Tag: Halloween
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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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Mummy Jalapeño Poppers (Vegetarian)
Every Halloween season for the past few years, I’ve planned a movie night with a themed dinner to match. This year, our film was Hotel Transylvania. The animated delight is one of my favorites, mainly because Dracula is voiced by Adam Sandler (I couldn’t love him more) and the film is the perfect blend of…
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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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15 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Get in the Halloween Spirit
I love the spooky season and always look for fun ways to celebrate. Whether you’re a die-hard Halloween enthusiast or looking to dip your toe in the cauldron, there’s no denying the excitement of Halloween. I began this post last year, starting with things my family enjoys doing during Halloween, then curated it with additional…
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Frighteningly Good Halloween Workout Playlist
Around this time last year, I was training for my first marathon race and looking for a playlist that matched the season. We were living in Colorado and lucky to have the changing seasons, with crisper air and leafs transitioning to their fiery shades of red and orange. My outdoor runs were gorgeous, especially in…
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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…
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Beetlejuice | A Night for the Living Dinner Party
Host your perfect Beetlejuice Night for the Living Dinner Party with all the simple treats (no tricks) that will keep your guests from haunting you in the afterlife. Appetizers Hum-Hum-Hum | Hummus Trio You can summon Beetlejuice by calling his name 3-times. Similarly, Lydia calls out “home-home-home” to escape his mossy-dead-man clutch. So, what better…
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Halloween Countdown: 10 Activities for your Witchy Hearts Desire
To all my spooky ghouls out there searching for a little Halloween enthusiasm and activities this one’s for you. I’ve curated a few delightful treats, sure to captivate the Halloween spirit. Fang-tastic Things to Do 1. Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling: Set up a glow-in-the-dark bowling alley. You can use glow sticks inside empty water bottles as pins and…