Halloween cookies: how to make monster eye sugar cookies

I’m all about simple ways to make every day life special and fun. The other day I was trying to think of an easy Halloween dessert I could make and somehow this fun idea came to me. I thought about how peanut butter blossom cookies kind of look like eyes. But I could make them… Continue reading Halloween cookies: how to make monster eye sugar cookies

pumpkin worksheets for elementary school

‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything. From pumpkin muffins to pumpkin spice hand soap–yes, that’s a thing, and it’s currently sitting on my bathroom counter. It smells great, by the way. So today I finally have some worksheets that I have been wanting to whip up for years. Why did it take me so long… Continue reading pumpkin worksheets for elementary school

Knott’s Scary Farm: everything you need to know

This blog post has been updated for 2025. Although Halloween is not my favorite holiday, I do enjoy it quite a bit. The fun and spooky decorations, pumpkin-flavored treats, and the scent of fall it the air. One of my favorite things about Halloween though? Theme parks at this time of year. Knott’s Scary Farm… Continue reading Knott’s Scary Farm: everything you need to know

pumpkin crafts for kids and adults

The official start of fall is only about a week away and with it comes all things pumpkin! I’m almost ready to accept that summer is over, even if the northern California weather isn’t. Today I’m sharing a roundup of some great pumpkin crafts that will help you welcome the spooky season with your family.… Continue reading pumpkin crafts for kids and adults

12 Picture Books Perfect for October 

It’s not often I have guest posts on the blog, but when I find out that one of my oldest blogging friends has written a super cute children’s book I have to make an exception! My sweet friend, Kailei Pew, has written the perfect children’s book for the Halloween season. Not only that, but she… Continue reading 12 Picture Books Perfect for October