Set out some pizzas and some spooky beverages then invite friends and family for an afternoon of pumpkin carving and cocktails. Of all our seasonal parties, the pumpkin carving and cocktails is the easiest to put together. Seriously. There are no crafting skills required. Here’s how you can make it happen. Carving Station We swept…
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Great Pumpkin Party
Movie night is a favorite at our house. Piles of pillows, popcorn and people on our couch makes for great family time. This fall, I wanted to have a family movie night that involved a pumpkin-themed movie. The obvious choice was “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” The great pumpkin party features a popcorn bar…
Spooktacular Halloween Party
I love Halloween. I love to decorate for it, make homemade costumes and of course steal trick-or-treat candy from my kids once they are in bed. Halloween is another excuse for me to express my creativity. Plus, I love to surprise my boys with spooky treats and special parties. This year I put together a…
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Our family recently moseyed down a dimly lit trail, cradling warm beverages, surrounded by over 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins at the Minnesota Zoo’s 2nd Annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. The 1/4 mile trail of glowing pumpkins features dizzying details and creatively carved designs. The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular runs through November 3rd. Find tickets online for specific entry times….
Pumpkin Patch
My favorite color is fall. Sipping cider, rustling leaves, bushels of mums and rusty wagons overloaded with pumpkins are my ideas of fall perfection. Every year, our family seeks out those sweet fall moments at a pumpkin patch. Hayrides, corn mazes and a chance to snag the perfect pumpkin were at the top of our…