Halloween Baby Shower Weekend

What a whirlwind weekend! I spent Friday evening handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters, finishing up projects, and baking for my friend's baby shower at the house the next day. A far cry from dressing up and going to an annual Halloween party, but I enjoyed every second of it. Wine, baking, and handing out candy to the kiddos was the perfect night in.

My tuckered out girl who was exhausted from barking at the doorbell "answering the door" all night.

Saturday, was the co-ed Halloween baby shower at the house per request of the glowing momma-to-be since it's her favorite holiday. I was nervous about finding that fine line between decorating for Halloween and a baby shower without it being too scary or cheesy. So, I went with the "Little Pumpkin" theme. 

Since there were about 60 people who RSVP'd yes, I was at a loss for what I could do for Halloween themed affordable favors. So, I took to Pinterest *of course* and saw an idea for mini-marshmallows as "Ghost Poop", chocolate chips as "Witches Warts", candy corn as "Jack-o-lantern Teeth", and Golden Grahams as "Monster Scabs". 

I wanted to make sure the momma-to-be had a fancy fun drink, so I made a batch of "Preggatinis" which were made with sparkling cider, OJ, and grenadine. 

*Kid-friendly drink tub*

*Spider Eggs*

Happy parents-to-be

Me and the glowing momma

On the menu:

~ Spider eggs (powdered donut holes)

~ BBQ chicken dip in the crockpot

~ Veggie pumpkin out of baby carrots and cucumber slices

~ Mini pot pies made by Emily

~ Salad from Panera

~ Grapes speared into a pumpkin

~ Cheese cubes

~ Pumpkin spice cupcakes

~ Halloween shaped sugar cookies

~ Pumpkin pie dip with gingersnaps

~ Pumpkin chocolate chip cookie

~ Main cake which was french vanilla and pumpkin spice

Such a great day, but Sunday was spent relaxing and cleaning up before going out for a friend's b-day dinner.

Champs is always a good idea even on the chilliest night so far this fall, first time whipping out my new scarf and boots for the season.

Joining Leeann and Kimberlee for Monday Morning Gossip 

and

Biana for Weekending

and

Lisa and Bella for Weekend Recap