Spooky season in Kansas City
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Creepy cute Halloween treats, costume ideas and the best haunts around Kansas City, plus a sneak peek at Thanksgiving and Christmas from a KC mom who loves a reason to celebrate.
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Halloween treats and tricks
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10 Fall Festivals Near Kansas City for October 2026 (Dates, Times and Prices)
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10 Pumpkin Painting Ideas for Toddlers (No Carving, Low Mess and Actually Fun)
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12 Halloween Garland Ideas for Your Mantel, Porch and Doorways (Cute, Spooky and Budget Friendly)
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What to Wear to a Haunted House: 7 Comfy, Cute Outfits for Scary Nights Out
Thanksgiving at home
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Make Ahead Thanksgiving Baked Mac and Cheese (Creamy, Crispy Top, Never Grainy)
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal (Make Ahead Thanksgiving Morning Breakfast)
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Caramel Apple Monkey Bread (Easy Make Ahead Christmas Morning Breakfast)
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Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake (Make Ahead for Christmas Morning and Holiday Brunch)
Christmas is coming
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10 Fall Festivals Near Kansas City for October 2026 (Dates, Times and Prices)
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Halloween and Fall Things to Do in Kansas City This Weekend: October 9 to 11, 2026
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4 Kansas City Chocolate Shops and Bakeries for Halloween Treats (2026)
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Kansas City Mahjong: Gifts for the KC Mahj Girl and Tips to Find a Table
Motherhood and family
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12 Halloween Garland Ideas for Your Mantel, Porch and Doorways (Cute, Spooky and Budget Friendly)
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Fall Cleaning Checklist Before Halloween Guests (Room by Room, Plus a 1 Hour Plan)
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10 Halloween Door Wreath Ideas: Spooky Chic, Harvest and DIY
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Witchy Halloween Bathroom Decor: 12 Easy, Moody Ideas (No Gore)
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Hi, I’m Pam. Around here the holidays start the minute the first pumpkin hits my porch, and they don’t stop until the last cookie tin is empty. This is where I share the recipes we actually make, the Kansas City outings worth the drive, and the little traditions that keep our crew happy (and mostly fed).
Grab a cup of something warm and stay a while.
So glad you are here. Pam
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