Tag Archives: halloween

Paint Trickle Pumpkins

So. If you have been following on my Facebook page, you know that it’s been living-without-power-mania here.  Our surrounding area (Philadelphia suburbs) has been ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.  The destruction is everywhere – mostly in the form of extreme wind … Continue reading

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Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA

Every year we have run into the same problem – trying to find fun Halloween events for our toddler-now-preschooler that are NOT scary. Last weekend we had the chance to check out Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA. … Continue reading

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Snowtober: I Learned in 31 Hours That I am Not Laura Ingalls Wilder – Nor Do I Want To Be

Snowtober. That’s what they’re calling it. You want to know what I’m calling it? Hell.  Made slightly better with a few glasses of wine. I was already annoyed with the impending inclement weather for the weekend last week.  We had … Continue reading

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Frugal Fun at IHOP Today!

I had my niece over today, and while the idea of taking both girls out on my own seemed a little foreboding, I just couldn’t resist surprising them with free Spooky pancakes at IHOP. This was a true freebie – … Continue reading

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