15+ Halloween Books for Toddlers

Don't miss our Halloween reading list for little ones! Rolf and Harp hand picked most of these 15+ Halloween Books for Toddlers. These are some of the ones they remember liking the most when they were "babies". 

From colorful picture books to touch and feel titles, this list has a Halloween book for every toddler! Please be advised that I am participant in the Amazon affiliate program. If you make a purchase I earn a small advertising fee, which helps keep the site up and running!

Where Is Baby's Pumpkin? (Karen Katz Lift-the-Flap Books)

Little hands will love exploring this lift the flap book and helping baby find her very own pumpkin!

My First Halloween
With warm and friendly illustrations this book focuses on the moments that become memories for families.

Hoot Howl Halloween
It is Halloween night and the moon is bright, as your little one discovers the haunted house, they can press a button to activate one of ten spooky sounds.

Babies Love Halloween: Lift-a-Flap Board Book
This book offers a fun way to practice sentence structuring while introducing Halloween to little learners with the fun of discovering what lies under the flaps of the book!

Biscuit Visits the Pumpkin Patch
Biscuit visits the pumpkin patch. What could he find there besides the perfect pumpkin? Toddlers will love the friendly surprises that await in this book!

Little Blue Truck's Halloween
Hop in and go for a ride with Little Blue as he picks up his friends for a costume party! Toddlers will love lifting the flaps to see who is in the costumes!

Related: Paper Plate Spiders

Llama Llama Trick or Treat (Llama Llama Board Books)
Llama Llama picks out a costume, finds a great pumpkin and heads out with Mama Llama for a fun night of trick or treating!

Disney Baby My First Halloween
This board book is perfect for little ones. It has friendly Halloween images and touch and feel elements for an engaging experience.

Winnie the Pooh Pooh's Halloween Pumpkin
While walking in the hundred acre woods, Pooh finds a marvelous pumpkin. Toddlers will love what Pooh and friends do with it!

Halloween ABC
This book gives kids a chance to practice their abc's with a festive touch!

Little Cat: Finger Puppet Book 
This little book has a lot of fun hidden in the pages with a little finger puppet friend to help tell the story.

Related: Glam Pumpkins

  

Little Friends: Trick or Treat: A lift-the-flap book
Tag along with some little friends for trick or treat fun! Little hands will love to discover what is hiding behind the flaps.

The Cheerios Halloween Play Book
A snack and an activity that are perfect for Halloween fun await toddlers with this book!

Boo! (Leslie Patricelli Board Books)
This book covers all of the bases for fun with costumes, pumpkins, treats and a boo or two!

Pop-Up Peekaboo! Pumpkin
This fun lift the flap book is packed with pop up surprises. Toddlers will enjoy this friendly book.

What is your toddlers favorite Halloween book? Leave a comment to inspire young readers everywhere!

Leaf Fox Craft

Fall is near and we can't wait to start decorating, crafting and buying pumpkins! This easy and cute leaf family craft is perfect for kids this year and only requires a few supplies!

I saw these craft leaves at Hobby Lobby, and I knew I had to make something with them! I decided on a cute and easy leaf fox craft. This is so easy, it requires cheap supplies and creates something adorable that the kids will love to make and display!

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Supplies:

Glue

Craft Eyes

Small Black Pom Poms

Craft Leaves

Instructions:

Add 2 craft eyes towards the top of a leaf
Add a black pom pom at the bottom point for a nose.

Repeat as desired.

I thought they ended up looking pretty cute! We made 36 of these for under $3. I LOVE economical crafts for the kids!

If you make this cute and easy leaf fox craft I want to see a picture of your creations! Hop over to facebook and share a photo with me.

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How to be a Boss at Renovating Your Own Home

Renovating your own home can seem like a daunting task. Learning how to do some basic DIY, woodwork, and interior decorating is no mean feat, particularly when you’re completing it on your own. While many of us would love to have the budget to hire someone else to do our renovation for us, we don’t always have the budget to do so.

Get creative with paint

It’s no secret that a brand new lick of paint can do wonders for any room. If you’re worried that your bedroom, living room or kitchen is looking a little tired, then it could be time to get out the rollers and drop cloths. If you really want to paint in style, it’s time to get creative. Taking your time to look through swatches and experiment with color could see you creating something truly unique. Pairing deep slate greys with pale yellows or bright creams with vibrant furniture could give you a home that looks as if it belongs in a brochure.

Make the most of small rooms

Small rooms often feel like the most difficult to renovate in many ways. While there’s less space to conquer, you often run the risk of accidentally cluttering the room. There are a few gospel rules when it comes to smaller rooms, and those include:

No dark paint

No busy patterns

No dark curtains

These focus on getting as much light into the room as possible, which is always a wise approach. You can also use clever tricks of the light to make it feel like a much bigger room. Adding mirrors is just one way of doing this, as they give a slight illusion of extra space, as well as bouncing light around the room.

Don’t be afraid of cosmetic changes

Cosmetic changes to a home can include changing the tiles in a room, re-painting a room, or adding wallpaper. While these jobs might require a bit of elbow grease, they are well within most people’s capabilities. There also some unique hacks you can try to spruce up some features in your home. Did you know, for example, that if you unscrew the doorknobs in your house and boil them with baking soda you’ll be able to get rid of any accidental paint spills? Don’t be afraid, either, to switch up some of those smaller features. Purchasing quirky and artistic doorknobs to fit in your home will give it a stylish boutique feel.

Be bold with your front door

It’s surprising how small aspects of a renovation can make it feel like a much bigger one. For example, changing your front door can have a surprisingly large effect on the overall appearance of your abode. If you can’t afford an entirely new front door, then why not paint it? Opting for a bold and vibrant color such as yellow will give your home an immediate sense of character.

Go bargain hunting

As you may have already surmised, renovating can be an expensive project. Cans of paint, new artwork, and new furniture can all come to quite an expensive price. This is where sales become your friend. Bargain hunting for materials way in advance could save you plenty of money. Take trips out to DIY stories and browse through online retailers’ stock until you find the best possible bargain. While there are some features that shouldn’t be scrimped on, items such as paint can be affordably purchased at a much cheaper price with very little consequence.

Leave the tough work to the professionals

If you find yourself wondering if it’s possible to fit a toilet by yourself or maybe do the re-wiring in your kitchen – don’t risk it. Some jobs are best left to professionals, particularly when the condition of your home is at stake. It might end up costing you a fortune to repair the damage caused. By searching “plumbers in my area” online you can find tradespeople to get the big jobs executed successfully.

The easiest way to be a boss at home renovation is to be brave. Get creative with your color use and accept the challenges that learning DIY can bring. While some bigger tasks are best left to professionals (plumbing and wiring, for example) there are still plenty of home improvements you can complete yourself. Start hunting around for inspiration and DIY sales; you never know what you might come up with.

Apple Dessert Recipes to Fall For

It is only August, but we have picked our first apple of the season and now I have all of the symptoms of seasonal obsession. I MUST MAKE ALL OF THE YUMMY APPLE THINGS!

If you too suffer from seasonal apple obsession, you are going to adore these tips for picking the best apples and these awesome apple recipes I am crushing on this year.

Tips for Picking the Best Apples

• Pick apples from the outside of the tree first, as these will be the ripest.
• Select apples that are firm to the touch.
• Fragrant apples are also a good sign of freshness.
• Avoid bruises, nicks and apples that have fallen to the ground, as these may have insects feasting inside!
• If an apple isn't quite ripe, it won't ripen more after picking. 

Now that you know what to look for in apples as you are picking them, let's get on to more important matters, what to make with these lovely apples!

Baked Honey Crisp Apples
Crockpot Baked Apples This is perfect for dessert on crazy busy days.
Apple Butterscotch Snack Cake
No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Baked Apple Chips These are perfect for healthy snacking!
Apple Cheese Danish
Heirloom Apple Cake


Which of these recipes will you try first? I think it has to be the Baked Honeycrisp Apples for me! They look perfectly delectable! We made a really cute apple tree window cling last year you might want to make your own.

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Tips for Keeping the Kids Entertained on a Beach Vacation

There are a lot of convincing reasons to pack up the family and take a trip to the beach. The boost in vitamin D will have a positive effect on your mood, you'll have the chance to unplug, and you'll definitely get in a little exercise. However, that doesn’t mean everything about the beach is all sunshine and rainbows.

The beach can be boring too. Especially for children. Sitting on the sand and watching the waves crash on the shore day after day will make your kids want to return home, and nothing can ruin a vacation faster than whining!

Just because you’re planning a beach vacation doesn’t mean you have to lay a towel in the sand all day, every day. There are plenty of other things you can do that will keep you and the kids entertained.

Get Up-Close-And-Personal with Wildlife

At first glance, the beach doesn’t look like an animal-friendly place, but nothing could be further from the truth. Look a little closer, dig a litter deeper, and let your kids experience beach wildlife up-close-and personal.

Don’t think you have to stay on the beach to see beach wildlife. The kids will certainly appreciate taking a break from the sand and visiting a local zoo or aquarium for a few hours!

For example, the Myrtle Beach aquarium features a million gallons of water that is filled with fish, sea mammals, and more. The kids can touch horseshoe crabs, gaze at sharks up-close, and see a live show, making it a good way to take a break from the sand on the beach.

Go Shopping for Beach Toys

Beach toys are a must if you’re spending time near the water, but those toys can end up being just as boring as the waves that crash on the sand. Instead of packing all of the toys your kids need for the trip, go shopping for them when you get to your destination!

There are a lot of great beach toys that you can find in local stores, and even the hotel where you’re staying. A few ideas include:

A seaside sand baking set is perfect for little ones who like to play in the sand.

Water guns are a great way to keep older kids active.

Yard games are the perfect way to engage every member of the family.

Buy and fly a kite if your trip to the beach is windy.

Grab a rain jacket or two so when it inevitably rains, you can still get out and explore!

Rent a Boat

The beach is about more than just building sandcastles and running into the waves. If the kids are getting tired of swimming and playing in the sand, consider renting a boat.

Boat rentals are a little easier on lakes, especially for those who are inexperienced, but there are plenty of other boats you can rent whether you’re on the lake or the ocean.

Kayaks and canoes are popular rentals, as are paddleboats. If you’re looking for something a little different, try a standup paddle board. Paddling, rowing, or driving a boat is a great way for the family to spend the day on the water!

Grab a Bite to Eat

It isn’t uncommon for families to pack picnic lunches for the beach. It’s a great way to ensure you can spend as much time in the water as possible, and it can help you save a little money, but it’s a good idea to do something different if the kids are bored.

Leave lunch at home and plan to grab a bite to eat instead. You can wander in town and do a little shopping, all while grabbing breakfast or an ice cream cone in the afternoon.

Visit Different Beaches

The world is full of beautiful beaches, but most coastal cities have more than just one beach to offer. Even many lakes have more than one swimming area for visitors!

Instead of spending all of your time on the same beach just outside your hotel room, consider trying a different beach. A rocky beach is a great way for the kids to practice skipping rocks, boardwalk beaches are a great way to go for a stroll, and hidden beaches are a great place to see wildlife in its natural habitat.

A beach vacation is fun and relaxing, but that doesn’t mean the kids will think so if that’s all you have planned for days on end. Instead, think outside the box and plan activities that go beyond sitting in the sand and swimming in the waves.