These mess-free kits are perfect for a no clean-up craft
Pumpkin everything time is here, and that doesn’t only mean the all-important PSL is making a comeback––it’s also pumpkin carving time! This year, Target has a sweet selection of no-carve pumpkin decorating kits for your kiddos that will make your life so much easier.
The kits are already available at Target.com and in stores, and include characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Minions, Disney and Hocus Pocus. Not only do they come in at just $10, they are a great option for avoiding goopy pumpkin seeds and can be used for your decor year after year.
Decorate your own Grogu before season three of "The Mandalorian" returns! This adorable kit comes with the perfect sweater-colored paint, two arms and a head.
Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Pumpkin Push-In Halloween Decorating Kit
You've wanted to change a pumpkin into a carriage since your were a kid––here's your chance! This whimsical kit comes with gold paint, two weeks and door sashes, one crown and one door with Cinderella exiting your carriage.
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Get out and about in the city for Atlanta Halloween events that will surely create chills, thrills, and smiles for everyone in your family
Halloween is on the horizon, parents, and while we’re sure your kids are busy mapping out their trick-or-treat route around the city, we know you’re looking to take advantage of everything this season has to offer families. That’s why we’ve scoped out 15 Atlanta Halloween events you and your little goblins can enjoy before the big day. So after you’ve picked out your pumpkin, grab your costumes and head out to these frightfully fun events.
Grab your costumes for these Halloween parties
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Boo at the Zoo Guests will enjoy a fun family Halloween festival in Atlanta with treats throughout the zoo and more than 1,000 animals from around the world. Don’t forget your costume! This Halloween event is free for zoo members, children under 3, and with general admission timed tickets.
Scarecrows in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden Scarecrows in the Garden brings dozens of scarecrow creations by local artists, crafters, youth groups, and more. Entrants and visitors will delight in discovering their own personal favorites at this Halloween event in Atlanta.
The Monster Mash, It’s a Puppetry Smash at The Center for Puppetry Arts The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta will present its third annual family Halloween event The Monster Mash, It’s a Puppetry Smash. Enjoy Trick-or-Treating at 12 stations set up throughout the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, jam to an outdoor Halloween Dance Party with DJ Willy Wow, have a meet and greet with walk-around puppeteers, and snap Insta-perfect photos at the Halloween-inspired backdrop stations. Tickets are limited.
Halloween Programming at Children's Museum of Atlanta It’s spooky season at CMA and they're celebrating with fang-tastic hands-on fun in Jane’s Innovation Station, and at the Science Bar, Art Studio, and CMA Stage. On-stage programs include a special storytime, Halloween dance parties, and spooky science, while drop-in activities will include vanishing ghosts, haunted houses, pumpkin bowling, skeleton puzzles, and more, depending on when you visit.
Train or Treat at Southeastern Railway Museum The Southeastern Railway Museum near Atlanta will host its popular Train or Treat Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating at decorated stations, a costume contest for attendees 12 years and younger, live music, and visiting vendors from local businesses.
Candymania Maze & Movie Join the City of Riverdale for a spooky maze through the Town Center (collecting candy!) and then stay for the party where you’ll find face painting, 360 spin, a Halloween-themed movie, more candy, and more.
Ghosts of Marietta Meet the ghosts of Marietta as you tour the historic streets of this gem of the south with a past that is deep in tradition, history, and quality of life. As with any community harboring these traits, some residents choose to never leave.
Decatur In historic downtown Decatur and led by professional psychic medium and paranormal investigator, Boo Newell, this tour begins in the historic Town Square, traveling next down small streets where late at night you might just have an encounter with Decatur's spirit world.
Lawrenceville Learn about the night that the dead walked down the main street of Lawrenceville, hear about bizarre paranormal events that have happened recently in the businesses that line the square, and step inside the Old Jail and perhaps experience paranormal activity for yourself!
Pumpkins at Callaway By day, explore 2,500 acres of family fun packed with pumpkins, sunflowers, and festive fall topiaries. Stay after sundown to watch the grounds come alive with illuminating experiences, including a towering Pumpkin Tree and an Enchanted Pumpkin Forest filled with glimmering, glowing garden critters.
Take a Self-Guided Oakland Cemetery Tour If you want to explore Oakland Cemetery on your own, purchase a digital version of the Self-Guided Tour Map that you can print at home or order a paper copy from the online museum store. This guide, priced at $5, has more than 55 marked stops, and enough Oakland Cemetery history to keep you engaged for hours! View the monuments at your own pace and enjoy a walk through the history of Oakland.
Woodland Spirits at Fernbank Museum of Natural History Take a walk on the supernatural side with Fernbank’s annual Halloween exhibit. From ghostly figures peeking from the shadows to monstrously kooky sculptures, Halloween fans of all ages will find something to scream (in delight) about. Encounter a variety of “spirits,” a haunted outpost, monster garden and more throughout 10 acres of trees, trails and shadows in Fernbank's WildWoods.
Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center Experience the mystery of a guided night hike. The 37th annual Halloween Hike takes you through the forest to meet woodland creatures and hear about how they live. Take part in world music, crafts, campfire, and other festival fun. It’s the perfect non-scary alternative to traditional Halloween events for kids.
Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park Play by day as you enjoy family-friendly park attractions and special fall entertainment featuring some of your favorite classic storybook characters. Then, after the sun goes down, you'll glow by night in a whole new light with a nighttime parade and plenty of other not-so-spooky glowing experiences.
What is it about fall that makes us want to change the whole vibe of our homes? Maybe it’s the dip in temperature, maybe it’s the vibrant leaves, maybe we’ve had a few too many Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiatos. No matter your motivation, it really is the season to spruce up your space with our fall home decorating ideas!
Wreaths are a simple way to add a gorgeous focal point to doors, windows, and above the mantel, and this stunner from Ashland at Michaels' is sure to wow! The soft autumn colors and organic textures bring the very best of fall into your space, and we also love the idea of laying it flat as a dining table centerpiece.
One of the fastest ways to change the entire atmosphere of a space is an area rug swap! This falling leaves rug from Liora Manne warms us right up with the burnt orange and rich navy hues, and it doesn't hurt that it's designed for indoor or outdoor use. Adding a little fall to your feet is so easy with this beauty!
Swapping out wall decor is a small change with a big impact! We're so in love with this Hello Fall plaque from Kirkland's; it's the perfect blend of rustic and festive and it's totally ready-to-mount, so it's just a matter of sliding it onto an existing nail to create a pop of color to your room.
Fall feels traditionally rustic for us, so we were super excited to find this fox wall vase! This unique little guy adds some whimsy to your decor and we love the idea of adding some dried fall foliage to it for a really darling accent. And don't get us wrong; Mr. Fox can most definite be a year-round home staple!
Garland isn't just for the winter holidays anymore. Weave fall warmth into your home with this 6' leaves and pumpkins garland! Perfect for your mantel, wrapped through your dining room tablescape, or displayed over curtain rods, you may want to pick up more than one to add throughout your house.
Create a glowy ambiance with this 18" pre-lit tabletop maple tree! Add it to an entryway table for a warm welcome, or tuck it into a bathroom counter corner for a soft seasonal accent.
Inspire relaxation with this sweet accent pillow! This will be precious propped on a wooden bench or stacked against your couch's throw pillows. We're also loving how this one can easily stick around from the beginning of fall through Thanksgiving!
We don't like to play favorites, but this accent rug is definitely in our shopping carts. With a rustic chalkboard aesthetic and adorable farmhouse leaves, this rug is going to be so much fun to break out year after year!
We can't believe we're buying our little ones Halloween costumes in a bigger size this year! Organic fabrications are so-very-"fall", so we're swooning over this precious keepsake growth chart from White Loft! We're already big fans of this mom-founded company, and the cream-colored canvas with included key tags and pear-shaped safety pins for marking our kiddos' growth is staying up in our houses all year.
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We’ve been seeing these 2022 home decor everywhere
Last year we saw everyone decorating their spaces to maximize comfort, and this year, home interiors have been taken to the next level—think soft edges, more plants, mindful touches of luxury, and upgrading our outdoor space. Trust us, these home decor trends are perfect for families and it’s easier than you think to incorporate them into your home.
Home Decor Trends for 2022: DIY & Upcycling Is Bigger than Ever
In the pursuit of making your home your own (and not looking like everyone else's on the 'gram), DIY projects along with upcycling is making a comeback. Maybe it has to do with the copious amounts of how-tos on TikTok but we aren't mad about it. Excuse us while we head to Goodwill, buy a collection of glass vases for $5, and create our #trashtoterracotta collection as a weekend family project.
You've probably already seen the curved sofas and side tables popping up on your Pinterest feed, but the look is just getting started. Soft, rounded furniture adds a nice contrast to those hard, square edges of living rooms of yore—and will make the room you're hanging in even more appealing and cozy. Bonus: this sofa is covered in this year's must-have fabric of the moment, soft and luxurious velvet, and it's available in an orangey-brown velvet too if the white version seems too scary with kids.
If there's anything we've learned through the pandemic, it's that our enjoying our outdoors—whether via a balcony, patio, or a full-blown backyard—is clutch to surviving at home, so we might as well make it as nice as possible, right? Fire tables, heated lamps (to keep that outdoor living going strong through the cooler months), outdoor rugs, and accessories like pizza ovens will continue to be popular through 2022.
Decorist designer Mikayla Keating recommends the following to maximize your outdoor space. "Keep the walkways clear for easy movement (at least four feet of space which also allows the kids to run around the area without running into things) and choose furniture that offers flexibility and versatility like side tables and benches that also double as storage." Another way to make your outdoor space feel extra special? "Don't skip out on lighting. Exterior lighting is just as important as interior lighting. String lighting or installed hardwired lights can really elevate your space."
Home Decor Trend for 2022: Plants, Plants & More Plants
In 2019 we predicted Biophilic design would be huge, and while we were right, it also shows no sign of slowing down. After you add an olive tree to your living room (replacing the Fiddle Leaf Fig as this year's must-have statement plant), pick up other plant babies to sprinkle around the other rooms of the house. Of course, if keeping more than one plant alive is too much to ask for (we all have a lot on our plate), these faux plants will fool anyone into thinking they are real.
And if you fall into the camp of more (real) plants, the better it may be time to start growing a hydroponic garden (another rising home trend for 2022) on your countertop that yields herbs, fruits, and veggies.
We've all seen smart TVs, but now you can have a smarter sofa. Designs like built-in USB ports, lighting, and even built-in AC outlets are becoming more and more standard, but if you want to take your movie and tv show watching to the next level, check out Lovesac's newest sofa called STEALTHTECH. This modular sofa comes built-in with immersive surround sound (the speakers are embedded in the sofa), a subwoofer, and wireless charging. You'll not only hear the audio, but you'll also feel it too.
Home Decor Trends for 2022: Make (More) Room for Pets
Pandemic pets are a thing, and now, pampering those pets via home design is the (obvious) next step. From luxury dog rooms and dog beds to 'catified' homes, our pets are getting the home makeover treatment. We especially love this closet-turned-cat room by @newbuild_newlyweds.
Home Decor Trends for 2022: Unexpected Touches of Luxury
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We're all guilty of buying things in the moment cause they fit the need (we're looking at you IKEA) but now that we're spending so much time at home, we're seeing that adding a few touches of luxury, especially in unexpected places, are bringing small moments of joy—something Marie Kondo can get behind. So whether it's adding a touch of luxury to your bedside table through a Jo Malone candle or going bigger with a luxury kid's room, gaming room, fancified garage, or laundry room, the point is, these intentional choices to treat yourself at home are well worth the cost.
Natural materials are gaining loads of attention and for good reason. They add texture and dimension to a room and warm up a space quickly. They are also easy to take care of and clean. And some, like wool, are naturally stain-resistant.
Thankfully, you can find plenty of options at your local thrift store or flea market (hitting upon that sustainability trend). Current favorites sustainable pieces feature rattan—but use this trendy home item sparingly—otherwise, you'll find yourself outdated in no time.
On the tails of "cottagecore" and "farmhouse style," Sherwin-Williams' color of the year, Evergreen Fog, is nostalgic, neutral, and warm—blurring the harsh line that was previously dominated by all shades of gray. This color translates well to any project—whether you are looking to update your kitchen cabinets, add an accent color behind your shelves, or cover your walls from floor to ceiling, Evergreen Fog strikes the perfect balance of adding a splash of color without overwhelming the room (not to mention works conveniently well as a backdrop to natural furniture like cane and bamboo).
The entryway of any home is a tricky spot—it’s a magnet for piles of shoes, backpacks and unopened mail but is also the first impression of your home your guests get when they come over. Luckily, you can turn your cluttered entryway into an organized landing spot with these clever storage solutions. Keep reading for the easiest entryway decor ideas for small spaces and beyond that will not only fit your style but also your budget.
If the floor space in your small entry space is too small to accommodate a furniture-like storage solution, look to the wall to solve your organizing needs. The beauty of this DIY pegboard is that it can be customized to fit your space—make it as big or small as you need it. If picking up the drill is too much of a commitment, you can also buy off-the-rack versions on Etsy.
Looking for an entryway organizer on a budget? This affordable bamboo entryway table/shoe rack is the solution you need. This narrow beauty offers everything, including separate spaces for umbrellas and boots, three shelves for all those shoes and a spot for your bag and backpacks.
An extra-narrow entryway can still get its upgrade with an extra-slim console table. Pair this table with a hook or two, and you've got a place to put your mail and keys when you walk in the door. We love that this sustainable pine wood table can be ordered in different lengths, heights and stains—ensuring it fits in with your particular space and decorating style.
Another great small space solution? Use lucite furniture. This clear console table doesn't take up a lot of space visually but offers storage solutions for catch-alls on top and a basket below. Add a welcoming piece of art like this Why Hello art print to warm up the space.
This classic cottage hall tree is supplied by none other than the DIY mecca known as Home Depot. Pull-out drawers, hooks for hats and coats, upper shelves for books and decor make this all-in-one piece an organizer's dream.
Dreaming of being a minimalist? This hall tree takes you there with its clean lines and neutral-colored bench seat. With just enough spots to keep the things you need handy, getting cluttered and overwhelmed is just not an option with this entryway piece.
Thanks to this corner hall tree, typically overlooked (and wasted!) space is now a landing spot for books, shoes, coats and more, thanks to ample hooks and shelves galore.
For those watching their budgets, head to eBay, where there are a variety of new, in-the-box hall tree options. This one comes with a shoe rack, a set of double hooks and a bench in a neutral black iron frame and sandalwood combo and costs just a little over one Benjamin Franklin.
Gingerbread houses have all the elements of a family activity for the holidays: messy, fun, creativity, candy. Sure, you can grab a gingerbread house kit from Trader Joe’s (no judgment; it’s a fun one), but we found local NYC kits, as well as online and in-person events where you and the kids can make a gingerbread house together this season. Looking for more ideas on what to do with the kids during the holidays? Click here!
GingerBread Lane at Long Island Children's Museum
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Traditionally installed at Queens' New York Hall of Science, this mini city has relocated to Long Island. (The museum sustained damage during Superstorm Ida and is currently closed.) Chef Jon Lovitch spends nearly a year building all of the 700 magical gingerbread houses that make up Gingerbread Lane. In fact, he holds the Guinness World Record for the largest gingerbread village. This year, the houses reflect the community around LICM, including a replica of the museum, Jones Beach and the Big Duck.
Nov. 26- Jan. 2, 2022 Tickets: $14/adults & kids, $13/65 and over, free/1 and under 11 Davis Ave. Garden City, NY 516-224-5899 Online: licm.org
Gingerbread City at the Children's Museum of Manhattan
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CMOM is introducing its own gingerbread metropolis tradition this year, with related programming all month long! Kids can help build a decadent life-size city by designing dessert-inspired homes, stores, and structures. (Wed. – Thurs., Dec. 1 – 30)
Other activities include making Gingerbread People Puppets (Dec. 8 – 12); creating ornaments to adorn Gingerbread City's Christmas tree (Dec. 8 -12); using cardboard to create trains, trucks, or planes to get around Gingerbread City (Dec. 15 – 17 & Dec. 19); creating a colorful nutcracker puppet (Dec. 15-19), and making toys for Gingerbread City (Dec. 22-24).
Tickets must be reserved online in advance.
Tickets: $15/adults and kids; $12/seniors, free/kids under 1 Children's Museum of Manhattan 212 W. 83rd St. Upper West Side 212-721-1223 Online: cmom.org
Taste Buds Kitchen
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No matter how you want to do your gingerbread house, Taste Buds Kitchen has you covered. Pick up a DIY kit or get it shipped to your door; sign up for an in-person Child & Caregiver workshop (kids two to eight years old), or opt for a Hanukkah House building experience! DIY Kits are $75; classes start at $79 for one child and one adult. Choose from multiple dates and times.
Want some pro guidance but prefer to work in the comfort our your own kitchen? Learn from a gingerbread house Master during this online course with King Arthur Baking Company's Kristen Fenn. During the class, you'll learn how to make King Arthur Baking Company's gingerbread cookie recipe and build and decorate a beautiful gingerbread house. Can't make it to the live event? You can still register and receive a link to view a recording at a later time.
The iconic candy shop offers a fun, easy way to make a gingerbread house. Grab one of their Gingerbread House Kits—including a preassembled house and lots of decorations—and create your own holiday-themed house. You can order online or visit their shop in Hudson Yards to pick one up. Available now through the end of the year.
For more than 30 years, Church Street School for Music & Art has been selling Gingerbread House Decorating Kits to help fund outreach programs, free community classes and scholarships.
For 2021, you can attend a Gingerbread Family Workshop which includes live music and refreshments, host a private decorating party, or get a kit to go to decorate at home.
Each kit has one homemade gingerbread house assembled, a variety of candy, freshly made icing, and one foiled round to set your house up on. You can also order up extra candy, icing or a whole bunch for a group. Pick up is at the school if you are getting one to go.
Tickets: $100 for in-person workshop; $85/kit Weekends in December Church Street School 41 White St. Tribeca 212-571-7290 Online: churchstreetschool.org
Yes, you can skip the bakery birthday cake and take matters into your own hands. Even if you aren’t blessed in the culinary department, we’ve rounded up a bunch of cake hacks and DIY tricks that will help you pull off a Pinterest-worthy masterpiece. Box cake mix is about to get a serious upgrade—read on for all the sweet deets.
If you've decided to make your own cake at home, a warm spatula or knife will make spreading frosting easier. Head over to the Kitchn for the details, and their preferred tools!
Give It a Crumb Coat
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Once your cake is completely cool, it’s time to get frosting! We swear by the crumb coat trick—spread a thin first layer of frosting over the whole cake to catch the crumbs before you do the rest of the decorating.
Go wild with sprinkles inspired by Beki Cook’s Cake Blog. She’s got a hack to make decorating a cinch (it involves a plate and some careful maneuvering). Click here to find out how this colorful confection is made.
Sometimes basic is best when it comes to cake decorating! It doesn’t get much easier than this idea from Lyndsay Sung via You Are My Fave. Just buy a bunch of chocolates or gummies and pop them on the frosted cake. Click here to see two more simple ideas that look just as delicious.
Feeling crafty? This cute idea from Paper & Stitch is easier than you’d think—just spell out your kiddo’s age with a few supplies that you might already have at home. To get all the details on how it’s done, click here.
If your kid loves circus animal cookies, they’ll adore this cute creation from Studio DIY. Best of all, the starting point is a basic cake from the grocery store. Music to our ears! To get the details (plus five more ways to jazz up store-bought cakes), click here.
We love this sweet idea from Butterlust, especially for kids who are obsessed with all things prehistoric. The recipe includes a rich chocolate frosting and ganache, but you can also simplify it with a store-bought cake if you’re short on time. Click here to learn more.
It’s pretty tricky to pipe words with icing, which is why we love this tip from the Food Network. Use a toothpick to make dots where the letters should go, then pipe them on when you’re happy with how they look. Click here for more helpful hacks.
Take inspiration from A Subtle Revelry and make a supersized donut for the birthday kiddo. The pink frosting and sprinkles on top are essential! To grab the recipe, click here.
Perfect for summer parties, all you need for this recipe from The Kitchen McCabe is a big batch of berries. Plus, there’s a way to make a layer cake without actually having to make multiple cakes—yes, please! Get the scoop by clicking here.
This Kit Kat cake is actually a single layer cake lined with Kit Kat bars and topped with M&Ms. Not only does it look super cool, but it's easy to transport, too. Get the recipe from Mom Loves Baking.
Summer just might be our favorite time of the year for parties, and for good reason—the theme possibilities are endless! We’ve rounded up our favorite summer party themes that are just as fun as they are easy to pull off. With a little help from Amazon Prime (plus items you’ve probably already got hanging around the house), these parties are sure to be a hit. Read on to get the scoop.
This party might be the coolest reason to keep your kids up after dark. Break out the glow sticks and spend the evening playing glow-in-the-dark games, from a light-up egg hunt to ultraviolet hopscotch. Click here to plan the perfect summer night.
No summer is complete without a proper 4th of July bash! We’ve got the rundown on how to throw a patriotic party that guests of all ages will love. To get all the details, click here.
Sweeten up an afternoon with a simple ice cream sundae party. Have each guest bring a different topping and let the kids get creative building the dessert of their dreams. Click here for sundae inspiration, plus a few hacks to make the party even easier.
Instead of going for overpriced movie tickets (or Netflix on the couch), switch things up by hosting an epic outdoor movie night. From cozy seating arrangements to picture-perfect decor and snacks, we’ve got the scoop on how to make it happen. Click here to get the deets.
If you’ve got a pool, now is the time to put it to use! We’ve got plenty of tips and tricks for you on how to throw the most amazing pool party, complete with kid-approved games, themed snacks and fabulous favors. Click here for all the info.
Break out the gingham blankets and head to the park (or your backyard) for a sun-soaked picnic party. Click here for our flawless food and decor ideas (think deviled eggs and festive party hats), and click here for a bunch of outdoor games that kids of all ages will love.
Get through the dog days of summer by throwing a splash-worthy water party. Stock up on ice cream, tell everyone to wear swimsuits and play some of our favorite water games, from sponge ball relays to water balloon basketball. Click here to get all the details.
Get to know your neighbors better by hosting a simple yet festive block party. Hop over to Crazy Organized for a quick guide on everything you’ll need for the party, from when to schedule it to how to make cleaning up afterward as easy as possible.
Your little bookworms will have a blast throwing a summer reading party, especially when you pack it with fun activities like book bingo, trivia games and a book swap. Click here to read up on how it’s done, courtesy of Nerdy Book Club.
A great party doesn’t have to be fussy or elaborate! Get your kids playing and laughing with a field day party—we’ve got a roundup of our favorite classic yard games to get you started. Click here to let the fun begin.
After a long winter, bike season has arrived, but don’t settle for the same old ride. Get your kiddos in gear with these super cool (and surprisingly easy) ways to trick out their bicycles and tricycles with serious flash without a ton of cash. Scroll down to get inspired.
Who knew that everyone's favorite fix-it material could also be used for a majorly cool bike makeover? You can forget standard industrial duct tape, because these days, it's a snap to find pretty nifty patterns and colors that any kid will dig. The actual makeover process is as easy as it sounds, and you can get the whole sticky scoop at Skunkboy Blog.
Ah, don't you just love when a craft looks cool, but is oh-so-easy to create? That's the deal with these handlebar streamers, which can be whipped up in just a few minutes using a hair tie and ribbon. Customize the colors for your kid and you're ready to roll! Get the uber easy how-to over at Green & Gorgeous. And while you're there, get inspired by tricking out the spokes, too.
Talk about wheely cool bike style! We're loving how this idea is part pinwheel, part optical illusion. You can get as creative and colorful as you want, and use different kinds of paper, tape, and even shiny materials. For all the info you need, head to this Instructables page.
Ring ring! We're pretty sure the only thing better than a cheerful bike bell is one that's been painted and personalized for your little rider. All you need is paint, and maybe an artistic kid or two. Learn more at Idle Wife, and order a bike bell here.
Does your mini cyclist have a license to drive? This cute sign is not only a great way to personalize a bike—it'll also keep track of which wheels are yours when there's a group ride. You can use your kid's name, or even create a funny vanity plate: SPD RCR, anyone? Get inspired over at Jana Eubank.
We can't get over how cool this idea is—or how perfect it is for any kid who pretends his bike is a trusty steed. And not to worry, cowpokes, this is actually easier to pull off than you might think. Start gathering cardboard, practice your horse sketching, and you're halfway there. For the full handy instructions, gallop on over to Makedo's Instructables page.
How much fun are these LED lights? Easy to install and battery operated, you and your crew will be the star of the sunset community ride. Buy them here.
This piggy bike basket is over-the-top cute and doesn't require any huffing or puffing to make, either. Materials include cardboard, paint, and a few other things you probably have around the house. For the complete instructions, hit up Pink Stripey Socks.
This year, take your Halloween celebrations to the next level by decking your house out spooky style. We’ve got plenty of DIY Halloween decorations—think candy corn wreaths, glowing luminaries and spider web entryways. We even have Halloween decorations for doors! Read on to check them all out, from the effortless to the elaborate.
14 Halloween Decorating Ideas You Can Easily Pull Off
Covering your house with Halloween thrills and chills has never been easier. We found 14 (almost) homemade Halloween decorations that range from chillingly clever (dead & breakfast anyone?) to delightfully simple. Click here to get inspired.
Deck out your front porch with these colorful pumpkins—they're way more vibrant than your typical jack-o-lantern. Grab some crayons and a hairdryer and get crafting! Click here to get the instructions.
10 Delightful Ways to Dress Up Your Halloween Door
From easy-to-make mummies and monsters to simple spiders and bats, we've stomped through the internet and unearthed a frightfully fun cast of characters to adorn to your door this October. Click here to get the scoop on how to make your own door decor.
Get your house Halloween ready by making your own ghoul-worthy luminaries. From the classic brown paper bag variety to spooky disembodied hands, the crafting possibilities are endless. Click here to get your glow on.
If there’s one candy that typifies Halloween, it’s the familiar orange, yellow and white candy corn. Give your sweet tooth a break by using your candy corn for other purposes: decorating! Click here to get in on the cavity-free fun.
10 Mummy Crafts You Can Actually Wrap Your Head Around
Whether you’ve been known to whip up a fairy garden out of nothing but glitter and shaving cream or you buried your hot glue gun in the yard when no one was looking, we promise you’ll love all the ideas in this roundup of frightfully fun mummy crafts perfect for both the seasoned DIYer and the craft newbie. To get all the gory details on these crafts, click here.
