Hangman’s Noose as a Halloween “Wreath”

We haven’t had any Halloween “how-to’s” this year because we aren’t throwing the usual party. So there hasn’t been a need to come up with any money saving ideas. We seem to create out of necessity and since there’s no party, there’s no necessity. We think our brains needed a vacation from Halloween.

A Bamboo Christmas Tree

“Christmas at my house is always at least six or seven times more pleasant than anywhere else. We start drinking early. And while everyone else is seeing only one Santa Claus, we’ll be seeing six or seven.” -W. C. Fields

Wire Wrapped Seashell Ornaments

The wire wrapped seashell ornaments are great for a nautical themed Christmas tree or any other time of the year.

A Floral Arrangement for Halloween

“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.” -William Shakespeare, Macbeth Yes, it’s another Halloween post! I can’t help myself, it’s my favorite time of year!

Recycle Wine Carrier into Oversized Candles

This is a great way to recycle those cardboard wine carriers that we honestly don’t think are strong enough to carry wine in the first place.

Get More Bang with Your Black Lights

We’ve never themed an entire party in black light – we’ve found that they are best used as an awesome focal point in a dark corner or

Halloween Party Decorating Tips for Small Budgets

Our small budget is always a concern but we do love a good Halloween party so we have to reuse everything each year but that can get very boring.

Creepy Halloween Voodoo Dolls

“If saving money is wrong, I don’t want to be right!” -William Shatner The Halloween Stick Phantoms idea emerged from the movie, The Blair Witch Project, and the need to decorate for Halloween on a miniscule budget! MINISCULE I tell you!!

Hatched Easter Eggs, A Surprise for Kids!

“The real magic wand is the child’s own mind.” – José Ortega y Gasset As adults we tend to think our holidays are a bit off the wall