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How To Re-use Common Items

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We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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Go Green This Halloween

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Fall is once again upon us and with it the fun and festivities surrounding Halloween. According to the National Retail Federation : “More than 171 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, spending an average $82.93, up from last year’s $74.34. How can you be money wise and green this Halloween?

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4 Kid-Friendly Halloween Party Games

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Halloween parties are a great opportunity for kids to show off their costumes and get in the spooky spirit. These four kid-friendly Halloween party games can make your event even more fun and festive. We’ve included bobbing for apples on this list because it is a classic Halloween game. Bobbing for Apples.

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10 Family-Friendly Halloween Activities

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Fall means cooler weather, changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and my most favorite, Halloween. Halloween is such a fun day, especially for kids. Take some time to try some of these out with your kids this year to help pass the time while waiting for Halloween to arrive. . It isn’t Halloween without Halloween themed treats!

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6 Unique Places to Trick-or-Treat This Halloween

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It’s difficult for someone like me, who loves Halloween, to see that trick-or-treating just isn’t what it used to be. Kids used to dress up, go around the neighborhood with their families yelling “Trick-or-Treat!” Halloween used to be about innocent fun and cavities (ok, maybe not actual cavities, but you get my point).

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Fun DIY Group Halloween Costumes

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Dressing up for Halloween is fun, but dressing up with a group takes that fun to the next level. These fun DIY group Halloween costumes offer a cohesive group look that can really make an impression. If you’re putting together costumes on a budget, you might want to avoid buying clothing you’ll only wear once.

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Free Halloween Costume Ideas

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But if you’re on a strict budget, nothing may be quite as blood-curdling as the price of a good Halloween costume. If you take a look at your existing resources, you might be able to put together a Halloween costume without spending a dime. These costume ideas use items many people already have in their wardrobes.