Photo from Food and Wine

I love cranberries, but I know lots of people—particularly kids—can't handle the sourness. Still, with the right amount of sugar, I think this tart 'n' tasty fruit has potential to be more than a tired Thanksgiving side or a forgotten muffin. Check out the New York Times article about the underrated cranberry; then read on for an easy cranberry sauce recipe guaranteed to sweeten up your Thanksgiving spread. (None of that canned stuff allowed!)

Photo From Hip Hostess

Cheese is and forever will be my weakness. That's precisely why I wouldn't dare trust myself around mini blue cheese balls rolled in bacon (from Hip Hostess).

Photo From For The Love of Cooking

My stomach is growling for these Pizza Bites (from For the Love of Cooking)—pillowy balls of pizza dough filled with cheese and pepperoni with a side of pizza sauce. Yum!

Photo From St. Louis Entertains Magazine

Aren't these googly-eyed OJ drinks (from St. Louis Entertains Magazine) too cute for a Halloween party?

Photo From Real Simple

Owls are so trendy these days! The crafty, clever moms in Handmade Holidays recently brainstormed ideas for FarFromLifeLess' upcoming baby shower. The theme?

Owls: Whoooo Doesn't Love a Baby?

Do you love it? I think it's the cutest idea ever. Here are some ideas for invitations, games, food, decorations, and more!

I'm planning a little Halloween get-together this weekend and have already started breaking out my Martha Stewart skills.

Here are some links I love for those of you that are doing the same:

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Doesn't it seem like everything recently is flavored with pumpkin? I've had pumpkin lattes, pumpkin crepes, even pumpkin facials—and everything in between. Let's continue the tradition of adding this seasonal squash to every imaginable edible object with these pumpkin martinis, perfect for your next Halloween party.

Photo by Bakerella

If there were an award for "Most Awesome Recipe Ever," it might just have to go to this one for Oreo Balls—for three reasons. First, it calls for the three most delicious ingredients in the world: chocolate, cheese, and Oreos. Second, this quick, no-bake recipe is so simple to make. And, finally, it's completely kid- and adult-proof. I mean, who doesn't like Oreos? (I'm serious, is there anyone out there?)

My sister's been bringing this sweet treat to family Halloween parties for years. I always thought this was a top-secret recipe that only we knew about, but I Googled it today, and it looks like everyone has been enjoying Oreo Balls since the beginning of time. Oh, and if you want to get fancy about it, apparently, the appropriate terminology for these sweets are "Oreo Truffles." Who knew?

Photo From Skip To My Lou

I'm loving these mummy and bat candy bar covers from Skip to My Lou—such a simple favor idea for a Halloween Party!

Cake by DrJRByrne

We all know how talented all of the moms are on here, but this one, ahem, really takes the cake. DrJRByrne made this amazing cake for a Halloween charity auction. (To see more of her fabulous work, go here.)

Want to learn how to decorate like this?