Category: Holiday
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DIY Gratitude Jar (Holiday Inspired) + Free Printable
I wanted to create something similar to an advent calendar that I could (to be quite frank) gift myself – a little, treat myself if you will. However, I do not want (nor do I need) any more things. Greg and I have significantly downsized since moving back to Hawai’i, and the last thing I need is more…
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Harry Potter Snack Board (Sweet & Savory) + Free Printable
This post isn’t our first Harry Potter exploration into the Wizarding world. I don’t need to tell you how much I love the Harry Potter films; how when I was a child, like so many others, I’d wait in line for the midnight showings. When the films were over, I wouldn’t stop babbling for weeks…
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The Ron Weasley Mocktail | November Harvest Fizz
Welcome to the Wizarding World of Mocktails! This holiday season, because Harry Potter is universally perfect for October, November, and December, I decided to try my hand at a Harry Potter mocktail series. I love Harry Potter. I love mocktails. The decision was a no-brainer. So, are you ready to embark on a magic-inspired journey…
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Apple Brie Ghost Bites
If you want to add some eerie elegance to your Halloween party, I’ve got the perfect dish for you: Apple Brie Ghost Bites! This savory, sweet, cheesy creation is not only delicious but also a fun addition to any snack board or appetizer platter. The first go around of these brie bites wasn’t so much…
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40 Fright Night Flicks: My 2023 Halloween Movie Must-Watch List
It’s my favorite time of year again, when the holidays sprinkle magic into the mundane everyday. Kicking off the next few months of enchantment, we have Spooktober! And if you live in my house, we are here to do nothing but watch spooky season things. And believe me when I say there is range. From…
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11 Hauntingly Good Reads for Leafy Days & Eerie Nights: Your Ultimate Fall Booklist
These 11 fall reads are my booklist picks for the season. I’ll be enjoying them alongside you. Like last year’s 15 Books to Cozy Up to This Autumn, I curated a collection of books you can start now, ones that give a harvest mood and fantasy-world enchantment vibe, the type of feelings that come with…
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10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patricks Day as a Sober Vegetarian + Clover Cooler Mocktail Recipe
What activities come to mind when you think of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Of course, for many, the first thought is overflowing pints of green beer, contemplating how to get out of work the next day because you’re too hungover to go in, and (of course) like the traditional turkey on Thanksgiving, eating corned beef.…
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5 No BOOze Drinks Inspired by Classic Halloween Films
By now you probably know I’m your mocktail gal. Since I stopped drinking alcohol over 3 years ago, I love a good mocktail, whether it be of my creation or something whipped up by a professional mixologist (yes, they do that too), and there is truly nothing better than a themed mocktail, especially for the…
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Hocus Pocus Watch Party + Free Printables
“We must find the book, brew the potion and suck the lives out of the children of Salem before sunrise. Otherwise, it’s curtains. We evaporate! We cease to exist! Dost thou comprehend?” —Winifred Sanderson Who’s ecstatic about the new Hocus Pocus movie? ME! If you’ve been following the blog for a while you know I…
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15 Books to Cozy Up To This Autumn
We’ve had a break from the blazing-hot weather here in Denver. Today it’s gray skies, chilling air, and rain-soaked patios. I love it! And there’s nothing like a change in weather to spark the beginning of cozy Autumn-inspired posts. Aside from binging your favorite scary movies (*cough, cough* 26 Flicks for Your Halloween Fix) what’s…