I started working at IJM in the fall right before Halloween, and was delighted to learn that the daycare in the building hosted a yearly Halloween parade, bringing all of the children on a visit around the offices in the building while wearing adorable costumes. We would hand out candy and swoon over the tiny […]
DIY Little Duck Costume
I’m currently working on my daughter’s Abby Cadabby costume and was reminiscing about her costume from last year. Since she was too little to care much about what she dressed up as, I made her a little duck costume, which is one of her many nicknames. I searched for a while trying to find a […]
Halloween Round Up: Decorations
Your halloween party isn’t complete without some festive decorations. We used items we already had around the house for this pumpkin party; orange plaid fabric as a table runner, plates and napkins in earthtone colors, fake leaves (real ones are even better!) and rustic pumpkins. We used cinnamon cloves to make this jack-o-lanterns. Don’t forget […]
Halloween Round Up: Party Games
We rounded up our favorite halloween party games. These were used with kids ages four to twelve at a harvest party block party, but could be tweaked for almost any age. If you are having a lot of kids at your party, stations are a great way to keep everyone entertained. Just make sure you […]
Halloween Round Up: Party Drinks
Your halloween party isn’t complete without some fun drinks to go along with your party food. We are sharing two ideas from past parties. First, start with your favorite punch. We used green koolaid and sprite to make this punch for a halloween block party. A few days before your party, freeze some of the punch […]
Halloween Round Up: Party Food
With Halloween just two weeks away, we wanted to share some of our favorite halloween ideas from past parties. Whether you are helping to throw a classroom party at your child’s school, a fun after school party, or a huge halloween bash, here are some great halloween party food and treats to share with your […]