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DIY Ghost Town

Nothing says Halloween like a room full of ghosts. Fortunately, crafting a bunch of floating spirits won’t cause you to scream when you reach for your wallet. Rather than fork over a ton of cash for ghostly decorations made by some factory worker, employ your own little ghouls and use everyday household materials to create these spooky souls: FOOTPRINT GHOSTS This ghostly craft can be made two ways: with or without paint. Depending on how much of a mess you are willing to clean up, you may opt for one over the other. The first requires old newspaper, black construction … Continue reading →

Decorate for Halloween Without Going Overboard or Over Budget

Have you seen how much realistic-looking severed heads and limbs dripping with fake blood cost these days? Gore can really add up. If you are looking for ways to keep your Halloween decor and spending on the conservative side, you’re not alone. Millions of people across the country prefer embellishing their homes and offices with subtle holiday touches, such as: Leaf Garlands: Show your love for the season by purchasing inexpensive fall leaf garlands from discount stores. The vibrantly colored strands are an easy way to show your love for the season without going overboard. Simply drape the garland around … Continue reading →

I Want My Mummy!

Where do mummies go for a swim? In the Dead Sea. Why couldn’t the mummy come outside? Because he was all wrapped up. What is a Mummy’s favorite type of music? Wrap. Why were ancient Egyptian children confused? Because their daddies were mummies. When you live with an 8-year-old, this is the type of entertainment you are treated to in the days leading up to Halloween. My daughter’s third grade class is celebrating the holiday with mummies, spiders and bats, and as a room mom, it’s my job to create party snacks to enhance the creepy theme. How am I … Continue reading →

Seasonal Decorating on a Budget

Fall is in the air, and if you have kids, signs of the season are likely on your floors, tables and chairs. Yesterday, I found a colorful leaf near the bathtub. A soggy, orange leaf that likely hitched a ride on the bottom of my daughter’s shoe. While I am a huge fan of autumn’s brilliant colors, I’d prefer them sprucing up my home in others ways. For example, if you are trying to add seasonal flair to your home this fall, but don’t have a ton of money to buy elaborate decorations, consider crafting these affordable projects using natural … Continue reading →

Cheap and Simple Fall Fun for Kids

You don’t have to spend a ton of money to have fun with kids. Sure, a trip to a fancy amusement park can be a real memory maker, but when it comes down to it, children relish simple moments with loved ones who shower them with attention and affection. You can do that and more by taking your kids on an outdoor adventure. Make the most of fall’s gorgeous weather by trekking around the block, to a park, or on the trails of a local arboretum. Most young children have extra energy to burn, so keep them busy by having … Continue reading →

Seasonal Family Fun for Less

Now that school is back in session, the weekends are precious for families who love spending time together. However, enjoying special bonding time shouldn’t put you in the poorhouse. To get the most bang for your buck, look for community events that are fun, kid-friendly, and cheap. Here are a few affordable ideas: Missouri: This weekend in St. Louis you and your children can take in the spectacular sights associated with the 40th Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Balloon Race. On Friday, September 14th, take a stroll along Balloon Lane where you can get up close to dozens of … Continue reading →

Fall Fun Without Breaking the Bank

Forget about combing the aisles of Michaels or Hobby Lobby for unique fall decorations. Instead, head outside for inspiration… and super cheap materials. And by super cheap I mean free. Yes, Mother Nature’s got Michaels beat in regards to price and accessibility. From gorgeous colored leaves to acorns, gourds and whimsically-shaped branches, you can gather an entire room’s worth of natural items from your own backyard, and then flex your creative muscle to design one-of-a-kind fall decorations. Here are some simple ideas that even your kids can make: LEAF PEOPLE: Lay out a large piece of craft paper and trace … Continue reading →

Oh My Apple!

It’s apple harvest time in Northern Wisconsin; time to have some serious family fun with the crunchy fruit that promises to keep the doctor away. Primetime for apple picking varies depending on where you live in North America, though the season typically starts winding down for most areas by the end of October. That gives you several weeks to plan a fun-filled trip to the orchard, so that you can stock up on the kid-friendly fruit. While we haven’t made our annual trip to the u-pick farm, our neighbor has and came back with a whopping 40 pounds of McIntosh, … Continue reading →

Trunk-or-Treat Costume Ideas

Trunk-or-treat events are more popular than ever before. The alternative to traditional trick-or-treating is typically offered by church groups or other organizations that believe hosting a safe place for kids to gather goodies is preferable than having them exposed to various Halloween-related threats. And with the holiday falling on Sunday this year, church-sponsored trunk-or-treat events are set to take place at a record number of participating religious centers. If you are planning to attend a trunk-or-treat event you might want to skip the chainsaw–wielding, axe-in-the-head, brains-oozing-out, zombie costume and select from one of these Bible-inspired getups: Adam and Eve: Wear … Continue reading →

Witch-tastic Halloween Fun

Pumpkins, candy and witches are staples of any Halloween party, but the latter is not as easy to incorporate into the menu as the former two. Or is it? The following fun tricks illustrate how you can turn a witch theme into a real Halloween treat: CHOCOLATE WITCH HATS Ingredients: 24 chocolate-flavored sugar ice cream cones 24 Oreo cookies Assorted small Halloween candy, such as M&Ms, Skittles, Reese Pieces, candy corn, etc. Chocolate ganache 5 tablespoons whipping cream 5 tablespoons light corn syrup 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips Directions: Bring cream and syrup to simmer in a sauce pan … Continue reading →