Teenagers: Angsty. Emotional. Tech wizards. Full of energy. Playful. Adventurers. And forever your little babies!! Shopping for teens can be challenging, but if you stick to few basic rules, you can’t go wrong. Focus on cool gadgets, lots of creature comforts, and cold hard cash. This holiday season doesn’t need any extra stress, and our gift guide for teens is full of great gift ideas to help you out. Find some inspiration below.
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1. New phone, who dis? This hilarious card game combines everyday technology with outlandish humor for entertainment that will have everyone lol-ing.
2. An Echo Glow is the perfect customizable companion for any teen. Set up daily routines and reminders, listen to your favorite music and podcasts, and so much more.
3. Earbuds are always a good gift idea. Take your listening on the go with these wireless Beats earbuds.
4. Did someone say movie night?? Turn any room into your own personal theater with this mini projector.
5. If you run out of ideas for presents, a gift card or cash will do the trick! Make them work for it though with this gift card escape box.
6. We could all use a little extra emotional support, and this adorable weighted sloth will give just that.
7. With the hectic pace of teenage life, it’s no surprise they need their caffeine fix. This to-go mug will ensure their favorite morning beverage stays hot (or cold) for hours.
8. Funny socks are always a hit, and these pizza ones are no exception!
9. We’re all content creators at heart, and this tracking phone holder will allow them to make flawless videos for anything they wish.
10. Give them all the cozies! This comfy hoodie is sure to be a coveted gift for any teen.
11. A silk pillowcase may seem a little luxurious, but gifting them a good night’s sleep is a precious commodity.
12. From school to work to weekends with friends, this mini portable speaker will deliver big sound for any occasion.
13. Moments are fleeting but memories last a lifetime with this portable photo printer!
14. A mini donut maker. ‘Nuff said.
It’s the three-week countdown to Halloween and if you haven’t gotten your costumes and candy yet, this is your final warning! While you’re at it, maybe you want to dress up your porch for all those darling trick-or-treaters. Kristy is never one to shy away from the festive furnishings, and this year is no exception . . . her porch is all decked out with scarily chic decorations. Your porch will look boo-tiful too with this fun and fabulous spooky season decor. See our inspiration below.
Ding dong, it’s your brand new front door! Take your door from drab to fab with a fresh coat of paint! This wood look paint kit will make any ordinary door extraordinary. Kristy’s metal door (see the before look in the photo below) takes on a whole new vibe with a few coats of this paint . . . you’d never know the door isn’t real wood! Add a few carefully curated accents like lanterns, a welcome sign, and a gorgeous doormat and your front door will feel extra inviting.
Now for the fun stuff! Add your spooky touches like a Halloween wreath and doormat, and then bring on the bats. Drape some gauzy fabric on your furniture, hang a banner or two, and don’t forget your cart full of treats for your delivery drivers (see that post here)!!
Set the vibes with these colorful lights and hanging witches hats. Add some tabletop decor and let things get creepy cool once the sun goes down.
Don’t forget your frightening friends! This glamourous witch and this smiling skeleton are ready for the ultimate Halloween hangout. Grab your favorite beverage, a bucket of candy, and get ready to kick back and relax.
It’s the three-week countdown to Halloween and if you haven’t gotten your costumes and candy yet, this is your final warning! While you’re at it, maybe you want to dress up your porch for all those darling trick-or-treaters. Kristy is never one to shy away from the festive furnishings, and this year is no exception . . . her porch is all decked out with scarily chic decorations. Your porch will look boo-tiful too with this fun and fabulous spooky season decor. See our inspiration below.
Ding dong, it’s your brand new front door! Take your door from drab to fab with a fresh coat of paint! This wood look paint kit will make any ordinary door extraordinary. Kristy’s metal door (see the before look in the photo below) takes on a whole new vibe with a few coats of this paint . . . you’d never know the door isn’t real wood! Add a few carefully curated accents like lanterns, a welcome sign, and a gorgeous doormat and your front door will feel extra inviting.
Now for the fun stuff! Add your spooky touches like a Halloween wreath and doormat, and then bring on the bats. Drape some gauzy fabric on your furniture, hang a banner or two, and don’t forget your cart full of treats for your delivery drivers (see that post here)!!
Set the vibes with these colorful lights and hanging witches hats. Add some tabletop decor and let things get creepy cool once the sun goes down.
Don’t forget your frightening friends! This glamourous witch and this smiling skeleton are ready for the ultimate Halloween hangout. Grab your favorite beverage, a bucket of candy, and get ready to kick back and relax.
It’s the three-week countdown to Halloween and if you haven’t gotten your costumes and candy yet, this is your final warning! While you’re at it, maybe you want to dress up your porch for all those darling trick-or-treaters. Kristy is never one to shy away from the festive furnishings, and this year is no exception . . . her porch is all decked out with scarily chic decorations. Your porch will look boo-tiful too with this fun and fabulous spooky season decor. See our inspiration below.
Ding dong, it’s your brand new front door! Take your door from drab to fab with a fresh coat of paint! This wood look paint kit will make any ordinary door extraordinary. Kristy’s metal door (see the before look in the photo below) takes on a whole new vibe with a few coats of this paint . . . you’d never know the door isn’t real wood! Add a few carefully curated accents like lanterns, a welcome sign, and a gorgeous doormat and your front door will feel extra inviting.
Now for the fun stuff! Add your spooky touches like a Halloween wreath and doormat, and then bring on the bats. Drape some gauzy fabric on your furniture, hang a banner or two, and don’t forget your cart full of treats for your delivery drivers (see that post here)!!
Set the vibes with these colorful lights and hanging witches hats. Add some tabletop decor and let things get creepy cool once the sun goes down.
Don’t forget your frightening friends! This glamourous witch and this smiling skeleton are ready for the ultimate Halloween hangout. Grab your favorite beverage, a bucket of candy, and get ready to kick back and relax.
Labor Day has come and gone which means September is finally here and it’s time to focus on fall! Put away the summer decor and bring out the autumn accessories…we’re ready for crisp, cool days, football Sundays, and changing leaves. See our Target fall decor inspiration below.
These earthy tones scream “hello fall!” and will make your home feel quaint and cozy. Muted yellows and greens reflect the changing of seasons while keeping it light and bright…especially helpful when the sun starts to set at 4pm. Soft lighting and fall-themed foliage will make the space extra inviting.
Deep blues, burnt reds, and brushed bronzes give a moody vibe to your fall decor. Ideal for snuggling up with a good book and glass of wine next to the fire, this decor theme is evoking “comfort meets class.” Give yourself total permission to snuggle up in your sanctuary and enjoy your fall to the fullest.
When we think of fall decor, we might not think of creamy neutrals immediately. But these tones can be a surprisingly perfect way to add autumn accents to your home. Mix off-whites with dashes of black and pops of gold and warm brown, and be sure to incorporate different textures to add warmth and depth and keep this from looking cold and clinical.
Labor Day has come and gone which means September is finally here and it’s time to focus on fall! Put away the summer decor and bring out the autumn accessories…we’re ready for crisp, cool days, football Sundays, and changing leaves. See our Target fall decor inspiration below.
These earthy tones scream “hello fall!” and will make your home feel quaint and cozy. Muted yellows and greens reflect the changing of seasons while keeping it light and bright…especially helpful when the sun starts to set at 4pm. Soft lighting and fall-themed foliage will make the space extra inviting.
Deep blues, burnt reds, and brushed bronzes give a moody vibe to your fall decor. Ideal for snuggling up with a good book and glass of wine next to the fire, this decor theme is evoking “comfort meets class.” Give yourself total permission to snuggle up in your sanctuary and enjoy your fall to the fullest.
When we think of fall decor, we might not think of creamy neutrals immediately. But these tones can be a surprisingly perfect way to add autumn accents to your home. Mix off-whites with dashes of black and pops of gold and warm brown, and be sure to incorporate different textures to add warmth and depth and keep this from looking cold and clinical.
Okay everyone it is officially time to break out the summer decor! Say goodbye to the soft shades of spring and hello to these breezy, summer-inspired looks. Target has the best decor pieces at awesome prices, and there is really is something for every style! See our Target summer decor inspiration below.
These neutrals are great for a breezy summer look. The best part is you can use them throughout the year, adding pops of seasonal colors when the weather changes to get the most use out of them.
Pretty pinks mixed with florals and natural textures give a soft, feminine feel to your summer decor. Keep it light and bright with these sweet pieces.
We wouldn’t have a real summer decor post without a bit of sunshine yellow! This coastal chic vibe isn’t just for your beachy abode…add it to any room to get a bit of a laidback look.
These muted greens and cool mints scream “lake day!!” Feel the calm of this summer water-inspired look and remember to sit back and relax every so often.
Okay everyone it is officially time to break out the summer decor! Say goodbye to the soft shades of spring and hello to these breezy, summer-inspired looks. Target has the best decor pieces at awesome prices, and there is really is something for every style! See our Target summer decor inspiration below.
These neutrals are great for a breezy summer look. The best part is you can use them throughout the year, adding pops of seasonal colors when the weather changes to get the most use out of them.
Pretty pinks mixed with florals and natural textures give a soft, feminine feel to your summer decor. Keep it light and bright with these sweet pieces.
We wouldn’t have a real summer decor post without a bit of sunshine yellow! This coastal chic vibe isn’t just for your beachy abode…add it to any room to get a bit of a laidback look.
These muted greens and cool mints scream “lake day!!” Feel the calm of this summer water-inspired look and remember to sit back and relax every so often.
If you ask people where they spend the majority of their time in their home, most would probably say their kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home and the main hub where, really, all the action happens. From starting the morning with a cup of coffee or a healthy breakfast to ending the day with a nourishing family meal, the kitchen starts and ends our days and sets the stage for a lot of scenes throughout our day. Whether you’re gossiping with girls over an afternoon glass of wine or sharing a sweet dessert with your kiddos after sundown, having an organized kitchen makes all the difference in your day-to-day operations, and that’s no exaggeration. See our kitchen organization ideas below.
If you start your day with a giant, delicious cup of coffee, having an organized and dedicated coffee station can help set the tone for your morning. Get yourself a nice coffee machine and milk frother, use this wooden riser to store your flavored syrups in pretty bottles, coffee pods, and stirring spoons, and start every day in your own mini cafe.
If you’ve got a family that you’re regularly cooking dinner for, chances are you end up with leftovers pretty regularly. Finding the right lid for the correct corresponding container in your jumbled Tupperware cabinet can honestly be the final straw of a really chaotic day. These drawer dividers will help take the stress out of saving the leftovers.
Use the dividers to organize your packed lunch supplies, too! From Bentgo boxes to mini Crockpots, these dividers will keep all of your on-the-go essentials in easy reach.
The worst thing is trying to find the utensil you need from the depths of your utensil drawer when you’re in the middle of cooking. With these drawer dividers you can quickly spot whichever tool you need and avoid a cooking crisis.
So. Many. Water bottles. If you’ve got a big family, then you know everyone wants their own water bottles and to-go tumblers. And one is never enough! You need different colors, pretty patterns, and all the sizes. Take your water bottle cabinet from a hectic mess to a fabulous haven of hydration with these organizers.
Opening your refrigerator and seeing clean, organized sustenance is, like, an incredible feeling. From a leftover pizza storage container to an egg organizer and see-through bins for everything else you can imagine, these refrigerator organization essentials will be life changing.
And for your drinks, these dispensers will make sure you never have to reach all the way to back to grab that last thirst-quenching beverage!
If you have a designated pull-out cabinet for your trash bin but you prefer using a motion sensor one or this just isn’t enough space for your garbage can, don’t let this cabinet go to waste! This hack with storage bins makes the most of this space by adding extra out-of-sight storage.
Cleaning supplies are a must, and it’s so easy for them to end up causing more of a mess when they’re shoved underneath your sink. These roll-out and stackable bins make cleaning supply storage a breeze.
The junk drawer always feels like a scary place to visit, but with the help of these drawer dividers, this will be your new favorite drawer! Keep all of your extra hardware and tools organized and easily available.
This extra towel bar is great for adding a splash of seasonal decor to your kitchen or for making sure you have plenty of extra dish towels within reach.
And if you’re looking to tackle your pantry, check out Kristy’s reorganization of her pantry here!
If you ask people where they spend the majority of their time in their home, most would probably say their kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home and the main hub where, really, all the action happens. From starting the morning with a cup of coffee or a healthy breakfast to ending the day with a nourishing family meal, the kitchen starts and ends our days and sets the stage for a lot of scenes throughout our day. Whether you’re gossiping with girls over an afternoon glass of wine or sharing a sweet dessert with your kiddos after sundown, having an organized kitchen makes all the difference in your day-to-day operations, and that’s no exaggeration. See our kitchen organization ideas below.
If you start your day with a giant, delicious cup of coffee, having an organized and dedicated coffee station can help set the tone for your morning. Get yourself a nice coffee machine and milk frother, use this wooden riser to store your flavored syrups in pretty bottles, coffee pods, and stirring spoons, and start every day in your own mini cafe.
If you’ve got a family that you’re regularly cooking dinner for, chances are you end up with leftovers pretty regularly. Finding the right lid for the correct corresponding container in your jumbled Tupperware cabinet can honestly be the final straw of a really chaotic day. These drawer dividers will help take the stress out of saving the leftovers.
Use the dividers to organize your packed lunch supplies, too! From Bentgo boxes to mini Crockpots, these dividers will keep all of your on-the-go essentials in easy reach.
The worst thing is trying to find the utensil you need from the depths of your utensil drawer when you’re in the middle of cooking. With these drawer dividers you can quickly spot whichever tool you need and avoid a cooking crisis.
So. Many. Water bottles. If you’ve got a big family, then you know everyone wants their own water bottles and to-go tumblers. And one is never enough! You need different colors, pretty patterns, and all the sizes. Take your water bottle cabinet from a hectic mess to a fabulous haven of hydration with these organizers.
Opening your refrigerator and seeing clean, organized sustenance is, like, an incredible feeling. From a leftover pizza storage container to an egg organizer and see-through bins for everything else you can imagine, these refrigerator organization essentials will be life changing.
And for your drinks, these dispensers will make sure you never have to reach all the way to back to grab that last thirst-quenching beverage!
If you have a designated pull-out cabinet for your trash bin but you prefer using a motion sensor one or this just isn’t enough space for your garbage can, don’t let this cabinet go to waste! This hack with storage bins makes the most of this space by adding extra out-of-sight storage.
Cleaning supplies are a must, and it’s so easy for them to end up causing more of a mess when they’re shoved underneath your sink. These roll-out and stackable bins make cleaning supply storage a breeze.
The junk drawer always feels like a scary place to visit, but with the help of these drawer dividers, this will be your new favorite drawer! Keep all of your extra hardware and tools organized and easily available.
This extra towel bar is great for adding a splash of seasonal decor to your kitchen or for making sure you have plenty of extra dish towels within reach.
And if you’re looking to tackle your pantry, check out Kristy’s reorganization of her pantry here!
The official start of spring is less than a month away, which means we are giving you full permission to break out your spring decor! Swap those cozy textures and dark winter hues for bright, vibrant pieces that will make your space pop! You want the interior of your home to mimic the changing of the seasons outside…bring in light colors, breezy fabrics, and bold patterns. Target has everything you need to prep your home for spring at really affordable prices! See Target spring decor inspiration below.
These earthy tones bring the outdoors inside. Muted green tones paired with bright whites and shining brass accents will give your space a “one with nature” vibe while still feeling quaint and coordinated.
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Nothing says “spring” quite like pale pink! This pretty shade, mixed with mauves and beiges, brings the bloom of a fresh spring flower to your interior. These soft hues feel feminine and delicate, yet also practical and versatile.
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Go for a bold look with blues and blacks sprinkled with a bit of gray and pops of pastel. This vibe is contemporary and cool, and will bring a bit of edge to any room!
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The official start of spring is less than a month away, which means we are giving you full permission to break out your spring decor! Swap those cozy textures and dark winter hues for bright, vibrant pieces that will make your space pop! You want the interior of your home to mimic the changing of the seasons outside…bring in light colors, breezy fabrics, and bold patterns. Target has everything you need to prep your home for spring at really affordable prices! See Target spring decor inspiration below.
These earthy tones bring the outdoors inside. Muted green tones paired with bright whites and shining brass accents will give your space a “one with nature” vibe while still feeling quaint and coordinated.
Shop Spring Decor
Nothing says “spring” quite like pale pink! This pretty shade, mixed with mauves and beiges, brings the bloom of a fresh spring flower to your interior. These soft hues feel feminine and delicate, yet also practical and versatile.
Shop Spring Decor
Go for a bold look with blues and blacks sprinkled with a bit of gray and pops of pastel. This vibe is contemporary and cool, and will bring a bit of edge to any room!
Shop Spring Decor
Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day! Whether you are a longtime plant parent, or you’re just looking for simple ways to bring a little liveliness into your home, keeping plants can be such a rewarding experience! Taking care of them and watching them grow is a great way to feel connected to nature, purify your home, and stay grounded. See some of our favorite indoor plants below!
I love my fiddle leaf fig, and these guys can get really big! Unfortunately I had a little trouble with it when I first got it, so it lost a lot of its bottom leaves in the first few months. I’ve had this one for a little over a year now though, and it is going strong! It’s pretty easy to care for once you get it settled…I water it once a week and give it lots of love daily.
This red Chinese evergreen adds some fun color to your normal green foliage. This one can also grow pretty big, but I keep it in a medium-sized pot to help maintain its size. I also water this once a week, unless its looking a little droopy and dry and then I’ll give a little splash of water in-between regular waterings.
Aloe plants are super low maintenance! They also have healing properties which make them that much more special. While I haven’t used the aloe gel inside the leaves for any ailments, these guys are great to have around the house simply for their unique spiky growth patterns! I water these once every other week or so – they don’t need a lot of water.
While succulents don’t need a lot of care or attention, they can actually be a little difficult to take care of because most people want to over nurture (me, I’m guilty). Succulents were some of the first plants I ever tried to keep, years ago, and I ended up killing them all because I was overwatering. I have learned my lesson though, and now I give my succulents the littlest bit of water about once a month!
The golden pathos plant is one of my favorites – it’s SO easy to care for and it looks elegant! I love the way the tendrils grow long, and this is a really simple plant to propagate. I take cuttings often, and I always grow the cuttings right in water. I find this is the easiest way to do it, and they make nice additions in kitchens or bathrooms where you may not want to keep a plant in soil. The one I do have planted in soil I water once a week…the ones I keep in water I refresh every couple of weeks.
The OG snake plant!! This was the first guy I got when I started my second plant journey (after all the failed succulents) and he has grown so much since I first had him!! Snake plants are also really resilient and easy to care for, and also another one that’s easy to propagate. The cuttings can grow right in water as well, and they’re fun to watch because you get to see the pups (new leaves) as they begin to blossom! These are great to give as gifts too – give the cutting with a pretty jar or vase and it’s a simple and cheap housewarming or birthday gift. I water my snake plant once a week and refresh the cuttings in water every other week.
Tips & Tricks:
- Don’t overwater! When in doubt, water less. It’s easy to give a plant more water, but if you water too often and your plant gets root rot, there’s no coming back from that. You’ll get a feel for how often you should water once you’ve had your plants for a while, but I always recommend starting out with less watering than you think.
- Use room temperature water – extreme water temperatures (too hot or too cold) can shock a plants roots and prevent growth. Room temperature water is the best way to promote healthy growth!
- Talk to your plants! Yes, I know it sounds crazy, but plants are living creatures! Talking to them actually helps them grow – my plants all have names and I talk to them every day. I make sure they know how appreciated they are for bringing clean air and cozy vibes to my home.
- Be patient. Being a plant parent takes practice, and you might lose a few along the way. But don’t get discouraged…once you have a thriving jungle, it will all be worth it!
Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day! Whether you are a longtime plant parent, or you’re just looking for simple ways to bring a little liveliness into your home, keeping plants can be such a rewarding experience! Taking care of them and watching them grow is a great way to feel connected to nature, purify your home, and stay grounded. See some of our favorite indoor plants below!
I love my fiddle leaf fig, and these guys can get really big! Unfortunately I had a little trouble with it when I first got it, so it lost a lot of its bottom leaves in the first few months. I’ve had this one for a little over a year now though, and it is going strong! It’s pretty easy to care for once you get it settled…I water it once a week and give it lots of love daily.
This red Chinese evergreen adds some fun color to your normal green foliage. This one can also grow pretty big, but I keep it in a medium-sized pot to help maintain its size. I also water this once a week, unless its looking a little droopy and dry and then I’ll give a little splash of water in-between regular waterings.
Aloe plants are super low maintenance! They also have healing properties which make them that much more special. While I haven’t used the aloe gel inside the leaves for any ailments, these guys are great to have around the house simply for their unique spiky growth patterns! I water these once every other week or so – they don’t need a lot of water.
While succulents don’t need a lot of care or attention, they can actually be a little difficult to take care of because most people want to over nurture (me, I’m guilty). Succulents were some of the first plants I ever tried to keep, years ago, and I ended up killing them all because I was overwatering. I have learned my lesson though, and now I give my succulents the littlest bit of water about once a month!
The golden pathos plant is one of my favorites – it’s SO easy to care for and it looks elegant! I love the way the tendrils grow long, and this is a really simple plant to propagate. I take cuttings often, and I always grow the cuttings right in water. I find this is the easiest way to do it, and they make nice additions in kitchens or bathrooms where you may not want to keep a plant in soil. The one I do have planted in soil I water once a week…the ones I keep in water I refresh every couple of weeks.
The OG snake plant!! This was the first guy I got when I started my second plant journey (after all the failed succulents) and he has grown so much since I first had him!! Snake plants are also really resilient and easy to care for, and also another one that’s easy to propagate. The cuttings can grow right in water as well, and they’re fun to watch because you get to see the pups (new leaves) as they begin to blossom! These are great to give as gifts too – give the cutting with a pretty jar or vase and it’s a simple and cheap housewarming or birthday gift. I water my snake plant once a week and refresh the cuttings in water every other week.
Tips & Tricks:
- Don’t overwater! When in doubt, water less. It’s easy to give a plant more water, but if you water too often and your plant gets root rot, there’s no coming back from that. You’ll get a feel for how often you should water once you’ve had your plants for a while, but I always recommend starting out with less watering than you think.
- Use room temperature water – extreme water temperatures (too hot or too cold) can shock a plants roots and prevent growth. Room temperature water is the best way to promote healthy growth!
- Talk to your plants! Yes, I know it sounds crazy, but plants are living creatures! Talking to them actually helps them grow – my plants all have names and I talk to them every day. I make sure they know how appreciated they are for bringing clean air and cozy vibes to my home.
- Be patient. Being a plant parent takes practice, and you might lose a few along the way. But don’t get discouraged…once you have a thriving jungle, it will all be worth it!
Stress less is our motto this holiday season, and that means simplifying anything we possibly can as we get ready to celebrate with our family and friends. If you’re hosting a party or gathering, or you volunteered to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, you don’t have to go over the top to make a winning snack! These easy holiday treats are as simple as they are delicious and are definite crowd-pleasers. See our easy holiday treat recipes below.
Spinach Dip
- Two loaves of sourdough bread
- Spinach dip (or spinach and artichoke)
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 TBSP butter
Cut out one sourdough bread deep enough to hold the spinach dip but not too deep to cut into the bottom of the loaf. Add the spinach dip and spread evenly. Melt about 1 TBSP of butter and spread over the entire outside of the loaf of bread. Top with shredded cheese and bake at 350° for about 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Cut the other loaf into squares for dipping – setup on your favorite platter and enjoy!
Candy Charcuterie
- Variety of candy and holiday-themed snacks
- Snackle box
No explanation needed here!! This candy charcuterie is great for parties and gatherings. It’s the perfect centerpiece for a hot cocoa station and more!
Holiday Donuts
- Holiday Wreath Donut kit
- Egg
- 1/2 cup + 2 TBSP milk
- 2 TBSP vegetable oil
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Stick of butter
Grab all of your ingredients and follow the directions on the box!! The instructions are straight-forward and easy to follow!
Peppermint Frosted Cookies
- Frosted Peppermint Cookies kit
- Egg
- 5 TBSP butter
This is another one that is super easy to make! Gather your ingredients and follow along with the step-by-step directions on the box!
Stress less is our motto this holiday season, and that means simplifying anything we possibly can as we get ready to celebrate with our family and friends. If you’re hosting a party or gathering, or you volunteered to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, you don’t have to go over the top to make a winning snack! These easy holiday treats are as simple as they are delicious and are definite crowd-pleasers. See our easy holiday treat recipes below.
Spinach Dip
- Two loaves of sourdough bread
- Spinach dip (or spinach and artichoke)
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 TBSP butter
Cut out one sourdough bread deep enough to hold the spinach dip but not too deep to cut into the bottom of the loaf. Add the spinach dip and spread evenly. Melt about 1 TBSP of butter and spread over the entire outside of the loaf of bread. Top with shredded cheese and bake at 350° for about 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Cut the other loaf into squares for dipping – setup on your favorite platter and enjoy!
Candy Charcuterie
- Variety of candy and holiday-themed snacks
- Snackle box
No explanation needed here!! This candy charcuterie is great for parties and gatherings. It’s the perfect centerpiece for a hot cocoa station and more!
Holiday Donuts
- Holiday Wreath Donut kit
- Egg
- 1/2 cup + 2 TBSP milk
- 2 TBSP vegetable oil
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Stick of butter
Grab all of your ingredients and follow the directions on the box!! The instructions are straight-forward and easy to follow!
Peppermint Frosted Cookies
- Frosted Peppermint Cookies kit
- Egg
- 5 TBSP butter
This is another one that is super easy to make! Gather your ingredients and follow along with the step-by-step directions on the box!
We’re breaking out all the tricks and treats this Halloween season! Whether you’re looking for inspo for classroom parties, fall birthday party snack ideas, or Halloween party additions, we’ve got a lineup of Halloween-inspired treats that is definitely spook-tacular and sure to impress your ghouls of honor! See our Halloween treat ideas below.
Pretzel Spiderwebs – a sweet and salty festive treat! Line pretzels up in the shape of a wheel on wax paper, heat up white chocolate until melted and swirl around, take a toothpick or prongs of a fork and pull out for that web look, and then finish with Halloween sprinkles!
Three Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies – Both savory and sweet, simple and perfect for a cookie swap!
- Can of 100% pure pumpkin
- Box of spice cake mix
- Dark chocolate chips
- Mix all together, form into balls, place onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375 for 15 minutes and enjoy!
Individual S’mores Cups – grab any seasonal peeps and make these year ’round!
- Halloween Marshmallo Peeps (grab any seasonal peeps and make these year ’round!)
- Keebler Graham Cracker Mini Pie Crust
- Snack Size Hershey’s Milk Chocolate
- Place chocolates inside of the crusts, top with a marshmallow peep, place in the oven at 350 for 8-10 minutes, let cool and enjoy!
Pumpkin Popcorn Station – Personalize toppings to your liking for a spooky movie night treat or a festive and fun addition to any party! Fill a pitcher or bowl with your favorite type of popcorn and top with a scoop, assemble bowls with “options” and scoops on a tray. Serve in festive little snack trays and enjoy!
- popcorn
- candy corn
- crushed pretzels
- peanuts
- gummy bears
- marshmallows
- Reese’s pieces
Apple Slice Sundae Station – Customize your apples, sauces and toppings for a delectable and seasonally fun snack or dessert!
- apples apples – Granny Smith, Gala, Red Delicious (any kind will do)
- chocolate and peanut butter sauce – (or whatever tickles your taste buds!)
- chocolate sprinkles
- mini M&Ms
- mini chocolate chips
- shredded coconut
- toffee bits
- crushed Oreos
- crushed pumpkin spice graham crackers (any graham cracker will do)
We’re breaking out all the tricks and treats this Halloween season! Whether you’re looking for inspo for classroom parties, fall birthday party snack ideas, or Halloween party additions, we’ve got a lineup of Halloween-inspired treats that is definitely spook-tacular and sure to impress your ghouls of honor! See our Halloween treat ideas below.
Pretzel Spiderwebs – a sweet and salty festive treat! Line pretzels up in the shape of a wheel on wax paper, heat up white chocolate until melted and swirl around, take a toothpick or prongs of a fork and pull out for that web look, and then finish with Halloween sprinkles!
Three Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies – Both savory and sweet, simple and perfect for a cookie swap!
- Can of 100% pure pumpkin
- Box of spice cake mix
- Dark chocolate chips
- Mix all together, form into balls, place onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375 for 15 minutes and enjoy!
Individual S’mores Cups – grab any seasonal peeps and make these year ’round!
- Halloween Marshmallo Peeps (grab any seasonal peeps and make these year ’round!)
- Keebler Graham Cracker Mini Pie Crust
- Snack Size Hershey’s Milk Chocolate
- Place chocolates inside of the crusts, top with a marshmallow peep, place in the oven at 350 for 8-10 minutes, let cool and enjoy!
Pumpkin Popcorn Station – Personalize toppings to your liking for a spooky movie night treat or a festive and fun addition to any party! Fill a pitcher or bowl with your favorite type of popcorn and top with a scoop, assemble bowls with “options” and scoops on a tray. Serve in festive little snack trays and enjoy!
- popcorn
- candy corn
- crushed pretzels
- peanuts
- gummy bears
- marshmallows
- Reese’s pieces
Apple Slice Sundae Station – Customize your apples, sauces and toppings for a delectable and seasonally fun snack or dessert!
- apples apples – Granny Smith, Gala, Red Delicious (any kind will do)
- chocolate and peanut butter sauce – (or whatever tickles your taste buds!)
- chocolate sprinkles
- mini M&Ms
- mini chocolate chips
- shredded coconut
- toffee bits
- crushed Oreos
- crushed pumpkin spice graham crackers (any graham cracker will do)
The leaves are falling, the crisp air has arrived, and the season of goodies is upon us. October through December have multiple holiday events – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more, so that means classroom parties, various events, and the creation of goody bags, baskets, and more! Since my youngest daughter’s birthday is in October, I was invited to read a themed book, bring in a snack, and hang out with the class, and I used the opportunity to create pumpkin-themed buckets for her whole class! See our Halloween goody bag inspiration below.
My daughter turned five and is in Pre-K, so I kept it fun but still simple with a pumpkin theme: pumpkin buckets, themed cups, straws, glow sticks, and most importantly, snacks!
The snacks were fun – I found a lot of pumpkin-themed snacks like Entenmann’s pumpkin flavored muffins, gogo squeeze apple pumpkin spice applesauce pouches and decorative fun Skinny Pop popcorn bags.
I kept it pretty simple with Mott’s tots apple juice boxes, but I also ran across Swiss Miss pumpkin spice hot chocolate and just had to add it in. I read the book 10 Little Pumpkins, and the kids were super excited about their snack which was fresh fruit salad in waffle cone bowls topped with a dab of whipped cream – a healthy sundae!
Kristy is room mom for her daughter’s class this year, so of course she got right on her duties of helping to plan the first classroom party planned for October. She went straight to Target’s Hyde & EEK Bootique for plates, napkins, games and more goodies. She’s planning on serving slime punch in cauldrons and using festive food trays for snacks.
“You’ve been Boo’d” – yep that’s right, Kristy created Boo Bags for her kids’ classrooms! She took small clear gift bags and filled them with a bunch of fun little festive toys and a bunch of yummy goodies.
The options are virtually endless with what you can fill them with. Mini play-dohs, bubbles, the classic spider ring and themed pencils. I’m sure no matter what you come up with, the bags will end up being super spook-tacular! Happy Planning!
The leaves are falling, the crisp air has arrived, and the season of goodies is upon us. October through December have multiple holiday events – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more, so that means classroom parties, various events, and the creation of goody bags, baskets, and more! Since my youngest daughter’s birthday is in October, I was invited to read a themed book, bring in a snack, and hang out with the class, and I used the opportunity to create pumpkin-themed buckets for her whole class! See our Halloween goody bag inspiration below.
My daughter turned five and is in Pre-K, so I kept it fun but still simple with a pumpkin theme: pumpkin buckets, themed cups, straws, glow sticks, and most importantly, snacks!
The snacks were fun – I found a lot of pumpkin-themed snacks like Entenmann’s pumpkin flavored muffins, gogo squeeze apple pumpkin spice applesauce pouches and decorative fun Skinny Pop popcorn bags.
I kept it pretty simple with Mott’s tots apple juice boxes, but I also ran across Swiss Miss pumpkin spice hot chocolate and just had to add it in. I read the book 10 Little Pumpkins, and the kids were super excited about their snack which was fresh fruit salad in waffle cone bowls topped with a dab of whipped cream – a healthy sundae!
Kristy is room mom for her daughter’s class this year, so of course she got right on her duties of helping to plan the first classroom party planned for October. She went straight to Target’s Hyde & EEK Bootique for plates, napkins, games and more goodies. She’s planning on serving slime punch in cauldrons and using festive food trays for snacks.
“You’ve been Boo’d” – yep that’s right, Kristy created Boo Bags for her kids’ classrooms! She took small clear gift bags and filled them with a bunch of fun little festive toys and a bunch of yummy goodies.
The options are virtually endless with what you can fill them with. Mini play-dohs, bubbles, the classic spider ring and themed pencils. I’m sure no matter what you come up with, the bags will end up being super spook-tacular! Happy Planning!
Fall – we are officially ready for you! The kids are back in school, the weather is (finally) getting cooler, and the stores are breaking out their best autumn apparel and decor! We love Target because it is a one-stop shop for just about anything you could possibly need, and things you didn’t even know you needed. And when it comes to home decor, the options are aplenty! See some of Target’s gorgeous fall home decor below!
These moody floral arrangements in purples and reds bring an unexpected element to your entryway table, dining centerpiece, or decorative shelves! For an entryway table or office space, a simple and modern desk calendar will help keep you on track.
These gorgeous golden leaves in an amber vase scream “autumn”!! Add your favorite reed diffuser for a breezy, beautiful scent that permeates throughout your entire home.
These decorative vases in earthy autumn hues also make great accent pieces! Add faux or real flowers, or leave them empty and mix and match a few for an eye-catching design.
This artificial wreath is great for a front door! The deep green eucalyptus with white seed sprigs sprinkled throughout is a simple yet beautiful way to welcome guests to your home.
More stunning red floral arrangements! Complement the fall colors with a sparkling brown glass pumpkin, and keep your favorite room spray handy for easy refreshes throughout the day!
For a more rustic look, opt for this woven pumpkin bowl filler! Add a touch of modern elegance with a black and blood red floral arrangement, and a charcoal and black teak candle will soothe and relax.
Deck the halls for fall with blankets, pillows, and lots of little accent pieces like ceramic pumpkins and artificial greenery.
Snuggle up with your pumpkin spice latte and your favorite cozy pumpkin pillow!
And then complete the vibes with a pumpkin spice pillar candle. Mmmm, that’s good.
And if you’re already dreaming of Halloween, these fun patterned Midnight Moon and Ghost Train candles are calling your name!
Fall – we are officially ready for you! The kids are back in school, the weather is (finally) getting cooler, and the stores are breaking out their best autumn apparel and decor! We love Target because it is a one-stop shop for just about anything you could possibly need, and things you didn’t even know you needed. And when it comes to home decor, the options are aplenty! See some of Target’s gorgeous fall home decor below!
These moody floral arrangements in purples and reds bring an unexpected element to your entryway table, dining centerpiece, or decorative shelves! For an entryway table or office space, a simple and modern desk calendar will help keep you on track.
These gorgeous golden leaves in an amber vase scream “autumn”!! Add your favorite reed diffuser for a breezy, beautiful scent that permeates throughout your entire home.
These decorative vases in earthy autumn hues also make great accent pieces! Add faux or real flowers, or leave them empty and mix and match a few for an eye-catching design.
This artificial wreath is great for a front door! The deep green eucalyptus with white seed sprigs sprinkled throughout is a simple yet beautiful way to welcome guests to your home.
More stunning red floral arrangements! Complement the fall colors with a sparkling brown glass pumpkin, and keep your favorite room spray handy for easy refreshes throughout the day!
For a more rustic look, opt for this woven pumpkin bowl filler! Add a touch of modern elegance with a black and blood red floral arrangement, and a charcoal and black teak candle will soothe and relax.
Deck the halls for fall with blankets, pillows, and lots of little accent pieces like ceramic pumpkins and artificial greenery.
Snuggle up with your pumpkin spice latte and your favorite cozy pumpkin pillow!
And then complete the vibes with a pumpkin spice pillar candle. Mmmm, that’s good.
And if you’re already dreaming of Halloween, these fun patterned Midnight Moon and Ghost Train candles are calling your name!
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