BOO!

It's getting to be that time of year again!  Molly, Ben and I whipped up some goodies while Jack was at school.  And then while Ben napped, Molly and I decided to fashion a gift basket to sneak over onto our neighbors' doorstep.  Of course, she felt compelled to then TELL this neighbor what we'd done, even though she clearly understood the whole TOP SECRET aspect of doing the boo-ing.  Her conscience just wouldn't let her!  (Dear Lord, if you could just keep that embedded honesty intact throughout her teenage years, I'll be very grateful!).

Since our neighbors don't read our blog, we can share some pictures. 

CONTENTS: Repurposed Tray, Seasonal Baking Mix, Halloween-themed paper cups/plates/napkins, plastic googley glasses and vampire fangs, 9 boxed mix Halloween cupcakes with confectioner's glaze and colored sugar sprinkles. I probably spent less than $10 on the whole thing, but in my opinion, anything in a decorative box, wrapped in cellophane with curling ribbon ribbon looks like a million bucks!  We werent' trying to break the bank, just spread a little fun, especially since our neighbors have been so good to us these last two months.


 



These were just plain ole white cupcakes that we dipped in a super simple glaze (1 cup confectioner's sugar and 3tsp water stirred until smooth) and attacked with sprinkles (orange, green and black - spooky!)  Then we stuck seasonal toothpicks in them ($2 at Walmart, including matching muffin liners!) and voila! 

The paper products are all from Target - I knew there was a reason I had to have them!  And the silly halloween accessories are perfect for the Nelsons and their three boys.

BOO! 

The air is cool, the season Fall,

Soon Halloween will come to all.

Ghosts and goblins, spooks galore...

Tricky witches at your door.

The spooks are after things to do,

In fact a spook brought this "BOO" to you!

The excitement comes when friends like you,

Copy this note and make it two.

Your neighbors will have big smiles on their faces,

No one will know who "BOO"ed whose places!

Take a day or two to work your spell,

Keep it secret, hide it well.

Please join the fun, the seasons here.

Just spread one "BOO" and some Halloween cheer!