Holiday Spiced Cider
Soledad (4) has asked me at least 5,000 times in 30 minutes can she have a piece of candy.It is 5:03 pm. The answer is “No, you cannot.”She begins rummaging…
Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Maybe I’m going to start my period.I’m getting all choked up over the craziest things, and I can’t remember anything.Bella held up a scruffy red t-shirt with a monkey on…
How to Make an Autumn Wreath
I have been a mother for 10 years now.Almost to the day.And, I can quite honestly say, I haven’t learned a damn thing yet.3:30 pm.The bus brakes screech in the…
Sugar and Spice Pumpkin Seeds
Okay, this is because I love you. And because. . . .I’m a bit of a procrastinator. We just carved our pumpkins last night, and so. . . . I just…
Product Review – Jovial Einkorn Pasta
Something you don’t know about me.I am a complete Prehistoric History Nut.Love, love, love all things Caveman and Dinosaur Age. Maybe that’s where my love of Halloween stems from. Big…
Chewy Caramel Popcorn Balls
I’m just going to come out and say it, I’m a feminist.I know, I shouldn’t be ashamed, but sometimes in the back of my head I can hear my dad…
Halloween Appetizer: Used Q-tip Kabobs
Time: 10 am SaturdayPlace: 6 year old’s Soccer Game.She’s running . . . running . . . running. Slower as every minute passes.Her arms are hanging at her side. Her…
How to Make a Mermaid Costume with Cupcake Liners and a Glue Gun
Reason # 5689 – Why I love Halloween. . . . . .I get to see my kids in all their glory. And. . . .I’m guaranteed at least one…
Baby Rag Doll Costume How-To
I was looking through Phoebe’s closet the other day, and I had a revelation.That poor kid has a lot of really ugly clothes.She has a pair of red and white…
Little Girl Witchy Make-Up (a little scary, but still pretty)
Bella recently informed me that she wants to be a Little Girl Witch for Halloween.I couldn’t be happier.Apparently, she wants to be the little girl witch to my Mommy Witch. I’m a…