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Do-It-Yourself Halloween Costumes for Boys

Part of the reason I allow my 5-year-old to attend so many Halloween-related events is that I want to get the most out of the money I dropped paying for her overpriced costume. However, if your son is content with using a costume simply to trick-or-treat, then you might consider making your own. After all, why should you drain your bank account if your little guy is only going to dress up for a couple of hours on Halloween night? Save your money, and instead, rummage through your home for the materials needed to make these simple, yet creative costumes: … Continue reading →

Low Fat Sugary Treats

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I don’t know why, but my sweet tooth comes out in full force during the summer months. Maybe it’s the thought of ice cream treats or simply the gut instinct that watermelon doesn’t cut it as the “official” dessert of a meal. (Watermelon is more like a ‘pre-dessert’.) But I do know that if I ate all of the sugar I wanted I would be approaching a summer swimsuit of grand proportions. (Think: Emmett Otter’s grandmother’s bathing suit.) In any case, it’s in that vein that I offer you two delicious summer time treats that will not cause you to … Continue reading →

Cool Halloween Treats

Are you planning a Halloween party and need some refreshment ideas? Try these great recipes – you can even get the kids involved in helping make the ghoulish treats! Ghoul-Ade For this recipe, you will need 1 envelope of grape flavored Kool-Aid, one envelope of orange flavored Kool-Aid, granulated white sugar, and one quart of ginger ale. In a large pitcher, mix grape flavored Kool-Aid, the orange flavored Kool-Aid, 2 cups of sugar, and 3 quarts of water. Right before you serve this Ghoul-Ade, add the quart of ginger ale to the pitcher. Brain Cell Salad For this recipe, you … Continue reading →

More Extreme Frugality

When does frugal get too extreme or cross over to being cheap? My definition is that if a frugal practice actually creates real hardship for a family or unfairly takes advantage of someone else, then it isn’t frugal in the true sense of the word. The following are some recent stories about frugal practices that I have heard about. Read them through and make a decision about them. Would you do (or have you done) any of these? Are they smartly frugal or just plain cheap? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Writing on post it notes in pencil, … Continue reading →

Affordable Autumn-Inspired Quick Bread Recipes

  Now is the time to take advantage of the low prices for pumpkins & apples and stock up on these healthy ingredients. You can use them in my favorite quick bread recipes. (My family loves to eat quick bread at breakfast and for afternoon snacks.) To save even more time and money consider doubling the recipes and freezing the extras. Then, when it’s time to feed overnight guests during the holidays all you need to do is remove the quick breads from the freezer, allow them to thaw, and you’re good to go. PUMPKIN APPLESAUCE QUICK BREAD Ingredients: 3-1/2 … Continue reading →

Popcorn Balls

Popcorn Balls Send these to school with your child for a Halloween party treat! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 tsp vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 quarts popped corn DIRECTIONS: 1. Butter sides of large saucepan. In it combine the sugar, water, salt, syrup and vinegar. 2. Cook mixture over medium heat to the hard ball stage or when a small amount is dropped in cold water and forms a ball that holds its shape but is pliable. 3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Slowly pour … Continue reading →