Even though fall is not right now in New Zealand, we do celebrate Thanksgiving from across the ocean (and we are even hosting this year)! And even though there isn't really much 'cozy factor' about the beginning of summer in New Zealand, there is something about seeing November on the calendar …
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DIY moana Halloween costumes
When we moved to New Zealand, I thought our group Halloween costume days were over (we've done Star Wars, Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter group costumes for the last three years). But, happily, I was wrong! Instead of repeat Harry Potter costumes last year (which was my prediction), the kids …
easy halloween party food ideas
If you're putting together a Halloween party (or any sort of fall fete) and need a pile of EASY party food ideas, this is your post! Most of these were made by my kids (so EASY). I did include basic instructions for most of them, but almost all of them don't even need those. And they're …
fall snack mix- pumpkin munch recipe
This fall themed make-your-own snack mix was such a hit at our Halloween Party that I thought I'd put the recipe on here (ok, recipe seems a bit much... how to? DIY? Idea? Not sure what to call it?). We call this fall snack mix "Pumpkin Munch," but I know other people who call it "Scarecrow …
pastel halloween party
Even though Halloween and trick-or-treating aren't really a big thing in New Zealand, last year, we decided not to let that stop us from our usual fabulous, group costume-y, October 31st festivities. Enter the most fabulous pastel Halloween party ever! Since we don't really do scary or gory …
DIY pumpkin vases
A couple years ago, (ok, I just looked at the date, and it was EIGHT years ago, y'all- how have we even been blogging that long!?!) we had an excess of pumpkins, and some fun hostessing to do, and we made a whole line of pumpkin vases! I have used the "pumpkin vase" trick almost every year …
how to make pumpkin juice (harry potter inspired)
There's a day coming when I put together the Harry Potter Party post, y'all, and share all the pictures of all the festive HP goodness. That day is coming- I promise! But also, I realized that the Pumpkin Juice we served at said Harry Potter party is perfect for fall. (Or the spring weather we've …
family halloween costumes- easy wizard of oz costumes
Like most great family traditions, our Family Theme Halloween Costume tradition wasn't really something we set out to do. When Burke and Pi were little, Burke would choose his costume, and then a costume for Piper to coordinate (he was a horse and she was his cowgirl, then he was a squid and she was …
iced pumpkin spice lattes for a crowd
In honor of fall in Texas (aka- the calendar reads "October" but we could still pool most days), this recipe must be shared. I actually drink iced coffee year round, so Pumpkin Spice Lattes over ice are right up my alley. But this recipe is especially fitting for my weird-fall-weather (and for …