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Happiness is Homemade #608

In this post – fun Halloween decorations, old fashioned sweet potato bars, ghost cinnamon rolls, candy corn biscotti, and a haunted house Halloween wreath.

A Message from Linda of A Labour of Life

Happy October! What a fun month!

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade and we are more than ready For Fall to happen. Visiting the East Coast, aka New Brunswick and it is Sweater Weather and the foliage is stunning.

Every week we try and feature some of the more stand out shares. Also trying to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to be featured.

This is my month, I love hosting for October. All the other months my amazing co-hosts share their favs. This month, A Labour of Life gets to share her love of Fall, Canadian Thanksgiving and Halloween, for this Canadian it is an amazing time of year.

Today, I celebrate Halloween. So many treats to sip and savour.  Come show us what you are working on. 

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Outdoor Halloween Decorations That Are Fun, Not Frightening

Do you need help coming up with outdoor Halloween decorations that are fun and festive rather than frightening? If so, An Organized Season can help!

fun ghost decor

Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Bars

If you love the flavor of traditional sweet potato pie but want something a little simpler to serve at a gathering, this sweet potato bars recipe from Organized Island is the perfect dessert.

Made with a buttery Graham cracker crust, spiced sweet potato filling, and a golden marshmallow topping, it’s an easy, family. fall favorite treat that’s great for any holiday table or any time of year you’re craving comfort food.

potato bar squares


Pillsbury Halloween Ghost Cinnamon Rolls

Bring a little spooky fun to your kitchen this season with my two ingredient Pillsbury Halloween Ghost Cinnamon Rolls!

This easy breakfast idea is an easy addition to your collection of cinnamon roll recipes and will have both kids and adults smiling at the table.

ghost buns

Candy Corn Biscotti

Yet another version of Cindy’s favorite biscotti recipe ~ separated into 3 flavored doughs ~ orange (flavored with orange jello mix, orange essence & some orange neon food color) ~ vanilla (left alone) ~ butterscotch (flavored with some instant butterscotch pudding mix plus a little butterscotch extract and a drop of brown food coloring).  

biscotti like candy corn

Haunted House Halloween Wreath

This whimsical haunted house Halloween wreath is an easy to put together – truly a 15-minute craft! If you are looking for simple Halloween wreath ideas, look no further than this fun haunted house Halloween wreath DIY!

wreath

this week and next week ill be letting Halloween tricks and treats rule the linkup. Hit me up with a new link.

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On to the Party!

Thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares!  Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! Here are all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade!

This party is published on 6 different blogs so, bloggers, the posts you share get lots of exposure! Many thanks to our hosting blogs for giving us all this opportunity every week!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Susan @ From The Bay To The Beach

Esme @ Esme Salon

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party.

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  1. Susan,
    My Link Ups for today’s party are # 8,9 and 10!!
    Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are having a great week!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  • 2 Responses

    1. Susan,
      My Link Ups for today’s party are # 8,9 and 10!!
      Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are having a great week!!
      Hugs,
      Deb
      Debbie-Dabble Blog

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