Too Stinkin' Cute: October 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

Boo!

Happy

Halloween!!!

from Pinterest

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Last Minute Halloween - Kid Food

If you need some

fun Halloween food ideas...

then you've got to check
out these kid friendly food
ideas from

Quick-Dish

Here are a few of my savory faves...

Tarantula Tacos

Halloweenies

Barbecued Worm Sandwiches

To see the complete list of

10 Last Minute Ideas

click on over to

Quick-Dish

Boo-Apetit!

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Great Eats!

I love grilled sandwiches

and this one is a

WINNER!

Brie & Fig Preserves

On Pound Cake

Grilled in Rosemary Butter

from Anything Could Happen

Can you say...

YUM!!!

Friday, October 28, 2011

Instant "EEK"!

Are you looking for a

little something spooky & festive for this weekend???

Well, I just love this simple idea

from Martha Stewart

Just glue some big bugs to

sheer panty hose and presto

you've got

"Instant EEK!"

Have Fun!!!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Halloween Centerpiece

I love, love, love

(did I mention LOVE)

this beautiful

Halloween Centerpiece

from

Eighteen25

Drop on over to

Eighteen25

and get the step by step tutorial

on how to recreate this yourself...

I can see a Thanksgiving & Christmas

version of this bad boy already!!!

Happy Crafting...

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

No Bake Desserts

The Holiday's

are upon us...

and who couldn't use a couple tasty & easy "No Bake" Dessert Recipes, right?! Here goes...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

from Taste of Home

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

from Taste of Home

Just click the "pink links" above to get the easy step-by-step recipes to make these delicious creations!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Pretzel Hugs

You've got to try these

PRETZEL HUGS!

You will need:

2 bags of Hershey’s Hugs
1 “Pounder” bag of Pretzel Snaps
Big baking sheet
Waxed paper – for easy removal

Preheat Oven to 300 degrees

Line a cookie sheet with wax paper

Unwrap hugs & "stack 'em" up!

Bake for 2 mins until glossy

Let rest on the counter for 1 minute

Layer top pretzel on

Refrigerate for 20 minutes

And serve!

from Cookies & Cups.com

What a delicious

Sweet & Salt Treat!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Cupcake Flowers

Is it

REALLY

this easy???

from The DIY Girl

via Martha Stewart

I'm going to have

to try this one...

Sunday, October 23, 2011

FREE Fall Subway Art!

I love these

Free Fall Subway Art
Printables

from Vintage Marigold

from Adventures of a Betty Crocker Wannabe

Click the pink links above to

get your free printable!

Oh Joy!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Caramel Apples

It's Caramel Apple Season...

from The Party Dress

from Pretty Organized Palace

These "rustic" mini caramel apples

from My Paper Crane are fab!

And I love this

"DIY Caramel Apple Kit"

from Oh Happy Day

Isn't that wonderful?!

Friday, October 21, 2011

Cute Idea!

I love this idea

from Simply Stoked

These ornaments are simply glued to a little mirror (found at any craft store, or even the dollar store) and the top is taken off, filled with water, and embellished with flowers!

Easy-Peasy!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Mexican Hot Chocolate

If you haven't tried it...

You REALLY should!

from Rachael Ray

INGREDIENTS

4 cups whole milk

1 1/3 cups (8 ounces) chocolate chips

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon chile powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch salt

DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients and 1 cup water over medium heat, whisking constantly, until hot but not boiling, about 8 minutes (the mixture should smooth). Pour into 4 large mugs.

Perfection!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Pretty in Pink

Love these

Pink Chocolate Chip

Shortbread Cookies

from Quick Dish

Ingredients

1 pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
2 sticks butter, softened but NOT melted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
pink food coloring paste

Directions1

Beat the butter until fluffy in a stand mixer.

Add the cookie mix and powdered sugar and pink food coloring. Mix well.

Add the chocolate chips to the dough. Mix well.3

Form 2" rounds of dough, press the tops down just slightly. Place on a nongreased baking sheet.4

Bake in an oven preheated to 330 degrees for 15 minutes.

Allow to cool before serving.

Although these link cookies would be a hit in my household all year long...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,

what a yummy way to show your support!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Strawberry Cheesecake

I love these little

"Bite Size"

Strawberry Cheesecakes!

from Nutmeg Nanny

via The Sweets Life

Ingredients:

1 lb large strawberries

8 oz. cream cheese, softened (can use 1/3 less fat)

3-4 tbsp powdered sugar (4 tbsp for a sweeter filling)

1 tsp vanilla extract-graham cracker crumbs

Directions:

Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry. Remove the top and clean out with a paring knife, if necessary (some may already be hollow inside). Prep all strawberries and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add cream cheese mix to a piping bag or ziploc with the corner snipped off. Fill strawberries with cheesecake mixture. Once strawberries are filled, dip the top in graham cracker crumbs. If not serving immediately, refrigerate until serving.

Delish!

Monday, October 17, 2011

Funky Pumpkins

Decoupage Pumpkins...

What will they think of next?!

from Funky Time

via Mod Podge Rocks

Click on over to Funky Time get the step by step tutorial on how to recreate these awesome pumpkins. Sybille is ah-mazing & she shares all sorts of fun ideas to decoupage your way into a very fun fall!!!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Fall Kid Craft

I love these little

eatable turkey's...

Ingredients/Supplies

Double Stuff Oreo Cookies
Candy Corn
Whoppers
Peanutbutter Cups
Chocolate frosting
Yellow Frosting
Optional: Red frosting
Optional: black sprinkles for eyes

Here's a simple

"Photo Tutorial"

Step #1