13 Best Last-Minute Halloween Decorations

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Hey there, Mama! 🎃 Ah, Friday – a mere hop, skip, and a spooky jump away from Halloween! Hope you've got your cauldrons brewing and capes ironed because here's what's bubbling today.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

• 📝 Dry-erase babysitter instruction

• 🎃 13 last-minute Halloween decorations

• 🥑 Spooky 7-layer dip for Halloween parties

• 🎶 Mini lid banjos

Mom Hack

Dry-Erase Instructions for Babysitters

Mom Hack

Keep a framed template near the door for babysitters.

Just jot down care instructions and emergency contacts with a dry-erase marker.

You'll feel more at ease, and so will your sitter!

Print out this template and place it in a frame.

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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Poll Results From 10/16

How do you relax when you're feeling stressed?

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Exercise or physical activity (16%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Quiet alone time (48%)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Talk with friends or family (17%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Engage in a hobby (15%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (4%)

Featured Response 💬 

I love how you mix creativity with relaxation—whether it's knitting or coloring, it's all about finding your calm. And hey, your art is just as special! -Danielle 😊

Holiday Hoopla

13 Best Last-Minute Halloween Decorations

Halloween is right around the corner!

But before you panic about not having the house all decked out, take a breather—we've got 13 wickedly easy last-minute decorations to bring your home to life... or afterlife. 🎃

From wicked wreaths to lanterns that light the night, you can totally fake it 'til you make it—and no one will be the wiser.

Now go ahead, be the ghostess with the mostest! 🎃👻

See all DIY decorations here.

Mom’s Menu

Spooky Halloween 7 Layer Dip

Ever forgotten about that last-minute Halloween bash and desperately scoured your pantry for something, anything, to whip up?

Look no further.

This Spooky Halloween 7 Layer Dip is a mom's best friend - easy, tasty, and it lets you pretend you planned for it weeks in advance. 😉

Why You’ll Love It:

• 🎃 Fun, spooky design with spider decorations!

• 🥑 Simple yet flavorful with layers of beans, guac, cheese, and salsa.

📝 Ingredients

• 16 ounces refried beans

• 1 (1.25 ounce) taco seasoning mix

• 1 cup sour cream (divided)

• 1 cup salsa

• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese

• 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)

• 5 green onions

• 3 ounces sliced olives (drained)

• 1 cup guacamole

• 11-ounce bag of tortilla chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix it up: Combine the taco seasoning with the refried beans in a small bowl.

2. Lay the Foundation: Spread this bean mixture evenly on an 11-inch plate, getting it all nice and close to the edge.

3. Sour Cream Splash: Slather ¾ cup of sour cream over the bean mix.

4. Salsa Shimmy: Gently layer your salsa over the sour cream. (Psst! If it’s watery, drain a bit first.)

5. Guac it Out: Daintily dot guacamole on top of salsa, then spread carefully.

6. Cheese, Please: Sprinkle that shredded Colby Jack around the plate edge.

7. Veggie Vibes: Top the cheese with your sliced olives, diced tomatoes, and green onions.

8. Web Wizardry: Put the remaining ¼ cup of sour cream in a Ziploc, snip the corner, and squeeze a spider web pattern on the guacamole.

9. Final Touch: Place some plastic spiders to make it extra spooky.

📌 Pro Tips

• Fresh Factor: Make this an hour before the party to keep that guac green.

• Guacamole Guard: Need to make it earlier? Brush a thin layer of lime juice over the guacamole.

Alright, rockstar moms, now you have a fun and simple recipe that'll earn you "Mom of the Year", at least until Thanksgiving.

Happy Spooking! 🎃👻

Full recipe here.

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Daily DIY (Kids Edition)

Mini Lid Banjos

Got some spare lids and loom bands?

Turn them into mini musical instruments in less than 10 minutes!

Though it won't be concert-level volume, your little ones will love the adorable, creative outcome.

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

Ever had that moment where you and your partner lock eyes, silently begging the other to take on the dreaded diaper duty?

That's why this coin flipper is a game-changer.

No more "Rock, Paper, Scissors" or awkward silences—just flip the coin and let fate decide who's on poop patrol! 💩 

New Parent Decision Challenge Coin

Game

Mama Knows Best: True or False?

Baby-led weaning is effective, but does increase the risk of choking.
(Answer below)

A) True

B) False

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