If you’re like us, you buy the big bag of Halloween candy in hopes that you’ll have leftovers. Buying candy for kids is a pretty great excuse for binging on candy. But this year, instead of snacking on what’s in the candy bowl, make something new with your leftover Halloween candy! There’s nothing more thrifty […]
Beware! You are about to embark on a collection of devilishly delightful DIY jewelry projects. If bats, ghosts, pumpkins, and skeletons are your cup of witches’ brew, then this spine-chilling collection of 140 Frighteningly Fabulous Halloween Jewelry Projects will be right up your black-cat-inhabited alley. Find fun and festive jewelry projects that you can wear […]
Halloween is such a great time of year (and that’s not just because it’s in the same month as my birthday). It’s the one time of year when everyone gets to be an actor, putting on costumes and becoming someone else! Now, trick-or-treating is great and all, if you’re five, but I like to celebrate with a […]
Candy corns are one of the most iconic candies and I love to use them as a theme for decorations made with all sorts of materials. I happen to have a bunch of colored pencils and the yellow, orange and white were the perfect colors to make a candy corn decoration. I found an outline […]
It’s pretty astounding that Halloween is next week. If you’re like me, you’ve been dreaming of Halloween all year and October is just breezing by. Usually, I’d have a ton of Halloween crafts done by now, and many crafters are already started on Christmas. My creative side is tsk-tsking at me. It’s not too late, […]
When I think back to the holidays of my childhood, what sticks out in my memory the most are the handmade touches that my mom used to create a warm, festive atmosphere. Whether it was adorning every inch of our home in cobwebs and plastic skeletons for Halloween, crafting homemade cornucopias for Thanksgiving, or carefully […]
Now that it’s chilly enough to justify wrapping yourself in the biggest, warmest crochet afghan you can find, every crocheter should take some time to treat herself! Why not start on a gorgeous crochet throw you can use from now through winter? It’s guaranteed that you can crochet something better than anything you’ll find in […]
Everyone loves the holidays, but they sure can be stressful! Finding the perfect Halloween costume, preparing a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast, and sending cards and gifts to your loved ones for Christmas sure is a lot of pressure! You could also try your hand at some brown paper bag craft projects for the holidays! To make your […]
Halloween is right around the corner, and you know what that means: candy. While the brand names are awesome, a lot of them contain gluten, making them not suitable for those with Celiac disease, which effects many children. This year, save some money by making your own delicious gluten free candy. Your budget is saved […]
Can you believe that October is already half over? Halloween will be here before you know it! To help you get ready, we’re bringing you some of our favorite thrifty Halloween projects and recipes to help you prepare for October 31st. Below are also several recipes that will help you stay on budget all year […]
