Buy — or make your own — sugar skulls for Day of the Dead

Emails Menlo Park resident Elizabeth McCarthy:

“Happy Day of the Dead [Nov. 1-2] to you! I’m making decorated sugar skulls again.

“In addition, I’m introducing new “DIY” kits. They include everything you need to decorate your own sugar skull: a 3.5” real sugar skull on a gold base, 4 mini bags of brightly colored royal icing, and pre-made royal icing decorations. It’s all packaged nicely, suitable for gift-giving.

“Normally they sell for $15-$20, but for InMenlo readers I am offering a special price of $12 — while supplies last. Also, $12 for my decorated skulls, packaged in a nice gift box with ribbon. People can contact me at:

“menlo.made@gmail.com or 650-328-2083

“Make sure to mention InMenlo for the special price!”