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Happy Halloween!

>> Sunday, October 31, 2010 – Halloween

Hello all!

Are you ready for the trick-or-treaters?

Our "Beggars Night" was Friday, so we've been there and done that!

I thought I would share a few pics. And here are the pics from last year!

We're almost done with my husbands office space, and then I can get back to projects for our home. So hang on, I hope to be back in a little while with LOTS to share!

Halloween Recap

>> Thursday, November 12, 2009 – Halloween

Yes I know it's already the middle of November.

I just thought I'd post it, so I could link to it next Halloween...so I guess that actually makes me ahead of the game :)

Halloween was great this year...here's some pics for you!

I set up this table and some decorations right inside the front door. The black tablecloth is just a twin sheet from Wal-Mart (under $5) A yard of fabric that I just had to sew the edges tops it off. I grabbed a few decorations from around the house and a lamp. Our glass trick or treat jars are on there.
The hanging pumpkins are from here.

Also, a basket of monster cookies for the grown-ups!

Front porch steps are ready to greet trick-or-treaters!

Little Red Riding Hood

(costume bought last year at an after Halloween sale)

We added the tutu and leggings!

The oldest wanted to be a hippie!

Thankfully we were given those jeans in a bag of hand-me-downs!

Just a few accessories from the costume shop were needed!

The peacock.

We took our cues from the overly priced Pottery Barn Kids costumes.

I purchased a leotard on ebay.
We then made a peacock skirt out of lots of felt, a little elastic, a little sewing and a lot of fabric glue.

Another handmade tutu was layered underneath for a bouncy, cute peacock!

CANDY!!!!!!!!

>> Wednesday, November 4, 2009 – Halloween, Nice and Thrifty

Do you have a mound of candy at your house? We do here!

So what did I do today...I bought some more Halloween candy on clearance!

Did I hear some gasps of horror??? I have plans...trust me. Here's some of the ways we'll use up the Halloween candy in the upcoming months:

Candy Corn

(click on picture for recipe and instructions)

Click here for some sweet homemade candy bracelets!

Snicker Bars

They key ingredient for some Snicker Apple Salad

Chopped up...an easy topping for some fresh out of the oven brownies.

Kisses

Perfect for a few batches of Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies!

Reece's Peanut Butter Cups

A test of my will power

Some more batches of cookies-Peanut Butter Cup

More Candy Ideas

Perfect decorations for Christmas time Gingerbread houses!

Lollipop Flower Cupcakes

There's some ideas to get you started...check out the clearanced candy, and have some fun!

Also, check out the costume clearance...a dress-up box would make a perfect Christmas gift for a little girl or boy!

And of course, think ahead to next year!

(Just don't buy the candy for next year!)

More Simple Halloween Decor

>> Friday, October 30, 2009 – Halloween

Have you had enough yet? Halloween is tomorrow...there WILL be some end to this, I promise!

It all started with these 2 little crocks I found thrifting:

I decided to put tricks on one, and treats on the other. I ended up using rub-on transfer letters. They turned out OK...and are decorating my upstairs hallway. As I was doing this project I started thinking it would be cool to actually have our tricks and treats for Halloween in some sort of labeled jar. They would have to be bigger...this is what I ended up with:

Chalkboard paint on glass jars...yes it's been done before...but it's still a fun way to greet your trick-or-treaters! And I can use it for other times throughout the year!