Summer looks a little different this year, and many of us have had to postpone our beach vacations for a season. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have your own backyard beach party! Get ready to dig out your swimsuit because we’re bringing the beach to you! Here are 23 ideas for a beach staycation! 

1. Beach and Sea Squish Bags– Kids can start to explore the wonders of the ocean with Fantastic Fun and Learning‘s sensory bags.

2. Water Fight Kit– Can’t have a beach day without water and Inner Child Fun‘s water fight kit is just the thing!

3. Butterscotch Crunch Starfish– These yummy starfish look almost real! Try this treat at Hungry Happenings!

4. Mason Jar Aquarium– Make this fun aquarium without all the maintenance at A Little Claireification.

5. Pool Noodle Fishing Game– Here’s a fun easy game from Happy Tot Shelf that is perfect for your littler grandkids!

6. Shark Fruit Salad– Maybe if sharks tried some fruit salad, they wouldn’t be such dangerous predators anymore…. Find this amazing idea at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

7. Marbled Seashell Art– Turn seashells into a work of art with Projects with Kids‘s marbles seashells.

8. Flying Fish Catch– A fun, easy water game from Mrs. Plemon’s Kindergarten  that kids will love!

9. Glitter Fish Painted Rock– Learn how to make these beautiful rocks at I Love Painted Rocks.

10. Sea Glass Candy– Happiness is Homemade ‘s sea glass candy looks almost too real and pretty to eat…. almost….

11. Beach Water Table– Little hands will love exploring the wonders of the ocean with Sugar, Spice, and Glitter‘s fun water table idea!

12. Beach Fruit Dip– This fun fruit dip is a kid favorite! Make it right here at This Grandma is Fun!

13. No-Sew Felt Mermaid Headband– If you have a mermaid for a granddaughter, then you will love Lia Griffith‘s pretty and simple headband!

14. Shark Surfboard Craft– Nothing says the beach like sharks and surfing. Find this craft at Artsy Momma.

15. Clam Cookies– If you’re looking for a treat that is easy but eye-catching, then this is the treat for you! Check it out at Frugal Coupon Living.

16. DIY Slip and Slide– For some natural beach waves in your hair, you’ll have to try All Things Thrifty‘s slip and slide! It’s sure to do the trick!

17. Candy Seashells– Just from the picture, I know I’d be snacking on these gorgeous chocolates all day long. Learn how to make them at The American Patriette.

18. Jellyfish Races– Bring out the family competition with Living Porpoisefully‘s exciting game!

19. Ocean Sand Art– What’s the beach without sand? Make beautiful works of art with The Growing Creatives‘s sand activity.

20. Mermaid Ice Excavation– This activity from Mama. Papa. Bubba. is sure to keep the kids occupied for hours. Perfect for when you need a break!

21. Flip-Flop Sandwiches– These sandwiches from Cutefetti really are the cutest!

22. Water Balloon Volley Ball– A true summer classic, this game from It’s Always Autumn fits right in with a beach staycation!

23. Beach Books– When it’s time for a little bit of quiet, Fantastic Fun and Learning‘s got you covered with this list of beach themed books the kids are sure to love!

Which of these 23 ideas for a beach staycation are you going to try out first?

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If sala-ma-goox, humpf-humpf-a-dumpfer, and fiffer-feffer-feff  hold any meaning to you, you are probably a Dr. Seuss fan. And if you’re a Dr. Seuss fan, then you are probably getting ready to celebrate his birthday on March 2nd. Lucky for you, we put together 21 wubbulous party ideas for Dr. Seuss Day to get your party started! 

1. Red Fish, Blue Fish Handprint Puppets– Read Dr. Seuss stories with these fun puppets from The Resourceful Mama!

2. Truffula Tree Cake Pops– Canadian Family‘s cake pops are so whimsical, just like Dr. Seuss’s stories!

3. Thing One and Thing Two Blow Painting– I Heart Crafty Things

4. Cat in the Hat Mini Top Hat– This hat craft from Party Delights is a perfect costume piece for a Dr. Seuss party.

5. Hop on Pop Balloon Game– Play this balloon game from Toddler Approved for a perfect Dr. Seuss party!

6. Printable Bookmarks– What could be better for a party about books than bookmarks, like these from Simple Every Day Mom?

7. Lorax Coffee Filter Art– A simple, beautiful craft from Little Bins for Little Hands.

8. Green Eggs and Ham Slime– I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them Sam I am! Unless it’s this slime from Laly Mom.

9. Horton Hears a Who Balloon Card– If you’re a fan of Horton Hears a Who, you’ll love Glued to My Crafts‘s elephant cards!

10. Dr. Seuss Cookies– Deliciously Declassified‘s fun, colorful cookies are sure to be a hit!

11. Cat in the Hat Photo Craft– A keepsake and craft rolled into one! That’s my kind of craft! Find it at I Heart Arts and Crafts.

12. Oh, the Places You’ll Go Cupcakes– Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with these cute cupcakes from Craft Play Learn and you’ll find a fun surprise inside!

13. Dr. Seuss Sensory Play with Kinetic Sand– This activity from The Educator’s Spin On It is perfect for little hands!

14. Finger Puppets– Try storytelling with Fun Family Crafts‘s finger puppets!

15. Tweedle Beetle Bottle– Bring the Tweedle Beetle Puddle Paddle Battle Muddle to life with 30 Minute Crafts‘s bottle craft!

16. Easy Star-bellied Sneetch Shirt– You don’t need Sylvester McMonkey McBean’s machine to get a star on your belly with Organized 31‘s easy diy.

17. Free Printable Dr. Seuss Headbands– Who doesn’t love free printables? Find these cute headbands at Simple Every Day Mom.

18. One Fish, Two Fish Jello Cups– Am I the only one who didn’t know Swedish fish came in different colors? My life has been changed. Check out Cupcake Diaries for this quick, and easy treat!

19. Fox in Socks Dress-Up Costume– Dress to impress with this fun costume from Happy Together!

20. Cat in the Hat Kabobs– No Dr. Seuss party would be complete without a Cat in the Hat snack, and we found the perfect one at Modern Mom Life!

21. Truffula Tree Pencil Craft– Take a little Dr. Seuss with you to school or work with this pencil craft from Chica Circle!

Hope you enjoyed our list! Tell us how it goes with these wubbulous party ideas! 

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Confession: I am a last-minute mom. I am the mom who gets the birthday gift on the way to the party and wraps it in the car. I am the mom who rushes to drop my kids off at school in my sweats. And for Valentine’s, I am the mom who runs to the store the day before and grabs whatever box of valentines is left over. But, this year, I decided to try something different. I am preparing early and getting some cute, original DIY valentines ready. If you’re looking for something different too, check out these 25 show-stopping DIY valentines!

1. S’mores Valentine– S’mores are no longer just for the summer with these cute Valentines from Overstuffed .

2. I Dig You, Valentine– Real Housemoms‘s Valentines are the perfect hand out for any kids that love playing in the dirt!

3. Paper Airplane Valentines– I have a 5 year old who would go crazy over these valentines from Lia Griffith!

4. Awesome Sauce– The Search for Imperfection‘s printable makes this valentine simple and easy.

5. Gummy Bear Valentine– The gummy bears make this valentine from Six Time Mommy colorful and yummy!

6. Olaf Valentine– Anyone else’s kids crazy for Frozen? My daughter would be obsessed with One Creative Mommy‘s Olaf valentines.

7. Conversation Heart Soap– I used to not like conversation hearts, but these soaps from A Pumpkin and a Princess definitely changed my mind!

8. Valentines Chocolate Box– Our simple valentines chocolate box is perfect for hiding surprises inside, like candy or even a ring? (wink, wink) Find it at This Grandma is Fun!

9. Valentine Donuts– I don’t know about your family, but in ours, there is no greater gift of love than donuts. Share the love with Eighteen25‘s amazing design.

10. Heart Shaped Crayons– Make Valentines colorful with Princess Pinky Girl‘s heart crayons.

11. I “Chews” You– This valentine from Crazy Little Projects is sure to be the hit at any Valentine’s Day party!

12. Pirate Valentine– Short Stop Designs‘s valentines AAAARRR fun treasures for young pirates!

13. You the “Bomb”– Make Life Lovely‘s bath bomb valentines are the perfect way to pamper friends and family.

14. Valentine Pompom Monster–
We love these cute, fuzzy monsters from Practically Functional!

15. You Make My Heart Race– These valentines from Hello, Wonderful are too cute!

16. Fortune Cookie Valentine– We love this original idea from Evermine!

17. You’re One in a “Minion”– I feel like this valentine from The Benson Street was made for me haha. I can’t get enough of the minions!

18. Unicorn Valentine Foam Hearts– This valentine from The DIY Mommy is absolutely magical!

19. Soda Valentine– If you’d like to buy the world a coke, you’ll love this valentine from Bullock’s Buzz.

20. You A-maze Me– We love this fun take on valentines from Lil Luna!

21. Lip Balm Valentine– I don’t know about your family, but my kids looooove lip balm. They would be thrilled to receive Landeelu‘s valentine!

22. Rubber Duck Valentine– Kids will go quackers over Positively Splendid‘s valentines!

23. Valen-slime– Nothing says love like heart-shaped slime! Find this valentine at Kids Activities.

24. Ring Pop Valentine– Question: why has no one ever come up with socially acceptable, edible jewelry for grown-ups? I would love to have a delicious ring that I can slowly eat throughout the day, but that also looks amazing with my outfit. Is that so wrong? Check out this valentine at The Gracious Wife.

25. You Color My World– Add a little color to Valantine’s Day with this valentine from 5 Minutes for Mom!

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There are so many reasons to love the holiday season: the lights, the snow, the Nativity, family, friends, music! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. I have to admit though- my favorite part (aside from the celebration of Jesus Christ) is definitely the treats. I like to call Christmas season, “Let-out Season,” because in a couple weeks, I’m going to have to let out my jeans. Mercifully, New Year’s will come and January will be spent working off all those pounds as part of my resolution. If you’re anything like me and live for holiday baking, then you’ll love our list of 101 cookies to bake this Christmas!

Take out the hand rolling and make cookies into easy to cut bars. 

1. Santa’s Peanut Butter Cookie Bars– These cookie bars from Together as Family are named after Santa because they are his favorite.

2. Pistachio Sugar Cookie Bars– The pistachio pudding adds a festive green color to these cookies from Creations by Kara.

3. Gooey Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars– You know if it has the word, “gooey,” in it, it’s going to be good. Find this cookie at Recipe Girl.

4. Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting– Forget gingerbread houses! Try Lauren’s Latest‘s gingerbread bars instead!

5. Magic Cookie Bars– What makes Living Well Mom‘s cookie bars magic, you ask? Not only are they easy to make, but they are absolutely delicious! I’d say that’s pretty magical!

6. Buddy the Elf’s Spaghetti Cookie Bars– If you try to stick to the four main food groups of candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup, you’ll love 12 Tomatoes‘s fun recipe!

7. Peppermint Cookie Bars– One of my favorite parts of Christmas is the addition of peppermint into everything, like these cookie bars from Bake It Paleo!

8. Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars– What is it about cranberries and white chocolate that makes them the perfect combination? These cookies from Unicorns in the Kitchen look so dreamy!

9. Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars– Swanky Recipes‘s shortbread bars make a beautiful, festive presentation!

10. Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars– Chocolate- good. Caramel- great. Put them together- AMAZING! Try Salty Side Dish‘s chocolate caramel cookie bars for amazing flavor!

11. Home-made Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars– For fans of this classic cookie, you’ll love The Baking Chocolatess‘s recipe.

If I lived in a house made of gingerbread, I would definitely not be interested in eating children. I mean, c’mon. It’s a house made of gingerbread! 

12. Caramel Stuffed Soft Gingerbread Cookies– The picture already has me drooling. Find these cookies at Belle Vie.

13. Frosted Gingerbread Cookies– If gingerbread is already delicious, can you imagine it with frosting? Baker by Nature‘s got it right with their cookies!

14. Gingerbread-Raspberry Sandwich Cookies– Flour Arrangements‘s sandwich cookies look both dainty and tasty!

15. Gingerbread Cookies-For anyone looking for a classic gingerbread recipe, look no further than Sally’s Baking Addiction!

16. Soft Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies– Sugar Hero‘s cookies are sure to wow everyone at your next cookie exchange party! So elegant!

17. Eggnog Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies– A Cookie Named Desire combined to classic Christmas treats into one with this recipe!

18. Gingerbread Cookie Bites– How fun are these mini cookies from Butter with a Side of Bread?

19. Gingerbread Whoopie Pies– Forget Oreos! Christmas time calls for these whoopie pies from Carlsbad Cravings!

20. Gingerbread Cookies with Lemon Frosting– Taste of Home‘s cookies are sure to become a new family favorite this year.

21. White Chocolate Peppermint Ginger Snaps– Oh, Sweet Basil‘s ginger snaps have “delicious” written all over them!

I love sugar cookies any time of the year, but for some reason, they just seem to especially fit for Christmas. They’re cheery and colorful, just like the Christmas season.

22. Sugar Cookie Truffles– Did you know you could make sugar cookies into truffles? Neither did I until I saw If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen‘s recipe. My life has been changed.

23. Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Truffle– A sugar cookie truffle homage to the iconic candy cane. Try this treat at Tastes of Lizzy T.

24. Sprinkled Spiral Sugar Cookies– Is it just me, or are Pip & Ebby‘s cookies weirdly mesmerizing in a delicious sort of way? I can’t stop staring.

25. Christmas Meltaway Cookies– If “meltaway” isn’t enough to convince you to try these cookies from Dessert Now, Dinner Later, I don’t know what will.

26. Hot Chocolate Cookies– For true fans of hot chocolate, I give you- the hot chocolate sugar cookie from Savory Experiments!

27. Grandma Lucille’s Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies– As soon as I saw these cookies were from Grandma Lucille, I knew they had to be good. Find the recipe at Chef Alli.

28. Christmas Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies– I personally am a big believer in soft sugar cookies, like The Toasty Kitchen‘s. Mmmm, like a little piece of heaven!

29. Eggnog Amish Sugar Cookies– I’m sure I’m not the only one who has tried to think of as many ways as possible to get more eggnog into my diet. Thankfully, I found The Gold Lining Girl‘s recipe. For the rest of you eggnog lovers- you’re welcome.

30. Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies– Dress up your sugar cookies with this easy idea from Hot Beauty Healthy.

31. Chocolate Swig Sugar Cookies– If you have not had the pleasure, nay, the blessing of trying a Swig sugar cookie, I beg you to go bake this recipe from Bake. Eat. Repeat. right now. I mean it. Get up. Go to the kitchen. Start baking. You will not regret it.

Sometimes, our ovens are already overflowing with food. That’s where these little no-bake wonders come in!

32. Reindeer Poop Cookies– For those with a more refined taste, try these poop cookies from Midget Momma. Pinkies out! (that only works for tea, huh?)

33. Avalanche Cookies– Simple, easy, delicious… Need I say more? Try this recipe at Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts.

34. Holiday Praline No-Bake Cookies– Just to make you even more excited about this recipe from My Montana Kitchen, it also contains sweetened condensed milk.

35. Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons– With a blog name like Life, Love and Sugar, I’m sure they knew what they were doing with this recipe!

36. Caramel- Pecan Cookie Balls– Rich and nutty, just the way I like’em! Go to My Food and Family for the recipe.

37. Mint Chip Cookies– Doesn’t the picture look heavenly? Learn to make these cookies at Food Ahead.

38. Muddy Buddy Crack Cookies– As if muddy buddies weren’t already delicious, Back for Seconds, went and put them in a cookie. It’s like I’ve died and gone to cookie heaven.

39. No Bake Samoa Cookies– I know everyone has their own opinions on this, but I firmly believe that Samoa cookies are the superior cookie out of the Girl Scout cookie line. I can’t wait to try The Domestic Rebel‘s recipe.

40. Almond Joy Cookies– Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t! If you feel like a nut today, you’ll love Mom’s Dinner‘s recipe!

41. Christmas Wreath Cookies– A perfect treat for Christmas from The First Year, although I would not recommend hanging this on your front door.

Is short bread bread? Or is it cookie?

42. Butterscotch Shortbread Cookies– Mom on Timeout‘s shortbread is like the final form of shortbread. My mind can’t even handle how scrumptious these cookies are.

43. Easy Chocolate Chip Whipped Shortbread– I have no idea what a “whipped” shortbread is, but I definitely want to find out with this recipe from An Italian in My Kitchen!

44. Swiss Mountain Shortbread Christmas Cookies– Kim Power Style‘s cookies are sure to be a hit at your Christmas cookie exchange!

45. Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies– My Baking Bliss‘s maple shortbread is the perfect cookie to come home to after a fun day in the snow.

46. Sugar Plum Shortbread Christmas Cookies– For those of you who dream of sugar plum fairies and shortbread cookies, this recipe from Wicked Good Kitchen is for you.

47. Cranberry Orange Brown Sugar Shortbread– Tart and sweet work together in this delicious cookie from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs.

48. Easy Peppermint Shortbread Cookies– The refreshing taste of peppermint combined with the comforting taste of shortbread. Try this recipe at Cheese Curd in Paradise.

49. Jam Christmas Shortbread Biscuits– My Food Book‘s shortbread cookies look like something I could eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

50. Toffee Pecan Shortbread Cookies– Did you say toffee?! Count me in! Go to Beautiful Life and Home for the recipe.

51. Dark Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread– Spoil yourself with these decadent cookies from Apple of My Eye.

So many ways to make these treats! Really, I could’ve just kept adding them to this list, but decided I had to give the other cookies a chance. 

52. Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies– Back with another rich eggnog recipe for you from White Lights on Wednesday.

53. Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies– Here is just one more way from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch to enjoy peanut butter and chocolate together. I mean really, can there ever be too many ways to eat them?

54. Raspberry Walnut Thumbprint Cookies– The Kitchen Magpie‘s recipe will have everyone asking for more!

55. Twix Thumbprint Cookie– As a long time fan of the Twix candy bar, I approve of this cookie from The Recipe Critic.

56. Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookie– Feel free to disagree, but peppermint Hershey Kisses are the best Hershey Kisses, and wait until you try them in this recipe from Small Town Woman.

57. Neapolitan Thumbprint Cookies– If you thought you loved neapolitan before, you’ll go crazy for Girl Versus Dough‘s thumbprint cookies!

58. Red Velvet and Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies– Cheesecake. That’s right. I said, “Cheesecake.” Give yourself the cheesecake you deserve with this recipe from DIY Candy

59. Grinch Cookies– If you’re a fan of the Grinch, you’ll love these cookies from No. 2 Pencil!

60. Pecan Thumbprint Cookies– Scrappy Geek‘s cookies are like eating little pecan pies!

61. Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies– These cookies from Cooking Classy are perfect for anyone who needs an easy recipe that looks and tastes like you slaved away in the kitchen all day.

They’re called snowballs. It’s like they were made specifically for this time of year. You can’t eat snowballs in the middle of July! That’s when you switch to calling them Mexican wedding cookies.

62. Lemon Snowball Cookies– These cookies from Live Well, Bake Often are melt in your mouth good!

63. Cherry Pistachio Snowball Cookies– Lemons for Lulu‘s snowball cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.

64. Double Chocolate Snowball Cookies– If chocolate is the food that speaks to your soul, you’ll love Crazy for Crust‘s snowball cookies!

65. Jam-filled Snowball Cookies– Surprise your friends and family with the sweet surprise in these cookies from Christmas Cookies and Blog.

66. Sprinkle Snowball Cookies– What could be more festive than sprinkles? These cookies from In Katrina’s Kitchen are perfect for holiday parties.

67. Peppermint Snowball Cookies– In case you are as crazy for peppermint as I am, here is another tasty peppermint recipe from Joyful Momma’s Kitchen.

68. Peanut Butter Snowball Cookies– I know that someone reading this is a peanut butter fanatic. To that peanut butter fanatic, this recipe from Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog is for you!

69. Grinch Snowball Cookies– I think if the Grinch had his own good little batch of snowball cookies to begin with, he probably never would have tried to steal Christmas. Of course, then we wouldn’t have a story… Find this fun recipe that could have saved Christmas at The Soccer Mom.

70. Nutella Stuffed Snowball Cookies– Nutella makes everything better. Toast + Nutella= Amazing. Crepes + Nutella= Heavenly. Snowballs + Nutella= No words can describe. Try for yourself at Momsdish.

71. Chocolate Mint Truffle Snowball Cookies– This recipe from Inside BruCrew Life is what dreams are made of.

These tasty cookies are so special, they are in a category all their own. 

72. No Roll, 5 Ingredient Cake Mix– This recipe from Together as Family is so good and so easy, it’s almost criminal.

73. Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies– This recipe from Domestically Speaking has lemon and cream cheese. Do your really need any more convincing?

74. Eggnog Cookies– Maybe you should try dipping this delectable cookie from Cake Whiz in eggnog too? You can never have too much eggnog, am I right?

75. Cinnamon Roll Cookies– That’s right. Everyone’s favorite treat also comes in cookie form as seen at Sugar Spun Run.

76. Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies– Even the Grinch couldn’t turn down these babies from Dear Crissy!

77. Forgotten Cookies– That’s right. The Mom Bob‘s cookies recipe is so easy, you pop them in the oven over night and “forget about them,” until the morning. That’s my kind of cookie!

78. Cream Cheese Pistachio Cookies– Dishes Delish‘s cookies are soft with a nice little crunch to it.

79. Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies– One of the lovely things about Upstate Ramblings‘s cookies is that you can substitute raspberry jam with strawberry instead.

80. Italian Ricotta Cookies– If these cookies from Becky’s Baking Delights are what they’re eating in Italy, I think it’s time for a move to the Mediterranean!

81. Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies– Maple syrup brings an added to warmth to food, just like in these cookies from Busy Being Jennifer.

82. Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies– These cookies from Dinner at the Zoo are both beautiful and delicious!

You can never go wrong with chocolate. Never. It’s a rule. If you make chocolate cookies,  they will be loved. No matter what. 

83. Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies– Turn this classic cookie into a holiday treat with Buns in My Oven‘s recipe.

84. Neiman Marcus Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies– Make these famous cookies with this recipe from Angela Lanter.

85. Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies– According to The Seasoned Mom, these are the cookies her family waits for all year long. Yes, they are that good!

86. Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies– I Heart Eating‘s cookies have a nice little kick to them!

87. Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Sticks– Who says cookies need to be circles? Use Tatertots & Jello‘s recipe to make cookies that are perfect for dipping in hot cocoa!

88. Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Chip Cookies– If Plain Chicken‘s cookies are wrong, I don’t want to be right.

89. Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies– These cookies from House of Nash Eats are a perfect way to satisfy your love for both chocolate and pecans.

90. Brookies– This particular treat from The Seaside Baker holds a special place in my heart as “Brookie” is one of the nicknames I was called growing up. Not to mention how yummy they are!

91. S’moreo Cookies– You can’t go wrong with America’s favorite cookie baked inside of America’s other favorite cookie, right? Check out this treat at Lights, Camera, Bake!

92. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies– Kleinworth & Co.‘s crinkle cookies are all fudgey, chocolatey goodness.

93. Mint Chocolate Andes Cookies– The Diary of a Real Housewife‘s mint cookies are the reason I believe there is still goodness in the world.

94. Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies– Liv For Cake‘s cookies are perfect for dark chocolate lovers!

95. Chocolate Dipped Oreo Snowflakes– If you need something easy, try these pretty Oreos from I Heart Naptime.

96. Christmas Kiss Cookies– I love the festive sprinkles on these merry little cookies from What Megan’s Making.

97. Chocolate Cherry Cookies– I can’t get over how beautiful these cookies from Small Town Woman are!

98. Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies– The Food Charlatan‘s cookies son ricosos!

99. German Chocolate Cookies– If it’s good as a cake, then you can’t go wrong making it into a cookie, as see here at Dessert and Cake Recipes.

100. Homemade Mint Chocolate Oreos– I am an Oreo addict. Seriously. These cookies from The Recipe Rebel are not helping my addiction- but I have no regrets!

101. Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallow Frosting– Sticky ooey-gooey goodness on top of a decadent chocolate goodness! Try it out at Two Sisters Crafting!

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If you’re planning on throwing the creepiest, ghastliest, most haunted, Monster Mashiest Halloween party ever, you’ll love this compilation! Here are 101 ideas to rock your Halloween party!

Time to create a little hocus-pocus with these enchanting witch ideas!

1. Melting Witch Hot Chocolate– If the melting witch scene from The Wizard of Oz made you oddly thirsty, you’ll love Southern Halloween Queen‘s delicious hot cocoa!

2. Witch’s Hair Pasta– Now, normally the goal is to avoid leaving hair in people’s food, but since it’s Halloween, we’ll make an exception with this recipe from Sprinkles and Sprouts.

3. Witch Hat Cookies– Make some magic of your own with Dizzy Busy and Hungry‘s cookie recipe!

4. Paper Cup Witch with Glowing Nose– Kids will love the erie glow from this craft by Non-Toy Gifts.

5. Witch Shoes– The real reason I wish I was a witch is not because of the magic (although that is pretty great!) and not even the flying around on a broom deal- it’s because of the shoes! Learn how to make these whimsical witch shoes from Abbigli!

6. Black Cat Softie Pattern– Every witch needs a cat! Sew your own with this cute tutorial from The Crafting Nook!

7. Paint Splat Witch’s Cauldron– Brew up some witchcraft with Glued to My Crafts‘s witch’s cauldron!

8. Easy Halloween Witch Costume for Girls– Chanel Moving Forward‘s witch costume is just right for little witches!

9. Spellbound Witch Makeup Tutorial– This makeup tutorial from Cup of Sprinkles is perfectly bewitching!

10. DIY Witch’s Broom– You’ve gotta get around somehow, right? Sincerely Sarah Anne‘s broom is no ordinary cleaning broom!

These spooky ghost ideas will scare your guests to death!

11. Cheesecloth Ghosts– You will love how easy and haunting this decoration is!

12. Nutter Butter Boos– Home Made Interest‘s nutter butter boos are the perfect fit for anyone holding a seance! Or, you know, a Halloween party.  

13. White Chocolate Coconut Apple– Nothing says, “Come visit us from the other side!” like these apples from Kicking It with Kelly!

14. Chocolate Strawberry Ghosts– If you’re looking for something both spooky and luxurious, check out Skip To My Lou‘s strawberry ghosts.

15. Boonanas– Sometimes, the amount of candy and sugar at Halloween time can be overwhelming. We found a solution! Check it out at Eating Richly!

16. Ghost Pizza– Rumor has it that the flavor of this pizza is so strong and wonderful, the otherworldly can almost taste it. Try this creepy recipe at  Taste of Home!

17. Ghost Bombs– We love this Halloween trick from Growing a Jeweled Rose!

18. Ghost Lollipops– We love how simple Momdot‘s ghost lollipops are! Sadly, we cannot recommend them for any real ghosts as they are sure to fall right through their spirit bodies. 

19. No-sew Ghost Costume– If you’re looking for an easy but spooky costume this Halloween, check out Gina Michelle‘s no-sew ghost.

20. DIY Easy Ghost Costume– Heather Handmade ‘s costume will make for a frightening hostess!

Throw a zombie jamboree with these great ideas!

21. Zombie Halloween Makeup Tutorial– Searching for a new daytime look? Try out Style Caster‘s zombie makeup! You’re sure to make heads turn! Or fall off completely…

22. Zombie Brain Brownies– Some people consider the brain of the zombie to be a rare delicacy. Try it for yourself with these brownies from Sugar Hero.

23. Zombie Boogers– When one is awakened from the dead, it becomes socially acceptable to pick one’s nose. Find this recipe at McCormick.

24. Zombie Candy Pops– We love the grotesque faces on The Decorated Cookie‘s candy pops!

25. Zombie Punch– What could be more refreshing than a glass of punch with your favorite flavor of eyeball? Go to Our Thrifty Ideas for this disgustingly good recipe.

26. Zombie Body Parts Toss Game– If zombies are going to leave their body parts everywhere, you’ve got to do something with them, right? Try this game from My Pinterventures!

27. Zombie Apocalypse– Would you survive a zombie apocalypse (pretty sure I would be one of the first to get eaten….)? Find out at Woo Jr. !

28. Zombie Halloween Painted Rocks– Simple Everyday Mom‘s painted rocks make for an easy craft for little zombies.

29. Clothespin Zombie– Put on a zombie puppet show with this fun craft from Easy Peasy and Fun!

30. Kids’ Zombie Party Hunt– Go on a zombie hunt with Queen of Theme Party Games zombie party game!

Maybe if zombies were wrapped up like their Egyptian counterparts, they wouldn’t lose their body parts all over the place.

31. DIY Kids Mummy Costume– Make a mummy costume using Polkadot Chair‘s DIY, no embalming required!

32. Baby Mummy Costume– We love Super Lucky‘s costume tutorial! Who knew mummys could be so adorable?

33. Simple Mummy Jam Jar Lanterns– Light up the night with Blissful Domestication‘s fun mummy craft!

34. Paper Plate Lacing Craft– If you need something to keep the kids busy for a while, try Our Kid Things‘s fun craft!

35. Toilet Paper Mummy Game– For the more competitive mummy, we have this classic game from Sugar Bee Crafts.

36. Mini Mummy– Make your own mummy buddy at Parents.

37. Mummy Bowling– Practice your best defense against mummys with Giggles Galore‘s mummy bowling game.

38. Mummy Pizza Bites– Pizza is even older than we originally thought. Ancient hieroglyphs recently discovered in a tomb in Egypt indicate that pizza was considered the food of the gods, and a personal favorite of Ramesses II. Printable Crush was able to procure the ancient recipe that coincidentally looks like a mummy.

39. Mummy Cookies– Need a treat that’s quick, easy, and delicious? I mean, really, who’s not looking for a treat like that, am I right? Head over to Chelsea’s Messy Apron for a recipe that fits the bill!

40. White Chocolate Mummy Truffles– If these truffles from Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts are what they’re eating in the afterlife, it certainly gives us all something to look forward to.

From what I’ve heard, monsters love a good party, especially one filled with lots of food.

41. Fluffy Monster Eye Headband– Simultaneously cute and creepy! Learn to make one at The Crafty Blog Stalker.

42. Easy Monster Costume– One thing I love about monster costumes is how you can add as many eyes as you want. Two eyes? Great! 33 eyes? Sure! No eyes? Why not?! Make your own monster costume at Fiskars

43. Monster Handprint Craft– These monsters from The Best Ideas for Kids remind me of the monster minions from Despicable Me 2. Funny yet ferocious!

44. Tissue Box Monsters– You’ll want to save your tissue boxes for this scary craft from Mas & Pas!

45. Monster Bookmarks– For those monsters that are more bookish, they’ll love this cute craft from Kelly “D” Dot!

46. Monstrous Tissue Pompoms– No, we are not talking about cheerleaders. We are talking about these monstrous decorations from Persia Lou.

47. Easy and Fun Monster Wreath– This wreath from Press Print Party is almost too cute for Halloween. Almost…

48. Monster Munch– Watch out! This recipe from Eazy Peazy Meals will be quickly devoured by ravenous monsters!

49. Monster Mash Halloween Bark– Those who have tried Sarah’s Bake Studio‘s Halloween bark have been known to spontaneously break out into various versions of The Monster Mash dance.

50. Peanut Butter Apple Monster Teeth– Monsters love candy, of course, but eventually, they too are ready for something a little healthier, like Meaningful Eats‘s monster teeth snack.

I’ll take a shot of blood, Type O- negative…..

51. Bloody Candy Apple–  1 Fine Cookie‘s apples are certainly delicious, but some vampires have lost a fang or two in the sticky blood syrup. Maybe a good thing???

52. Vampire Pie Bites– Life hack #1: A vampire can be persuaded to take a bite out of a pie instead of a human neck, especially if it’s pie bites from Eat Rules.

53. Blood Fondue Bar– Ah, yes, a true vampire dream from Sugar & Spice by Celeste.

54. Vampire Cookies– Mmmm, cookies filled with ooey-gooey blood. Find the recipe at the aptly named Baking Bites.

55. Vampire Lips– Thanks to Edward Cullen, we’ve all wondered what vampire lips would taste like. Luckily, Martha Stewart has the answer.

56. Halloween Bat Garlic Cheese Bites– Can’t wait to try this wonderfully ironic recipe from Fostering the Good Life!

57. Rainbow Paper Tube Bats– Just because they only come out at night doesn’t mean they can’t be colorful! Try this craft at Hello, Wonderful!

58. Vampire Coffin Treat Bag– That’s right. Coffins now fulfill a number of purposes besides containing the dead (and undead of course!). They can be used as beds, storage, dinner tables, and yes, treat bags! We love Nice People Stamp‘s coffin treat bags!

59. Bloody Candles– These bloody candles from Residence Style really set the mood, don’t you think?

60. DIY Mavis Costume– I cannot lie. Hotel Transylvania is a Halloween favorite at our house, and I know this costume from See Kate Sew would be a huge hit!

61. DIY Bat Wings– We love these bat wings from My Poppet! PSA: These bat wings do not give anyone the ability to fly or hang upside down from the rafters.

Look at that doggy! Come here, boy, come here! Nice doggy, nice doggy. Who’s a good boy? Who’s a goo- ACK! AHH! HEEEELP!!!!

62. Werewolf Kibble– If you’d like to tame a werewolf, Big Bear’s Wife‘s kibble is the first place to start.

63. Werewolf Cupcakes– These cupcakes from Hungry Happenings prove werewolves are just big, fluffy dogs.

64. Werewolf Claws– Don’t worry. These claws from Rachel Ray aren’t as sharp as they look.

65. Kings Hawaiian Werewolf Sliders– Release your inner wolf with King’s Hawaiian‘s werewolf sliders!

66. DIY Werewolf Costume– If you’ve ever wanted to experience the inner turmoil that comes with being half human, half wolf, then you’ll love The Happy Scraps‘s costume tutorial!

67. Werewolf Stencil– Hang a couple of these bad boys around the house, and your place will be the spookiest on the block! Find the stencil at Free Stencil Gallery!

68. Mounted Werewolf Head– With this decoration from Instructables, people will be more afraid of you than a werewolf!

69. Werewolf Warning Sign– We love this creative sign from Dave Lowe Design!

70. Werewolf Makeup Tutorial– You don’t have to grow hair all over your body in order to look like a werewolf! Try Tricoci University‘s awesome makeup tutorial!

71. DIY Spooky Werewolf Scene– Make your home a haunted forest with Home Depot‘s werewolf scene!

I can handle ghosts. I can handle zombies. I can handle witches, and monsters. But, throw a spider at me and I will immediately flee in terror, or die trying.

72. Popsicle Stick and Yarn Spiderweb– Careful that no spiders make this web from Buggy and Buddy their home. Eeewww.

73. Spider Headband– Because everyone wants a giant spider on their head! Find this creepy craft at Fantastic Fun and Learning.

74. Spider Web Pretzels– No real spiders were involved in the making of The Joys of Boys‘s web pretzels.

75. Halloween Spider Pizza– Aah, yes, a Halloween favorite: pizza topped with spiders! What monster wouldn’t love it? Try Kids Craft Room‘s tasty recipe.

76. Hotdog Spiders– I’ve always heard that spiders taste like hotdogs, so this recipe from Shared seems fitting.

77. Spider Halloween Wreath– I never knew it was possible for a spider to be so adorable! Find this craft at Mama in the Now.

78. DIY Giant Spider– Freak out your neighborhood with Mom Endeavors‘s giant spider tutorial.

79. DIY Giant Spider Webs– These giant spider webs from South Lumina Style will go along nicely with the giant spiders.

80. Spider Costume Halloween Hack– We love the creativity behind The Shaffer Sisters‘s spider costume!

81.Spider Slime– Since spiders aren’t already gross enough, try putting them in some slime your kids are sure to love playing with! Try this recipe at Simply Being Mommy!

What is it about skeletons that is so creepy? We all have them, and yet, they are so spooky.

82. Cardboard Tube Skeleton– Start saving up cardboard tubes for this cute craft from Mama Workshop!

83. Jack Skellington Mug– The most famous skeleton of them all! Find this craft at The Life She Has.

84. Hilarious Skeleton Displays– If you’re looking for something creepy and humerus (get it?), you’ll love these ideas from Kid Friendly Things to Do!

85. Dollar Tree Halloween Skull Decor– My favorite part about Juliana Michaels skull decoration are those jaunty Halloween hats! I need one for myself!

86. Skeleton Wreath– Welcome guests with this horrifying wreath from Southern Scraps!

87. Skeleton Cupcakes– Make sure to eat your daily dose of skeleton cake for an extra helping of calcium! Try this recipe from Your Cup of Cake.

88. Chocolate Covered Pretzel Bones– I understand now why dogs love chewing on bones so much. These bones from Princess Pinky Girl are delicious!

89. Bittersweet Chocolate Skeleton Cookies– Forget gingerbread men! It’s all about Mom Foodie‘s skeleton cookies.

90. Skeleton Charcuterie Platter– If looking at skeletons and all things creepy makes you especially hungry, you’ll love Honestly Yum‘s charcuterie platter!

91. Skull Makeup Tutorial– Follow Liliana Toufiles‘s tutorial to turn your face into a ghastly skull.

What would Halloween be without pumpkins? 

92. Pumpkin Apple Stamps– Create beautiful (or haunting) fall scenes with this simple craft from Frugal Mom Eh!

93. Easy Pumpkin Treat Bag– A great first-sewing project for little hands from Hello, Wonderful.

94. Halloween Luminaries– If you don’t feel like carving a whole jack-o-lantern, try these glowing “pumpkins” from Creative Green Living instead.

95. Halloween Pumpkin Cake Tutorial– Who need’s pumpkin pie when you can have Mom Loves Baking‘s delicious pumpkin cake?!

96. Pumpkin Fizz Halloween Science– Busy Toddler‘s experiment is perfect for any mad scientists out there!

97. DIY Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups– A Halloween twist on a preschool classic from Arts & Crackers!

98. Jack O’ Lantern Popcorn Balls– If you’re looking for a treat that isn’t cupcakes or cookies, you’ll love this orignal treat from My Food and Family!

99. Easy Pumpkin Patties– For making such a cute presentation, these Mom on Time Out‘s pumpkin patties are surprisingly easy!

100. Disney Pumpkin Stencils– For any Disney fans, you’ll love the pumpkin ideas at Mommy Musings!

101. No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas– Some years, carving a pumpkin just seems overrated. If you’re having a year like that, you’ll love these no-carve ideas from The Crafted Sparrow!

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It’s the most dreadful time of the year. Sinister ghouls waiting in the bushes, horrible monsters stalking the streets at night, the dead waking from their sleep, and ghosts visiting the living from the other side. The chill air bites, and dead, crisp leaves litter the ground. Jack o’ lanterns cast a frightening glow to passerby, reminding all to beware… It’s Halloween! And of course, that means it’s time for Halloween food. But, what do monsters, and goblins, and witches eat?  Let us help you there with our list of 101 Spooky Halloween Foods. I promise you, they’ll be absolutely ghastly…

Time to wake the dead!

1. Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin– Put a Halloween spin on this classic from The Pinning Mama!

2. Coffin Shaped Poptarts– If you feel like the walking dead first thing in the morning, than this breakfast treat from My Crazy Good Life if for you!

3. Monster Pancakes– My Name is Snickerdoodle‘s pancakes are creepy…. yet satisfying.

4. Ghost Toast– This ghost toast from Belly Full will haunt your kitchen all October!

5. Halloween Breakfast Casserole– Simply Made Recipes‘s casserole is just the right amount of spooky for breakfast.

6. Mummie Sandwich– Need something cute and easy? Try these sandwiches from Fun Squared!

7. Candy Corn Waffles– Pay tribute to the classic Halloween candy with these waffles from A Thrifty Mom

8. Spooky Banana Breakfast Parfait– Make healthy eating spooky fun with Eats Amazing‘s tasty parfaits!

9. Halloween Spider Donuts– As terrified as I am of spiders, I would never turn The Semisweet Sisters‘s spider donuts down!

10. Creepy Crepes– These crepes from Not Quite Nigella are the perfect way to start Halloween day!

11. Candy Corn Fruit Parfait– Although it’s called “candy corn,” this breakfast treat from Suburbia Unwrapped is healthy and delicious!

12. Frankenstein Smoothie Bowl– Who said Halloween is all about candy and sugar? Sneak some nutrition into the day with Healthy Little Foodies‘s smoothie bowl.

13. Healthy Spider Web Pancakes– Fry up some spiderwebs (never thought I’d say that!) with this recipe from Mama. Papa. Bubba.

14. Pumpkin French Toast Bake– The rule is if you add pumpkin to anything, it automatically becomes a Halloween dish. Pumpkin and cookies? Halloween. Pumpkin and ice cream? Halloween. Pumpkin and cheese? Halloween. And now, Dinner Then Dessert‘s sweet and tasty pumpkin French toast bake- Halloween.

15. Dark Chocolate Marshmallow Halloween Waffles– Brownie Bites‘s waffles are making my mouth water…

Bread isn’t just for the living anymore…

16. Brimstone Bread– A perfect recipe from Instructables to welcome any ghouls and monsters wandering around Halloween night.

17. Pumpkin Dinner Rolls– These rolls from As Easy As Apple Pie look so much like a pumpkin, I might accidentally carve them into jack-o-lanterns!

18. Mummified Garlic Bread– On the one hand, you’ll have Foodtastic Mom‘s delicious garlic bread. On the other, vampires probably won’t come to your party. Choices, choices.

19. Skull Pull-Apart Pizza Bread– This pizza from Wilton is both super creepy and delicious!

20. Herbed Boo Ghost– My Diverse Kitchen‘s bread is perfectly haunting for any Halloween party.

21. Icky Intestines Bread– Creep out friends with Sugar Dish Me‘s sumptuous intestine bread!

22. Crescent Roll Witch Hats– These witch hats from Spaceships and Laser Beams will bring a little hocus-pocus to any Halloween party!

23. Bat and Ghost Crackers– Fox and Briar‘s crackers are surprisingly easy to make and of course, delicious!

24. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread– What’s Halloween without some chocolate chip pumpkin bread? Try Princess Pinky Girl‘s tasty recipe!

25. Bones and Cheese Dip– This bones and cheese dip comes straight from the grave…. ok, it’s actually from Pocket Change Gourmet, but it sure looks like something from a cemetery!

These appetizers look revolting…. I can’t wait to try them….

26. Jack O’Lantern Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Peppers– If carving a pumpkin sounds like too much work this year, try carving a pepper instead! The best part: you can eat it! Check it out at Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

27. Eyeball Cheese Olive Balls– These olive balls from Garlic & Zest prove it is possible to be both gross and delicious at the same time.

28. Ghost in the Graveyard Dip– Foodtastic Mom‘s dip makes a boo-tiful presentation!

29. Jalepeño Popper Mummies– Try out The Hopeless Housewife‘s recipe for something fun and tasty!

30. Witches Fingers Pizza Sticks– These witches’ fingers from Tip Buzz are so yummy, they’ll make a monster out of you!

31. Pretzel Broomsticks– If you always knew you were a witch at heart, then you’ll love Sprinkle Bakes‘s broomsticks!

32. Lit’l Smokies Mummie Dogs– Delish‘s mummie dogs are almost too cute to eat! Or maybe they’re too spooky?

33. Spooky Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl Cauldron– Mix up some magic with Woman’s Day‘s spinach dip!

34. Rotten Deviled Eggs– Don’t worry. These eggs from Listotic won’t stink up the house.

35. Pumpkin Shaped Meatball Biscuits– Put a Halloween spin on meatballs with Better Homes & Gardens‘s meatball biscuits!

36. Tangerine Pumpkins and Banana Ghosts– If you need something ghastly but healthy, try out Flo and Grace‘s pumpkins and ghosts!

37. Pizza Skulls– Bite into this skull from Plain Chicken for a pizza surprise!

Don’t worry. Human isn’t on the menu tonight….

38. Bat and Eyeball Pasta– This meal from Colavita is a monster favorite!

39. Monster Mash Soup– Peas and Crayons‘s soup will be a hit with the zombie crowd.

40. Sweet n’ Sour Bat Wings– Eating these wings from Sprinkle & Sprouts will make you feel like a true ghoul!

41. Toxic Waste Mac n’ Cheese– A Halloween twist on an American favorite from Cooking With Curls!

42. Creepy Feetloaf– If you’re going for realism, you’ll love Heart Hook Home‘s gruesome feetloaf!

43. Mummie Pot Pie– This pie from Cozy MessMoms Who Think is a true monster comfort food!

44. Jack O Lantern Pizza– This pizza from Thrifty Northwest Mom is perfect if you need something easy that will feed a lot of people.

45. Frankenstein Corn Dogs– Transform a basic corndog into a scary monster with help from Growing Up Bilingual!

46. Monster Burgers– These monsters from Annabel Karmel are a fun, easy way to spice (or shall we say, “spook?”) up your burger!

47. Witch’s Brew (Cheesy Spinach Soup)– Everyday Annie‘s spinach soup is a delicious concoction!

48. Frankenstein Boo-ritos– Feed the monster inside with Taste of Home‘s Boo-ritos!

Halloween cookies? How dreadful. 

49. Dark Chocolate Halloween Cookies– This cookie from Simply Happy Foodie is a simple, tasty treat!

50. Twisted Halloween Cookies– Our twisted Halloween cookies may look complex, but they are actually quite easy and look beautiful! 

51. Chocolate Monster Halloween Cookies– Sugar Salt Magic‘s cookies are for any monsters with a serious sweet tooth!

52. Halloween Sugar Cookie Cake– Yes. That’s right. Lil Luna‘s cookie here doubles as a cake. Ok, not an actual cake, but just look at the size of that thing! It’s fit for a giant Frankenstein!

53. Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies– Forget oreos! Try out these sandwich cookies from Cook with Manali!

54. Peanut Butter Spider Cookies– Normally, anything spider is a big “Nope!” for me, but I have to make an exception for Mommy Musings‘s adorable spider cookies.

55. Easy Ghost Cookies– Don’t be surprised when these cookies from Butter with a Side of Bread completely disappear. If you’re wondering if I’m referring to them being ghosts or that everyone will gobble them all up, the answer is yes.

56. Trick-or-Treat Cookies– These cookies from Not Martha are the perfect surprise treat for eager young trick-or-treaters!

57. Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies– Who needs a latte when you can have these scrumptious cookies from Mommy Mouse Club House?

58. Voodoo Cookies– Please do not attempt any witch craft with these cookies from Woo! Jr. Just take a bite and enjoy!

59. Candy Corn Swirl Cookies– Ode to candy corn! We love the results of this cookie from The Simple Sweet Life!

60. Peanut Butter Cup Eyeball Cookies– I always feel like somebody’s watching me….  which makes Design Eat Repeat‘s cookies perfect for me!

61. Mummie Whoopie Pie– Didn’t you know the ancient Egyptians loved whoopie pies? They especially would’ve loved this recipe from Adventures of Mel.

62. Spider Web Sugar Cookies– If you want to up your cookie decorating game, follow Hazel Fisher Creations‘s recipe!

63. Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack O’ Lantern Cookies– These Jack o’ lanterns from Half Baked Harvest turned out so cute!

64. Candy Filled Cauldron Cookies– These cauldrons from Hungry Happenings really are magic!

It is true that a cupcake or truffle will stave off a monster’s appetite….. for a while…..

65. Monster Bundt Cake– Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons‘s cake is a ghoulish delight!

66. Ghosts in the Graveyard– These grim, grinning ghosts from Our Best Bites are a perfectly haunting treat.

67. Bloody Fudge– For the vampires at your house, try True Blue Me & You‘s bloody fudge.

68. Chocolate Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich– Pink Peppermint Design‘s deathly cold treats are sure to be a hit!

69. Monster Mash Halloween Brownies– Don’t these brownies from Buy This Cook That make you want to get up and do the mash?

70. Halloween White Trash Mix– The Country Cook‘s white trash mix is hauntingly good!

71. Ghost Meringues– Smart School House‘s ghosts are the epitome of Boo.

72. Mummy Cereal Bars– Mummy cereal bars that are happy to see you!

73. Witch’s Cauldron Cupcakes– Bubble, bubble, bake some trouble with Java Cupcake‘s witch’s cauldron!

74. Skeleton Bones– Penny Pinchin’ Mom‘s recipe is frighteningly easy!

75. Halloween Muddy Buddies– No witch could turn down Sizzle Yum‘s muddy buddies!

76. Oreo Bat Truffles– Make all your creepy guests feel at home with Butter and Baggage‘s bat truffles.

77. Witch Hat Cupcakes– Rumor has it that the waffle cone is what inspired witches to take up their pointy head garb. See for yourself at Frugal Coupon Living. 

78. Pink Brain Mousse in White Chocolate Skulls– Delight all the goblins and ghouls at your party with these gruesome goodies from Mom Foodie!

79. Halloween S’mores Dip– No need to camp at the graveyard with The Decorated Cookie‘s s’mores dip!

80. Monster Cupcakes– Hurry and eat these cupcakes from Life with the Crust Off before they get up and run off the plate!

81. Jack o’ Lantern Pie– Level up pumpkin pie with My Food and Family‘s jack o’ lantern pie!

82. Spooky Halloween Meringue Swirls– There is something about Cake n Knife‘s meringues that make them seem almost…. otherworldly. 

83. Creepy Spider Egg Pudding– For those of us with a love of creepy, squashy textures (I’m looking at you monsters out there!), you’ll love Boulder Locavore‘s pudding!

84. Poison Toffee Apples– I like my town with a little drop of poison…. and also my apples. Find this recipe at Simply Delicious.

85. Halloween Chocolate Covered Pretzels– Make a variety of scary monsters with Garnish and Glaze‘s recipe!

86. Monster Munch– This munch from Easy Peasy Pleasy is for monsters only.

87. Ghastly Candy Bark– The Simple Sweet Life‘s candy bark is sure to attract all the spooks haunting the town.

I highly recommend the decayed juices of the undead. It’s got a nice tangy flavor to it…..

88. Boogeyman Brew– The boogeyman’s favorite drink (I mean, he’s gotta get thirsty once in a while, right?)! Find it at Who Needs a Cape?

89. Bloody Shirley Temples– I want to suck your blood…. but this will do.

90. Hocus Pocus Punch– For those of you who’ve always wanted to try the Sanderson Sisters’ Life Potion, Nourished Simply has it all figured out.

91. Vampire Ice Cream Floats– You don’t need to be a vampire to enjoy this float from Living Locurto!

92. Monster Hot Cocoa– The perfect drink to warm up little monsters after an evening of trick or treating. Find it at My Stay at Home Adventures.

93. Bat Brew– Aaah, bat brew from Kid Friendly Things to Do. Just what the witch ordered.

94. Cemetery Slime Punch– HGTV‘s punch is straight from the crypt!

95. Witch’s Brew– Channel your potion making skills with Served Up With Love‘s brew!

96. Zombie Gore Guzzlers– This drink from Squirrels of a Feather is simply to die for!

97. Trick or Treat Punch– Because even monsters get thirsty. Check it out at Spending with Pennies.

98. Blacklight Lemonade– Yes. You read that right. Girl Loves Glam has glow in the dark lemonade.

99. Easy Halloween Drinks with Peep Straws– The little demons at your house will love this cute recipe from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

100. Shrunken Heads in Spiced Cider– This drink from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen looks like something out of a horror movie!

101. Scary Sunkist Floats– If you never thought a float could be scary, then you’ve never seen Diary of a Recipe Collecter‘s Sunkist floats.

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I have a confession. I love Harry Potter. No, I mean it. I really, really love Harry Potter. It’s not that I’m not in love with Harry Potter. He just happens to be my favorite (fictional) person in the whole wide world. I cry when he cries. I laugh when he laughs. His triumphs are my triumphs! I’m always cheering him on. He’s not even real. Totally fiction. But, reading his story as he grows up and becomes who he’s meant to be- ugh. I just grew to LOVE this character. I just want this totally fake, not real person to be happy in his totally fake, not real universe. If you love Harry as much as I do (or if you love him to a lesser, more sane degree…), then you’ll love our 101 ideas for the ultimate Harry Potter party! 

Don’t be afraid to go heavy on the decor. This is Harry Potter we’re talking about…

1. Floating Candles– Wow party guests with this DIY from A Few Shortcuts!

2. Sorting Hat– Are you a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? Find out with this DIY from Simple Practical Beautiful!

3. Ministry of Magic Vinyl Toilet Decal– I love this decal from The Mage’s Emporium so much, I’m probably just going to keep it on the toilet forever.

4. Flying Letters– And so Harry’s Hogwarts journey begins! Relive this iconic moment with Life on Summer Hill‘s DIY.

5. Platform 9 and 3/4– Give your guests an authentic wizard experience with this amazing entryway from House of Little Tomato!

6. Monster Book of Monsters– This Monster Book from Sisters, What! adds the perfect wizard touch, don’t ya think?

7. Potion Bottles– Magia Mia‘s potion bottles feel so authentic!

8. Directional Sign– In case anyone gets lost in the Wizarding World, they can always look to this sign from Crafting Cheerfully!

9. Spider Trail– “Follow the spiders!” with your own spider trail from Cupcakes, Kisses N’ Crumbs.

10. Hogwarts House Banners– Let the rivalry begin! Get this cute DIY from Doodlecraft .

A real wizard party means real wizard food. And lots of it. 

11. Sorting Hat Cheese Ball– If you’ve ever wondered what the dusty, dirty Sorting Hat would taste like (who hasn’t, right?), here’s your chance to test it with this recipe from Sustaining the Powers.

12. Pumpkin Howlers– I can already feel the burning humiliation. Find the recipe at Food and Wine!

13. Pumpkin Pasties– Alexa Pettengill‘s pumpkin pasties are a true wizard classic!

14. Pretzel and Cheese Broomsticks– What Harry Potter party wouldn’t be complete without a broom themed snack? Try out One Little Project‘s edible broomsticks!

15. Popcorn Broomsticks– And on that note, you’ll definitely want to try Kelly Leigh Creates‘s popcorn broomsticks too!

16. Gillyweed Salad– I never knew how appetizing Gillyweed could be until I found this salad from The Starving Chef! (PSA: Do not attempt to breathe underwater after eating Gillyweed salad.)

17. Weasleys’ Dragon Roasted Nuts– Set your breath on fire with these delicious nuts from In Literature!

18. Cornish Pasty– If you’re looking for something a little more savory, you’ll love Feast of Starlight‘s traditional pasty!

19. Dragon Deviled Eggs– For a truly magical appetizer, you have to have these eggs from Simply Potter!

We love wizard drinks. Especially butterbeer. We have 3 different butterbeer recipes for heaven’s sake! 

20. Felix Felicis– If you’re in need of some good luck, try out this delicious drink from Plant Crush! Disclaimer: We can not guarantee this recipe’s ability to bring good luck.

21. Polyjuice Potion– Our delicious potion is both easy and delicious!

22. Pumpkin Juice– If you’re curious to know what juiced pumpkin tastes like, head over to Redhead Baby Mama!

23. Butterbeer– The iconic, nay, the absolutely essential drink to have for any Harry Potter party. Try this recipe from Love is in My Tummy!

24. Hot Butterbeer– Chica and Jo has the perfect recipe for nice, hot butterbeer! The picture alone has me feeling all warm  and cozy!

25. Frozen Butterbeer– If you live in a warm region, (like me in the deserts of Arizona!), you’ll love this variation on butterbeer from Six Sisters’ Stuff!

26. Gilly Water– Cool and refreshing, 2 Geeks Who Eat‘s water is great for any party!

27. Shimmering Potion Punch– This potion from Tikkido is sure to amaze your guests!

28. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie– Pumpkin pie and smoothies. Is there a better combination?! Try it out at Lemon and Zest!

It’s not a party if there aren’t desserts!

29. Gryffindor Wands– Simple and delicious, guests will love this treat from Ever After in the Woods.

30. Pink Coconut Ice– The picture already has me drooling. Find it at Just Easy Recipes!

31. Mandrake Cakes– I’d never considered mandrakes a treat until I saw these from Teaspoon of Nose! Delicious and cute!

32. Candy Filled McGonagall Hats– This fun treat has a surprise inside! Find it at TGIF!

33. Golden Snitch Peanut Butter Balls– Thankfully, these snitches from Fun Money Mom won’t fly away from you when you try to eat them!

34. Sorting Hat Cake Pops– We love this fun idea from The Keeper of the Cheerios to sort your guests into their houses!

35. Butterbeer Fudge– Butter beer is good. Fudge is good. Put them together and you’ve got a whole lot of amazing! Try out One Sweet Appetite‘s tasty recipe!

36. Marshmallow Filled Chocolate Frogs– You’ll love these frogs from Woo! Jr.! If you’re worried about them wriggling down your throat, just bite off the head first.

37. Easy Treacle Tart– We can’t wait to take a bite of this traditional recipe from Half Scratched!

38. Fizzing Whizzbees– These fizzing whizzbees from Wyldflour are almost too cute to eat!

39. Cauldron Cakes– Bijoux and Bits‘s cakes will make for a wonderful presentation.

40. Exploding Bonbons– These bon-bons from Get Away Today will create an explosion of flavor in your mouth!

41. Molly Weasley’s Rock Cakes– As an American, I had no idea that rock cakes are not just a nickname for Hagrid’s baking. They are a real British treat (although maybe you already knew that!) and you can find a delicious recipe for them at Bakingdom!

42. Butterbeer Muddy Buddies– The word, “addicting,” comes to mind with this delicious recipe from Sugar and Soul.

43. Cookie Decorating Tutorial– Is it just me, or is Pinterest filled with the most beautiful Harry Potter sugar cookies? If you are dying to know how to decorate these cookies yourself, check out this tutorial from Sweet Jenny Belle.

44. Spell Book Cake– This cake from Savvy in the Kitchen looks so amazing, you might just not eat it! But then, would it even be a cake?….

45. Cockroach Clusters– I never had a desire to try cockroach clusters until I saw these from Art of Wizardry.

46. Canary Creams– If you love shortbread, then you’ll love Blue Nose Baker‘s canary creams!

47. Sugar Quill– I don’t know about you, but A Tale of 2 Foodies‘s sugar quills are exactly what I had in mind when I first read about them in Harry Potter!

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Everyone can bring home a souvenir from their visit to the wizarding world. 

48. Washcloth Owl– A Few Shortcuts‘s owl is a cuddly craft that kids will love to bring home!

49. Harry Potter Origami– This craft from Fave Mom is simple and easy!

50. DIY Wands– No witch or wizard is complete without a wand! Make your own with Boxy Colonial‘s tutorial!

51. House Necklaces– This craft from Housewife Eclectic is a nice, classy way to show some house spirit!

52. Feather Quills– Red Ted Art‘s quills are sure to make homework fun!

53. Book of Spells– Now every witch and wizard at your party can write out their own spells with this easy craft from Busy Mom’s Helper.

54. Lightning Bolt Bookmarks– Desperately Seeking Gina‘s bookmarks are the perfect craft for any bookworms you might have at your party.

55. Dragon Eggs– Little hands will love making these beautiful eggs from My Baba!

56. Bath Bombs– Now every guest can pamper themselves with these fun bath bombs from A Pumpkin and a Princess.

57. Pencil Holders– Ruffles and Rain Boots‘s pencil holders hit me right in my organization-obsessed heart!

58. Pygmy Puff– Now you can make your own beloved pygmy puff with this craft from Fairfield World!

59. Time Turner Necklace– If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I wish I could be in two places at once,” than 30 Minute Crafts‘s time turner necklace is the craft for you!

60. Book Bag– I think it’s safe to assume that if you’re a Harry Potter fan, then you love books (unless you’ve only watched the movies. If so, promptly check out the first Harry Potter from the library and begin the journey…) Tried and True‘s book bags are a cute way to lug around your favorites!

61. Expecto Patronum Shirt– Wear your love for Harry Potter with this shirt from Laura’s Crafty Life!

62. Floating Christmas Ornaments– If you’re having a Harry Potter Christmas party, then you’ll love The Quiet Grove‘s ornaments!

63. Mugs– Start your morning off right with Pineapple Paper Co. ‘s mug and some hot butterbeer!

When someone comes up with a DIY invisibility cloak, will you let me know? Thanks in advance!

64. Harry and Hermione– You can’t have a Harry Potter party without Harry (and his friends of course!). Check out Brit + Co for ideas on your Harry costume.

65. DIY Scarf– This scarf from Bohemian Vegan Kitchen is clearly a Gryffindor scarf, but of course you can make it in the other house colors too.

66. Snape– If you could dress up as Snape every day for the rest of your life, would you? If your answer was, “Always,” check out this costume from Pieces by Polly.

67. No-Sew  Snowy Owl (or Hedwig!)– Who says you have to be a witch or wizard? You can come as Harry’s beloved owl, Hedwig, with these ideas from Craft and Burn.

68. Robe Pattern– We love Fleece Fun‘s easy robe pattern!

69. Dementor– One thing I love about the Harry Potter series is how it mixes fun in with creepy and dark. Bring the creepy to your party with Crafting in the Rain‘s dementor costume!

70. Professor Trelawney– I predict that Costumet‘s costume will win the costume contest!

71. Patronus– Think outside of the box with Coolest Homemade Costumes‘s patronus!

72. Professor McGonagall– If you’re strict and stern, but have a secret soft spot for troublemakers, you’ll love this costume from Cut Out and Keep.

73. Luna Lovegood– My favorite part of this costume from Frugal Family Times is the glasses!

74. Dumbledore– “Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!” If these words hold any meaning to you, please proceed to Jengerbread Creations for your costume.

75. Moaning Myrtle– I have to admit that this costume from Kate Johns is my favorite. The toilet seat is the cherry on top!

76. Voldemort Makeup Tutorial– This tutorial from Wholesale Halloween Costumes is for anyone who’s ever wondered what it would feel like to have no nose.

77. Quidditch Robes– These costumes from Polkadot Chair will make you actually feel like you’re flying above the quidditch field!

Unfortunately, a google search for “Wizard’s Chess” only resulted in regular chess. Thankfully, we have a bunch of other games for you to play!

78. Wizard Minute to Win it– Holly’s Home‘s games are great for anyone who works well under pressure!

79. Quidditch Cornhole– I never realized how much I needed corn hole boards, until I found  these from Jennifer Miner.

80. Scavenger Hunt– Keep your guests busy with Life with Neal and Suz‘s scavenger hunt!

81. Photo Booth– Your guests will “Siriusly” (yes, I really did just say that) love playing with this photo booth from One Sweet Appetite!

82. Quidditch– Quidditch: like football only with 7 players, 4 balls, 3 hoops, and you’re soaring hundreds of feet in the air on on a narrow broomstick. Just the same. Find this DIY at Food, Fitness, Life, Love.

83. Dementor Piñata– Expecto patronum the candy out of this piñata from House Wife Eclectic.

84. Wizards’ Duel– Don’t worry. No spells are used in Royal Baloo‘s game.

85. Wingardium Leviosa Science Experiment– “It’s leviOsa, not levioSA.” Check this activity out at Steam Powered Family.

86. Potion Slime– Become the potions master with Little Bins for Little Hands‘s slime!

87. Pin the Nose on Voldemort– If You-Know-Who is a little too creepy for your guests, use So Mum‘s game to make him a lot more fun!

88. DIY Harry Potter Game– Forget Candy Land! Turn your’s into a fun Harry Potter game with this DIY from Now that’s Thrifty!

These are free. Let me repeat: FREE. 

89. Book Covers– These book covers from Paper Trail Design add an authentic touch!

90. Pillow Boxes– Crafting Cheerfully‘s boxes are so cute, it’s hard to believe that they’re free!

91. Marauders Map– Try this incredible map from Harry Potter Paraphernalia if you’re ready to make some trouble!

92. Hogwarts Letter– What muggle hasn’t dreamed of getting one of these? Go to Mandy’s Party Printables for a free letter!

93. Birthday Banner– Wish your loved ones a “Happee Birthdae!” with this banner from The Suburban Mom!

94. Hogwarts Express– Make sure to give your guests a ticket from Drevio! Otherwise, they’ll be stuck at the train station!

95. Coloring Pages– Coloring Pages 7‘s coloring pages are a perfect way to calm things down when you need it!

96. Activity Pack– Artsy Fartsy Mama has created a whole pack of free printables for you to use!

97. Bookmarks– We love these bookmarks from Ordinary Girl, Extraordinary World. They’d make a great party favor!

98. Potion Labels– If you’re looking for a simple decoration, use Over the Big Moon‘s printable!

99. Would You Rather Game– As if this game wasn’t funny enough, Or So She Says put a Harry Potter spin on it and made it even better! Who knew that was even possible?

100. Party Pack– The Cottage Market just made decorating a snap with this party pack!

101. Dementor Attack Chocolate Bar Wrapper– Harry Potter proved what we all knew deep in our hearts: chocolate saves lives. Remind your guests with this printable from More Than Thursday!

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These are REAL tips given to the women of the 1950’s from a Women’s Magazine. I can’t believe some of the things they are suggesting you do. Like “Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children’s hands and faces if they are small, comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.” Oh my gosh. Nowadays, if my children are still alive and have had at least one meal by the time my husband gets home from work, we are doing really good!

Oh, and this one. I cannot believe this one. “Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.” WHAT?! What about the woman’s need to get out of the house away from the little circus that is her life? Seriously. I’m so glad that I live in the 21st century where it’s OK for a man to be in the kitchen!

Don’t get me wrong. I am a housewife. I work from home. For my family, me being home is a blessing. I am so happy to be at home raising my family. But I feel like I’m my husband’s equal in all ways. We have different roles in this life and I’m just fine with that. BUT these ideals from the 1950’s are way out of whack! And would make me go insane. Literally.

Now on to the fun bridal shower game. I’ve created a printable for you. Just click on the image below to open it into a new browser window. Then right click and choose “save image as” and save it to your computer. Now you can print them on regular paper for your shower.

Items needed:

• A print out of the excerpts paper and quiz

Click on these links to download.

The Good Wife’s Guide

The Good Wife’s Quiz

• A pencil for each guest (I am in love with these [affiliate] pretty pencils from Target.)
• Prizes

I think nail polish with a cute “You Nailed It” tag is perfect as a favor or a prize for the winner! No need to get too extravagant or spend too much money.

How to play:
“Do you think you know what it means to be a good wife? This paper contains text from a real book used to teach the girls in high school on “How to be a good wife.” Have the ladies read the excerpts, take the papers back, then hand out the quiz. When everyone is done, correct the answers and give a prize to the one who got the most correct answers. This game is great for all ages!

Alternative directions:
Read the textbook sheet out loud to your guests, then hand out the quiz sheets. When everyone has finished, the one with the most correct answers wins.

Another way to play:
Have the guests fill out the question sheet first, then read their answers to everyone. This can get really funny! Then read the correct answers as you go along, using the full text excerpts from the paper.

It’s always fun to have a prize for the winner. But make sure you have a few in case of a tie.

Leave us a comment and tell us what your favorite Bridal Shower Games are. Get more fun printables and family friendly ideas on my blog and follow me on social media!

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Hello again. Today I am sharing a cute party decoration with you all. I saw this a while back on Made and I have been itching to try it.

They are so fun and frilly and colorful. I kind of want to keep them up all the time. These streamers are very easy and inexpensive to make. You just need two or three rolls of streamers and a sewing machine.

To make them you just set your sewing machine to the longest stitch it will do. Over on Made she said to change the tension as well, but I didn’t and I think they turned out great.

If you are going to make a duel colored streamer then overlap the streamers about 1/2″-3/4″, lightest color on top, and stitch right down the middle of the overlapped section.  For a tricolored streamer overlap two colors like before and then lay a third right down the middle of the overlapped section. Then you just sew down the middle of the center color.

If doesn’t matter if you swerve out of the middle, just aim for the middle. This is not an exact science and no one will be checking your stitches for accuracy.

The red and yellow one is exactly how it came out of the machine. But for the green, blue, and purple I wanted it more ruffled. To achieve this I just held on to one thread at one end while I slowly and carefully scrunched the streamers toward the center of the garland. I just kept scrunching until I reached my desired ruffliness. (That’s totally a word, because I just used it in a sentence.) Then I started from the other end and did the same thing.

I love how these turned out. And if you are careful when you hang them and take them down then you can just roll them up and save them for another occasion. I really love them all rolled up too.

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Need more ideas for your party? Check out some of my awesome recipes.

Toffee Fruit Dip Recipe

Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

BBQ Pork Wonton Tacos Recipe

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This dish is super easy and takes less than 30 minutes to throw together! Best of all it’s made in one pan!

I love meatballs! They are one of my favorite comfort foods. It doesn’t hurt that these are super easy to make and can be made in one pan either.

I lightened up the meatballs a bit with ground turkey. You can always substitute a blend of beef and pork instead of ground turkey. Enjoy!

Print

One Pan Meatball Skillet

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 16 ounces ground turkey
• 1 whole egg
• 1/4 cup onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

• Combine turkey, egg, onion, garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs in a large bowl.
• Season with a bit of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Scoop out into large golf size meatballs.
• Heat a large skillet with oil. Add meatballs in batches and cook until browned. 2-3 minutes on each side.
• Add in tomato sauce and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 5-10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and sprinkle with cheese.
• Broil until the cheese is melted.
• Top with basil and serve immediately with pasta!

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Love this One Pan Meatball Skillet? Here are some more meatball recipes from Chef Savvy to try!

Asian Style Chicken Meatballs

Asian Sesame Meatballs

Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

We know that it isn’t officially autumn, yet, but we were so excited to see the first pumpkin recipes pop up during the link party!  Pumpkin is one fall flavor we are always more than ready to welcome back!  If you are as anxious to begin enjoying the delicious recipes reserved just for fall, then we’re sure you’ll be delighted to try one of these.

Homemade Pumpkin Bread from Penny Pincher Jenny

Pumpkin French Macarons from Sweet & Savory

Baked Pumpkin Pecan Donuts with Maple Glaze from About a Mom

Pumpkin Pie Puppy Chow from Growing Up Gabel

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Raise your hand if you love ice cream.  So do we!  We spotted some particularly yummy ice cream recipes during the link party, and we just couldn’t help ourselves–we had to share this deliciousness!  These recipes have us screaming for ice cream!

No-Churn Chocolate Mint Ice Cream from The Kitchen is My Playground

Ice Cream Cake Cupcakes from MommaDJane

 Pistachio Ice Cream from Cooking With Curls

S’mores Ice Cream from The Classy Chapter

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

We know that many of you sent your kids off to school over the last couple of weeks, and others are anticipating that experience in the days ahead.  Getting back into a school day routine usually means stepping up your game when it comes to breakfast.  That’s why we couldn’t help but spot some creative breakfast ideas during the link party.

Banana Nut Bread Breakfast Bowl from This Mama Loves

Cannoli Pancakes from Kleinworth & Co.

Baked Cinnamon Breakfast Bites from Oh My! Sugar High

Cinnamon Nut Flatbread from I Should Be Mopping the Floor

PB&J Oat Bars from Mom’s Messy Miracles

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

It’s peach season!  If we weren’t already enjoying these golden, sweet, juicy fruits ourselves, we’d know based on the number of delicious peach recipes that were linked up over the weekend.  Here are several that we are dying to try.  Yum!

Grilled Peaches and Cream Cake from I Dig Pinterest

Peach and Blueberry Pizza from Simply Stacie

Grilled Peach Ice Cream from About a Mom

Five Ingredient Peach Cobbler from Marty’s Musings

Peach Pie Smoothie Bowl from Spoonful of Flavor

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

We’ve featured lots of recipes from the weekend parties, lately.  How about a few DIY projects?  Here are four fun DIYs that might inspire you to pull out a paintbrush or hammer this week.

Old School Desk Makeover from Suburble

Upcycled Fruit Crate Ottomans from Scavenger Chic

Golden Stenciled Bedroom Wall from Albion Gould

Customized Charger Plates from Making It In the Mountains

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

We’re still craving chilled foods during these hot summer days.  Frozen lettuce isn’t exactly a hit, is it?  There’s just something special about freezing those extra calories.  Enjoy these frozen treats!

Easy Watermelon Ice Cream Cake from Fynes Designs

Blueberry Pie Pops from I Dig Pinterest

Lite Dole Whip Copycat Recipe from The Rebel Chick

No Churn Cookie Dough Ice Cream from A Simple Pantry

Watermelon Lime Yogurt Popsicles from Real Advice Gal

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

We can tell everyone has been feeling the heat of summer, because there were a ton of delicious, refreshing beverage ideas shared at the party.  Here are four of our favorites the whole family can enjoy (non-alcoholic drinks packed with fruity flavors)!

Caribbean Slush from Cincy Shopper

Easy Raspberry Lemonade Punch from The Mom Creative

Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade from Ella Claire Inspired

Watermelon Basil Cooler from Divas Run for Bling

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

We’re so excited to celebrate America’s birthday next weekend!  The links that caught our eye were treats with made with the patriotic hues of red, white, and blue.  Check them out below.

Red, White, & Blue Dessert Skewers from Made With Happy

Kid Friendly Patriotic Punch from Mom Endeavors

Patriotic Mixed Berry Pie from This Silly Girl’s Life

Sweet Cream Berry Shortcakes from I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Triple Berry Punchbowl Cake from The Kitchen is My Playground

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Oh, and Happy Father’s Day this weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Before you know it we’re going to be celebrating America’s independence on the Fourth of July!  Here are some quick crafts to get you in the spirit of the red, white, and blue!

Easy DIY Bandana Tablecloth from The Gracious Wife

Easy Peasy Patriotic Centerpiece from Lou Lou Girls

Patriotic Pallet Sign from Blooming Homestead

Patriotic Rag Wreath from Olives-n-Okra

Patriotic Banner from The Happy Scraps

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Bacon?  Did someone say bacon?  They must have, because we could sure smell the bacon sizzling during the linkup!  There were several delicious looking recipes that featured bacon in a starring role.  Yum!

Gluten Free Chicken Alfredo Flatbread with Bacon from Almost Supermom

Easy Bacon and Caramelized Onion Tart at Treat Yourself Sweeter

Bacon and Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese from Lou Lou Girls

Mini Fillet Mignons from Sweet ‘n Savory

Shrimp Burritos with Bacon Mango Chutney from Homegrown & Healthy

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

We were really smitten by some of the links that featured refreshing citrus flavors.  Particularly these luscious lemon treats.  There’s something so refreshing about lemons in the summertime, isn’t there?

Easy Lemon Mousse from The Kitchen Is My Playground

Honey Lemon Cupcakes from Home Made Interest

Light Lemon Pound Cake from Nancy on the Homefront

Raspberry Lemonade Slushie from Raining Hot Coupons

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

This week, we spotted some seafood dishes at the link party that looked like they would pair perfectly with some of our favorite summer salads.  These entrees are just the type of thing we love to eat outside on the deck.

Double Shrimp Pasta from Cooking with Curls

Fish Tacos with Mango Chipotle Salsa from Jen’s Random Scraps

Garlic Shrimp with Chili Pesto Pasta from Simply Stacie

Salmon Burger Sliders from Sweet and Savory

Seafood Tortellini Salad from Three Kids and a Fish

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Summer’s coming and the weather is getting warmer.  Can you take the heat?  Test your resolve with these spicy dishes!  These savory sides and entrees bring on the heat with exotic flavors.  Enjoy!

Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Pizza from Simply Stacie

Jalepeno Onion Bacon Dogs from Sweet C Designs

Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken from Dizzy Busy & Hungry

Spicy Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries from Strength and Sunshine

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

The post Best Recipes & DIY Projects Link Party #97 appeared first on TGIF - This Grandma is Fun.

* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

It’s berry season, and we couldn’t be more pleased! We’ve featured red berry recipes recently, so we thought it would be fun to share some of the blue and black berry recipes that were linked up. They look sooooo yummy!

Berry Chantilly Cake from Sweet & Savory

Berry Cheesecake Fluff from Dizzy Busy & Hungry

Blackberry Oatmeal Smoothie from Upstate Ramblings

Blackberry Trifle from I Dig Pinterest

Rustic Blueberry Lemon Tart from Simply Stacie

Now, let’s get this party started!

Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

The post Best Recipes & DIY Projects Link Party #96 appeared first on TGIF - This Grandma is Fun.

* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

We’re craving fresh fruits and veggies as the weather warms up.  These gorgeous salads look like they will hit the spot.  Mmmm….I can almost taste each of these flavorful offerings!

Juicy Watermelon and Beetroot Salad from Whole Food Home

Sweet Potato Spring Salad from All That’s Jas

Sweet Chili Paw-Paw and Pineapple Salad from With a Blast

Southwestern Chopped Salad from Tabler Party of Two

Jicama Mango & Pear Salad from The Whole Serving

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

The post Best Recipes & DIY Projects Link Party #94 appeared first on TGIF - This Grandma is Fun.

* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Now, we know that days hot enough to crave a cool, refreshing sip of something are still a dream for some of you (sorry, Connecticut!), but we saw soooo many yummy ideas for cold treats during the link party that we had to share a few that we can’t wait to try.

Carrot Pineapple and Chia Smoothie from Shibley Smiles

Copycat Frosted Lemonade from Cincy Shopper

Copycat Chocolate Chip Frappuccino from Life is Poppin’

Strawberry Limeade from Growing Up Gabel

Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles from Logan Can

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Every once in a while we like to have our cake, and eat it, too.  I just seems like there’s no easier way to do so than with the pint-size cakes we call cupcakes!  It’s so much fun to have your own, personal cake.  Here are four new recipes you are going to want to try the next time you have a cupcake craving.

Grapefruit Angel Food Cupcakes from Sweet and Savory

Reese’s Slam Dunk No Bake Cheesecakes from Spaceships and Laserbeams

Snickerdoodle Paleo Cupcakes from My Natural Family

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

The post Best Recipes & DIY Project Link Party #92 appeared first on TGIF - This Grandma is Fun.

* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

The arrival of warmer temperatures means more than just putting away the sweaters and turning down the heater.  Green things are growing, and that means we’ve got access to better, fresher produce.  Those of us with gardens are already starting to drool over the thought of home-grown tomatoes!  Here are a few delicious ideas we spotted for preparing yummy fruits and veggies.  Enjoy!

Fresh Strawberry & Mango Salsa from Cincy Shopper

Greek Baked Sweet Potatoes from Play. Party. Pin.

Honey & Thyme Roasted Carrots from A Life From Scratch

Strawberry, Spinach, and Asparagus Salad from Spoonful of Flavor

Crunchy Cucumber Radish Salad from Munchkin Time

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

The post Best Recipes & DIY Projects Link Party #91 appeared first on TGIF - This Grandma is Fun.