Halloween on a Budget

Halloween is coming up quick and being a frugal mom I always look for ways to be thrifty while still allowing my kids have their fun. Just like with other holidays I look for fun halloween decor after the holiday to use the next year. So, each year we pull out the boxes and decorate and look through old costumes to see what we can make new again. This year we found a few that can be used again with just a couple tweaks.

This should be fun! 

Along with costumes, we try to find inexpensive activities as well. There are lots of fun pumpkin patches in our area, and they provide all day fun at a great price and we even come home with pumpkins to carve! 

 This one is from a few years ago!

 It's also good to have a fun activity to do at home. Why not color your own trick or treat bag?

This amazing site offers bags, shirts, and even pillowcases to color yourself and make them exactly how you choose. They are so fun and if you choose a glow in the dark bag it'll even add to the costume for the fun night!! 
Use the code FGH15 for a 15% discount.

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Hilarious Baby Compilation

Cosmo Camp: Music New App

CosmoCamp recently rolled out a new app, Music, which turns your iPhone or iPad into an orchestra. In this fun interactive app, your little one joins the band and gets to try different musical instruments: guitar, drum, piano, trumpet, etc. They can also set up a concert with Migo, Pandy and friends, and discover the wonderful world of sounds. By introducing your child to music and instruments, the app simulates their musical dispositions and helps develop their auditory awareness, all while they have a blast playing this great app!


CosmoCamp: Music is available now on the App Store, http://bit.ly/CosmoMusic, with an initial launch price of $1.99.

Bee Sili Popsicle Molds & Lunchbox Containers Review

Go Green with Six Reusable, Bpa Free, Food Grade Non-Toxic Silicone, FDA Approved 

I love these molds! I was not expecting them to as big as they were. That was a nice surprise. When I saw the rubber caps I thought maybe they would leak out into the freezer so I placed them in a few different position in the freezer. I placed a few standing on their tops in a bowl just in case and placed one laying flat and one propped with the big end up. There was only one blowout, and that involved my daughter checking the done-ness only 5 minutes into the process. Also I really like that they can serve as little snack holders. Nuts or little candies can fit and stay secure nicely in a lunch box. Perfect for packing those lunches.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

2014 Tax Free Weekend Scedule

Many states offer a tax free weekend for those back to school needs. I have seen a lot of questions about specific dates and which states participate. 

Here is a list of the participating states and what they allow in their tax free items, as well as dates!

Be sure to share any good deals you find!

The Greatest Show on Earth!

We had a blast the Ringling Brother's Barnum and Bailey Circus over the weekend. I am so grateful I was given the chance to take the kids to see such a fun thing.

We arrived at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville pretty early to fight the crowd.

They open the doors an hour early to allow time for the preshow party.

 

There were lots of fun things in the pre show for the kids to do including a bouncy house.

The kids were amazed and filled with wonder at all the talented people in the show.

People riding unicycles, acrobats, tight rope walkers, animal trainers, and even the talented animals.

Now, you see, if I have ever been to The Ringling Brothers Circus it was so long ago I cannot remember. I was even excited to see all the wonderment.

I did notice , though, I look at things quite differently than the children do.

 

 

One thing I noticed was how smoothly everything was executed.

Of course all of the acts were amazing. There was a great

transition between each act you almost didn't even notice the setup between acts.

While they were setting up on the ground for the next act there spectacular tightrope walkers high above to pull the focus off the ground while they changed sets down below IN THE DARK....

I can't even walk to the bathroom in the dark and these people were handling tigers in the dark!

Amazing! 

 

And would you believe a lady was shot out of that gigantic cannon?

She was and I have the video to prove it!!!

 

Pretty awesome? Right?

 

This entire show was pretty amazing I definitely suggest checking out their website and finding a show near you!!!!!

 

Disclaimer: I was given the tickets to this show for free in exchange for promotion and review.

All opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.