Halloween 2013

Another Halloween has come and gone. I fear this may be the last for my little, big man. I think I say that every year. This year we had a Pre-teen Candy Hobo and Little Miss Dorothy from Oklahoma. Once again costumes were as frugal as could be and Pinterest inspired. Miss K's American Girl even got a matching costume made, down to her ruby red slippers. 

Miss K helped me make her tutu and B's cap was made by a friend at church. Of course my sewing machine didn't work so I resorted to my favorite alternative Liquid Stitch for the aprons. It worked. 

Miss K, knotting the tulle

Making the aprons

Glitter, Mod Podge, Foam Brush and shoes

The finished costume on the American Girl Doll- adorable! (sorry for the terrible iphone pic)

Thankfully we only hit three houses for candy and only received 3 Snickers bars. I had them for breakfast with my Diet Coke. How was your Halloween?

Halloween Treat 2012

The Crow Halloween tradition continues tonight! Yay!!!

What exactly is that tradition? For years, more than I have been in the Crow family and that makes seven, my mother in law has invited her neighbors and the kids that grew up in the neighborhood to her house Halloween night. Chili, hot dogs, and pumpkin pie! Then the kids of the grown kids get on their masks and visit the neighbors, who will eat a little earlier than everyone for some friendly trick or treating.  Not too many houses, not to much candy and absolutely ZERO strangers!!! Last year, unfortunately the party was canceled when my mother in law broke her foot. We told her we would still do it, but she is one of those that if she can't do it, no one can. LOL! I love her spunk. We did have a fun time trick or treating up and down our neighborhood streets, but honestly it just wasn't the same, and really four streets didn't quite equal the candy that those loving neighbors of my husband's childhood give. 

 I'm always told to never bring anything to these parties, but this year since I am not working and feeling a wee bit crafty. I am bringing a treat.

I actually found this idea on where else, but Pinterest from the blog Blue Skies Ahead. She named them Frapplesteins, and was still debating on her name. I thought it was a perfect name, but since we are taking these to my mother in laws aka Grandma and they are Granny Smith apples, I thought it would be okay if I changed the name. I also did not put sticks in them- long story, but how can Wal-Mart, Dollar General and Target all be out of craft/popsicle sticks?
What homemade treat did you make for Halloween? Have a wonderful and safe Halloween everyone.

Today's Post...

...is at The RHOK!
It's Halloween Eve and today's post is a little DIY for those who have forgotten to make, buy, just can't find the right costume, or maybe that child has changed their mind a few times. It is also a link up post to show off all of those fabulous costumes. 
Here's a sneak peek of the Crow children!

Greg Hefley the Wimpy Kid and Miss Prissy Ghost!
Pinterest inspired of course.

Hope you will join me today at The RHOK, the link up will be open until next Monday!

Halloween at Our Nest

At our nest this year, I think we totally rocked the neighborhood with originality...

We had our "Bubble Gum Dispenser" Boy

 

 Our "Pumpkin Fairy" who had magic powers with a shake of her hair!

A totally "Rocking the 80's" Moma with a "Very Supportive" Daddy!

We had a super duper fun Halloween at Our Nest this year! 

The costumes were easy, cheap and fun!

My favorite of course was seeing my kid's ring the doorbells and the expressions on the neighbors faces.

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Halloween 2011!!!