31 Days of Handmade Haunt
31 days of simple homemade recipes, cozy projects, and a little October magic.
A Little Handmade Magic for October
October has always felt like the perfect month to slow down, make things with your hands, and enjoy the little comforts of home. Handmade Haunt is 31 days of simple recipes, homemade pantry staples, cozy self-care, and useful things you can make yourself. Nothing complicated, nothing perfect, just one handmade thing each day and a little fun along the way.
What We’re Making
From pantry staples and nostalgic treats to simple body care, seasonal home projects, and a few things just for fun, we’re making our way through October one project at a time.
MONDAY • COZY KITCHEN
Simple homemade staples and kitchen favorites worth making from scratch.
Green Chile Sour Cream Dip
October 5
Vanilla Bean Creamer
October 12
Hot Cocoa Mix
October 19
Apple Pie Jam
October 26
TUESDAY • SOMETHING TO SIP
Cozy drinks, homemade sips, and simple mixes for whatever kind of day you’re having.
Orange Cream Dirty Soda
October 6
Electrolyte Refresher
October 13
Orange Vanilla Concentrate
October 20
Honey Vanilla Bedtime Steamer
October 27
WEDNESDAY • HOME & CLEAN
Simple homemade helpers for keeping your home fresh, clean, and cared for.
All-Purpose Cleaner
October 7
Homemade Soft Scrub
October 14
Cast Iron Scrub
October 21
Fabric Refresh Spray
October 28
THURSDAY • FROM THE KITCHEN
Homemade flavors, sauces, seasonings, and little extras that make everyday food better.
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
October 1
Rosemary Garlic Vinegar
October 8
Vanilla Sugar
October 15
Sweet Chili Sauce
October 22
Basil Salt
October 29
FRIDAY • HOMEMADE EXTRACTS
Simple homemade extracts made slowly, one bottle and a little patience at a time.
Cinnamon Extract
October 2
Orange Extract
October 9
Almond Extract
October 16
Coffee Bean Extract
October 23
Hazelnut Extract
October 30
SATURDAY • JAR IT
Favorite comfort foods and treats, layered into jars and ready when you are.
Double Chip Cookies
October 3
Mexican Rice
October 10
Beer Bread
October 17
Brownies
October 24
Apple Crisp
October 31
SUNDAY • SIMPLE SELF-CARE
Easy homemade body and hair care for slowing down, taking care of yourself, and ending the week a little softer.
Orange Mint Salt Scrub
October 4
Nourishing Hair Mask
October 11
Brown Sugar Vanilla Scrub
October 18
Hand & Cuticle Oil
October 25
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