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May 21, 2012

Frugal Halloween Costume Ideas

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If you go to most stores in October, you will find a good selection of Halloween costumes.  You also might find that many of these costumes come with a big price tag and if you have a lot of kids to get costumes for, then that can really add up. I have found that the ready-made store costumes also … [Read more...]

Top 10 Places to Hide the Halloween Candy from Yourself

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We’ve all done it. You’re feeling ambitious so you buy the Halloween candy ahead of time, proud that you won’t have to scour the shelves at the last minute only to find huge bags of Tootsie Rolls. Then, just days after you make that productive first step towards staying on top of the holidays … [Read more...]

6 Simple Steps to Make your Own Face Paints

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When you saw the title of this post, was your first question, “Why the heck should I bother making my own face paints?” Well, here’s the answer. Last year the  Campaign for Safe Cosmetics tested 10 commercially available face paints. All ten tested positive for lead. Lead, as you … [Read more...]

2010 Halloween Restaurant Freebies and Deals

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This year many people will be celebrating Halloween all weekend.  If money is tight, take advantage of the deals several restaurants are offering.  This will give mom a night off from cooking and the family a night of fun.  Make sure to call ahead because some of these deals are not nationwide.  … [Read more...]

Holiday Soft Sugar Cookies with Decorator Icing

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Last Valentine’s Day, I was asked to bring cookies for my child’s Valentine’s Day party.   I went to the grocery store and found lots of pre-made cookies for $6- $10 for about a dozen cookies.  I just did not feel like I could pay that much, so I went searching online for a recipe.  The … [Read more...]