Party planners, ideas and decor
Yard spiders that scream Halloween without the need for an exterminator. These giant, fun, spooky box spiders are the perfect balance of cute and creepy. With fewer than 6 basic materials, these easy oversized Halloween decorations will transform even the most reluctant Halloween party host with the confidence to decorate well this year. And let’s […]
Can you believe that just 6 months ago, my last Peep-Tini went viral? As I gathered my Halloween decorations, I began to dream up the perfect way to spook up my Halloween cocktail. Let me show you how to elevate your favorite drink, just in time for spooky season! While browsing the Halloween section, I […]
One of my favorite fall treats is a candy apple. I love the endless possibilities and the chance to adapt them to every season. Caramel apple? Yep! Candy Apple? Absolutely! These Halloween candy apples are a must-make this season. Creating these spooky monster candy apples was a great way to spook up one of my […]
This no-bake ghost cake might just be the easiest dessert you put together all year. My ghost Halloween party theme is so fun because it is both kid- and adult-friendly, and this bake-less cake adds a dessert spunk to any ghostly theme in under 10 minutes, using store-bought cakes for an “easy button” option for […]
Halloween season calls for ghost treats, and these ghost marshmallows are so cute alone or topping a cake! No Halloween Party is complete without a delectable, ghostly marshmallow cake. This 5-minute cake hack is everything you need to craft your favorite store-bought cake into the dreamiest Halloween candles. Head to the local bakery for a […]
There are approximately 157 different activities my teens have this month that apparently all require snacks, treats, or “something festive.” From school spirit events to cheer fundraisers to that one friend’s “casual” costume party… It’s sugar season, and I’m fully booked. No complaints here! But keeping things fun and easy is key, which is why […]
These candy corn jello shots are the perfect boozy drink to get your Halloween party off to the right start. In our neighborhood, many houses serve up a fun drink for adult trick-or-treaters, and this fall shot is fun to hand out at a front patio party this year. The thing about Jell-O shot cocktails […]
These pumpkin balloons I make every year for the kids’ school party are crazy easy to make with my DIY Jack O Lantern Template below. Plus, if you use Dollar Store helium balloons or fill your own up at home, they’re an affordable way to fill any classroom or Halloween party at home with fun […]
Pumpkin carving is cool… but have you ever baked a cake inside one? Level it up with my fun trick to bake a pumpkin cake inside a pumpkin! Forget just scooping seeds and carving faces, this little trick might just win the crown for my favorite pumpkin recipe. And here’s the baking trick: as the […]
Cute monster donuts Halloween treat recipe that is great for classroom parties. Easy to make with my sneaky trick for getting the teeth to stay! These sweet monster treats are not only adorable, but so easy to pull together, and the kids just love them. Even though we are not quite into October yet, I […]
I made these Halloween pumpkin jello shots, which are the perfect combination of spunk and fun for our spooky Halloween bar nights ahead. Whether throwing an adult Halloween party or serving up a treat to your 21+ trick-or-treaters, these will be a hit! Serve Up Shots Our neighborhood gets into Halloween and can take trick-or-treating […]
I’ve found it you guys! The easiest way to decorate your pumpkins that you’ll ever learn… This is a pumpkin decorating idea that I made up 11 years ago, you can see my first post about it. They’ve been copied here and there over the years, and even featured in Real Simple magazine one year! […]