Tricking out your Porch for Halloween & A GiVeAwaY *Winner Announced* ! Day 3!

It’s finally Wednesday! This means we’re that much closer to Friday & that means I am almost 35! This post is my most favorite yet because, I am talking about how many ways you can add touches of Halloween to your front porch and your yard if you’re that brave… :) At the end of the post there is a GIVEAWAY! Don’t miss it cause it’ll be at the very very end of this kind of long scroll-ly post!!!

Some years ago.. I won’t say many but, more than 5 and less than 10 I used to decorate as if we were going to be featured in a magazine. The yard was full of anything you could find & the porch along with it. We even managed to decorate all over the inside of the house for my annual Halloween/Birthday party.

There was a lot of drinks & a lot of food & a lot of MESS when it was all over with. .. like mess for days y’all. Now I’m a legit grown up, however, & more importantly have been given a new heart thanks to the Grace of Jesus-Halloween is focused more on how much I can add or think of that will impress the kids!

When I was a little girl and my dad would walk me and my sister through the various overly wealthy neighborhoods for candy he would eventually consume most of- it was like a fairy tale for me. Seriously. If we got to a house that was lit up and had scary stuff I was so excited! It was kind of like I got butterflies in my tummy because it was definitely scary but, I was kind of badd ass being born on Halloween, right? :)

So, this year is the first year in a very long time that I will get to spend my birthday and Halloween with my Dad! That in itself is the best gift I could ask for. We’ve had so much fun planning the decorations and going to every single store to pick up extra things we just must add. We still aren’t done but, I couldn’t help but, do a post about how much fun this is! (Giveaway is further down!)

My grandmama -(i miss her so much!) made these -many many years ago. Really I think she made them once she learned her granddaughter was born on Halloween -and they’re truly a treasure to have every year.

almost 35 years and it still is the ugliest witch ever!

Then I’ve added these creepy candle sticks! Don’t you love them?

Someone gave me the water globe & the tree I got years back at Hallmark. So this covers about everything inside the house. Now the outside…. that’s a whole other level!

I hope you enjoy these pictures and wish you could come trick or treating at my crib! You’re also not gonna find knock off candy here! We only give out the good stuff. Labels ONLY. :) Now Scroll Down for the GIVEAWAY!

traditional pumpkins are a given.

the bats. let me tell you they are bad ass. And cheap!

street view.

this wreath which is just precious and a zombie backdrop :)

One of the most fun things I do sometimes is have a small Halloween dinner party! It gives me an excuse to send out invitations that are ghoulish & fancy at the sometime. It also allows me to bake for my guests- which is obviously my almost very favorite thing. SO. I want to help you make this happen next year! Even if you just have a party for your kids & their friends- I encourage you to make it fun! Halloween doesn’t have to be dark when you make it light & festive! So, the lucky winner will get the following all themed for HALLOWEEN!

a card stock banner
3 Pinwheels
8 Clothespins
8 Paper straws with FLAGS!
8 cupcake wrappers
8 food pics or cupcake toppers
8 invitations with envelopes (two designs)
8 name cards for the table
8 wraps for bottles (these are awesome for the adults!)
8 treat bags
8 sticker/embellishments
2 delightful kitchen tea towels
some very cool burlap with spiders all over it
some extra straws with trick or treat signs in case you want to invite more than 8 people :)
and COOKIE CUTTERS! The set includes a tombstone, 2 cats, a spider, a bat , a ghost & a pumpkin. You know- the NECESSITIES!This prize pack is valued at $50 and I will ship it anywhere in the US to the lucky winner! Keep scrolling for instructions to win!

don’t you hate it when you forget a major part of your picture? :)

To be entered in the drawing all you have to do is comment on this post and tell me what your favorite Halloween Candy is. That’s it!

To receive a bonus entry sign up to receive JenniferBakes via e-mail! That will give you two chances to win!

Winner will be chosen randomly Friday & announced on Saturday!

Happy Contest and Happy almost Halloween!

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Jennifer

Hey Y'all! I'm Jennifer and it's great to meet you! I am a Southern girl born and raised in NC. I own a small baking business called JK Baking Company & I have dreams to be able to bake and write full-time should the Lord fulfill them. There are a few things in my life that always bring me joy: Jesus & His Grace, Thunderstorms, Sunrises, Laughter, & being in the kitchen- especially in the kitchen with people who are precious to me! I'm sincerely an introvert at heart! i love cooking & baking for my family & friends and I believe so much life and joy is meant to be shared in the kitchen making food from scratch or at a table full of laughter and talking. I am super excited you're here and hope you'll sign up to receive my newsletter so you don't miss a recipe or post!

17 comments

Sarah Maton says: October 29, 2014 at 11:46 pm

I didn’t realize you were born on Halloween – how awesome! I’m sure the kids in your neighborhood will be excited to stop by your house this year :) My favorite Halloween candy is peanut butter M&Ms!

Jennifer says: October 30, 2014 at 12:22 am

Thank you sweet Sarah! My favorite is definitely anything gummy bearish. :)

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Heidi Durham says: October 30, 2014 at 6:55 am

love your decorations! I dress up every year for Halloween. Enjoy your birthday!

Milk Duds all the way.

Jennifer says: October 30, 2014 at 9:31 am

Heidi! Wish you lived closer so you could teach me all your skills! Can’t wait to see photos of your family dressed up!

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