inspiration

I love decorating my house for the holidays.  I still have several projects I am working on to add to our Halloween decor for this year.  There are so many wonderful ideas floating around and browsing around on Pinterest fuels my creativity.  Here are my Halloween inspiration picks:

This front porch is gorgeous.  First of all, I don't have a front porch but if I did, I'd love to have one like this.  I like that the Halloween decor has just a touch of spooky without being scary for young children and can be easily switched out to continue on with the Fall theme until Thanksgiving.

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A cheerful rosette wreath for the front door made out of a plastic charger:

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Here are a couple of cute, free printables to frame:

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I made a yarn spider web last Halloween using this tutorial for my front door.  I think I may try it this year on the frameless glass bay window in my kitchen nook.  It is very quick and easy.  My daughter enjoyed helping out with this project.

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And finally, as we live in Florida near the beach, I must share these coastal pumpkins I saw in the October issue of Coastal Living magazine.  I think I am going to have to try either the starfish or crab design.

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What are your favorite ways to decorate for Halloween?