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Archives for October 2015

Easy Disney Frozen Tote Bags- Elsa, Anna and Olaf. Perfect for Treat or Trick Bags

October 30, 2015 by Kaysi 1 Comment

Easy Disney Frozen Tote Bags- Elsa, Anna and Olaf. Perfect for Treat or Trick Bags Halloween is just around this weekend and instead of going and buying a few Halloween buckets, I decided to whip up a few Frozen tote bags for trick or treating, since we are going with a Frozen theme this year….

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Filed Under: Disney, fabric, girls, glue gun, Halloween, Halloween costume, sewing, tutorial, Uncategorized

DIY Minecraft Costumes- Creeper, Steve and Zombie Costume

October 28, 2015 by Kaysi 10 Comments

DIY Minecraft Costumes- Creeper, Steve and Zombie Costume For the past three years my kids have been asking to be Minecraft for Halloween.  We usually have a family theme each year, so I usually can convince them to do something else.  Well this year we aren’t doing a family theme, so I let them have…

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Filed Under: glue gun, Halloween, Halloween costume, minecraft, paint, shirt, silhouette, tutorial, Uncategorized, vinyl

Fruit and Nut Snack Squares with Motivational Wrapper Printable

October 27, 2015 by Kaysi 2 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryALittleGoodness #CollectiveBias    I don’t know about you, but I am my own worst enemy.  I am very hard on my myself and expect too much of myself.  Anyone else feel like that?  I have no problem talking up…

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Filed Under: bakers twine, boys, food, free printable, snacks, tutorial, Uncategorized, washi tape

Last Minute Halloween Food Ideas {MMM #300 Block Party}

October 26, 2015 by Kaysi 7 Comments

Halloween is this weekend!!!  There is still time to make some fun and spooky treats and foods this week, so here are 26 last minute ideas perfect for Halloween. Spider Rice Krispies  Snoopy House Halloween Cheesecake Halloween Cake Batter Truffles Mummy Hot Dogs Halloween Bark Spider Taco Ring Pumpkin Cupcakes Mummy Pop Tarts Witch’s Broom…

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Filed Under: food, Halloween, motivate me monday, Uncategorized

Easy Grilling Recipe- BBQ Chicken Kabobs

October 23, 2015 by Kaysi 2 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LegendaryTailgate #CollectiveBias Even though it’s fall and it’s starting to cool off outside, we still love to grill out!  Grilled chicken is one of our absolutely favorite meals, it’s easy and clean up is a breeze!  Plus my family just…

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Filed Under: chicken recipe, food, recipe, Uncategorized

Get Well Gift Basket with Kleenex Brand and Printable

October 21, 2015 by Kaysi Leave a Comment

This post has been compensated by The SITS Girls and it’s advertiser.  All opinions are 100% my own. It is definitely cold and flu season and it’s time to get ready for it.  I’ve already gotten a cold twice this year and it’s not fun!  I know that when I am sick there are certain…

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Filed Under: bakers twine, food, free printable, girls, Uncategorized

Halloween Treat Idea- No Bake Cake Batter Truffles

October 19, 2015 by Kaysi Leave a Comment

Halloween is less then 2 weeks away!!!  It’s crazy how quickly it’s coming!  We are loving all the spooky, fun treats to make!  I’m a sucker for cake batter (and cake batter flavoring) so I decided to make up some fun and yummy no bake cake batter truffles for my kids.  They were so easy…

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Filed Under: dessert, food, Halloween, recipe, Uncategorized

17 Amazing DIY Halloween Costumes {MMM #299 Block Party}

October 19, 2015 by Kaysi 4 Comments

I love a good DIY costume!!  They are so fun to make, plus you save money and you know it’s going to be unique :). Here are 17 awesome ones! Princess Jasmine Costume | DIY Children’s Doctor Costume |  Adult Anna Costume (from Frozen) | Easy Fisherman Costume | Harry Potter Robe from a T-shirt…

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Filed Under: Halloween, Halloween costume, motivate me monday, Uncategorized

Disney Frozen Halloween Costume: DIY Anna Frozen Adult Costume for Under $20

October 15, 2015 by Kaysi 8 Comments

Disney Frozen Halloween Costume: DIY Anna Frozen Adult Costume for Under $20 Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.  I love the creativity that goes into dressing up and of course the candy! Every year since my oldest son was 1 (he’s 10 1/2 now) we had a family theme for Halloween.  I knew that…

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Filed Under: Disney, fabric, fashion, girls, glue gun, Halloween costume, paint, refashion, sewing, shirt, silhouette, skirt, tutorial, Uncategorized, vinyl

Fun Fall Necklace- DIY Candy Corn Necklace

October 13, 2015 by Kaysi 1 Comment

Candy corn is one of those candies that you either love it or hate it.  I actually hate it.  It’s gross to me.  But I love the look of it and it’s just a fun candy because it reminds of fall and Halloween.  One of my favorite necklaces that I have made is my ombre…

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Filed Under: autumn, fabric, fashion, girls, jewelry, paint, tutorial, Uncategorized

17 Awesome Black and White Halloween Projects

October 12, 2015 by Kaysi 5 Comments

I love the classic look of black and white, especially for Halloween!  I can’t wait to check all of these great ideas!  I love the Black and White Halloween trend that has been popular lately. So classic and easy to fit whatever style you like whether creepy or elegant. Here are 17 awesome DIY Black…

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Filed Under: Halloween, motivate me monday, Uncategorized

Avengers Party Game- DIY Avengers Bowling Cans

October 9, 2015 by Kaysi 9 Comments

When I was growing up, my closest sibling to me was my brother that is 2 years older than me.  By the time I hit Jr. High all of my other siblings were out of the house (I was the youngest of 9) and because of that, I spent most of my time with my…

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Filed Under: boys, games, Halloween costume, kids, kids craft, silhouette, tutorial, Uncategorized, vinyl

Halloween Porch Decor Idea- Witch’s Broom and Witch Parking Sign

October 8, 2015 by Kaysi Leave a Comment

Halloween  Porch Decor Idea- Witch’s Broom and Witch Parking Sign Every season I like to change up my decor and for every holiday I like to change things up.  I got all of my decorations out from the past couple years and I felt like a few of the things that I made in the…

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Filed Under: bakers twine, glue gun, Halloween, home decor, paint, silhouette, tutorial, Uncategorized, vinyl, wood

Wholesome Halloween Snack Idea- Bat Yogurt with Printable

October 7, 2015 by Kaysi Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills. The opinions and text are all mine. The first thing that my kids do when they walk in the door after school (besides throw their backpacks onto the ground) is ask for a snack. Most days are hectic for me and I…

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Filed Under: food, free printable, glue gun, Halloween, kids, silhouette, Uncategorized, vinyl

Easy Way to Update a Kitchen- How to Install Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

October 6, 2015 by Kaysi 1 Comment

Disclosure: I was give product in exchange for this post, all opinions are 100% my own. You might know that we have been doing some home improvements in our house lately, especially in our kitchen.  We are attempting to make it look nicer because it’s not that big of a kitchen.  We still want it…

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Filed Under: home improvement, kitchen, tutorial, Uncategorized

Quick and Easy Meal Idea- Best Ever Taco Soup Recipe

October 5, 2015 by Kaysi 7 Comments

Quick and Easy Meal Idea- Best Ever Taco Soup Recipe The other day I woke up and it had been raining all night.  The temperatures were in the 40s and when I went outside it just felt like fall and I loved it!! After all the heat of the summer I’m so excited to see…

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Filed Under: beef recipe, Mexican recipe, recipe, soup recipe, Uncategorized

Pumpkin Crafts and Recipes {MMM #298 Block Party}

October 5, 2015 by Kaysi 8 Comments

I’ve mentioned it a time or a million before, I love Pumpkin! My whole house is decorated in them this time of year, it smells like them, and almost every day I eat something with pumpkin in it. Love I tell you. True love.   Hi everyone! It’s time to link up all the cute…

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Filed Under: autumn, motivate me monday, Uncategorized

SNICKERS(R) Apple Salad Recipe and Halloween Candy Wrappers with Printable Jokes

October 2, 2015 by Kaysi 3 Comments

  This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BooItForward #CollectiveBias Halloween is getting closer and closer and I’m getting more and more excited about it!  Now that it’s October I feel like I can do Halloween related things and people don’t think I’m a crazy person…

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Filed Under: dessert, food, free printable, glue gun, Halloween, kids, kids craft, paper, paper straws, recipe, silhouette, tutorial, Uncategorized, washi tape

Halloween Decor Idea- Paper Straw Wreath

October 1, 2015 by Kaysi Leave a Comment

It’s October!!!  Time to start decorating for Halloween, woohoo!  This year I actually waited until October (well yesterday, but that’s close enough) to decorate.  I have seen these paper straw wreaths quite a bit and I have always wanted to make one.  When I found these super cute Halloween straws at the dollar store, I…

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Filed Under: glue gun, Halloween, home decor, paper straws, silhouette, tutorial, Uncategorized, vinyl, wreath

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