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Halloween Eyeball Hot Cocoa Bombs

October 18, 2023
Halloween Eyeball Hot Cocoa Bombs in cupcake liners. Cauldron mug and small bowl of eyeball sprinkles sits in background.

These Eyeball Hot Cocoa Bombs are a monstrously delicious way to celebrate the Halloween season! They’re made with candy melts, hot cocoa, marshmallows, and candy eyeballs! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. I’ve been thinking about making these Halloween hot cocoa bombs for a while.  Since we celebrated October birthdays a couple weekends ago, I decided to finally make them to share with my family.  Not only is…

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Baby’s First Halloween Gift Ideas

October 16, 2023
Baby's First Halloween gift made with outfits, books, and other gifts photographed on bed with Halloween pillows in background.

Celebrate baby’s first Halloween with these spooktacularly adorable gift ideas including outfit sets, books, and more!  Wrap it all up in a cute Halloween bucket as an extra festive touch! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. One of the most fun things about being an aunt again is getting to reexperience all of those firsts.  I was basically talking about “baby’s first Halloween” the moment my nephew was…

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Pampas Grass Witch’s Broom

October 13, 2023
Pampas Grass Witch's Broom laid on top of spell book. Floral filled cauldron in background.

This Pampas Grass Witch’s Broom is the cutest Halloween decoration with a total boho vibe. It’s made with a wooden stick, pampas grass stems, fall floral picks, and jute ribbon. This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. After making my Fall Floral Witch Hat, I was left with a bunch of artificial florals and picks.  I started playing with a pampas grass stem and thought that it would make…

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Puff Pastry Magic Wands

October 11, 2023
Close up photo of Puff Pastry Magic Wands on serving dish. Halloween props in background.

Turn puff pastry into magic wands filled with Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, and poppy seeds. They’re a delicious appetizer or snack for your Halloween feast! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Wands up!  I feel like this recipe comes at a fitting time with the passing of Sir Michael Gambon aka Albus Dumbledore.  Of all the fantastic characters in the Harry Potter book and movie series, I…

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Air Fryer Halloween Tortilla Chips

October 9, 2023
Flat lay photo of Air Fryer Halloween Tortilla Chips on sugar skull plate with guacamole and fresh salsa. Pumpkins and plastic spiders also in photo.

Get ready to make the easiest spooky season snack ever! These Halloween Tortilla Chips are made with flour tortillas, cookie cutters, and cooked in the air fryer for just 8 minutes! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Chips and salsa are basically my kryptonite.  When I have soft tortillas leftover from making tacos or enchiladas, I usually end up making a batch of tortilla chips to snack on.…

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Fall Floral Witch Hat DIY

October 5, 2023
Fall Floral Witch Hat hung on hooks next to cinnamon broom and shelf of Halloween decorations.

A classic witch hat gets a pretty update with this easy Fall Floral Witch Hat DIY. Decorate the hat with ribbon and fall flowers for a natural, seasonal Halloween decoration. This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Years ago, I made a DIY Halloween wreath using a witch hat as my wreath base.  The hat was then embellished with spooky eyeball filled flowers, a frog skeleton, and a bat. …

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