Thanksgiving Table Decorations On A Budget

Look in any home and garden publication, a month or two before Thanksgiving, and you’ll see all sorts of elaborate table arrangements. Professionals go all out and spend hundreds of dollars to get the table to look so nice. The average person usually can’t afford that. However, we can make our Thanksgiving... [Read more]

Kids Favorite Halloween Movies

Ok, I’m old, well according to my kids. There are times when this comes in handy, like at Halloween. Apparently, I am a great resource for “really cool Halloween movies”. It’s not that I’ve seen every movie made but usually know which Halloween movies appeal to the kids. I just chalk... [Read more]

Jack-o-lantern Scarecrow Color Page

One of the things I liked most about teaching was coming up with materials and manipulatives to be used with teaching units. Here is a jack-o-lantern scarecrow color page that you can use when teaching about pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, Halloween, scarecrows, harvest, farming, or any number of teaching units. Below,... [Read more]

Hosting The Ultimate Halloween Party

Have your kids been hounding you to host a Halloween party? You can stop saying, “No!” I’ve written a guide that will walk you through planning and hosting a Halloween party that will amaze your kids, your guests, and even yourself! A lack of time, creativity, imagination, or resources is no... [Read more]

Doughnut Holes Recipe For Everyday Or Holidays

Finally, a good doughnut holes recipe to serve for everyday or holiday events. As a child, I loved doughnut holes and couldn’t wait to get them at the fair each year. Luckily, I don’t have to wait to get them and neither do you. Here is the yummy basic recipe I use. Try it yourself to whip up a batch... [Read more]