Who doesn’t love a game of tic tac toe? Keep the kids in your life entertained with these adorable fall themed edible tic tac toe desserts. They’re perfect for a fall carnival, Halloween treat, or a fun Thanksgiving snack. Not to mention its a good dinner table activity to keep the kiddos occupied until dinner is served!!
No more “Moooooom, is it ready yet?” for you.
Can’t get enough of everything pumpkin spice? Me neither! Call me basic, but once September rolls around I just can’t get enough of pumpkin flavoured goodies.
These chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are sort of healthy, great for lunches and after school snacks, and just plain delicious!
Remember this from our last post about making pumpkin puree? Those “guts” from your Halloween Jack-o-lantern needn’t go to waste! I’ll show you how you can make an easy and delicious snack from the leftover pumpkin seeds.
In yet another attempt in finding nutritious-things-my-son-might-consider-eating, I decided I would try roasting pumpkin seeds. I thought would be complicated, but it was actually super simple. They ended up being so good that it made the idea of taking pumpkin seeds out of a pumpkin slightly less gross. Just slightly.
One of the things I love most about my son is that he’s not like everybody else. In the last three years when I’ve asked him what he’s wanted to be for Halloween, he’s always come up with a unique answer. And he never waivers in his choice either.
Last year he wanted to be an orange chick. Try finding that in a big-box store.
Thankfully, the year before he wanted to be a rooster, so I already knew how to make his costume with just a few modifications.
Today I give my public service to the internet, should any other Mom find themselves with a child asking for an orange chick costume. I’ve got you covered.
I’ve done the work for you and rounded up 45+ recipes and activities that you can use. Because you can only handle your kids constant candy requests for so long.
Almond Roca is super addictive and nice to give as Christmas gifts. Watch it disappear.
I make these every Christmas and they’re a favourite with my music students and their families.
A nice pumpkin-spiced treat you can make while everyone is still in the mood for pumpkin.
Impress your guests with this Mike and Ike cocktail.
This idea looks a bit time consuming, but oh so adorable!
So bright and fun!!
At least 10 different people have tagged me on Facebook with this photo because they know how much my son loves trains. Kit Kat bars make excellent tracks!
Magic bars are one of those squares that everyone wants seconds.
I can feel the calories just looking at these cupcakes.
Here’s a way to use your skittles that doesn’t involve eating them, all in the name of science.
A sweet idea for your little artist’s birthday party.
Nothing says love like a chocolate chip cookie. Make a batch and give it to your child’s classroom teacher. She’ll need it while all of her students are extra hyper for the next week.
These candies are staples of gingerbread house decorating, so put them in the freezer and use them in December.
Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. You can always make candy bar fondue!
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