Momma told me about... Halloween

Best Family Halloween Costume of 2012: Gangnam Style!

October 29, 2012   Kristen   8 Comments
This Korean pop star has the world dancing to his galloping-good-time video: Gangnam Style!

If you don’t already know about “Gangnam Style,” and the Korean rapper Psy, then you may have been living under a bridge for the last half year!  Quick, watch this YouTube video!!  So far, this insanely catchy and hilarious music video has gotten over 587,758,803 views on YouTube and has started an international phenomenon and

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Halloween Cookie & Treat Ideas

October 28, 2012   Kristen   2 Comments
Make a batch of your favorite Christmas sugar cookies into a BOO-tiful Halloween treat!

Cookies aren’t just for Christmas anymore!  Show off your spooky side this year by baking a batch of Halloween-inspired cookies.  Perfect for party guests or as a surprise dessert in your kiddies’ lunchbox, these cookie ideas are easy while looking festive and delicious! SUGAR COOKIE GHOSTS Take your favorite sugar cookie recipe from Christmas and

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DIY Cleopatra Halloween Costume Tutorial

October 26, 2012   Kristen   4 Comments
By making the collar and belt as separates, you can wear any sheath dress and it doesn't have to end up a costume only!

I never got around to showing off my Halloween costume from last year; and since this year I am lamely not getting to dress up, I have to relive the costume that was Cleopatra!  Cleopatra circa 1963, starring Elizabeth Taylor, to be exact!  What I loved most about this Cleopatra costume is that it required

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Cutest Handmade Halloween Costumes for Kids

October 24, 2012   Kristen   11 Comments
My Momma CARE-BEARED-enough to make me this Halloween costume!

I’m a Halloween junkie, and there is nothing more quintessentially Halloween than a home-made costume!  You still have a whole week before your little one heads out trick or treating, so why not get going with a little felt and a lot of imagination!  Here is a round-up of the best children’s costumes that crafty

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Candy Corn Party Ideas

October 08, 2012   Kristen   No comments
This burlap bunting is a cinch to make and would look super-cute adorning your dessert table!

I’ve noticed I’ve got a “thing” for candy corn!  It’s the quintessential Halloween candy that everyone immediately associates with this spooky time of year.  From it’s simple triangular shape to it’s graphic yellow, orange and white stripes, it’s also the perfect party theme for your Halloween bash!  A candy corn theme is a great way

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More Chocolate-Dipped Halloween Treats

October 05, 2012   Kristen   2 Comments
Who loves Nutter Butters? My MUMMY does! Couldn't resist!

Being a second-time momma to a 3-month-old has left me little time for crafting or baking!  If you’re like me and itching to spontaneously create something sweet this Halloween do it the smart “I-can-squeeze-it-in-during-her-morning-nap” way and DIP IT IN CHOCOLATE!  Here are some super-easy, super-quick and super-cute Halloween treats!  If you enjoyed the Marshmallow Jack

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Candy Corn Caramel Apples

October 03, 2012   Kristen   No comments
Punch up your standard caramel apple by dipping it to look like the classic Halloween treat: candy corn!

I’ve been on a Halloween kick; I’ve also been on a covering-everything-I-can-with-chocolate kick (see Marshmallow Jack o’ Lantern Pops)!  One thing I’ve always wanted to make are caramel apples (I guess those are different than candy apples?).  I also love candy corn, so why not combine them!  More chocolate-covered Halloween treats to follow so stay

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Marshmallow Jack O’ Lanterns

October 01, 2012   Kristen   No comments
These no-bake jack o' lantern treats can be wrapped, ribbon-ed and gifted for Halloween gifting!

It gets no easier than dunking marshmallows in melted chocolate!  Unlike cake pops, there is no baking necessary, so you get to skip right over to the best part: decorating!  With just a few simple to find supplies you can whip up these fun pumpkin pops for your child’s Halloween party!  My advice: if you

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DIY Halloween Wreaths

September 26, 2012   Kristen   4 Comments
This festive wreath is made out of simple materials and creates a beautiful graphic effect!

What better way to invite Trick or Treaters to your door on Halloween than with a spooky wreath?  Your Halloween wreath can cue your neighborhood kiddies that your family is participating in the night’s festivities and most importantly handing out candy!  Here are some ideas for some chic and easy to make Halloween wreaths to

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Easy Plaster Ghost Craft

September 22, 2012   Kristen   No comments
Glue on accessories like this chain to make this super-simple Halloween craft more uniquely spooky!

This is one of those quintessential Halloween crafts that I can remember making in my elementary school days.  Well, everything old is new again and these blissfully easy handmade Halloween decorations are back en vouge whether being made by your precocious kiddo or by yourself.  What I love most about making these ghosts is that

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Candy Corn Cupcake Recipe

September 19, 2012   Kristen   5 Comments
These cupcakes are so pretty you'll want to make sure to bake them in a white cupcake liner.

Being that I’m a Halloween junkie, here is an awesomely simple cupcake recipe a good month-and-a-half in advance!  What could be more simple than using your favorite white boxed cake mix and frosting?  So, you have no excuses this year, you MUST throw your kiddies a super-fabulous Halloween party!  This is the perfect child-friendly cupcake

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Easy Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas

September 12, 2012   Kristen   2 Comments
Use your favorite boxed cake mix, toss in some mini chocolate chips, frost with orange-tinged frosting and stick in your pick of choice!

Here are some of my favorite Halloween cupcake decorating ideas for your upcoming Halloween party or other ghoulish festivities!  From classic to freakish, these super-easy cupcake decorating ideas are sure to get your creative juices flowing and give you ample time to gather together your perfect cupcake decorating supplies! STICK IN A PICK! There is

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Fun Dia de los Muertos Craft Ideas

November 03, 2011   Kristen   3 Comments
Honor your deceased family members with this compact altar box craft idea. Combine all into one larger box or make separate boxes for each.

Now that you know what Dia de los Muertos is you can start exposing your children to this cultural holiday by making some traditional crafts.  Just like my attempts at finishing my Halloween crafts on time, I’m a little too late to get in on the dia de los Muertos fun, so these are some

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What is Dia de los Muertos?

November 02, 2011   Kristen   4 Comments
The vibrant colors and striking imagry of these sugar skulls has lured me to this Mexican holiday.

If you’re a Halloween lover like me, October 31st is a bittersweet date–it’s the day you’ve been anticipating and also the end of your favorite holiday!  Enter “Dia de los Muertos,” the Mexican holiday that honors the dead and runs on November 1st and 2nd.  The holiday originates from an Aztec festival that celebrates one

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DIY Homemade Halloween Decorations

October 24, 2011   Kristen   3 Comments
These cute and classic Hlloween decorations are made with clay pots and styrofoam spheres!

There is no better way to get your children in the Halloween spirit than by making handmade decorations with them.  They will become holiday family heirlooms that you can use to decorate with year after year! Like I mentioned before, I’m backlogged when it comes to homemade Halloween decorations!  I have so many projects started,

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