Halloween

These DIY Harry Potter Wands look like they are straight out of the wizarding world! Made with wooden dowels and a drill! This post has been YEARS in the making. Seriously. A small backstory before we dive in. I threw my son the MOST insane Harry Potter Themed Birthday Party. You see, he is obsessed …

With three simple ingredients you can have a spookily delicious Witches Brew Punch. This easy Halloween recipe tastes incredible and is a fun kid friendly drink. Here’s the thing, I love Halloween. And I am constantly looking for really great recipes to share throughout the month of October. THIS punch is a favorite for so …

This recipe for Pumpkin Pie Truffles is made with a secret ingredient… Golden Oreo Cookies! Only 4 base ingredients and dipped in white chocolate! Perfect fall flavor. Here is the deal. I am completely obsessed with Oreo Truffles. They are so stinken easy to make and always a crowd favorite. I always use them for …

This Slytherin Party takes you straight into the wizarding world! Most of the items are thrifted or DIY with easy to follow tutorials. I have two brand new (to me) nieces that just joined the family. They are both equally obsessed with Harry Potter and had a birthday a few weeks ago. It was a …

This is the ultimate Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe! Better than store bought and simple to make! All you need is a can of pumpkin puree and you’re ready to get started! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies It’s fall ya’ll. And that means we have officially stocked out house with all things pumpkin. I have been …

Halloween is just around the corner! Get inspired with these 8 Halloween Treat recipes! Spookily delicious! I am all about easy, and adorable, treat ideas. Anything that can be made in minutes and tastes delicious ranks super high on my list. Over the years we have made some spooky fun treats that I know you …

These easy Halloween Bat Cupcakes start with a rich chocolate cupcake and fudge frosting and are topped with homemade Reese’s candy bats! Easy to make and adorably delicious.  Halloween treats are one of our all time favorite things to make. You’ll find so many different varieties, and characters, throughout my website, but these bat cupcakes …

This Harry Potter inspired Butterbeer Cupcake Recipe is the BEST! A rich butterscotch cupcake topped with sweetened whipped cream makes these perfect for any witch or wizard! In case you were not aware, tomorrow is Harry Potter (and J.K Rowling’s) birthday! As a self proclaimed Harry Potter fan I have decided that we MUST celebrate …

This super fun Harry Potter Photo Booth costs $20 and is easy to customize! SO fun and perfect for any Harry Potter Party!  Over the weekend I threw a freaken awesome Harry Potter birthday party for this adorable seven year old. We happen to be HUGE fans and when he told me this was the theme …

Easy Bat Oreo’s. These cute little bat treats come together quickly and are a fun Halloween recipe the entire family will love helping with! Last weekend I was remaking my Bat Oreo Truffles when I had an idea… Don’t get me wrong. I love those truffles. But when I was looking at a bag full …

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie. Thanksgiving just got easier with this incredibly simple slow cooker recipe! Mix together pumpkin, evaporated milk, spices, and pour into a crust for the perfect pie recipe!  Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Recipe If you know me, you know I am obsessed with anything that makes my life easier. This recipe does …

Did you know you can make apple cider in a slow cooker? This slow cooker apple cider is made with cinnamon sticks, orange slices, and cloves simmer slowly making the perfect fall drink recipe. THIS easy apple cider crockpot recipe is it. It is my new go-to for curing a case of the winter blues …

Harry Potter fans rejoice! This easy TWO Ingredient Butterbeer Fudge tastes amazing, is incredibly simple to make, and made in just 5 minutes!  Harry Potter Butterbeer Fudge Recipe We visited Harry Potter World this year and my son and I had a full-on-ugly-cry-melt-down the second we walked into Diagon Alley. I am sure my husband …

This Pumpkin Pie Granola recipe is packed with the classic fall flavor and has easily become a favorite. It is packed with real pumpkin flavor and a delicious way to snack! The BEST Pumpkin Granola Confession… I am a granola addict. It is one of my ALL TIME favorite treats to make and munch on. For …

If there is one thing my kid has it’s originality. We’re coming up on his seventh Halloween and the ideas he’s thrown out are on-of-a-kind. I’m sure I’ll be sharing a few with you soon but for now I’ll do a quick look back at one of his costumes you haven’t seen. Two years ago …

Easy and quick ways to throw the ultimate Harry Potter Party! Travel to Hogwarts for the day, sort party guests into houses, and select your wand from Ollivander’s! If you know me at all  you have probably realized that I am a bit of a Potter Fan. J.K. Rowling is seriously my idol and I proudly have …

These Spider Web Oreo Cookies are a quick way to add a spooky treat to your holiday. Made with Oreo cookies and melted chocolate. OK, how cute are these cookies? You all know my love for decorated chocolate sandwich cookies runs deep. I have a so many fun versions on the site, but this might …

These Frankenstein Cookies are the perfect Halloween treat! All you need is Oreo cookies, melted chocolate, pretzels, and m&m candies! Ok, how cute are these little guys? I know that Halloween is supposed to be all about the spooky, but I couldn’t help myself.  One thing I love about this tutorial is how forgiving it …

Remember those adorable mummy cookies I made last week? WELL, it turns out that when left unfinished they look like little Halloween ghost cookies! I know that in blogland Halloween has come and gone, and everyone is already moved onto Thanksgiving or even Christmas, but I can’t bring myself to push past the spooky little …

Halloween is just around the corner which means it’s time to start thinking about fun little treats! Last year I whipped together these adorable bat truffles and death by chocolate cupcakes. This year it’s all about ghosts and mummies! First up are these simple mummy cookies. You won’t believe how quickly you can create a …

Death by chocolate cupcake recipe. Rich chocolate cupcakes are topped with a dark chocolate frosting, dipped in crushed Oreo cookies, and garnished with a Milano cookie designed to look like a tombstone. Perfect for a quick Halloween treat! Two new obsessions: Halloween recipes and CHOCOLATE. In an effort to combine the two I decided it was …

Halloween is a little extra sweet when you have a batch of these Bat Oreo Truffles! Oreo cookies are blended with cream cheese. The base is then dipped in melted chocolate and finished off with candies!  THIS is a One Sweet Appetite original. Bat Oreo Truffle Tutorial I have seen copies around the web. But …

Easy Halloween Ghost Cupcakes. Dark chocolate cupcakes topped with vanilla buttercream and black frosting make the perfect spooky Halloween treat!  Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Getting dressed up, passing out candy, and watching my little guy fill with excitement is the best. We also use the time of year to get a little …