Works for Me Wednesday: Spider Pumpkin

We did this a few years ago..

Paint your pumpkin white ( we used spray paint)

Then draw a spider wed on your pumpkin ( We used a black paint marker)

Worked for Me Wednesday: Candy Corn Vodka

I found this little gem over at Fake It Frugal
It's super easy, too!

To Make:
Clean, Pint-Sized Mason Jars
Mid-Grade Vodka (not the cheapest one on the shelf - pick the middle price range)

Candy Corn

Fill mason jars half-way with Candy Corn.  Pour vodka into jars to the top.  Shake every few hours for a day.  You'll be amazed at how the Candy Corn dissolves so quickly - kinda fun to watch!

To Gift: 
Strain the Candy Corn Vodka through a coffee filter into a new, clean mason jar to remove any sediment.  Add embellishments to your desire.  I loved hot-gluing Dollar Store leaves and a few extra Candies to the jar tops! 

Works for Me Wednesday: Halloween Costume Themes for families

So Since my children were all born.. I have tried to have a Theme.. I thought I share some of our past Halloween photos. And share some more ideas for families.

 October 2009

Bee, Dragon Fly, and Ghost bee Keeper

( Made the bee and beekeeper) 

 October 2011

Wearwolf ( made the ghost and pants for wearwolf) and Ghost girl

 2004 Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, Lost Boy

 2006 

Southern Belle, Union and Confederate Soldiers

October 2011

Alice and the Rabbit 

( I made Aidan's costume)

Here is some more family ideas from

belle bebes

1. Freshly Completed even has the DIY tutorial to make The Incredibles costumes!
2. Love this 80s power couple complete with baby mobile phone from Strawberry Chic
3. That camping favourite can be found at the Disney Family Community
4. They even sprayed their child’s hair green for this one! From Parents.com
5. This cute Pacman idea would work with one child or many. Via The Dating Divas
6. Oh. So. Good. This one would include costume rental but it’s so adorable it’s worth it. Find this Where The Wild Things Are pic via Guest of a Guest
7. This BLT found on Parents.com is so sweet! You could always try out other food combos too :)
8. Can’t go wrong with Star Wars. As this pic taken by Ashley Ann shows.

Source: befickle.blogspot.com via Karen on Pinterest

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Source: thedecorologist.com via Jourdan on Pinterest

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Works for me Wednesday: My back to school wreath

Here is the wreath I made last year for back to school time..

Works for Me Wednesday

Apple Cidar Vinegar is an awesome natural and frugal product with many uses!!

Works for Me Wednesday: Ball home canning kit

 I have always wanted to try canning, and I am always a little overwhelmed, and SCARED! Ball came out with this product, so I thought hmmm wonder if I could give it ago. I like to be able to make my goodies from the farmer's market last longer.

I  picked this up from Ingles for like $7 ( it's usually over $12) with coupons!! So I am dying to try it out. I am going to do pickles, salsa, and maybe a jam first..

Works for Me Wednesday....

I tried this and it WORKED for me!!! Are you going to try it? Awesome frugal idea!

Looking for a way to organize your children’s coloring books and crayons? Check out this clever idea.

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