Here is another list of weird discoveries I've made throughout the past few days.  Included this time is the realization that I could totally use a stunt double.  Click over to my blog for the full list:  "…

Here is another one of my wacky lists of things I've learned lately.  This week includes the realization that my town has already put up its Christmas decorations.  So we can now eat our Halloween candy under the mistletoe.  Awesome.  Click over to my blog for the full list: …

Here in the Monkey House, we like Star Wars.  Actually, we're kind of obsessed.  And it all started during the brief whirlwind of a courtship between Mr. Martini and me.  One night after some, umm, imbibing, Mr. Martini opened the closet and seemingly out of thin air came five full replica light sabers.  The kind that could be a movie prop if you didn't know better.  At the time, I couldn't have cared less about Star Wars.  That was until my first 2am parking lot light saber battle with…

*This article was originally posted 10/16/2010 on A Little R & R*…

• European immigrants brought Halloween to North America, they would celebrate the harvest by singing, dancing and telling ghost stories around a bonfire
• The tradition of wearing masks and costumes was started by the ancient Celts who wore them to avoid being recognized by ghosts and spirits that they believed roamed the countryside on Halloween
• The first Jack o’ lanterns started as hollowed out turnips. They originated in Ireland where candles were placed inside to…

I have written about my DIY Greek Goddess Costume Accessories in my previous post and promised to feature the complete ensemble after I've used it.  The Halloween event where I wore the costume was at a bloggers' Halloween event.  My kids and I dressed up for this special event.  It was special to me, because it was my first event invite as a blogger.

Without any further ado, here are my costume's elements:…

My First Week!

I LOVE these cookies. I lost the recipe for a while and made a different kind last year, but those were too heavy and dense. This recipe is more cake-like, so the cookies are lighter and moist. I love to make these on Halloween and hand them out to all the parents at our neighborhood Trunk or Treat.

Jenni’s Favorite Pumpkin Cookies

1/2 C butter,…

As hurricane Sandy approaches New York City and we are all stuck inside out apartments, I came across this book, My First Ghost by Maggie Miller & Michael Leviton.…

I am a Pinterest junkie.  My kids could brake their legs trying to sled down the stairs in a disassembled bunk bed and I would yell at them to give me a minute while I repin 'how to build a potato gun out of paper towel rolls, pizza boxes, some twine, and a tampon', 'cause you just never know when you may need one. Especially in my house.  So this morning, as my children were off trying to shave the cat, I was busy giggling at ridiculous hats.  I'm a huge fan of making your kids look stupid…

With Halloween around the corner and our love for crafting, we decided to make lighted pumpkin jars this past weekend. The girls had so much fun. Dad was even home to join in on the fun. Here is how we did it! The Pumpkin Jar…

Here's another whack-a-doozle list of things I've discovered throughout the past week.  Included this time is the realization that you can't help but feel sorry for the poor dude who lets a fart slip out in the middle of your yoga class (especially when you're lucky enough not to be in the…

All right, Halloween isn’t until next week, but I figure we all need a little extra time to get ready… don’t we?

Here’s the Halloween version of those …

Everyone knows about the famous Village Halloween Parade in NYC and most know about the Procession of Ghouls at the Cathedral of St. John Divine that happens every Halloween.  The only problem with these events is that they are not the kid friendliest events around the…

Is your kid or teen already bored with reading and literature?  Why not do something fun and spine tingling just in time for Halloween?  There are some really great literature books that are sure to fit into your reading list for the year and it will chase away the boredom.

• “Frankenstein” by Mary…

Attack of the Play-Doh Spiders!

I just finished these up for Higgins' preschool class. They're having a Halloween party and I'm sending these Play-Doh…

Here we go with yet another list of weird discoveries I've made throughout the past few days.  Included this time is the realization that the backseat of my car looks like the aftermath of a raccoon party.  Click over to my blog to read more:…