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halloween

• Yes, you can decorate your house for Halloween for less than $15

  by Sarah on Wednesday, October 24th, 2012  |  No Comments

  
  The average American plans to spend well over $70 this year on decorations, candy and costumes. Can you see us recoiling in horror from there? Fortunately, as with all things, a little advanced planning and organization can help you spend less and save more. In that spirit, I’ve put together a list of things you ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, halloween, Halloween Decoration, Halloween Fun, Halloween Tips
  

• Add some fun to lunchboxes in October with these spooktacular cookies

  by Sarah on Sunday, October 14th, 2012  |  1 comment

  
  For those of you who saw my craft FAIL post from yesterday, you know a craft photographs well doesn't mean it's particularly good or going to be a hit. Happily, not all of my attempts to make things from scratch are a total bust. Take these spooky finger cookies, for instance. ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, halloween, Halloween party ideas, Halloween treats
  

• My pathetic Halloween craft FAIL

  by Sarah on Saturday, October 13th, 2012  |  4 comments

  
  OK - I admit it: I have a deep fear of crafts and avoid doing them like the plague. I blame Martha! As a bride-to-be I literally spent hours drooling over her beautifully photographed handiwork. In the two days I took off from work before my wedding I stupidly attempted to replicate ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, halloween, Halloween crafts, Halloween Fun, Halloween treats
  

• by Alicia on Monday, October 31st, 2011  |  No Comments

  Happy Halloween! Have extra candy? Donate to local food bank or hospital.

  Tags: Alicia, halloween
  

• Organizing a Few Things for a Spooktacular Halloween!

  by Sarah on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009  |  1 comment

  Don’t let Halloween sneak up on you without doing anything to set the stage. You can organize few simple things with minimum effort to create a spooktacular evening. Below are ten ideas to get you started. 1. Make an Event Out of Pumpkin Picking Yes, you can pick up a pumpkin at the local supermarket – ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, halloween, Halloween Decoration, Halloween for Pets, Halloween Safety, Halloween Tips, Pumpkins
  

• Guest Gurus: Julie Arnheim and Darcy Ratner, Founders of RubbingNickels.com

  by Sarah on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009  |  No Comments

  Quick, Easy and Cheap Costumes for Parents and Kids Who wants to spend money this year on plastic or rented Halloween costumes? Not me! I DO still want to dress up, though, because being silly is the best part of Halloween. My husband and I have Star Trek costumes, disco outfits, and tons ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, halloween, Halloween Costumes, Halloween Fun
  

• Haunting for a Cure: How Ernie Romegialli Organized a Haunted House That Has Raised Over $650k for Diabetes Research

  by Sarah on Monday, October 5th, 2009  |  No Comments

  18 years ago, Ernie and Carol Romegialli got some news that changed their lives. In late August of 1991, at the tender age of 6, their daughter Johanna was diagnosed with Juvenile (Type I) Diabetes. Motivated by two things: a desire to keep Johanna’s life as normal and filled with fun as possible, and raising money ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, Diabetes, family bonding, halloween, Halloween Tips, organize, Plan, Raising Money, simple