Last-Minute Halloween Party Foods
Did you put off your Halloween Party Planning? Is life getting in the way? Time is getting short! This post might help you quickly plan a party food menu for your little ghosts and goblins! These ideas can make your Halloween Spooktacular. There is also a roundup of my Halloween posts! Quick and Easy Party Food Ideas Spooky Spiders Spread peanut butter or processed cheese spread onto round butter crackers. Place four chow mien noodles or small pretzel sticks on each side of the cracker making eight spider legs. Stack a cracker on top to make a sandwich. Dip raisins into peanut butter or cheese spread and place on top…
A Weekend at Texas A&M on Tour
My son graduates from high school in May, so we are on the hunt for colleges. This means the “college tour” exercise! Since we live in Texas, we wanted to keep the Texas schools in play as an option for him. He’s somewhat ambivalent about staying in Texas. He has aspirations of being states away from us… I did the same thing when I was looking for colleges – I swore I was going far, far away – but I ended up only 90 minutes away from my folks. In the town where they both grew up… I really got away, huh? LOL So, we scheduled a college tour on…
Find Relief from Fall Allergies
While I love the fall, I do not love the lovely fall allergies! As a teen, my first allergy attack happened during the fall! Fall allergies are fairly common – do you have them? If you do, read on. Seasonal allergies typically present with the same symptoms, such as runny rose, watery eyes, coughing, and sneezing– no matter what season they present in. If you only get these symptoms in the fall, you probably have fall allergies – often called hay fever. Here are some ways to find relief from fall allergies. Types of Fall Allergies Let’s start with the types of allergens you might experience in the fall season.…
Tips to Help Your Teen Get the Most out of School
As part of Blogtober, I thought this would be a good time to write about school and teens. The school year is just beginning. This is an important topic for us right now as my son is graduating in May. These are his final months before college. We want to send him off as prepared as possible but he’s a teenager so we may be overly ambitious! LOL School — both junior high and high school — will fill up a large part of your teenager’s life, and there are many things you can do to help this part of their life run smoothly. Also, the habits that they learn…
10 Things I Love About Fall
There are so many things to like or love about Fall. In this post, I reveal what I like most about fall and why. My answers may not be what you might expect! (or they might– points for that if they are!) College Football Saturdays As an only child, I started watching football with my father at a young age. Also, growing up in Alabama, college football was a huge deal throughout the state. This love of college football has stuck with me throughout my life. When the end of summer comes, and the kickoff classic comes on, I get a charge. While I do enjoy attending college games, I…
5 Fun Baby and Toddler Costumes
If you have a baby or toddler, you are probably looking for a fun and cute Halloween costume for them. I dressed my son as a lion! These are some great costumes that are comfortable, stylish, and kids don’t mind wearing them. Lil’ Lobster Costume This is an absolutely adorable costume for your baby. The costume is in a red and orange color theme since it looks like a Little Lobster. It’s made of polyester and requires hand wash care. The inside of the jumpsuit costume is lined, while it has a zipper that makes it easy to put on and take off. The legs have snaps to make for…
6 Superhero Costumes for Halloween
For Halloween, superhero costumes are very popular for people of all ages. Many of these costumes fit teens and adults, while others are specifically made for children. Here are some of the on-trend Halloween costumes within the superhero category. Captain America This Captain America costume is the classic version. Like most standard Halloween costumes, the Captain America costume is made from polyester so it is inexpensive and comfortable to wear all night for trick-or-treating. The entire costume is in a jumpsuit, along with fake muscles in the arms and chest, and comes with a fabric mask and belt to complete the superhero costume. It comes in multiple sizes for adults…
