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These Hats Must Be A Part of Your Fall Wardrobe

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: August 28, 2019
modified datt: August 24,2019

These Lanzom Womens Classic Wide Brim Floppy Panama Hats are wonderful for wearing while gardening, at the beach, pool, park, or out in your own back yard! Two of our favorite colors are Z Belt Coffee and Tan with Black Ribbon, but there are lots more colors to choose from!

These wool fedora style hats are made from excellent quality worsted fiber and cotton. Breathable, lightweight, and durable wool material offers great comfort for all day wear.




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School Wish List – Freezeable Lunch Box

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: August 27, 2019
modified datt: August 24,2019

The PackIt Freezable Classic Lunch Box features a groundbreaking all-in-one cooling system. Freezable gel is built into in the walls of the bag chill contents for hours. The means you’ll never waste money on gel packs or ice packs again and there are no extra parts to lose or forget in the freezer. The entire lunch box collapses flat for compact storage in the freezer.

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My Wish List – Buffalo Check Rug

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: August 27, 2019
modified datt: August 17,2019

Decorate your home with style with this Levinis Buffalo Check Porch Rug! This classical black grey and white plaid rug will give your home the casual elegance it needs! Can be used as a doormat, bathroom rug, porch mat, kitchen mat, apartment rug, area rug, entry door rug, sofa mat.Makes perfect combination with welcome doormats! Receive your guests with elegance!



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My Wish List – UGG Slipper

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published date: August 26, 2019
modified datt: August 17,2019

Add something cozy and cute to your lounging wardrobe with the UGG Women’s W Andi Slipper. Cozy cable-knit acrylic and wool blend upper in a ballet flat style with posh, oversized sheepskin poof at toe. Easy slip-on style. Sheepskin or UGGpure sockliner is breathable for all-day wear.



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Halloween Dollar Tree Craft | How to Make a Sugar Skull

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by Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: August 26, 2019
modified datt: June 29,2020

Celebrating the Day of the Dead or Halloween? We have a frugal-friendly Dollar Tree Craft. Learn the steps of How to Make a Sugar Skull with affordable supplies.

How to Make a Sugar Skull

We incorporated the traditional Latin-American Day of the Day into some of our Homemade Halloween Decor. This Halloween craft uses the basic of supplies and you might get away with creating this craft for only $1 if you have some of these supplies on hand!

What is Day of the Day?

The Day of the Dead “Día de los Muertos” is a three day festival commemorating friends and family who have passed away.  It is often a misunderstood holiday  as some attribute it to the American holiday called Halloween.  This Latin American Holiday began with the Aztec Harvest at the end of summer. This multi-day festival is a time to honor loved ones who had gone  before and not to recognize ghosts, goblins, witches or other scary mythological creatures.

The day of the dead celebration takes place October 31 to November 2. Children who have died are represented by skulls and are celebrated on November 1. Larger sugar skulls represent adults, whose celebration takes place on November 2. These dates coincide with the Western Christian holiday All Saints Eve and All Souls’ Day. The Mexican holiday also overlaps with the better known holiday, Halloween on October 31.

What is a Sugar Skull?

A calavera (English translation for skull is a representation of a human head. The term is most often used for edible or decorative skulls made from either sugar or clay. In celebrate of Día de los Muertos, calaveras were crafted. Sugar skulls represent a departed soul, often with the souls name written on the forehead. This too can be replaced with hearts, perhaps a number of hearts to represent the number of souls being honored. Sugar skulls are often adorned with colorful folk artwork. These adornments include hearts, flowers, paisley patterns, and dots.

Halloween Dollar Tree Craft Supplies

For this Halloween craft, we used a plastic skull from The Dollar Tree. It was only $1 (wink!) I also used chalkboard paint I had on hand and chalkboard markers. Hairspray will help keep the chalkboard markers in place once your craft is complete.

Sugar Skull Craft Supplies:

Sugar Skull Craft Tools:

  • Paintbrush
  • Wax Paper (to protect your table)

Sugar Skull Craft Tips

You can purchase Dollar Tree Skeletons and skulls online. Another option is to check out Michael Crafts Skulls and Halloween Decor.

Another craft option is to use chalkboard makers but to go over that with glow in the dark puffy paint. That will really pop with a black light and a makes fun glow in the dark party decor.

When picking up your Dollar Tree supplies, don’t forget our other Halloween Dollar Store Craft- How to Make a Halloween Wreath Under $10.


How to Make a Sugar Skull

Learning how to make a sugar skull is not that much of a challenge. I used the internet to get inspired including Pinterest and Etsy. Etsy has some cute sugar skull patterns. When creating your pattern, think hearts, circles (dots), flowers and paisley patterns. Always start with your larger patterns.

To get started:

First, paint the plastic skull with the black chalkboard paint. Use the wax paper underneath the skull to protect your table.

Allow paint to dry fully. I would suggest at least a day.

Once dry, begin drawing your designs on the skull with the chalkboard marker of your choice.

To make a faux sugar skull like mine, begin with the eyes. I drew flowers in the sockets.

Next, I moved to the forehead where I drew a flower using hearts.

I outlined the nose with an upside down heart shape. I added birds kissing on the chin.

Finish with larger designs before adding your details. Added details include swirls and dots.

Allow chalkboard marker to dry completely before touching it.

Lastly, if desired, seal the chalkboard marker in place by spraying evenly with hairspray about 6-inches from the skull surface.

Optional: Another idea  is to use chalkboard makers but to go over that with glow in the dark puffy paint. That will really pop with a black light.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Sugar Skull Halloween Craft.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!


Decorating for Halloween? Check out these Spellbinding Halloween Lighting Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Love the Dollar Tree? Take a look at these Dollar Store Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.



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Last Updated on June 29, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Fall Staple – Trending Ankle Boots

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Online Shopping

published date: August 26, 2019
modified datt: August 26,2019

Fall is just around the corner, and with it comes cooler weather. It’s my favorite time of the year because I love skinny jeans, cardigans and boots. I’ve been looking for new ankle boots to wear, and if you have, too, you’ll want to check out these trending ankle boots that are a fall staple!

Booties are a must-have because they look fabulous with anything from dresses and skirts to leggings and jeans. You’ll wear these all the time!

I love the suede material and block heel on these Splendid Women’s Nixie Ankle Boots. You can get these in four colors – black, light charcoal, light oak and navy. And, you’re going to want them in every color!


I you love Kenneth Cole, you’re going to want to grab these Kenneth Cole New York Women’s Eryc Low Block Heel Ankle Booties. These are made from suede material as well and come in 3 colors – navy, gray and black.


I love the ruffle on the back of these Fergalicious Women’s Becket Booties. It gives them a cute feminine look. And, I love that these booties are shorter than others we’ve seen. I would wear these all the time!


These FRYE Women’s Reed Horizon Booties are so trendy and cute with the crisscross strap across the top. These are perfect for all your dressy outfits. I definitely need these in my closet ASAP!


If you prefer a less chunky heel, you’ll want to try out these Ted Baker Women’s Leiyla Fashion Boots. These have a sued material, and I love the rose gold metal embellishments on the heel and toe.


I love how low these Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Women’s Bandit Ankle Boots are. And, because they’re made by Dr. Scholl’s, they have insoles for all-day comfort, cushioning and shock absorption designed to reduce foot pressure and fatigue.




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College Colors Day Gear on Sale

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by Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

published date: August 26, 2019
modified datt: August 26,2019

Looking forward to football season starting? Get ready for the games and get College Colors Day Gear on sale to cheer on your favorite team!

You can get short sleeved t-shirts in your teams’ colors with their logos on them.

There are also long sleeved tees on sale that are perfect for the crisp fall days tailgating and sitting in the stands.

And, you can finish off your outfit with these crew socks. I love fun socks like these!

I would totally wear these all the time to show off my pride for my team – not just on game day! Hurry to get your while this sale is going on today only, 8/26!

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Spellbinding Halloween Lighting Ideas

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: August 25, 2019
modified datt: October 28,2020

Spellbinding Halloween lighting ideas and decorations to bring your haunted house to life! Hues of orange, green and purple Halloween lights to welcome your trick-or-treaters on a crisp October night.

Halloween Lighting Ideas

Halloween Decor Lights

You know what can change the entire feel of your Halloween decor? The lighting. Adding pink, orange, purple or green adds a pretty ambiance to make a spooky, eerie Halloween vignette. The following Halloween hues will create the perfect haunted (or friendly) Halloween home.


Outdoor Halloween Lights

The first thing people see when it comes to your home is the outside. In order to set the ambiance, the Halloween feel people get when they arrive, you must have the most perfect welcome. These Outdoor Halloween Lights Ideas will perfect your yard, patio and even backyard venue.

Do you have a pond or even a pool that will be visual to trick-or-treaters or part of a Halloween soiree? Put LED tealights inside plastic jack-o-lantern buckets and let ’em float. | Source

Transition from Halloween outdoor lighting to Christmas cheer. We recommend going ahead and wrapping your trees. Add a spooky web to create Halloween yard decor. Turn off a few weeks until it is socially acceptable to start turning on Christmas lights! | Source

So many lighting possibilities in this yard. It is truly a place you will want to explore this Halloween. Touches of falling cheese cloth, tombstones and of course lights – 11 different Halloween lighting ideas, to be exact. | Entertaining Diva

Cardboard turned into a spooky vignette is an incredibly easy Outdoor Halloween Lights Display. On November 1, fold it up and toss it into the trash. |
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Get inspired with this Outdoor Halloween lighting and decorate with hues of orange, purple and green. | Christmas Lights Etc

Just as these chilling creatures of the night have flocked to these Pre-lit Eerie Bat Trees, so will compliments from guests.  Pick them up at Grandin Road.

Indoor Halloween Lights

Your family and guests of of your home spend a lot of time in common living spaces. Decorate lamps, mantles, kitchen islands and even your stairs to create the perfect glow. Indoor Halloween Lights create a hue to provide both eerie and warm tones to your home.

Even non working fire places can stand out. Use a combination of tealights and column candles to bring light to your fireplace. Four inch mirror tiles, hot glued them to the inside of the fire box bring a beautiful reflection. | In memory of Sweet Something Design

Cheese clothes and candles sticks = Indoor Halloween Lights. We recommend flameless candle sticks. | Heart Spun Imagery

Wrap orange lights around the stair rail and add vinyl bats to the wall – easy peasy. | Source

Indoor Halloween Lights can be perfect with a sheer spiderweb fabric. Ttransform a standard lamp from something average to something spooky. | Somewhat Simple

Halloween Lighting Crafts

Get crafty mama. These Halloween lighting crafts are perfect for the beginner to the more experienced crafter. Add a glow to a hallway with hanging candles, turn a night light into Frankenstein or create ghosts out of tomato cages (you read that right!)

Harry Potter or Halloween – whichever. Decorate the hall with floating candles! | The Sway

Bring the memory of the dead to life with these black and white photograph Luminaries. You can decorate the steps or your home with these ideas. Flameless candles are best! | The House that Lars Built

Decorate your front walk or drive away. Simply drop Tap Lights, thick glow sticks, or other flameless lights into cheap plastic pumpkins, and BOOM – you’ve got the cutest glowing pumpkin lanterns on the block! | Making Lemonade Blog (She tells you where she bought hers.)

Turn your stairs into a fun runway with this cheap Halloween lighting crafts decor. Use milk or water gallons, draw Jack O’ Lantern faces, puncture a hole in the back and insert Christmas lights. | Source

Baby food jars can turn into night light covers! Frankenstein, ghosts, and more. | While He Was Napping

Turn a tomato cage and lightsinto a welcome ghost. | My Cotton Creations

These are made by cutting eyes out of paper towel rolls. Add glow sticks and cover ends with duct tape. Place in the yard, in bushes, or hang around the house. | Rust and Sunshine

This witch cauldron is an easy Halloween lighting craft. Painted a flower pot black, add green LED lights and use pillow stuffing. Three logs and some orange LED lights create the perfect fire glow. | Source is Crystal Scott on Pinterest

Turn latex gloves into spooky skeleton hands with this easy Halloween craft. | Taryn Williford

They eyes are watching you. Decorate your space with a string of lights and ping pong balls decorated like eyes. | Landeelu

 


Halloween Lighting Ideas

Get festive with these creative Trunk or Treat Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Get inspired with these Fall-O-Ween Farmhouse Halloween Decor Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Last Updated on October 28, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living