These mason jar leaf lanterns are such a pretty way to celebrate fall. I found this craft very satisfying! I've been focused on kids crafts for awhile now (make sure you check out my new kids craft book!), but it was so much fun to make a new "grown up" craft. I was sitting on my little craft stool, literally watching the glue dry, but it was so peaceful and relaxing. I kept turning my head to look out the window while I waited and was admiring the beautiful fall leaves outside that are just … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Pops are Deliciously Easy and FUN
Do you ever have those moments where you think, "Look at this awesome [recipe]/[craft]/[idea] I came up with!? I'm so SMART!" Except when you go to search it on Pinterest, (I can't be the only one who searches Pinterest to see if my ideas have been done before??) it turns out someone already beat you to it? I had that problem when I was making these cinnamon roll pumpkin pops. I searched Pinterest, (why do I do this to myself?) and I had this momentary feeling of soul crushing disappointment … [Read more...]
How to Bake Easy (and Addictive) Cinnamon Sugar Chips
When was the last time you bought fresh cinnamon for your spice cupboard? I'm from the camp that doesn't replace my spices until the jar is empty. Even if it's been years. A lot of years. My husband and I were at Costco a few weeks ago, and even though my (10 year old!?) cinnamon container isn't empty, we bought fresh cinnamon on a whim. Holy explosion of flavour in my mouth! I had no idea cinnamon could taste so good?! I was starting to think I didn't like cinnamon, but it turns out that I … [Read more...]
How to Make Folded Paper Sunflowers
These folded paper sunflowers are so easy to make! It's crazy what you can make with just a few folds of paper! They're the perfect craft for late summer or fall! These flowers are bright, beautiful and lots of fun to make! I was overwhelmed last year before I started writing my book, Low-Mess Crafts for Kids. My publisher said I had to create at least 70 crafts that had never been published on the blog. And at the point when I made these folded paper sunflowers I had made zero crafts for my … [Read more...]
Wine Cork Turkeys
Hi there! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger again. I'm back to share a super quick Thanksgiving craft that anyone can make and will look adorable on your table this year! I love how Thanksgiving traditions can take on all shapes and sizes for each family. We are lucky enough to have a large family that all live in the same city. When we get together for Thanksgiving, there are about 30 people, and that is just immediate family! So, you can imagine that finding a place for everyone to sit and … [Read more...]
Mini Paper Bag Favors
Happy Fall! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger and I'm in full swing of fall over here. I'm back with another autumn inspired craft that can also transition to any season! With this season brings many opportunities and occasions to have treats of all shapes and sizes. While most people get caught up in Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving tends to get lost in the shuffle. I love to think of small ways to jazz up the Thanksgiving table each year. It's such a lovely time spent with family, but it … [Read more...]
Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops
I LOVE this time of year, especially where we live. We have the most gorgeous fall colours going on right now. I've been going for long walks in the forest (because apparently there is a forest about 5 minutes from my house, with a paved walking path through it that I only discovered a few weeks ago! So amazing!), and the sounds of the leaves and the gorgeous colours have been totally zen for me. It's been getting chilly outside during my long walks, so I wanted a nice little treat that would … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte
Before I became a full time blogger, I worked in an office where every day we'd leave at exactly 10:00am for a Starbucks break. I have to admit, Starbucks is a bit overpriced for my tastes, but it was a great excuse to get out of the office. I always ordered a plain jane coffee. A decaf coffee at that... What can I say? I was strong and went off caffeine for about 5 years before I binged back into my caffeine addicted ways last year... Anyway, every autumn I'd order at least one pumpkin spice … [Read more...]
Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
These Rice Krispie Treat pumpkins are ADORABLE! But I need to tell you right out of the gate - if you make them, your hands are going to get messy. Very messy. Before I figured out how to roll them properly I had gooey Rice Krispie treat mixture all over everything. Just picture me standing at the counter, trying to roll a ball, except instead of it turning into a ball, it got stuck on my palms and in between all of my fingers. Grrrr! I hate when that happens! Don't worry though, I figured … [Read more...]
Halloween Harvest Hash Chex Mix
This harvest hash chex mix is the PERFECT combination of sweet, salty and crunchy. I was a little nervous about the Bugles - I wasn't sure how they'd fit in with the sweetness, but they taste amazing! My 6 year old has been picking out handfuls of the Bugles saying they're the best part. She says next time I can leave out the Chex cereal. Ha! I actually think the Chex might be my favourite part though? Along with the Reese's Pieces... really, the whole combination just works really well … [Read more...]
