Halloween

There are many ways to use the outdoor plants, flowers and trees to create inexpensive wreaths and front door decorations. Using reeds and fall weeds is one of my favorite ways to decorate. This is my autumnal Thanksgiving front door decor this year (2026). It was very easy and inexpensive to put together. I already …

We had the best Halloween this year. I was feeling really crazy-good, not a common thing these days, and my kids were also healthy and happy as well. My daughter Amelia was a little lioness she is awesome and loved Trick-or-Treating. She especially liked the creepy houses, so we drove around and found a few. …

I wanted to make a fun festive centerpiece for my wood dining table. So I placed a few items on it and voila. It turned out so “freakin”-cute. haha It was so cute I did not want to pack them away. I got a lot of compliments on this one. I used two copper vases …

I saw these plates a few years ago and bought them. They came from My Mind’s Eye. I stuck them in a Halloween bin and finally, this year found time to decorate a tablescape with them. My daughter loves bubblegum and it is a nickname for multiple reasons. So this fit our family perfectly. I …

Here Are 7 Tips to Making an Inexpensive Charcuterie Board. The holidays are upon us, and that typically means a lot of gatherings and not a lot of extra cash. Whether it’s a formal gathering or a fall evening with a few friends, charcuterie boards make a great statement appetizer. Using these 7 tips will …

21 Easy Halloween Treats. Halloween is coming up, which means it’s time to start thinking about our costumes, carving pumpkins, and of course, our Halloween treats. I’ve rounded up some of the best Halloween treats you can enjoy! 1. Silly Apple Bites – Make snacking fun by turning regular apples into silly apple bites. 2. Deviled …

These 21 25 Fun Homemade Halloween Costumes for Ages 2-5 are inexpensive, easy to make, and totally awesome! If you caught my Halloween costume post for babies and toddlers that I published a few days ago, you know how much I love making homemade Halloween costumes. I’ve rounded up some great ones that are not …

This year I am doing fall/harvest decorations as a base with Halloween decorations overlaid. I’m doing this because I am trying to simplify as life is a lot for our family right now. I used two copper vases and added some fall and pumpkin sprigs to make floral arrangements. Then I took one of my …

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love dressing my kids up and attending parties, carving pumpkins, and eating caramel apples. Although many costumes can be expensive, here are 10 ways to save big on Halloween costumes. 1. Borrow costumes from a friend. Ask friends if they have any old costumes that they’d be willing …

15 Cute Handmade Halloween Banners Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to decorate your home and front yard with spooky and cute handmade Halloween banners. Here are 15 Cute Handmade Halloween Banners. 1. Halloween Burlap Bunting – This Halloween burlap bunting was simple, inexpensive, and fun to make. 2. Pumpkin Halloween Banner …

Kids Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board. Charcuterie boards are a fun mix of food, candy, textures, and decoration. I thought it would be fun to make one with my family’s favorite Halloween Candy.   Although there are a variety of ingredients and decor, this board was very simple to put together. It only costs between $20-$30 …