DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   This recipe was found at  www.allrecipes.com  .  Mmmmmmm Brrrroooowwnniiieesss! Ingredients 1/2 cup  butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon  vanilla  extract 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose  flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons butter, softened 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup confectioners' sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook. To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar....

   Trick-or-treating—going from house to house in search of candy and other goodies—has been a popular Halloween tradition in the United States and other countries for an estimated 100 years. But the origins of this community-based ritual, which costumed children typically savor while their cavity-conscious parents grudgingly tag along, remain hazy. Possible forerunners to modern-day trick-or-treating have been identified in ancient Celtic festivals, early Roman Catholic holidays, medieval practices and even British politics. Ancient Origins of Trick-or-Treating    Halloween has its roots in the ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on the night of October 31. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, believed that the dead returned to earth on Samhain. People would gather to light bonfires, offer sacrifices and pay homage to the deceased. ...

 This diy comes from  www.craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com  .  Like I've said before and I'll say it again, it's never too early to start doing some new projects and getting ready for the holidays.  Before you know it, you won't have enough time to do  them and they'll be upon us again!  I think these are fantastic!  Enjoy and make a pair or two! All About Witch Shoes Just in case you missed our fun tutorial for The Monster Craft Bash over at  Pocket Full Of Pink we'd thought we'd post it again. We have a soft spot for anything Halloween, and it's pretty obvious we have a fetish for Witch shoes too! If you have wanted to try your hand at decoupaging there are some great tips you want to take a peek at! This project is pretty simple and unlimited for your imagination! We knew we loved witch shoes... but there's something about those socks that are so funny! Y...