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Simple Halloween Games You Can Make

Simple Halloween Games You Can Make

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

This year I became a reluctant Cub Scout leader.  I say reluctant because I don't really consider myself a very creative person. Sure, I can come up with a way to fix something that's broken or re-purpose something to save a buck.  But when it comes to craft projects, I turn to talented people like Jessica, who can create amazing Halloween spiders out of sticks and adorable Halloween hand print art. That's why I'm a little proud of my creativity for the little Halloween games I helped make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Halloween

5 Halloween Hand Print Crafts

5 Halloween Hand Print Crafts

By Justin Weinger 4 Comments

Halloween is just around the corner, and we've got some simple and adorable Halloween hand print crafts you can make with the kids. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Halloween

10 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy

10 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy

By Justin Weinger 4 Comments

I know what you're thinking.  Leftover Halloween candy? Really?  But let's be honest.  If your kids are like mine, their trick-or-treating efforts have left them with more sugar than they should ever have. EVER! There's no reason to let all that excess candy go to waste.  Try some of these ideas instead! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Halloween, Repurposing

Last Minute Ways to Save on Halloween Costumes

Last Minute Ways to Save on Halloween Costumes

By Justin Weinger Leave a Comment

It's not too late to have a screaming good time this Halloween and stay on a budget. I'm sharing my top tips for saving money on Halloween costumes over at the H&R Block Block Talk blog. I even give a few ideas of what to wear for all of you procrastinators out who may be short on time and cash. Be sure to check it out and share some of your cheapskate last minute costume ideas! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Halloween

How to Make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

How to Make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

By Justin Weinger 3 Comments

One of my very favorite things about the fall season are the pumpkins. I love baking pumpkins and using the purees in all kinds of recipes.  And I love roasted pumpkin seeds.  Fortunately, roasted pumpkin seeds are a simple, healthy treat to make. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween, Recipes

Creative Halloween Crafts on the Cheap

Creative Halloween Crafts on the Cheap

By Justin Weinger 6 Comments

I love to decorate for Halloween and have been very good and reusing my decorations from year to year and buying a couple new things to add to my collection. This year I decided on a warm fall day that I wanted to make a some Halloween decorations using only supplies we had at home.  It was the perfect day to use spray paint and so I'm going to show you how to make 5 different creative Halloween crafts using just 2 cans of spray paint (leftover from other projects) and things we had around the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Halloween

5 Easy Halloween Paper Plate Crafts for Kids

5 Easy Halloween Paper Plate Crafts for Kids

By Justin Weinger 6 Comments

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. From dressing up to making things like Halloween paper plate crafts, I love all of it. I love  the costumes, the decorations, trick-or-treating, haunted houses, scary stories, scary movies, the crispness of fall and candy corn. When I was a kid, I loved to decorate my parents house, but I had to be resourceful and use what was available to me. What was available to me was some plasticky window hangings (you might remember those ones that look like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Halloween

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