P is for Play: DIY Apple Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe This post contains affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. Most people have a definitive favorite between apple and pumpkin but it can be quite a competition. For me it is always a toss up – I love to bite into a fresh, crisp apple but a delicious piece of pumpkin pie Continue reading
Welcome to Family Joy Blog Link Up Party #38! I am so excited about this weekend that I can hardly stand it! I am off for a girl’s weekend with some of my favorite people. When was the last time you soothed your soul with good friends, good food and tons of laughter? I Continue reading
C is for Crafts: Paper Plate Pumpkin and Apple Masks This post contains affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. Apple, peaches, pumpkin pie… fall is here and in full swing. We are into all things pumpkin and apple here in our house right now. But even with all the fall festivities, the troops get restless and bored Continue reading
H is for Holidays: Let’s Talk About Teal Pumpkins    This is a sponsored post. Oriental Trading provided me with these products for review. All opinions are 100% my own. Find my full disclosure here. If I asked you to name three colors that you associate with Halloween you would probably be able to answer my question Continue reading
Welcome to Family Joy Blog Link Up Party #37! October has arrived and it is time to start gearing up for Halloween.  I had so much fun creating a fun wreath covered in plastic spiders this week. There’s nothing like 24 dozen plastic jumping spiders to get you in the Halloween spirit! Last week’s party was Continue reading
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