Falling into fall…

Just yesterday Mama was bombarded with not one, not two but five Halloween catalogs in the mail. Seriously…it’s only mid-August and Lily-girl has one more week until school starts. Then Mama went over to the local Homegoods store to only to run smack into Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations before even stepping foot into the store. Same thing at Target, already sizes are sold out of Halloween shirts and decor.


Every year it gets earlier and earlier and before Halloween is even here, mid-October is filled with sounds of holiday music and Santa Claus. Mama hates being rushed into and then through holidays because the thrill seems to get lost somewhere between decorating and celebrating. However one thing Mama hates more than being rushed is being left behind. So being the savvy shopper that Mama is, Halloween has already entered our house and sadly, should be entering yours as well.


Consider these finds a prequel of fun fall and Halloween spooky finds to come. Mama prefers the whimsical side of Halloween…so if you like to be spooked, you’re definitely not in the right place!

Countdown time — kids love nothing more than a countdown to a holiday. Traditionally reserved for Christmas, this Personalized Halloween Countdown Calendar is the perfect, tasteful decor for any house. Nothing spooky, nothing tricky, just a classic calendar to remind you to order the costumes and get the candy ready! Available at PotteryBarnKids.com, $59.


Apple time — nothing says fall more than a carmel apple! Grab the kids and make carmel apples together with this handy kit that includes eight wooden sticks, carmel mix and jimmies to decorate. Available at Chasing-Fireflies.com, $10.


Spooky tree — you all know how Mama loves Martha Stewart…so naturally, Mama cannot resist this Halloween Tree from the GrandinRoad Martha Stewart Collection. You can add it to any tabletop and fill with homemade ornaments or hang treat bags from it for your tot’s Halloween Party! Love it…Available at GrandinRoad.com, $69.


Haunted house – a couple of years ago Mama was introduced to Department 56 and while the collection is nowhere what it could be, Mama can’t help but love the idea of creating a Halloween lighted village! Isn’t this the cutest haunted house you’ve ever seen?! Available at Department56corner.com, $85.


Door decor — greet your trick-or-treaters with a welcoming wreath that is neither spooky nor tricky. This hydrangea wreath can even stay up long enough to welcome Thanksgiving with it’s beautiful orange/red color. Available at Target.com, $33.99.


PSST…Mama says order early or you’ll definitely be left in the dust. Halloween is only 70 days away!