Introduction: Happy Frugal Halloween Halloween is one of those holidays where there are lots of opportunities to get creative and create unique crafts, decorations, and costumes. The best part is that you can do all of this on… Read More >
Free Holiday Printables – They’re Free, They’re Festive and There’s One for Every Season
I have a frame on my kitchen counter that comes and goes depending on the season. It started with a Halloween free printable that said, “Eat, Drink and Be Scary.” I put it away after Halloween, and then… Read More >
Black Spray Paint + A Trip to the Thrift Store = Halloween Decor
It’s time to go crazy with your can of black spray paint! Spooky, creepy, homemade Halloween decorations are at your fingertips with these clever diy projects. All projects take just minutes to make and cost only a couple… Read More >
Ideas for Having a Halloween Party on a Budget
Several holidays are lurking just around the corner, and the economy is making it tough for people to figure out they are going to afford celebrating them all. This has many thinking that they must skip giving a… Read More >
Halloween Fun – Send a Boo!
October is here, and the “Boo’s” will soon start appearing throughout the neighborhood! If you’re not familiar with sending a “Boo”, it’s just good clean Halloween fun, and it’s time to start this Halloween tradition in your neighborhood!… Read More >
Save Money – Organize a Halloween Costume Swap
The Halloween costume routine. You buy a costume (which according to the National Retail Federation costs an average of $27.85). Your child wears it once. The costume goes in the closet. You repeat the process again next year,… Read More >
Halloween Costume Swap
Did you know that today is National Costume Swap Day? Visit TradingCradles.com, the online marketplace for parents, to sell old costumes and buy gently used ones. Posting a costume will take about 30 seconds and it’s free! How’s… Read More >
Affordable Halloween Party Ideas
Halloween is one of those holidays that used to be simple and now comes with a cost. The candy isn’t a budget buster, but costumes can carry a hefty price tag. Spooky décor, once limited to a few… Read More >
5 Festive Halloween Party Snack Ideas
Appalling Appetizers: Five Festive Halloween Party Snack Ideas The “trick” to creating the most festive Halloween party snacks is to plan “treats” that fit the party theme. Turn common foods into ghoulish delights and colorful, eerie designs…. Read More >
Easy Homemade Halloween Doormat
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The stores and catalogs are filled with fabulous Halloween decorations, and they can be tempting until you take… Read More >
How Much Did You Spend on Halloween?
Take a moment, grab a calculator and total up your Halloween spending…the costumes, the candy and don’t forget the decorations. So…how much did you spend on Halloween? According to a new survey by Retail Me Not, the average… Read More >
35 DIY Halloween Costumes that Will Make you The Hero
Halloween is the perfect time for scary things – monsters, ghosts and villains. However, it is also the time to be your favorite superheroes and save the day. If you opt to have the coolest costume, it doesn’t mean… Read More >
30 Creative and Fun Halloween Pet Costumes
Is your costume ready for Halloween? But how about your furry pal? Help your pet best friend find the perfect costume. You will not only impress family and friends, but you will be saving a lot by making… Read More >
Last-Minute Halloween Costume: DIY Witch Hat
I get it, what with decorating the house and getting your kids’ costumes ready, you totally forgot that you had to make one for yourself. Here’s a no-sew, last-minute solution to your Halloween costume problem. The classic witch… Read More >
Candy Corn Haystacks – A Quick and Easy Halloween Treat
Need a quick and easy Halloween treat to take to a party? Candy Corn Haystacks have just 5 ingredients, and you can whip them up in no time! A quick and easy Halloween or Fall treat with just… Read More >
Oreo Ghost Cookie Recipe
If you’re familiar with Oreo Balls, this is a fun variation that’s perfect for Halloween! They freeze well, so make them this weekend, and you’ll be ready with a sweet treat for your Halloween Party!
DIY Halloween Costumes Inspired by TV Shows and Movies
With Halloween barely a week away, do you already know what you’re going to wear? Get inspired by these well-loved characters from your favorite TV shows and blockbuster films. You definitely won’t see puzzled faces when you wear one of these trending costumes…. Read More >
Creepy DIY Eyeball Necklace Jar
Here’s another creepy DIY project for Halloween. This gory eyeball necklace jar brings to mind Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory. You can wear it on Halloween to make your costume spookier or give it to a friend for laughs. All you need are steady hands and… Read More >
How to Make Halloween Cake Pops
These super cute cake pops are easy to make and they are also great for trick or treat. Make a Frankenstein, a ghost, a pumpkin, and other popular Halloween symbols with this easy-to-follow recipe. Read on for step-by-step instructions. What… Read More >
DIY Glow in the Dark Pumpkins
Bring a creative twist to your pumpkin decorations this Halloween with this DIY project. You only need glow in the dark paint, some pumpkins and a bit of artistic skill to make this. Add scary or playful patterns on these luminous… Read More >