What happens when you make caramel apples? What definitely happens when you have the kids help you…make caramel apples? You get sticky fingers. A small price to pay, right? It is worth the mess. It is worth the hassle. It Read More …
When we were kids, if our mom packed candy for lunch, I mean, candy in our lunch, we thought we had hit the jackpot. If you haven’t guessed, that was unusual – to say the least. How unusual? Well, my Read More …
When toddlers first try apples, they love them. Delicious. Then, they get their first taste of candy, or cake and they are pretty sure to say (by a show of hands swiping) “move over apples – give me that candy!” Read More …
In this world, sometimes adults need more make believe time. Not just for Halloween, either, although that certainly does make it much more acceptable. I believe that we need it for our sanity and for our creativity, those of you Read More …
Pumpkin season is almost over, according to the grocery store shelf signage…and it’s not even Halloween and Thanksgiving has not yet been enjoyed. What about pumpkin pie? I mean, I’m just getting around to making apple pie from the apples Read More …
Some things are better when seen in the dark. Moonflowers. Twinkle lights. Hibiscus blooming in late summer. Glow sticks. Cityscapes. Jack-o-lanterns. The moon. Big screen movies – in theater or at a drive in. Ghosts. Neon lights. Romantic, candle lit Read More …
Ok, so earlier today, I heard something said by my youngest daughter and it made me pause. Her statement, while true, sounds worse than it is. I can’t resist commenting and sharing this… Now, if you’re young…or younger, this may Read More …
Today, I experienced the bizarre, fairly recent occurrence, of the holiday pre-sale (rather than the post-holiday) close out sale. It’s 7+ weeks from Halloween and yet, the decor shops, the craft stores and mass retailers, have Halloween stuff on sale 40-50% Read More …
All summer and during winter play season, we help the kids work on their abilities to make a quick change of scenery – they get better each year and each performance. The pond to the duck nest or from the Read More …
Who doesn’t love candy? Kids. Adults. Halloween trick-or-treaters. It isn’t something you have to feel bad about. If…you normally: eat well exercise drink plenty of water and don’t indulge – all the time We all love candy. Some, more than Read More …