Teacher Gifts

Usually I buy the kids teachers a cross ornament from Kirkland's, but I think they might have all the designs by now. I thought I would try something different, something more homemade.

I decided to make Banana Bread, Candied Pecans, and Snickerdoodles this year. I bought the cute baskets from Michael's Craft Store for Half off. The little treat bags that are holding the pecans and cookies are from Walmart(15/$1.00), and the snowmen ornament that has their name on it I bought years ago on clearance and I just added their name myself with a sharpie.

I have not given M's teacher hers yet, but C-Man's teachers loved them!! Huge hit! I think the homemade route is the way to go! Not only is it more personal, but it was by far the cheapest gift ever! Even if I did have to buy 7 baskets and bake all day on Monday!

DIY: Pumpkin Topiary

I was really wanting to get this done and posted before Halloween was over but you know how things go.

I found a fantastic craft for those neat craft pumpkins you see at Michael's every October.

A pumpkin Topiary!

Here is what we did to our 3. Leaves on the bottom, swirls in the middle, and a letter G for our last name with little holes all around to look like stars!



And here it is all a glow!

The only thing that is missing, is the garland I bought to go around it. It will be a easy add though. I just had to share this with you! I think it is the neatest and cutest thing out there! I plan to leave mine out with my scarecrows through Thanksgiving! Pumpkins are not just for Halloween anymore!

Here is the link to show you how I did it and how you can make your own!

Halloween Entertainment

Have you already carved or painted your pumpkins and you are now wondering " How am I going to entertain the kids before it is time to trick or treat?"

Luckily, I have the answer for you! I found some great Halloween coloring pages perfect to keep the kids busy!

Just click and print!

Coloring Page Creator

Witch's Brew Coloring Page

Frankenstein and Mad Scientist Coloring Page

Jack-o-Lantern Scarecrow Coloring Page.