I usually rely on the Goodwill for my kids Halloween costumes. This is certainly the time of year to find oodles of ‘like new’ costumes that kids wore once and then outgrew on the racks of any resale shop. Now is also the time of year to haunt The Dollar Tree for great costume accessoriesContinue reading “Cheap and Easy Last Minute Kids Halloween Costumes”
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Dia De Los Muertos Deals
Pretty much everyone in North America is familiar with Halloween, but up until recently not too many folks had heard of Dia De Los Muertos. I almost prefer the latter because contrary to its close proximity to Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos has nothing to do with scary spirits haunting you from the grave. It’sContinue reading “Dia De Los Muertos Deals”
Hauntingly Easy Half Price Halloween Crafts
You can spend a fortune on holiday art kids for your kids at a major craft store. You can spend slightly less on those same holiday art kits at the Dollar Tree. Or, chances are, you have everything you need for some adorable Halloween craft projects haunting your cupboards already. Here are some ideas thatContinue reading “Hauntingly Easy Half Price Halloween Crafts”
Pumpkin Carving Tips for Kids 101
Do your jack-o-lanterns always turn out so bad that you feel like you need a copy of the Idiots Guide to Pumpkin Carving? This Halloween you don’t have to be a ‘Pumpkin Master’ or invest in an expensive plethora of fancy carving tools to turn out some ‘good gourds’. Here’s some simple tips and ideasContinue reading “Pumpkin Carving Tips for Kids 101”
Pennywise Pumpkin Crafts
If you’re not a fan of that’ pumpkin guts’ smell, then why not ‘carve out’ some of these Jack-o-lantern inspired crafts that won’t leave your wallet as hollowed out as a gutted gourd! Mason Jar Jack-o-lanterns: I have tons of old Mason jars laying around, but if you don’t, you can find them for dirtContinue reading “Pennywise Pumpkin Crafts”
Howling for a Halloween Kids Book Review
Just in case you didn’t get enough Halloween reading fun with these titles last year: https://the-thrifty-mom.com/2022/10/05/kids-halloween-book-review-2/ (Last year’s Kid’s Halloween book review) My kids and I found a few more ‘bone-chillingly’ good reads for a ‘not too scary’ themed story time. You can ‘literally’ ‘check them out’ at your local library or watch them beingContinue reading “Howling for a Halloween Kids Book Review”
Embark On Some ‘Bargain Boo’s’
I originally published this post last October, but I’m pleased to announce that many of these activities are returning again this year so don’t forget to check them out! https://www.stcparks.org/halloweenfun/ (2022 Gallery of Ghoulish homes info) https://book.peek.com/s/21992230-244f-4104-9043-dee349847151/03opX (2022 sign up for Mummy Fun run) The bewitching month of October is nearly upon us! Leaving usContinue reading “Embark On Some ‘Bargain Boo’s’”
Kids Trick or Free Fitness Treat
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Hauntingly Affordable Halloween Happenings
Looking for some spooky fun that won’t haunt your wallet? Look no further! I have compiled a list of this year’s free and low-cost family friendly Halloween activities that are so affordable….it’s scary! Some of my favorites from last year, The Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour and the Mummy Mile Fun Run, are back again!Continue reading “Hauntingly Affordable Halloween Happenings”
Half Price Halloween
I originally posted this last Halloween, but much of it still holds true this year. The Funfetti cupcake kits and skeleton shaped Cheetos are still available at Walmart, Target, and Farm and Fleet. Click on the links below for pricing. https://www.target.com/p/pillsbury-funfetti-halloween-cake-mix-15-25-oz/-/A-14612034?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012732781&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BShopping_Local%7CGrocery_Ecomm_Food_Bev&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=1016866&targetid=aud-554348709499:pla-383930756778&ds_rl=1246978&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsb94Ey_aRdJKjCFALi8r5ekaGPhND1eZ3lA2oNLuC3qU8JRv56hNnGRoCylUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds (Target Funfetti) https://www.target.com/p/cheetos-sweetos-bag-of-bones-7-5oz/-/A-82663624?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012732781&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BShopping_Local%7CGrocery_Ecomm_Food_Bev&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9021516&targetid=aud-554348709499:pla-615728629881&ds_rl=1246978&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsb0p4ejzbvHQSPnSfsa6qKFV2vVMwWKUbhfwbw_KDuZiJSB3g-4KM6hoCJI4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds (Target Cheetos) https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1340288-cheetos-2375-oz-white-cheddar-bag-of-bones.html?blaintm_source=google&blaintm_medium=lia&setstore=&gclid=CjwKCAjwp9qZBhBkEiwAsYFsbzvniU0Mlo_manyMIP5NDityOsYuyL5Qw312-6zDr9k2iHLGUhQfyxoCIzsQAvD_BwE (Farm and Fleet) Well, October is already almostContinue reading “Half Price Halloween”
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