Two Frugal Decorating Ideas for Halloween

It is hard to believe that Halloween is only a little more than a week away. But that shouldn’t stop you from having some more fun with Halloween crafts and decorations. Fall is one of my favorite seasons, one of my favorite times to decorate and probably one of my most creative times of year. My most favorite things to work with at holidays is wreaths and pots, because they are easy to store, really add a nice touch to any décor and are easy and frugal to create. Wreaths This is one of those things I have for every … Continue reading

Frugal Holiday Path or Driveway Lights

Halloween is such a fun time to decorate, but purchasing the cute things you see at the stores can really add up and wreak havoc on your finely tuned budget. So is there an easier, cheaper way to create decorations? Yes! You know those little path lights you see. Some people use them to outline their driveway at holiday time. Others place them along their sidewalk and still others strategically place them throughout their yard. It doesn’t really matter where you place them, there is a frugal alternative for making them and it is super easy and uses items you … Continue reading

Frugal Living Week in Review: October 8th Through October 14th

Are you ready for Halloween? Nicole has posted a bunch of Halloween articles that will help with your planning. For the more day to day, check out info on milk prices and school lunches. And, can you adopt the philosophy to “buy nothing?” This and other interesting articles are all here for you in the Frugal Living Week in Review: October 8th Through October 14th. October 8th Frugal Living Week in Review: October 1st Through October 7th This has been a weird week here in Pennsylvania. The weather can’t seem to make up its mind whether it wants to be … Continue reading

Frugal Games and Entertainment for Your Halloween Party

The entertainment portion of any party can be expensive if you don’t know what to do. For a Halloween party there is absolutely no reason to spend a lot, because there are so many different things you can do instead. From games to frugal activities and crafts, there is plenty to do and it doesn’t have to cost a lot. Body Part Activity This is usually a huge hit at a Halloween party. We have done this every year just for fun in our home, but absolutely find it a blast at a Halloween party. Peel a couple of grapes … Continue reading