Pumpkins and Spice...

What a busy Halloween!

For some reason I was taken over by some crazy drive to pull everything out of my Halloween bag of tricks like some kind of superwoman. Not sure where that came from or what I was "possessed" by!

This is what I took on as my way to celebrate:

1. Craft time with the girls in my family:






2. Caramel Apples: using Werther's Originals and Honey Crisp apples...yum!


3. White Chocolate Ghosts for Sophie's Halloween party: (it was supposed to be treat-free, but when her teacher told the class that, Sophie piped up that I already had all the ingredients and would be "disappointed" if I couldn't send them in. Lucky me!


4. Craft time with some of Sophie's friends (too busy to take many photos!):
We made little Halloween trees with paint and glitter!

Annual Pumpkin Carving Party:

We had my spicy chili, rolls, delicious chicken soup and apple crumble pie made by one friend, and this decadent chocolate cake made by another friend:


 And the annual stoop shot, posing with their pumpkins:


 And last but not least, Halloween itself!!


Busy, but happy...
Happy Halloween!!!

Holiday Blogging

Remember last year, when I sported a special holiday banner, created by my blog designer, Danielle aka The Design Girl?

This might jog your memory:



Well, right now Danielle is preparing her schedule for those wishing to do the same - have a specially designed holiday blog design or banner for their own blogs (check it out here). She also has pre-made blog templates for sale and they are really great!

So, don't forget: if you want a custom holiday blog design, be sure to act quickly. Orders are filling up fast!

Chatting with Nie...

Come on over and read my interview with Miss Stephanie Nielson.

She is guest posting on the HOLIDAY website today, and I had a little chat with her.

She really is lovely...!