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Mommysavers Newsletter -- Halloween Edition Visit our site for more great resources: http://www.mommysavers.com "A grandmother pretends she doesn't know who you are on Halloween." -- Erma Bombeck ============================================================== Hello! Halloween will be here before you know it, and like most moms I don't want to be scrambling at the last minute to get costumes ready. The reason I'm sending this edition out so early is that so many of the online retailers have coupons for Halloween costumes that expire in just a day or two... so be take a peek right away! Have a good weekend! Kim ------------------------------ Hot Costume Bargains: If creative costume-making isn't your thing, be sure to visit our Halloween Costume Shopping Guide before you buy. We'll give you the scoop on which retailers have the best selection, bargain buys, and hot coupon codes. Hurry, lots of deals expire soon! http://www.mommysavers.com/halloween_costume_shopping_guide.htm ------------------------------ Money/Time Saving Ideas: For Halloween classroom parties, I bake regular cupcakes and frost them with white frosting. As a simple decoration, I push a "spider ring" into each one. The rings are very reasonable usually about a penny each and the treats look great on a large platter! Remember to warn young children about the rings! -- Lorie from IL I have made all my daughter's Halloween costumes since she was born (she's almost four). By making costumes that are not too "girlish" my younger son can wear them later. Two that worked for me were a lamb (for a baby) and a dragon. This year she wants to be Snow White, which I know my son won't wear, but it'll be easy to make him a dwarf: Just give him an extra large hooded shirt, make a "belt" out of felt, and he'll wear it with his green jeans. -- Paula from MI One Halloween tip I find very convenient is that I take the screen/window out of the top portion of the storm door on Halloween night. This way, when the little goblins crowd the door way on their "Trick-or Treat" frenzy, I don't have to worry about any of them tripping while moving backwards to clear out of the way of the door as it swings open. I just dispense treats through the now open upper portion of the storm door. It keeps drafts to a minimum, maintains some privacy, especially during dinner, and would probably work well to corral household pets if we had any. -- Valerie from NY ------------------------------ What's Cookin': Recipe for Candy Apples 1 large bag of caramels 1 bag of apples 10-12 Popsicle sticks Melt caramels in microwave for 2 minutes, stir after 1 minute Pierce apples through top with popcycles sticks Roll apples in melted caramel Set on wax paper to cool and harden. -- Trish, 30, from Ontario For lots more Halloween Recipes visit: http://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/halloween.htm ------------------------------ Halloween Book Bargains: The Littlest Pumpkin Was $3.50 NOW $0.74 Mary Engelbreit Tiny Teeny Halloween Treasury Was $12.95 NOW $1.99 Clifford's Halloween Parade Was $3.50 NOW $0.74 Grumpy Bunny's Spooky Night Was $3.50 NOW $0.35 Spot's Halloween Was $5.99 NOW $1.49 Max's Halloween by Rosemary Wells Was $5.99 NOW $1.49 Help! It's Halloween! Activity Book w/36 Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers Was $3.99 NOW $0.99 TONS more kids titles available! + Take $5 off your $35 order w/code: mommysavers password: bookcloseouts http://www.mommysavers.com/deals/book_closeouts.htm ------------------------------ Make Your Own Costume: Mommysavers Homemade Costume Directory Dozens of ideas for cute, simple costumes to make at home... and most don't involve sewing! http://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/halloween_costume_ideas.htm ------------------------------ Articles: Halloween Costumes That Won't Scare Your Budget by Lisa Norris With Halloween fast approaching, both of my children have been talking at great length about the costume they want for this year. Being that we are living on only one income, we are having to improvise on costumes. I thought that other frugal moms and dads might like to know of some of the ideas we came up with. http://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/halloween_costumes_that_won't_scare.htm Tips from Mommysavers Readers Ideas for saving money, crafts, decorations, and much more! http://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/halloween.htm Great Ideas for Homemade Halloween Decorations by Gail Jacobs Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. There are so many creative ways to decorate, whether you wish to go the scary or the cute route, or a combination of both. I have included some of my favorite Halloween decorations that are inexpensive and simple enough for children to do. I include my children in the making and decorating process as a way to turn Halloween into a true family event. http://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/halloween_decorations_gail_jacobs.htm ------------------------------ 1000 Best Baby Bargains: #978. Thrift stores are great places to find either complete costumes or to look for pieces to assemble one of your own. #979. Costumes can be made at home with hooded sweat suits, sleepers, or other items you may have in your home already. Many of them require no sewing and very little time. SAFETY TIP: Never have your baby or toddler wear a mask as part of his Halloween costume. If your child finds it difficult to breathe with the mask on, he will not be able to tell you. Instead, use nontoxic face paint to create a special look. If your child has sensitive skin, skip the face paint altogether. For 998 more great baby bargains: http://www.mommysavers.com/1000_best_baby_bargains.htm ----------------------------- How To: Carve a Jack-o-Lantern, Roast Pumpkin Seeds, Make Face Paint, etc. Make Halloween treats such as: Microwave Caramel Corn, Ice Cream Witches, Monster Mix, Snow Ghost Pie Squished Witch Creams, and much more! http://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/halloween.htm ------------------------------ Bartering Board: Have you checked out the bartering board? It's a great place where you can find the things you need and find a new home for your unused items without money changing hands. What's being traded this week: Disney Halloween costumes, other costumes, VHS movies, scrapbooking supplies, box tops for education, etc. To view all the posts on our Bartering Board Forum: http://www.mommysavers.com/discussion/index.php?showforum=15 ----------------------------- |
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