Have a great and safe Halloween night with your trick-or-treaters. Mine are above posing for an early Halloween shot in their costumes. Allan is dinosaurs in a rock (FAO Schwarz Dinosaurs in a Rock), Lorelei is Lucy from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Charlie is The Very Hungry Caterpillar (costume instructions here), and […]
Archives for October 2011
How To | We Give Thanks Envelope Banner
Are you looking to start a new Thanksgiving tradition at your house? Last year I started a new tradition at our house, one that we are continuing this year. Each night at dinner during the month of November we talk about and write down what we are thankful for. I saved the cards from last […]
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How To | Recycled Ghost Trick-or-Treat Bucket
This cute ghost couple is actually a set of recycled orange juice containers. We will be using these to collect our candy on Halloween night. These trick-or-treat buckets were really easy to make and can also be used as decorations on your mantel or table until Halloween night. The handle on the orange juice container […]
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How To | Monster Mash-up Felt Face Activity
I had an idea to use cheap craft felt to create this Halloween monster mash-up felt face activity for the kids. The activity is played on a 9×12 piece of felt, which is actually one side of the felt pocket where all the pieces are stored. This activity has inspired lots of giggles at our […]
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How To | Very Hungry Caterpillar Costume
We recently got the new issue of Pottery Barn Kids and my 2 year old son spied the Very Hungry Caterpillar costume and insisted that is what he wanted to be because it is his favorite book. (Previously he was sure he had to be Lightening McQueen.) Making a Hungry Caterpillar costume is way easier […]
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The Day Baby Was Born Review and Giveaway
I was recently introduced to a new web application called The Day Baby Was Born™ by Tommee Tippee (you know, the one that makes amazing baby products!). If you are expecting a baby you really need to check this out. It is a FREE “digital storybook that captures baby’s beginnings.” After you create an account, […]
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How To | Tree Branch Ghost Mobile
My kids and I actually made these ghost tree branch mobiles last year before Halloween. I pulled them out to hang them up the other night and they were really excited to see them again. I think these mobiles look cool hanging from our light over the dinner table. Adds the perfect spooky atmosphere to […]
