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Pumpkin Shaped Deviled Eggs

By on November 1, 2019
Pumpkin Shaped Deviled Eggs | sunshineandholly.com | Halloween | appetizer | savory dish | holiday

How was your Halloween? Ours was lots of fun, despite the cold weather. It was freezing last night! When we went trick-or-treating, the hubs and I brought warm Glühwein in to-go coffee mugs. It helped me keep warm from the inside out. #yum The kids had a blast going from house to house and ended up with a pretty good haul of candy. Don’t worry – I’ve already taken my “mom-tax.” (I gave you life, you give me your Reese’s!) We ended the night at our neighbor’s house. They serve a chili dinner each Halloween for a few of us, and it’s always so nice to not have to worry about cooking on Halloween. I wanted to bring a fun treat to share, so I whipped up a batch of these pumpkin shaped deviled eggs. There are lots of different recipes for these on Pinterest, but I kept mine simple. A few drops of red and yellow food coloring made the filling the perfect orange pumpkin color! They were a big hit and we didn’t bring any leftovers home. Click here for the recipe!

Witch, mermaid, and firefighter!

And don’t forget Superman!

Scary!

I found the Glühwein at Aldi! We usually have it when we go to Disney World at the Germany Pavillion in Epcot. 

 

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Pumpkin Shaped Deviled Eggs

 

Looking for more fun Halloween themed foods? Check out our spooky face lasagna and my jack-o-lantern pumpkin pie! 

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The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta Vol. 8

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The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta

Happy Friday! I hope you all had a great Halloween. If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, you’ve come to the right place. Check out my Local Guide – Things to Check Out Around Atlanta Vol. 8!

The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta Vol. 8

Chastain Park Arts Festival 

Chomp & Stomp Chili Cookoff in Cabbagetown

Harvest at the Station Fall Festival at Atlantic Station 

Halloween Costume Contest and Unlimited Play at Tiny Towne in Norcross

Day of the Dead Festival and Lantern Parade in Roswell

Fernbank Forest Nightwalk at Fernbank Museum

Fall Fun at Sleepy Hollow Farm in Powder Springs

Alpaca Day at the Buford Corn Maze

Anime Weekend at the Cobb Galleria Center

7th Annual Global Village Welcome Walk at Refuge Coffee in Clarkston 

Vampirina’s Boo-tastic Blowout at Warbington Farms in Cumming

Japanese Maples Colorfest at Gibbs Gardens

Atlanta Christmas Gift Show at the Atlanta Expo Center

Sensory Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta

 

Upcoming Events You Need to Put on Your Calendar:

Beech-Nut’s Million Meals at the Movies Benefitting No Kid Hungry – November 10th 

In Georgia, more than 20 percent of children are hungry. Beech-Nut is partnering with No Kid Hungry because all kids should have access to real food. Join us at the Fernbank Museum – The Giant Screen Theater on Sunday, November 10th from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. for Beech-Nut’s Million Meals at the Movies – a FREE family movie night fundraiser and storytime, benefitting No Kid Hungry. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about food insecurity and how every dollar donated to No Kid Hungry helps hungry children across the United States. Register to reserve your space and to make a tax-deductible donation to No Kid Hungry. You can also donate on No Kid Hungry’s web site by clicking here.

Santa in Tucker

Pictures with Santa should be fun! There is nothing like driving all over Atlanta only to end up standing in a long line surrounded by grumpy toddlers and parents to make you go Grinch. Skip the expensive holiday mini sessions and the trendy Santa photos that all look the same. Instead, visit Santa while enjoying cookies, crafts, coffee, music, merrymaking, and miscellaneous Christmas magic! This year, walk into a Winter Wonderland in historic downtown Tucker and get the kind of holiday photo you really want! Click here to book a session! 

 

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The Best Disney Shirts for Men

By on October 16, 2019
The Best Disney Shirts for Men | sunshineandholly.com | matching disney t-shirts | dad | gifts | Disney World | Disneyland

Planning a trip to Disney soon? I’ve rounded up a bunch of fun Disney shirts for the men in your life. Maybe your guy is just NOT into matching shirts. Or maybe he’s a die-hard Disney fan! Or maybe he just loves Star Wars. No matter what, I’ve got shirts for every type of guy.

I’m lucky that my husband likes Disney World almost as much as I do. Our love of the parks started way back in 2007 on our honeymoon. We’ve been to Disney about a dozen times since then, and it never gets old. And yes, we both love wearing Disney shirts at the parks!

Don’t forget to check out my post with matching couples Disney shirts and my post with lots of princess Disney Bounding ideas!

The Best Disney Shirts for Men

Gaston is one of my favorite Disney villains!

Oh Donald!

My kids definitely do have an incredible Dad!

Best quote!

I mean, #same.

Pumbaa is smarter than he looks.

Love this one!

And now I have the song stuck in my head.

Truth.

For the guys who won’t do matching shirts!

Love this Mickey Darth Vader shirt.

My husband would love this one!

Another cute Star Wars shirt!

This makes me giggle.

My husband needs this shirt!

Gotta love Goofy!

For the grill master in your life!

For dads that love to golf.

How about a fun Beatles/Star Wars mashup?

Love this Mickey comic book shirt!

Which one is your favorite?

 

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The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta Vol. 7

By on October 11, 2019
The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta

Happy Friday! What are your plans for the weekend? It finally feels like fall here in Georgia, and I’m all about the lower temperatures! Yesterday we spent 4.5 hours at the playground. The weather was just so nice! I’m hoping to spend a lot of time outside this weekend. If you’re local and looking for something to do, check out these events:

The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta Vol. 7

Oakhurst Porchfest

46th Annual Lilburn Daze

Atlanta Pride Parade

Atlanta Comic Convention

Ghostly Gatherings at Fernbank

Oktoberfest Atlanta

Festival on Ponce

Chalktoberfest 

Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival 

Pumpkin Patch at Jaemor Farms (Click here to see our visit to Jaemor from last year!)

Scarecrows in the Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Garden (Click here to see our visit from last year!)

Upcoming Events You Need to Put on Your Calendar:

Beech-Nut’s Million Meals at the Movies Benefitting No Kid Hungry – November 10th 

In Georgia, more than 20 percent of children are hungry. Beech-Nut is partnering with No Kid Hungry because all kids should have access to real food. Join us at the Fernbank Museum – The Giant Screen Theater on Sunday, November 10th from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. for Beech-Nut’s Million Meals at the Movies – a FREE family movie night fundraiser and storytime, benefitting No Kid Hungry. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about food insecurity and how every dollar donated to No Kid Hungry helps hungry children across the United States. Register to reserve your space and to make a tax-deductible donation to No Kid Hungry. You can also donate on No Kid Hungry’s web site by clicking here.

Santa in Tucker

Pictures with Santa should be fun! There is nothing like driving all over Atlanta only to end up standing in a long line surrounded by grumpy toddlers and parents to make you go Grinch. Skip the expensive holiday mini sessions and the trendy Santa photos that all look the same. Instead, visit Santa while enjoying cookies, crafts, coffee, music, merrymaking, and miscellaneous Christmas magic! This year, walk into a Winter Wonderland in historic downtown Tucker and get the kind of holiday photo you really want! Click here to book a session! 

 

I hope you have a great weekend!

Looking for a fun Halloween craft to do this weekend with your kids? Check out this quick and easy Halloween sensory jar!

Looking for a tasty and festive Halloween meal? Check out our Halloween Lasagna! Or how about a jack-o-lantern pumpkin pie?

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The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta – Vol. 6

By on October 4, 2019
The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta

Happy Friday! I can’t believe it’s October. This year is flying by! It’s also hard to believe it’s October because it’s still 95 degrees here in Atlanta. I’m so over this heat! Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? Check out what’s going on in and around Atlanta:

The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta – Vol. 6

 

Friday, October 4th

Atlanta International Night Market 

Día de Los Muertos Art Exhibit

 

Saturday, October 5th

Taste of Chamblee

Taste of Tucker

Atlanta Parent’s Family Festival

Suwannee Art’s Festival

Duluth Beer and Wine Fest

Georgia Race for Autism and Fall Festival

Crabapple Fest

Fall Festival in Chandler Park

Atlanta Chinatown Fall Festival

 

Sunday, October 6th

Roswell Wine Festival 

2019 Atlanta Ramen Fest

Oak Groove Festival

Fernbank Forest Night Walk

 

On-Going Events

Pumpkin Patch at Jaemor Farms

The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta – Vol. 6

Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival 

The Local Guide – Things To Check Out Around Atlanta – Vol. 6

 

I hope you have a great weekend!

 

Looking for a fun Halloween craft to do this weekend with your kids? Check out this quick and easy Halloween sensory jar! 

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