DIY Thanksgiving Napkin Ring

All you need is acorn tops, pom poms, a hot glue gun and bakers twine!

Using a hot glue gun, glue pom poms to acorn tops.
Cut a 12 inch piece of twine.
Tie one end to one acorn top and the other end to another acorn top.
Tie around napkin and fasten with a bow.

Recipe of the week: Chocolate Covered Pretzels

People are always wowed by these, but they're so easy to make for any holiday!

Bag of white chocolate wafers
Pretzel rods
Sprinkles
Wax or parchment paper

Put wafers in a tall glass drinking glass that's microwave safe.
Microwave on high for 1 minute.
Stir and repeat until chocolate is smooth.
Dip pretzel rods about halfway into the chocolate and place on paper.
Add sprinkles and let sit until chocolate is set.

DIY Halloween Treat Bags

Treat bags are the perfect favor for your Halloween party or a special treat for your neighborhood kids. They're inexpensive, easy to make and super cute!

What you'll need:
Small Paper Treat Bags
Candy or other treats
Festive Stickers
Ribbon (cut into 10" pieces)
Hole Punch


one. fill bag with candy and treats








two. fold the top of the bag over








three. punch two holes in the center of the flap and thread ribbon through from the back








four. tie a bow in the front and place sticker on the front of the bag

Recipe of the week: Candy Corn Bark

Warning: this is super addictive!

1/2 bag of oreo cookies
few hand fulls of pretzels
2 bags of white chocolate wafers or chips
1/2 bag of candy corn

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Crush oreos and pretzels and spread on parchment.

Heat white chocolate in the microwave slowly.
1 minute on high heat then mix. Repeat until melted.

Spread white chocolate over the oreos and pretzels.
Sprinkle with candy corn.

Let sit until chocolate has set. Then break into pieces by hand.

Sugary deliciousness!

Bundleme

This cozy sack is a must have for fall and winter walking. Made by JJ Cole, the Bundleme comes in a variety of fabric weights and colors and it's compatible with most car seats, strollers and joggers.

I just bought the Urban for our Bob stroller, because it's outer shell is rain and wind proof and the inside is a soft and cozy fleece!

Recipe of the week: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour (or wheat)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup reduced fat cream cheese
1 stick unsalted butter
1 1/2 cup confectionery sugar

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Beat butter and sugars in a medium sized bowl.
Add the pumpkin, vanilla and egg and beat until combined.

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt another bowl.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the sugar and butter.
Beat on medium-low speed until fluffy.

Spoon teaspoons 2 inches apart onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake about 10 minutes or until puffed.

In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectionery sugar.
Once cookies are cool, spread onto the flat side of half the cookies.

Makes about 12.

Playroom Project: Inspiration

We're turning our three season room into a playroom for Olivia. I'm really excited to make this an amazing room for her to play and be creative in.

This playroom, featured in Real Simple, is what originally inspired the idea. I just love the abundance of natural light and organized storage space.

Here are some organization strategies they shared:
- toss past their prime items
- let the space breathe
- brighten things up
- designate a place for everything

I'd be interested to know what you think makes the perfect playroom!