Monthly Archives: October 2012

Our Boo Bash

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Megan

I finally gave in…after the middle hooligan had such a fun birthday party at the end of September, the kids kept insisting we should have a Halloween party.  So we did, last weekend. They each chose four kids from their … Continue reading →

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Bones and Cauldrons

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Megan

Bread bones dunked into a cauldron of bubbling cheese fondue, that is…they’ve become out Halloween night dinner tradition.  We have either crisp fresh vegetables and dip or vegetable soup with them, depending on whether it’s warm or freezing out. To … Continue reading →

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Christmas Card Monday-Merry On!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Megan

Back in June, when the new Stampin’ Up! catalog went live, I couldn’t wait to get the Carry On hostess set…and then I combined it with the “Merry” from Greetings of the Season, and just look what I created! All … Continue reading →

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Pumpkins of the Past

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Megan

As Halloween creeps ever closer, I decided to look back at our hooligans through the years…since the eldest one is only 8, it was a pretty short look back.  Here’s a peek at their costumes… It’s kind of cool that … Continue reading →

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Toffee Pumpkin Cheesecake

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Megan

One of my friends blogged this recipe awhile ago, and I printed it and put it in my “To-Try” recipe file…then I forgot it! I was beyond giddy when she reminded me of it when we were swapping recipe ideas … Continue reading →

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15% Off {Almost} Every Stamp!

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Megan

Yes, you read that right…on Monday, October 29, 2012, almost every stamp Stampin’ Up! sells will be 15% off!  And they’ve just released two more selections of stamps available individually! Here are the details: Starting at 12:00 AM (MT) and … Continue reading →

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Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Megan

Have you been searching for a hearty soup that tastes as though it simmered all day but took less than 30 minutes to make?  Well, your search is over, my friend! Sausage and Tortellini Soup has come to the rescue … Continue reading →

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Halloween Party Mix

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Megan

Guess what Target has at the Dollar Spot?  Cute little treat cups in fall colors (ten for $1!). I know, I should seek help for this compulsion to stalk the aisles there. But first, let me show you what I … Continue reading →

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Thanks Is for Giving Tree

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Megan

My kids, wild hooligans though they may be, love writing down what they are thankful for each day in November.  For the past few years, we’ve had thirty small envelopes with strips for each day that we write our thankful … Continue reading →

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Guest Posting at The Taylor House

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Megan

If you’re in need of a fun and just-a-little-spooky treat, I’m sharing my tutorial on making peanut butter eyeballs over at my friend Chrissy’s blog, The Taylor House.  Drop by and give her a little blog love…she’s been under the … Continue reading →

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