I recently took a camping trip to soak up the fall season. We sat around the campfire, went hiking, and saw some beautiful views filled largely with colorful leaves. To really get into the fall season, we also got some pumpkins to carve—which led to the most delicious campfire pumpkin seeds! My family actually didn't ever make pumpkin seeds while I was growing up that I remember, so my friends took the lead on this, but I was so surprised by how it easy it was for such a tasty outcome! I ... [ Read More ]
Last Minute Halloween Printable Gifts From Me to You
Halloween is almost here, and there are tons of different ways to have fun, in school, at home, and around the town. I have gathered up some printables I created a few years back, if you are having a hard time coming up with some frugal ideas for Halloween. You will find free treat bags and envelopes, coloring pages and finger puppets and bookmarks that are perfect for Halloween favors. Printables I made these printables years ago for another website I own. Feel free to ... [ Read More ]
Plan an Old Fashioned Halloween Party
Times have changed, and the fun of trick or treating has waned with concerns about safety and worries about the types of costumes most prefer these days. While trick or treating can be a lot of fun, it is not always possible, whether your concerns for your child's safety are at the root of your reluctance, or you simply do not live in an area where trick or treating is viable, parties can take the place of this activity. Halloween parties have been going on for a long ... [ Read More ]