Happy Halloween and some safe tips for tonite and a freebie

Kids look forward to Halloween for many reasons. They like the dressing up in costumes but the mostly they like it for the candy and treats! Who wouldn't? Even some adults still like to go our trick or treating

My own tips

Select bright colored costumes for your kids if you plan to take them trick or treating on Halloween. Although it may seem fun to let them pick the vampire costume that is all black, it is not safe. Bright colors are easier to see than black that blends in with the night.

Children should always go out trick or treating accompanied by a responsible adult. If you have a group of kids going, the parents should choose two or three of them to go along and keep an eye on things.

If your parents do let you go without them, make sure to go in big groups

Walk, don't run

Always use the front door

Only go yo well-lit houses

Remember to be polite and say thank you

Don't eat any of your candy until an adult can check it and Get rid of some of that candy, don't let your kids eat it all. Obesity, dental carries, bad eating habits, are just a few things that excess candy eating can lead to. It is fun to trick or treat on Halloween but when it is all over, make sure you ration the candy, give some away and do not let your kids eat it all.

Be safe and  have a happy  Halloween!!!!

Oops I almost forgot to give you these free printables  

they add a festive touch for Halloween decorating

you can download here

Plan your Halloween Parties

 via Pinterest

Are you ready to start your countdown to Halloween?? well we are . Please check out this creatives ideas   and If you wish to throw a fall birthday party or just a party for your little ones this post will give you tons of great inspiration.


As you can see.. if you don't have a pumpkin you still can have a fall decoration with some creative ideas... Like this one... genius right?

Or this one... just paint some maple leaves and you have a beautiful halloween decoration , quick and inexpensive...

Season Love Tumblr

Or you can do this Spindles painted white, hot glued into a circle, strung with twine and a spider on top! So very Victorian scary!

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this is another inexpensive idea and you can recycle and reuse some cans to make this candle holder

Better Homes

The entire atmosphere looks so warm & pretty... I'm really loving the color pallete selected here

and love all the details. Everything was well thought and executed perfectly

Glorious Treats

This part is  my favorite so far... (I really love, love sweets!!)

Hope you have a wonderful and tricky tuesday!!


Credits
Cookies, cupcakes and Cheesecake mousse from: Glorious Treats

Halloween Gluten Free Sugar Cookies {Gluten Free Mondays}

Since Halloween is around the corner, I thought I would make some fun gluten free treats for my kids. I was motivated by a recipe that I saw on the internet and I just made a few changes… and the results were a hit with my kids… 

Even better if you use fun shapes and don't forget to be creative when making your cut-out cookies.

Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened or if you want it to make this cookies Casein Free use Earth Balance Buttery Spread
2/3 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1/4 tsp. baking powder 
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. Homemade Vanilla Extract (see in my files for the recipe)
2 1/2 c. Namaste Gluten Free All Purpose Flour


Cream the butter or the buttery spread and the sugar, add the egg, baking powder, salt and vanilla and mix until well combined.  Then stir in the flour until well-blended and smooth.

Put the the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Keeping the paper in place, move the dough to the refrigerator and chill for 20 – 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Move one oven rack to the upper third of the oven. Grease your cookie sheets.

Take the dough out of the refrigerator. Cut out the cookies using cookie cutters. Place the cut-out cookie on the cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Roll out the dough scraps and keep cutting cookies until all the dough has been used. Refrigerate the dough again if it gets too soft to handle.

Bake the cookies just until they are lightly colored and slightly darker at the edges – should be around 7 – 10 minutes. Rotate the cooking sheet halfway through baking for even browning. After they are done, transfer them to a cooling rack as soon as possible.

Repeat this process with the other portion of dough.  And then enjoy!!

and if you want to decorate your cookies even more... this is a cute idea... :)

TRICK OR TREAT, Bone Appétit!!

                                                     (photo by: Kevin Kennefick)


Spook your guests with Halloween Bones that you can made with pretzels, marshmallows, and white chocolate. It’s only three ingredients so you can still slip this in as a last minute activity.


You can use different sizes of pretzel sticks/rods and different sizes of marshmallows to create different sizes of bones. 

Stick a marshmallow at the end of each pretzel stick/rod. Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler, removing from the heat just before all the chocolate is melted. Stir to melt the rest, away from heat. Dip the pretzel/marshmallows in the white chocolate, using a fork to move it around and pick it up. Lay each one on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or a cool place until you’re ready to serve them.

and Have Fun!!

Flyaway with this Halloween Bags!! {More ideas than time}

I know some of you are thinking it is way way too early for this (my husband at least) maybe  It is too early to start making Halloween treats, but you can start planning Halloween decor and  some DIY projects…

Here it is a Flyaway Favor Bags from Martha Stewart blog

Let's talk about Halloween Party Boofet

Halloween it's just around the corner.. but well acording to my husband ... no... acording to stores and me: yes!!
So we need to star planning our spooktacular designs for Halloween Party and be ready. In the next few days, I will share some pictures and some ideas as well recipes for Halloween..




But for today lets start with Halloween Lollypops


Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
coconut extract to taste
Lollypop sticks
Orange extract




In a microwave melt chips, stir until smooth. Stir in coconut extract. Put in the mold and press a lollypop stick into each one. Freeze until firm (about 10 minutes)
Remove lollypops from the mold. And have fun eating them!!!

I really love the spooky shapes of this lollypop, they are super easy to make. Don't you agree??