Hi-ho and happy Friday, friends. Thanks for dropping in and saying, “Hey!”
Here we are, on the top of the heap of the holiday chain gang. Suddenly it’s ghouls and goblins. Soon enough, it’ll be talk of the Mayflower, turkey timers and who wore the pilgrim hats best, that will lead directly into the whirlwind of holiday parties, eating too many of Santa’s cookies and clinks all around to ring in the new year.
Whew. Take a deep breath. Relax.
If you let it, it could almost feel like the holiday season is over before its even begun. But let’s do this instead. Let’s revel in the joys these next few months are sure to bring and embrace our festivus-es.
So why not start now, and let’s kick off the whole shebang with this week’s list of Friday Faves…
Since Halloween falls on a Friday this year, I’m sharing a few faves now so you can plan, and maybe use a few, for later. Because it’s going to be a big weekend folks.
On a side note, if you haven’t gotten your copy of The Skinnytaste Cookbook, hop over and enter the giveaway here.
I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard at other people being scared out of their gourds in the video below. If that’s wrong, I don’t wanna be right.
First things, first: The costumes!
20 best kids halloween costumes. #5 has me dying of cuteness.
100 totally creative DIY couples costumes.
If you’re like me you’ll appreciate 37 Halloween costumes you already have in your closet.
And what guys really think about slutty halloween.
Next up: Set up the spook scene!
Wow! This is some serious pumpkin carving—and decorating—inspiration!
and…
This ombre pumpkin! Who cares that it isn’t scary, it’s gorgeous!
Boo! (not boob!) ice cube molds to scare your hangover away.
Leave the grocery store last minute mass market decorations to the novices. I’m loving these 9 stylish Halloween DIY decorations instead.
Serve up your 5-ingredient Thai pumpkin soup in this gorgeous vessel.
These face paintings—and the history behind them—celebrating Day of the Dead aka Día de los Muertos, are stunning!
And now: Let’s party!
The 25 best Halloween horror films streaming on Netflix. But where’s Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween? A major omission in my book.
We need tunes…Thriller…obviously. But did you remember AC/DC’s Hell’s Bell’s and Charlie Daniels Bands’ Devil Went Down to Georgia? The ultimate Hallloween playlist.
Toothbrushes and noisemakers? I’ll take a pass. But these ideas on what to hand out besides Halloween candy are right on target.
and then…
I like this strategic plan on how to dole out the kids collected candy and hopefully prevent them from going on that stratospheric sugar binge high.
Who doesn’t love a dog dressed up for Halloween? These are the cutest!
Okay, okay, here’s some costume winners for you cat-lovers too.
Don’t forget the all-hallowed eats!
Because I can never remember, the classic roasted pumpkin seed in a step-by-step recipe.
13 healthy gluten-free Halloween treats, here.
Just one pop in my mouth…and then another…bitesize Mini Cinnamon Candy Apples, here.
How can you eat just one handful? Peanut Butter Monster Munch Halloween Party Mix, here.
How cool is that frosting?!!? Tie Dyed Devils Food Cake Cupcakes, here.
EWWWW! 29 creepy, spooky, scary, gross and disgusting Halloween recipes, here…
And because you can never have enough grossness, here’s more.
3 Tasty Takes on Pumpkin Seed Recipes
You know you never know what to do with all of them. Problem solved! Get Kitchen Confidante’s recipes, here.
Halloween Candy Cookie Cake
Steal all of the kids candy and start baking! Get Baker by Nature’s recipe, here.
Bride of Frankenstein Cocktail – Vanilla Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
Bubbles and bubbles, toils and troubles…bottom’s up! Get Pineapple & Coconut’s recipe, here.
Happy weekend friends, and cook something good with the ones you love.
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I love making faves with the different way and you gave me these. Thank you. :)
Ashley Sorenson
So glad! Thanks!
Alice
it is nice, i am a teen boy who hate making food but still try these because they are amazing
Jos
Yeahh! you are right
Ashley Sorenson
I usually am ;)
Yvette (Muy Bueno)
Thank you for sharing my Day of the Dead video Heidi!!! I was cracking up at Ellen show — hysterical. Happy Halloween Amiga.
Chineka @ Savor The Baking
The pumpkin seed and brown sugar recipe sounds really good. I love some of your other links as well.
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
OMG, Cuteness overload at those kids’ Halloween costumes, and love the recipes! Yay for looking at Friday Faves on a Monday…makes the day go by so much quicker :)
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
Heidi, love your Friday Faves!!! love the devils-food-tie-dyed-cupcakes and Liren’s pumpkin seed recipes!!! and I can’t thank you enough .. I am having the time of my life here in Kohler. Thank you, Heidi. You are the best!
heidi
I’m so glad you’re having a blast! It was a great experience, and what a resort The American Club is. I still wear my slippers every day :)
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
Love Emily’s list. My neighbor’s a dentist. I can’t do spooky movies :)
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
That Ellen video. Oh my gosh it was soooo funny! And of course afterwards I had to watch the previous years video. Amazing. I have been slacking on Halloween so far this year and I need to get moving on some decorations and fun eats. Thanks for the inspiration, Heidi!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I never do too much for Halloween and now I’m wondering why? All of this stuff is too fun! :)
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
I needed all these links this week! I’m hosting a Halloween party next Friday and I needed all these ideas : )