DIY: GLITTERED PUMPKINS

Here is a very easy and simple tutorial for those of you who are grossed out by pumpkin guts! This is even doable for those who are artistically challenged. I actually saw a pretty amazing pumpkin that was painted and glittered at the children's center I work at. The toddler who did it splashed black paint all over the pumpkin and dumped orange glitter all over it. Sounds like a mess but it looked pretty great seeing how it was done by a three year old. Have fun with your pumpkins! 

Steps:

1) Buy pumpkins of your choice! 

2) Pick out paintbrushes and paint!

3) Grab the stems of the pumpkins and go Picasso on them! 

4) Shower your pumpkins with glitter (I chose translucent) while the paint is still wet.
5) Wait to dry and voila! 

Tips:

Smaller pumpkins are easier to work with and so are ones with stems. 

Buy cheap paintbrushes!

Paint the sides first, not the bottom. After the sides have dried, go ahead and do the bottom.

Glitter on top of newspapers for an easy clean up.

ADVENTURE TIME: HALLOWEEN VERSION

mummy cake pop with m&m's as eyes

I know Halloween is in just a few days, but before the spookiest holiday comes to an end, make your way down to Anaheim to enjoy some frights and scares at Disneyland! I'm just kidding, it's more cute than frightful, which is why I've been here a couple times this month already because I can't handle actual scary things. The entire park is decorated to please the smallest of toddlers and they even have Mickey's Halloween Party during certain nights. Instead of chainsaws and freaky clowns, you can enjoy a nice walk in the decked out park in fun costumes! The only scary thing about Disneyland during this time of year is Space Mountain's transformation into Ghost Galaxy. I admit that I get a bit scared on this holiday themed ride, but I can't resist going on it because it is pretty fun! Also, check out the Nightmare Before Christmas themed Haunted Mansion ride. If you can't, don't fret because the Haunted Mansion ride stays themed until Christmas! Visit the happiest place on earth yourself before it's too late to see all the other decorations that I have unfortunately not captured and eat all the creepy foods they have to offer!

BOO BOO BOO!

Are you ready for the spookiest time of the year?! I sure am! These past couple of weeks have consisted of buying decorations, candies, baking goods, and other little things to get festive and ready for the 31st. All that's left to do is figure out a costume! I'm thinking maybe a boxer or a fireman? Whatever I can whip up in a fast and cost efficient way. Pictured above on the left are Halloween Peeps and on the right are Rice Krispie Pops from Dylan's Candy Bar at The Grove. Other cute treats that you can find at Dylan's are:  Haunted Cookie House Kit, Gummy Body Parts, and Ice Cube Trays with Gummy Eyeballs. I've already spent my fair share on Halloween supplies so, sadly to say, I won't be getting any more Halloweenie. If you aren't feeling Halloween yet, don't worry! I've felt the blues a couple times and it's so sad when the holidays don't seem like the way they should be. Here are a few tips: 1) decorate your place 2) buy seasonal candies 3) go to Halloween themed events and 4) get an early start on creating your costume! The first three tips have really helped me this year get into the Halloween spirit and I hope they work for you as well. P.S. I don't know if it's clear yet, but I'm a very big holiday person!