By Shannon Breuner Nelson

Yup. I'll admit it. I dress my dogs up for Halloween every year. They're part of the family, and I DO love Halloween...
So for those of you out there who dress up your dog for Halloween, and I KNOW you are out there, here's a list of DIY Halloween costumes for your beloved Fido.
Ghost Do...
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson

This post is a complete no-brainer. The second I found this recipe, I just knew that I HAD to share. And I'll be rushing out to buy candy corn tomorrow to make them ASAP.
Vanilla pudding candy corn oreo cookies from Lovin' From the Oven. If anyone has ever made cookies using pudding, you kn...
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson

I heart Halloween. And I especially heart Halloween parties.
If there is one painful party lesson for a mom to learn, it's that you do NOT want to have a kid party without some activities. No activities means a trashed house and tears. Don't let this happen to you!
It's Written on the Wa...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

Here's a great use for that large can of chalkboard paint you have on your shelf - Chalkboard Pumpkins!
Our own local writer, Michelle from Fun on a Dime, has a great guest tutorial from SwellChel filled with cute chalkboard pumpkins.
My kids want to make it advent style so they can erase ...
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By Carina

Fall is my favorite. Something about the chill in the air makes me want to make cute things, serve warm meals, and turn to indoor activities with the kids. Here are 10 great fall fun ideas for you to share with your family and celebrate the season!
Make pumpkin waffles with butter syrup...
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson

Pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin pudding, pumpkin pretezels, pumpkin cake. All delicious, but don't wait until the second half of the day to celebrate fall with a pumpkin treat. Pumpkins offer many health benefits including containing vitamin A which helps to promote healthy vision, and containing beta-...
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By Erin Oltmanns

How about a little spooky word play? Our free printable Halloween magnet poetry will keep everyone at your house entertained and creeped out all month long.
Think of the fun you’ll have creating your own little messages like...
The pale vampire hid ye hairy pumpkin in that crazy castle.
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson

My daughter wants to be a banana for Halloween. My husband thinks we can create this costume ourselves. That's not going to happen. Everyone will think the poor kid is dressed up like the man with the yellow hat in Curious George or just a big yellow highlighter. I am admittedly not crafty, so...
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By Shannon Breuner Nelson

Love decorating for Halloween? If you're looking to take it a little further than fake webs and plastic spiders, check out this idea for Halloween decor from The Project Queen.
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By Amy Allen Johnson

I can't wait any longer. I tried. I wasn't going to post anything on Halloween until it was really October.
Ta-da! It's here!
Remember the traditional Peanut Butter Blossoms with Hershey's kisses? Check out these cute peanut butter cup versions. Too cute, even if they are spiders. ...
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