Fall

It’s easy to go to the store and pick up pre-made cookies. I know, we’ve all been there. You’re tired, stressed, the kids are driving you bonkers, and the idea of actually making anything more than your own bed (and even that, sometimes) seems completely masochistic and insane. But wait – don’t give in to …

I love hanging out at the coffee house as much as anyone else, but sometimes I just want to stay home, curled up with a great book, and enjoying my day. No, no. That’s not entirely true. That’s the coffee commercial version of what’s really going on…I’m just going to say it: I’m not a fan …

Butternut Squash Soup is one of the BEST things to make with your Butternut Squash. This is the best Butternut Squash Soup recipe of ALL TIME. Oh, and it’s super easy to make, too! Butternut Squash always reminds me of my grandma’s house. Every year on her farm when I was a kid she would …

We all have our favorite Halloween candies. My mom is all about the chocolates. My brother would straight up steal anything sour out of your bag and pretend like he was innocent, and me? I’m all about the candy corn. Truth is, though, I think it’s just the look that I really love. I mean, …

If anyone were to ask me, “What is the one thing you’d want to eat if you could eat nothing else for the rest of your life,” I wouldn’t hesitate. Nutella. “But what about,” they might say, and I’d interrupt, “No, Nutella.” I’m not sure if one day the gods got bored and decided to …

Between Halloween parties, game nights, football parties, dinner parties, and any other kind of festive occasion you can imagine, fall is a very social season. And this year, instead of serving your friends all the boring drinks (wine, beer, liquor, blah, blah) that they can find anywhere (c’mon, we’re not teenagers…impress them!), we suggest you go …

Next time you’re craving a little extra chocolate in your hot chocolate, make these adorable Hot Chocolate Spoons. Think about it…what better way to make your drink extra sweet than to mix in melted chocolate and cute little sprinkles? Or next time you have the kids over for a party or movie night, imagine the …

How much do we love sugar skulls? Seriously, I don’t think I know a single person who isn’t obsessed with these gorgeous images. From art work to clothing, to cartoons (Monster High, anyone??) sugar skulls are Everywhere. And in celebration of that we wanted to bring you 20 Dazzling DIY Sugar Skull Crafts. Fall is …

Halloween is the big kick-off bash for the ‘Holiday Season’ and boy is it a bash! Between the candy, and parties, costumes, and themes, Halloween has a way of getting under even the most humbuggy of humbug’s skin. But if you’re not quite there yet, there are some really fun movies that will get you …

What’s this? What’s this? There is Fall in the air. What’s this? What’s this? I feel like decorating EVERYWHERE! Can you guess what I am decorating with? Yep, you guessed it! Jack Skellington! I just love him and I love this movie. Luckily, my husband does too so we are good to go if I decide …

It’s officially fall. Okay, so in some places it doesn’t feel like fall. We’re still weathering 90+ degree days here in Texas, but the leaves! They are falling. Cold weather is in our future. And that means fuzzy boots. Hoodies. Obsessively checking the weather app to see if the temperature is dropping anytime soon. And …

Getting ready for a Halloween party with kids can be stressful enough (I’m talking to you, grease paint), but trying to decide on a fun craft or activity doesn’t have to be with this Halloween Cookie Kit. Whether you’re serving ghosts or pirates, or even bigger kids who pretend not to care about Halloween (but …

Are you looking for a way to turn your Halloween dinner into a fun and spooky event?  These Mummy Meatballs are it!  Serve with a side of liquified brains marinara and your kids won’t be able to help but double dip. It’s okay, though. Dinner should be fun and tasty, right? Especially Halloween dinner. Want to …

I love cherry season. I love adding cherries in pretty much anything. I’ll make cherry pie, cherry turnovers, cherry ice cream, cherry cinnamon rolls and, well, you get the picture. But my real love are cherries and bourbon together. It’s like they’re best friends, cut from a slightly tart and very naughty cloth. And you …

Yo mama’s a good cook. I mean, who else are you going to turn to when you want chicken and dumplings after a break-up? Who makes a better birthday cake than yo mama? Who cooked Sunday dinner for the family every single Sunday the entire time you were growing up? Yo mama. Or, maybe she …

Gravity and I aren’t on the best of terms. We’ve had an ongoing battle for most of my life. And just when I think I’ve got the upper hand, gravity makes an appearance. Usually this happens at the worst possible moment – like the time I face-planted (totally not my fault!) onto the pavement in …

Yeah, not New Year’s.  Not just before swimsuit season or even in the middle of the Summer. Right now. Well, maybe not right now, depending on what time you’re reading this, but close enough to now. Within 24-hours of now, at least. And I get it, you’re not going to trust some rando post telling …

This last week fall has finally hit Texas. I saw a leaf fall. That counts. Yes, we still have the AC on, it’s still pretty darn hot, but a leaf fell so fall has finally arrived in Texas. The rest of the country is likely experiencing a much more pronounced fall season, so chances are …

It’s October (FINALLY), which means two things: Halloween, and the return of The Walking Dead. I wish I could say I was more excited about Halloween, but I’d be lying to everyone. I’m All About TWD. But I’m also slightly twisted, and just a little bit off, so the other day (okay, probably more like …

Halloween is my jam. My favorite childhood TV shows had me convinced that I needed to live in the Addams family’s house and have Beetlejuice as a best friend. Unfortunately I grew up in a house that was not Halloween friendly. The front door was on the side, down a winding path and through a …

When did summer stop being a break where students and moms could take a breather from rigid schedules? Was it when the kids hit middle school age, with fall sports tryouts on the horizon? When they spent months figuring out which to go out for during the next school year and which to finally let go …

Sometimes, when I’m stuck inside my house and it’s like 30 degrees outside, I find myself with a strange and sudden craving for s’mores. I have no idea where it comes from or why, but I think all of you can probably sympathize with unexpected desires for chocolate-y goodness. If so, you need to try …

Gobble, gobble! How adorable is this Turkey Pretzel Jar? With yummy, sprinkle covered “feathers” sticking out, this is sweet treat is perfect for dressing up your holiday table or for bringing in for a teacher snack. Easy to make and so much fun to give, this is an affordable DIY that makes a pretty grand impression. …

Thanksgiving is all about turkey, stuffing and giving thanks for all that we are thankful for.  While I’m busy cleaning the house, mashing potatoes and stuffing the turkey I like to have a little something to keep the kids busy (and from undoing whatever cleaning I’ve done!)  These sweet little turkey juice boxes are fun, inexpensive …

So basically I’ve been trying to think of ways to use the pomegranates that I’ve got sitting on my kitchen table and I came up with this Pomegranate Lemonade Chia recipe. Let me backtrack…so it’s fall, right? And the stores are filling up with colors of the season, everything is pumpkin spiced, and my daughter …

Some people say that their favorite part about camping is being out in nature.  While that is great, it’s not my favorite part. Some people say their favorite thing about having a bonfire is hanging out with friends.  This one is close, but that’s not what comes to my mind first. Some people say that hot chocolate …

Springtime, for a lot of people, is their anthesis. It’s like their brains and bodies reawaken after a winter of slumber and they ache and claw toward putting their lives back in an orderly fashion. For me, not so much. I’m a fall gal. In fact, you could say I prep for Halloween year round: …

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble, this Halloween make your party guests double…with laughter, that is. These Witch’s Broom Pretzel Snacks are so hilariously adorable that your party guests are going to cackle with glee. It’ll help if your party guests are actual witches (not that we’re judging), but even if they aren’t, they’re going to …

What did little King Tut say to his babysitter? I WANT MY MUMMY! These Screamin’ Mummy Pretzels so fun to make, and your kids are going to roar with delight watching them come to life. These are perfect for that Halloween party you’ve been planning, or as snacks for your Trunk or Treat event. No matter …

Some of my favorite Halloween memories from growing up were hanging out with the family watching monster movies. My favorite, by and far, was Young Frankenstein. Okay, so maybe not ‘exactly’ a monster movie, but I was young and didn’t understand everything that was going on in that one… Now some of my favorite memories are …

I love being scared. Every fall, instead of lining up for my pumpkin-spiced whatever, I’m always the first one in line at the haunted houses. I’ve been to them all. Still, they’re fake. I get that they’re fake. I’m cool with them being fake. Horror movies? Count me in! Blood, gore, crazy possessed people chasing …

Sometimes in life, you have to put your stamp on things. Look at something you love, hold out your hand and tell the world, “Back off, this is mine.” These Pumpkin Spice Turtles fall into that category. This unexpectedly decadent treat of caramel, pumpkin spice, chocolate, and crunch is incredibly delicious, but who says you …

This Candy Corn Apple Pucker Margarita is making me love this weird little Halloween candy more than I ever have before, and I think it’ll do the same for you. Cheers! What You’ll Need to Make a Candy Corn Apple Pucker Margarita: 2 ounces gin 2 ounces Pinot Grigio 1 ounce Apple Pucker Kosher salt 3-4 ice …

Yes, I’m aware that this drink looks like something a regular, everyday guy would drink to become a superhero. But ignoring the obvious fact that you should never ever say no to super powers, I can promise you that one sip of this Green Pucker Wine won’t land you in the hospital, but will definitely make you go “Wow!” …

Decorating cookies for Halloween is a rite of passage at my house. Heck, anything kitchen related is a rite of passage. That means, any time I can let the littles start earning their ‘stripes’ early, I’m all for it. And these Bat Nutter Butters are a perfect opportunity for just that. It lets them play …

Anyone worth their Halloween salt is a fan of Jack Skellington and Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. No, no, it’s true. I mean, Jack Skellington is the king of Halloween town, after all. And if it isn’t, I don’t want to know. I’m such a HUGE Nightmare Before Christmas fan that basically if it involves …

Trunk-or-Treat is a big deal in my town. Cars line up all around the square and pop open their trunks, kids don’t have to run up and down streets in the dark, all is safe, everyone gets candy, and it’s a happy Halloween! These trunk-or-treat ideas will help you have the best dressed car in …

Say hello and Happy Halloween to the grossest-looking thing you will ever enjoy drinking. This Booger Beer Cocktail is made with Guinness, marshmallow cream, and yes, you’re reading that right – peas. I’m aware this sounds like the worst idea anyone has ever had, putting peas in a drink when you’re just trying to enjoy your holiday …

This Halloween, dress up as Martha Stewart and whip out these 35 Epic Halloween Candied Apple Recipes. These are the best of the best and every single one is totally doable with easy ingredients you probably already have at home. The best part? We’ve got recipes for pretty much every occasion! Booger apples for kids, Spiderman, …

Now, when you think about candy corn, you probably don’t have thoughts like, “Gee, I wonder how I can turn these into lava.” This is, admittedly, probably a good sign for you and a bad sign for me. However, thoughts like that do tend to result in totally awesome effects like the one on the top of …

Halloween is coming, and so are all the monsters, ghouls, ghosts, and gross slimy things you can imagine. True confession: We here at Totally The Bomb love gross and slimy. But since you’re here, we suspect you do, too. That’s why you’re going to love these ghoulishly delightful Marshmallow Cream Booger Apples so much. They’re …

Bring the delicious snap, crackle, and pop of Rice Krispie cereal to your candied apples with this delicious (and oh so cute) Rice Krispie Caramel Apples recipe! Remember when you were a kid and on Saturday mornings you’d sit down with a bowl of this cereal and watch your favorite cartoons? Now you can relive …

Every year in the high end grocery stores around here, I can find caramel apple pies that have cheddar baked into and onto the crust. If you’ve never tried it, lemme tell you…it’s amazing. Salty, sweet, gooey caramel mixed with apple amazingness…definitely a favorite pie for me. Today I wanted to bring you a taste …

There are people in your life right now who are going to tell you that you can’t have everything. You need to get rid of those people, because either they’ve never tried these Chocolate and Popcorn Candy Apples, or they don’t believe something as epic as this can exist. Let me repeat…chocolate…and popcorn…coating a caramel …

You work hard, and you deserve a little something pretty in your life. These Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seeds Caramel Apples are as pretty as they come. Between the bright colors and the sweet, delicious taste, this is probably the best treat you’re going to try all autumn. So unless you’re against pretty, these apples are …

Remember when childhood was all about Mother Frosted Cookies and staying up later than bedtime? Man, those were the days. Today kids lives are so much more complicated, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give them a taste of what we once had. These White Chocolate Covered Apples with Sprinkles are anything but complicated. They’re …

When I was a little kid, fall meant a few things I could be sure of: school was starting, it would get cold, pumpkin seeds are best when roasted, and Old Fashioned Kraft Caramel Apples taste better than every other caramel apple out there. Maybe it was sitting there unwrapping the cellophane from the little …

This is the time of year where everyone and their great uncle start craving pumpkin spice…and we here at Totally The Bomb have your back. Introducing our Pumpkin Spice Milkshake. Now, here’s the thing about a good pumpkin spice milkshake that a lot of people don’t know…you can have a normal, plain ol’ milkshake and …

The truth is a lot of us worked really hard to get into our bikini bodies. Months of diet, exercise, and staring longingly at cakes through windows gave us the confidence to step into the sun and sand with confidence. Now, with fall coming, we know those bodies are slowly going to slip back into …

No time to make dessert? No problem! You can have a truly mouth-watering, make your knees quiver, send your spouse to bed happy dessert in 5-7 hours. Well, usually a lot sooner than that, but these 33 Slow-Cooker Dessert Recipes are so scrumptiously, amazingly delicious that it’ll seem like you spent hours slaving away over them. …

Candy apples are probably my favorite part of the changing seasons. Apples are already so delicious in the fall, but once you start adding candy, chocolate, nuts, caramel, and more to them – it’s all I can do to finish my dinner first. Truly! Want to try a fun twist on a traditional favorite? Check …

It’s almost inhuman how delicious this Pound of Flesh Apple Whiskey Beer is, yet when it comes to bringing you amazing tastes, we’re willing to break all the rules. Fall might be about cool weather and turning leaves for some, but for us it’s the amazingly crisp taste of apples in this ruthlessly desirable drink. …

I am a sucker for anything Carmel. I mean, can you blame me? It’s delicious! So with Fall nearing, I had to whip up some of my own Caramel so I could enjoy some caramel covered chocolates and apples far before anyone else. I ran to my grandma’s house, found her recipe book and whipped …

Having coffee in the morning is a convenience most of us can’t live without. It keeps you from being a zombie at work (or from falling asleep at your desk – guilty as charged). But sometimes, even a few cups of the good stuff isn’t enough to keep you up and about (especially on the …

Fall is fast approaching and before we whip out our warmer clothing, we need to make sure and plan for those cool weather drinks. Yeah, I said it…drinks are Way more important than clothes. Why? Because clothes can only keep you so warm and drink will get you through any cold night. Oh boy, am …

Soup is like a hug on a cold day. It warms from the inside out and makes every bit of your bits feel like they are loved. Fall is coming and when it gets here you’ll want to have these 20 Craveworthy Soup Recipes on hand. You family will love the effort you put into …