5 Super Easy but Adorable Halloween & Fall Decorations

I love decorating!  In fact, it's part of what made me start a party business, because I like designing parties - not necessarily because I'm the hostess with the mostess.  BUT having two little kids (particularly the 22 month old) has taken some fun out of decorating.  It's really hard to find the time, and it's hard to find decorating ideas the little one won't sabotage.

So here are my top 5 (who has time for 10?)  simple but elegant (do not use inflatables) kid-friendly decorating ideas:

1.  Fill vases and bowls your already have with little pumpkins and gourds (buy these on your next trip to the grocery store).


2.  Spray paint pumpkins.  Personally, I love the look of white or ivory pumpkins with gold glitter tops, but you can choose whatever matches with your home.


3.  Fall Leaf Garlands.  Garlands add a big punch for little effort and low costs.  You can buy a set of 6 that are 6 feet long each at Amazon for $20.  Super easy.  Set them on your mantel.  Use one as a table runner.  Decorate your handrails with these.  You will have instant color in 5 minutes!


4.  Battery operated candles.  I love candle light, but let's face it, it isn't the most child-friendly thing in the world.  But if it's battery operated, it's safe.  And battery operated candles can be super cheap.  Get a bunch of tea lights or small candles and put them in windows or little nooks that you want to light up when it's dark or cloudy.  You can buy a dozen for $15 at Oriental Trading.


5.  Candy Corn!  Okay, this could be dangerous if you or your kids like to eat candy corn, but it makes for a great decoration.  It's cheap and at the grocery store.  Fill covered (you don't want ants) clear candy dishes, mason jars, whatever you have with candy corn.



Voila you're done!  Two online purchases.  Some extra items at your next trip to the grocery store.  And 20 minutes of setup at home.  You are officially ready for fall!