Oreo Mint Truffles

Oreo Mint Truffles

Fall is one of the best times of the year, and I LOVE to be able to take the time to calm down after a crazy Summer and spend sometime in my home with family!

And what better to keep us company than these delicious Oreo Mint Truffles made up of the best things, Andes Mints and Oreos!  YUM!

what you will need:

• 1 package of oreos
• 1 package of cream cheese
• 1 package of andies mint chocolate chips
• food processor
• cookie sheet

directions

1. Put the package of Oreos into a food processor and chop until it is very fine

2. Mix the chopped Oreo with softened cream cheese until blended completely

3. Roll the mixture into balls and place on a cookie sheet

4. Place the cookie sheet into freezer for 30 minutes

5. Melt chocolate chips in a deep microwave safe bowl

6. Pull out 1 frozen ball at a time and drop into melted chocolate. (it is important that the oreo balls stay frozen so that the warm chocolate hardens) cover entire oreo ball in melted chocolate and place onto a plate

7. Place the plate of truffles into the fridge for 10 minutes

I had some extra cupcake liners and baggies so I made little gift bags for my family and friends as seen in the picture.

They are sooo yummy and so simple. They were a huge hit and my hubby and nieces are demanding more!

Smell My Feet Halloween Printable

“Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet”

So, if you are like me you leave visiting teaching to the last minute….  even with the best of intentions the end of the month always seems to come sooner than expected.  During October, I don’t like to drop off treats, (isn’t sugar everywhere?) but I love the idea of this cute cute printable Brooke came up with!  Just pick out your favorite pedicure supplies and wrap it up!  How cute and easy is this to drop off to your neighbors?

Here is the Free Printable here!

Smellmyfeet

Countdown to Halloween Surprise Bags

Halloween Surprise Bags

This idea we stole from my amazing mom!   At the start of October she drops off these Halloween bags for my 2 kids.  Each of the bags has the date when they get to open the special surprise.  I love this because she chooses things that my kids get to enjoy the entire month!

Even doing this leading up to the day is exciting!

Here are some things that she has put inside:

• Cheetos Skeleton Bones
• Skeleton Jammies and clothing
• Glow Sticks
• Halloween Window Clings
• Spider Rings
• Halloween Cereal
• Halloween shaped noodles for chicken noodle soup
• Dollar store toys
• Coloring books
• Pumpkin Tattoos
• Pumpkin carving kits
• I’ll add more when we open the others!

Trick or Treat Wreath

Okay, Brook has done it again people! Seriously??? This wreath is so cute and it is the perfect thing to show off to your neighbors!

What you will need:

• felt and fabric for flowers (see post soon)
• yarn (I just used black and white)
• foam round wreath base
• cardstock to print letters on

steps
1. wrap yarn around base alternating colors

2. cut felt flowers (how to coming soon)
3. Print and cut trick o’ treat letters (attached)
4. hot glue yarn to back or banner letters

5. add flowers and lettering as desired.
6. add extra ribbon to hang wreath

Happy Halloween ENJOY!!

Spooky Halloween Banner

Did you ever notice that Halloween night is the one night of the year where you have millions, (okay maybe hundreds, but my candy budget feels like millions!) of people coming to your doorstep? Don’t worry if you haven’t done too much yet! We have your answer to make it look amazing here:
Halloween is on a Saturday this year, which means that the countdown begins to trick or treating as soon as you wake up! Making this Darling Spookky Banner is just the easy craft you need to help pass the time and leave an impression on those that enter your doorway!
Items needed (all was found at Michaels):

• Cupcake liners of any kind
• Halloween scrapbook paper
• Ribbon
• Letter stickers
• Spider web tulle (Did you know such an amazing thing existed??)
• Banner Outline
• Glue
• Scissors
Steps:
1. Cut cupcake lines to desired size and glue together in the middle so that the edges curl out, then apply letters.

2. Cut out banner triangles to desired size; add ribbon to top of triangles to add some color.

3. Decorate! I added some Halloween stickers to add a little more color and dimension

4. Glue the triangle banner pieces to the folded in half tulle or you can also use ribbon or yarn
5. Hang it up and Let your neighborhood Enjoy!

Halloween Candy Corn Bath Salt!

Okay, to be honest we both HATE candy corn (and yes I have tried all of the new flavors its a texture thing!), but we LOVE this Candy corn bath salt.  A warm bath on a cool Fall day hits the spot!  This is so easy to make!

What you need:

Mason Jar

Food Coloring

Epsom Salts (scented or unscented)

Essential Oil (Optional)

1. Divide Epson salts into three, I used already scented salts but you can also use a few drops of an essencial oil

2. add food coloring, mixing red and yellow to make the orange. stir until all color is mixed in

3. pour into mason jar, orange first, then yellow and then white.

4. you can add a ribbon or some fabric to dress it up a little bit.

Enjoy!