Halloween Touches 2024

 So my Halloween bins have been sitting in my dining room since the end of September.  Like... at least 4 weeks.  I have had approximately zero time or motivation to get it done, but after a crazy busy week last week I had some time this weekend and decided that it was now or never.  I'm SO GLAD I ended up putting things out becuase I really do love making the house feel festive and Halloween decor is my official gateway into the holiday decorating season and I'm PUMPED!

So without further adieu here are the Halloween touches I put up around our house this year!

Weekend Recap - Homecoming Edition

 What a whirlwind of a weekend!

Friday morning started off with a pep rally...

Friday Favorites

Erika and I are so excited that lots of y'all are linking up with us every week.  Make sure that you're grabbing our graphic, linking back to us and sharing your own Friday Favorites post ;)

Happy Friday, friends! Well - here we are again ;) I SWEAR it was JUST Friday!

First up on my list of favorites is this last-minute art project I took on for G ;) Painting a pair of spirit jeans for her was the exact "therapy" I needed during a super busy week.  THIS IS MY HAPPY PLACE!!!

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It's Homecoming week at school and that means #allthethings.  From sign painting to mum pickups and 6 am cheer practices and spirit jean painting it's A LOT - and that doesn't include my actual job ;). 

All that to say... I'm phoning it in tonight because I have to track down a sheet that can double as two togas and get a second coat of white on some spirit jeans.  

Back tomorrow with Friday Faves!

Chili

 In honor/celebration of the fact that we're ACTUALLY getting some Fall weather here today I thought I'd share my chili recipe!

Chili is one of our family favorites during the Fall/Winter - I love that it's one pot and that my kids will take it in their thermos for lunch.  This is the recipe that my mom always made while I was growing up so it's a total comfort for me and I try to keep the necessary ingredients on hand because sometimes you just NEED a pot of chili.  I had planned on sharing this recipe next week, but with Super Bowl this weekend I thought I'd share since a big pot of this with cheese and fritos would be an awesome game-watching meal.

Halloween Books

Our day of picture books have come and gone but I'd be remiss to not share the books that my kids have loved over the years - because I feel like seasonal picture books (and crafts!) are the best ways to make things feel 

Check these out and add a few new ones to your collection or to your library wishlist!

Halloween in the Orchard is in the same series as the gorgeous "Thanksgiving in the Woods" book and it's just everything.

Weekend Recap

Whew! What a weekend!  We kicked things off on Friday with a friends afternoon for G...

Friday Favorites

Erika and I are so excited that lots of y'all are linking up with us every week.  Make sure that you're grabbing our graphic, linking back to us and sharing your own Friday Favorites post ;)

Happy Friday, friends! Another whirlwind of a week over here!  I keep trying to get things to slow down, but so far I haven't had much luck ;)

First up on my list of favorites is XC season...

Pumpkin Bars

I made these pumpkin bars last weekend and they have been a HUGE hit with my family.  The flavors were super similar to my mini pumpkin cream pies with WAY less effort.  They were really quick to put together and they're suuuuuuper delish!

Halloween-spiration

    HAPPY Wednesday!  Today I thought I'd share some fun and festive ideas that I've blogged over the years in case you want to get your thinking caps on and mark your calendars with some a special dinner or craft idea this month.

You can check out our pre-trick-or-treating dinner from a few years ago  HERE...

ThursDAY in the Life

Last Thursday I snapped pics of our day since it was kind of a "nothing" day - with minimal activities, extras, etc. 

Homecoming is coming up next week and the middle school cheer girls have a few early-morning practices with varsity to get ready for the pep rally which means G was out the door by about 5:45 to make it to school at 6:00.  GOD BLESS DAVE who took her ;) 

Amazon Lately

One of my friends at school was talking about this book and so I ordered a copy for Luke.  I'll keep you posted but it seems great and has incredible reviews.