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But Halloween doesn’t have to be a fright show! In fact, not everyone is into gore! For tips on how to enjoy a no-scare Halloween for kids (and adults!) of all ages, we’ve got you covered. Decor If spooky ghosts, creepy skeletons and giant, hairy spiders give you nightmares, you can still have the best-decorated house on the block while foregoing spooky Halloween decorations. You and your young decorators will love these ideas: your home will feel festive, fun — and spooky-free....

However, Thanksgiving is meant to be a time to relax with family and friends and reflect on what you’re thankful for. It was never intended to be a day spent rushing around trying to time 10 different appetizers, entrées, and side dishes. Enter the “potluck-style Thanksgiving dinner,” where each guest is responsible for one or two dishes. This style of Thanksgiving dinner allows everyone to pitch in, so the hosts can enjoy the holiday just as much as everyone else....

Enter our sweet cinnamon keto coffee cake — the perfect treat for a Saturday or Sunday morning! The base is made with two gluten-free flours, so you get the benefits of both — a bit of the almond’s nuttiness, and a little rich sweetness from the coconut. The finished cake has a soft and crumbly texture, though the cream cheese and butter in the batter keep the loaf nice and moist....

Here’s a Thanksgiving recipe from Food Blogs Star Monique Kilgore of Divas Can Cook! See more from Monique’s holiday menu here. Monique’s old-fashioned cornbread dressing Dressing comes in an endless array of varieties and has been around for many years. Americans can’t seem to agree on the ingredients or even the name of this iconic dish, though. If you grew up in the South, you called it dressing, and you probably enjoyed it made from cornbread — or maybe from leftover biscuits....

Our orangecello and honey martini will bring back memories of warm summer days spent savoring a creamy orange popsicle. It tastes like a grown-up version of your favorite summer iced confection, served up in a pretty glass. This cocktail is both sweet and sophisticated and combines a zesty punch of citrus with the warm taste of honey and a kick of vodka to get the party started! Summer may seem like a faraway dream, but you can enjoy the taste of the season with vitamin c packed citrus that is at its flavorful winter peak....

Panera Bread is famous for their drool-worthy salads. They just seem to have a knack for combining ingredients that have the right amount of sweetness, tang and crunch — and their Fuji apple chicken salad is no exception. While we love going to Panera and ordering this salad, it’s hard to resist also buying a dozen of their cookies. That’s where our copycat version of the recipe, inspired by Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice, comes in....

These bars are loaded with dark chocolate bits and melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter M&M’s. You could even replace the peanut butter M&M’s with the Easter ones to get a little more festive this holiday. Cadbury Mini Eggs would also be delicious! The kids will love these gooey, tender “blonde brownies” with a touch of vanilla and almond extract! They’ll enjoy helping you make them, too. Head over to In These Small Moments for this Peanut Butter M&M Blondies recipe....

If you’re looking for a quick pressure-cooker meal that’s warm, satisfying, and with just enough kick to wake up your taste buds, this white bean chili might be just the recipe you need. Pleasing to many palates, it’s ideal for a sit-down dinner on a cold day, to serve at a gathering of family and friends, or to bring to a potluck. Make in an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker Many chili recipes rely on long, slow cooking — not exactly convenient on busy days....

Red roses Nothing says “I love you” like red roses. Whether you give one or a dozen, the red rose is the universal symbol for romantic love and enduring passion. According to Teleflora, this coveted rose also conveys respect, the creative spirit of love, and true love that is stronger than thorns. If you receive a bouquet of red roses on Valentine’s Day, you can be sure that you are the object of the giver’s deepest adoration....

Hot and spicy. Ooey, gooey, cheesy goodness. Give me more, give me more! That’s what your dinner and party guests will be saying when they get a taste of your homemade Spanish queso fundido. If you’re new to this fondue-like dish, we guarantee you’ll want to become a seasoned pro once you get a taste. It’s an easy but mouthwateringly memorable recipe for festive occasions like holiday parties, or when your family simply needs a big dish of cheesy comfort food for a weekend meal....

Behold: the Mother’s Day charcuterie board. MORE: Moms write letters to themselves in first year of motherhood We used fruit to spell out the word “mom” in big cursive letters. And, because you can’t have a fruit-only charcuterie board — I mean, I guess you could, but we love our dairy and carbs — we framed it with cheese, bread and sweets, because happy stomachs equal happy moms (seriously, being “hangry” is real)....

Peanut brittle is a classic holiday candy that has been beloved for generations. Crisp and nutty, this candy is found on millions of cookie and candy platters around America during the month of December. Surprisingly, some say this candy was created by accident. In 1890 a Southern woman who intended to make taffy, mistakenly added baking soda to the recipe, instead of cream of tartar. Rather than waste the ingredients, she decided to continue cooking them and discovered that the result was a delicious nutty treat that could be broken into crunchy, tasty pieces....

You can gather at a loud sports bar, but why not watch your team cream the competition in the comfort of your own home? You can create delicious snack foods that will win the day — even if your team doesn’t. You don’t have to rely on a Hail Mary when throwing a football shindig either. If you don’t have the time or energy to create a “Snackadium,” here are some easy (and tasty!...

Sally McKenney’s caramel-covered pretzels — featured on her baking blog, Sally’s Baking Addiction — are the ultimate salty sweets. But the yum level doesn’t stop there, because you can customize the add-ons to match the occasion, or to give the pretzels some extra flavor! Are you making some for a chocolate lover? Try rolling them in mini-chocolate chips or m&ms. Want to serve these at a Fourth of July BBQ?...

Do you dread Thanksgiving because you’d rather not roast a whole turkey? We hear you! This turkey and stuffing casserole recipe, courtesy of Budget Bytes, ingeniously combines two Thanksgiving favorites in one dish. Instead of babysitting an enormous turkey in the oven for hours, you get to make a quick stuffing, season some turkey pieces, and bake a casserole — no basting required. If you’re concerned the dish sounds too casual to serve as a holiday meal, we guarantee once your hungry guests dig in, they aren’t going to care you’re not carving a turkey....

Here are some suits that combine 2019 swim trends and will have you fitting in perfectly at any 4th-themed pool party or BBQ. 1. Asymmetrical one-piece Gone is the idea that one-pieces are just for “older ladies.” One-piece bathing suits are beyond chic, and they gives off a certain glamour in a way that is flattering, supportive and easy to wear. Of course, you could grab a solid option, but this style from Aerie is pretty perfect....

The addition of apple cuts the tartness of the cranberries, and gives this cranberry sauce a little bit of a sweeter and mellower flavor. It’s a family favorite when the stores start carrying fresh cranberries each autumn. Not only is it tasty with Thanksgiving turkey, it’s delicious with chicken and pork as well! Fun fact: Apples and cranberries both contain pectin, which is a natural thickener. The cranberry sauce will seem runny when it’s done cooking, but will thicken as it cools....

This recipe makes 12 stuffing bites.

Adapted from All Recipes Yield 12 Low carb and dairy free basil and garlic drop biscuits Low carb and dairy free basil and garlic drop biscuits from Holistically Engineered are easy to whip up and they’re versatile—flavor them with your favorite spices. Gluten-free cheesy pesto rolls A thick layer of cheese and poignant swirl of pesto make these Gluten-free cheesy pesto rolls from Recreating Happiness to die for. Italian herb oatmeal pan bread These one-pan Italian herb oatmeal pan bread from Gather For Bread are nice because you can tear off a big chunk or a small piece....

Remember how much you loved candy as a kid? Here’s an easy recipe that combines your childhood love of sweet tastes and bright colors with an adults-only beverage: Vodka! (This simple candy vodka recipe will open the door to all kinds of homemade variations, too.) This version calls for fruity Jolly Ranchers, but just about any candy that dissolves in liquid works. The recipe is super-simple. Just as with anything in childhood, the hardest part is the waiting....