Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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Halloween Treats That Are Scary Cute

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 Thanks to google + pinterest searches for these fab ideas! 

Using granola bars or even rice crispy treats, you can make these little mummies that are almost too cute to eat ... ALMOST! Just drizzle with white chocolate (dairy-free or normal) and add in edible googly eyes to mummify your masterpiece. Make a big batch for a cute and healthy Halloween treat for your kids' class!
Swap out eating ice cream by the spoonful or giving out sugary lollipops for a playful, low-calorie frozen banana. To bring the chocolate-covered ghost to life, dip quartered bananas into white chocolate. Quickly stick on mini chocolate chips for the eyes and freeze on waxed paper. Perfect for first-time cooks—we encourage you to let your kids play sous chef and see their creations come to life with this recipe that's spooky-easy to make.
Little this monster apple faces are so spooky fun, every body will want one!  This is a great, healthy alternative to the traditional Halloween sugary treats kiddos usually get a parties since it uses green apples, peanut butter, sunflower seeds and edible eyes.   These are scary good =)


I am totally obsessed with these DIY grapefruit jack-o'-lanterns. Not sure how I didn't think of carving a grapefruit before now, but since I've seen her adorableness now, it's pretty much a sure thing that I will be making and taking this to my fall card club gathering!  Stuff this little darling with a yummy seasonal fruit salad and people will be wondering why no one has done this before now! .


This peanut butter-stuffed apple is a treat you'll be dying to bite into. What we love about this recipe is that it not only serves as the perfect Halloween nibble, but it doubles as a learning lesson about healthy brushing habits for your children. While eating apples and peanut butter is a pretty common combo, the crown jewel of this recipe comes from the marshmallow teeth. Adding a bit of sweetness and a more complex texture, you'll never want to eat apples without them again! Plus, this cheeky snack will give you and your kids a chance to brush up on tooth regime talk—because monsters have pearly whites, too!


This yellow-and-orange candy is a Halloween staple. In fact, its history dates back to over a century ago! But let's face it: We are much smarter about eating healthy food now. So if you're looking for a sweet treat that doesn't pack in as much corn syrup and artificial everything, try this fruit-base alternative. To make: Layer pineapple and mandarin oranges and top generously with whipped cream. (Maybe one candy corn for decor? We won't tell.) The result? A colorful, fruity parfait that looks and tastes as sweet as candy ... but is way healthier. TIP: Try this one for a breakfast treat and top with yogurt instead of whipped cream. The kids will love it!

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