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Fabulously Fun Halloween Desserts: Here Kitty, Kitty!

It’s a recipe that’s so incredibly clever (and delicious) that it has made its way to the top of the must-have dessert list at Halloween gatherings from coast-to-coast. Some call it Kitty Litter Cake, while others refer to it as Kitty Poo Cake or Kitty Dung Dessert. Regardless of its unappetizing name, it is always a hit with guests. I wish I knew who came up with the original recipe (somehow I doubt it’s Martha Stewart). I’d give them an A+ for creativity and a B+ for taste (you might give it an A, but I am not a big … Continue reading →

Simple Crafts to Add to Your Halloween Buffet Table

Over in the FOOD blog I have been sharing dozens of simple, affordable and extremely festive recipes to feature on a Halloween buffet. But, devilishly tasty dishes are only part of a spooky spread. To make your table look as festive as possible you need some equally creative pieces to accent the bloody bites and Kitty Litter cakes. The following are a couple of easy crafts you can make a few days prior to your Boo Bash that are sure to have your costumed guests moaning with delight. PAINTED CANDY CORN CLAY POTS This craft is as straightforward as they … Continue reading →

How Annie and Cujo Learned to Use the Cat Door

You may or may not remember Annie and Cujo from the night Moose, Lally, and I slept over at my friends’ house. Annie and Cujo are a pair of rescued cats that belong to some very good friends of mine. Those friends decided it was time to reclaim their spare room. Since they moved into their new home, one room has been a catch-all for boxes, stuff they didn’t know what to do with, and the litter boxes. Months passed. Eventually, they wanted their spare room back! My friend Jen is quite the home improvement diva — she designed and … Continue reading →

Pass the Salt, Part II

I love finding uses for something easy to obtain, affordable, and generally a product people already have around the house. So, continuing where we left off in Pass the Salt, here are some more tips: Very Clean Vases Have you ever left flowers in a vase too long? Yuck. You can use salt to scrub away the telltale ring inside the vase. If you can’t reach the ring, even with a brush, you can simply fill the vase with a strong solution of hot salt water. Allow it to sit until the water cools then carefully cover the mouth of … Continue reading →