I love this little guy. I call him Queso Diablo. I think that translates as Cheese Devil. He’s a fun way to decorate a Halloween cheese ball, and he’s made with my Habanero Cheese recipe (get the printable recipe below). Frugal recipe updated 10/30/2023 How to decorate the Halloween Cheese Ball Devil: Okra for horns Bay […]
Halloween Books for Kids: Edgar Allan Poe and Book Suspense vs. Screen Horror
It’s Halloween time and I’m exploring 31 Great Books to Read to Your Kids—what better author to share with your kids than Edgar Allan Poe, the master of suspense? Homeschooling post updated 10/29/2023 Reading a well written suspenseful tale—even one that includes murders—is nothing like watching a gory scene on TV or acting one out […]
Libby’s Great Pumpkin Cookie Recipe! Easy Halloween Cookie Recipe
This is the recipe you’re looking for! It’s the original 1980s Libby’s Great Pumpkin Cookie recipe from women’s magazine ads. My mom made the Great Pumpkin Cookies every year when I was a kid, and now I make them every year with my kids. My kids love decorating Great Pumpkin Cookies more than decorating Christmas cookies! Libby’s […]
Harry Potter Halloween Party: Budget Party Tips to Save Time & Money!
I saved over $25 with these three easy budget party tips for my daughter’s Harry Potter birthday party! If you want to throw a birthday party on a budget, there are a few things you’ll need to do yourself. I don’t do sponsored posts! I do use affiliate links—that means your price doesn’t change and […]
Don’t Miss a Trick—or a Treat! 10 Disneyland Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party!
Don’t miss a trick—or a treat!— with these 5 Disneyland Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party! I’ve got 10 Disneyland tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party. The first five are vacation planning tips that will help you stack the deck in your favor to have a fabulous time at Mickey’s Halloween Party! 10 Disneyland Tips for Mickey’s Halloween […]
Things to Do before Mickey’s Halloween Party Starts: 10 Disneyland Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party
Your tickets to Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland get you inside the gates at Disney California Adventure at 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. (depends on party date) but why not make a full day out of it? Here are things to do before Mickey’s Halloween Party starts. Most of these ideas are FREE, since you […]
Make the Most of Your Disneyland Day: Stay Close and Nap! 10 Disneyland Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party
Make the Most of Your Disneyland Day: Stay Close and Nap! 10 Disneyland Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party. I overexplain, I know. But here’s why you should stay at a hotel within walking distance to Disneyland. Especially if you’re attending Mickey’s Halloween Party. And honestly, this is the short version. There are two choices can […]
DIY Sally Costume Nightmare Before Christmas – 10 Disneyland Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party
This is the coolest DIY Sally Costume (from The Nightmare Before Christmas!)—I still can’t believe I made it! I am not a seamstress. I’ve sewn a handful of things in my life, and thankfully I’m creative and a good problem solver so they’ve turned out well, but any real seamstress (like my mom or mother-in-law) […]
Is Mickey’s Halloween Party Worth It? 10 Disneyland Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party
It’s ten days until our next Disneyland trip, so I think I’ll do 10 Tips for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland! Mickey’s Halloween Party is an event that requires a special ticket, different from your general admission ticket or Annual Pass. Is Mickey’s Halloween Party worth it? Here’s how to decide if you should buy […]
How to Teach Vocabulary with Great Books! The Hardy Boys 1: The Tower Treasure
Do you want your kids to have a rich, expressive vocabulary? Sure you do! There’s really only one way to ensure your kids can easily pluck le mot juste from their magnificent brains at will: read Great Books to them! Take a good, hard look at your kids’ book lists from school: do you see […]
