I’ve been watching the days and weeks flip by on the calendar and there’s no denying that my favorite time of year is just around the corner! From Halloween through New Year’s, I find myself pretty much giddy constantly. Add in the fact that we’re having a baby this year, too, and I am basically over …
Halloween
Speaking of my current pancake obsession, I would be all too happy to have someone make me up a batch of these Halloween pumpkin pancakes tomorrow morning. Or, heck! I’d be down for having them for dinner, too. I don’t care what anyone says. Pancakes shaped like Jack O’Lanterns are my kind of awesome. Drizzle …
I’m kind of in shock that tomorrow is Halloween! That said, I’m really really excited. I love handing out candy to trick or treaters so today I’ve rounded up a handful of fun last minute printable Halloween treat bags. The kind sure to make every little ghost and goblin exceedingly happy. Of course these double …
Last week when I shared my 4 easy tips for hosting a Halloween party, I promised to share with you my simple process for making candy corn cake in a jar! I’m not really sure there’s anyone out there who doesn’t love cake in a jar. I mean, it’s cake for one thing. From a …
We’re going to a Halloween party this year where each guest is invited to bring a Halloween themed cocktail. Everyone will sip each concoction, vote on their favorite and one winner will take home a prize for the best Halloween drink recipe! So today, I’ve rounded up a handful of awesomely spooky Halloween cocktails. We’ll …
This post was sponsored by Command Party. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep the party rockin’! We’re just a few weeks out from Halloween so today it only seems right that we talk about Halloween parties! Specifically, tips for hosting an easy fuss-free party that will have your …
Ok! So it’s October. Let’s get this party started and talk Halloween, shall we? No doubt, spooky glam is definitely my go-to Halloween vibe. Loads of black and white, a few metallic touches and a hint of something creepy and you’ve got the job done! I’ve rounded up a bunch of my favorite tabletop picks …
Hi, guys, and happy Halloween! Just in time for the spookiest of all holidays, Andrea, Samantha and Jade and Matthew are back today sharing the perfect beet cocktail. Whether it’s for sipping this evening after the trick-or-treaters have ransacked your candy stash or whipping up for a Halloween party you might be hosting or attending, this cocktail is both unique …
An alternate title to this post would be “The Easiest Halloween DIY Idea Ever.” Or perhaps, “Photographing Balloons is Surprisingly Tricky!” Either way, you get the gist. I shared a photo of this balloon on Instagram yesterday to rave reviews so I thought I would share this quick and easy last minute Halloween DIY project. …
Guys, the final countdown is on! We’re just two days out from Halloween so you know what that means – if you haven’t already figured out your costume or that for your kiddos, now is the time. Luckily, there seem to be more ingenious ideas than ever before for quick, easy last minute Halloween costumes …
It seems that across the board, this year is definitely the year of black and white for Halloween. I guess maybe we’re all a little tired of the traditional black and orange? (Not that I don’t love me some kitschy Halloween decor, because I do.) Personally I’m loving the whole black and white love affair …
With just two weeks until Halloween, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween cocktails! (You know, if you’re into that sort of thing.) From champagne tinted with cranberry to resemble crow’s blood to vodka mixed with black cherry juice until it looks freakishly like some kind of black magic potion, these cocktails are perfect for …