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Last week we were able to have a little “dress rehearsal” for Halloween at Disneyworld’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. If you follow me on facebook, you may have seen the photo of us there last week. For the last few years we’ve tried to “match” our costumes as a family. This is not entirely…
Last week I guest blogged over at eighteen25 for their Spooktacluar September series… here’s my post in case you missed it! Hello eighteen25 readers. My name is Melissa Mortenson and I blog over at The Polka Dot Chair. This is the 3rd year that I’ve had the privilege of contributing to Spooktacular September! I think…
I could not convince my family ALL to match for Halloween this year (I know, I’m horrible… I always try to match the costumes). So the girls were Witches & the boys went as, Icabod Crane & the Headless Horseman I didn’t make my husbands costume. Just “refashioned” it from some previous costumes and cut…
Pin It Okay, Normally I don’t have Halloween costumes done until about 5 minutes before the trick or treaters arrive… but this year we were going to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, so they had to be done early. Pin It I was so proud of my kids this year, because they picked out…
Pin It Hope your Halloween was Spooky… but not too Spooky :) ours was a little goofy. Want to make some Mummy Costumes like these? Click here for a full tutorial.
Hello all! My name is Emily and I am Melissa’s little sister. Melissa has asked me to share a little bit about myself and tell you all the secrets of my kid’s quirky Halloween costumes. Before we begin, take a moment to see them in action for the full effect: RObot Halloween from emily millard…
Here are some photos from our Halloween day. Unfortunately I got sick Friday night. I managed to get some photos of the kids, then sent them off trick or treating with my husband and in laws…. I turned in early, which makes me mad because all the work to get ready for the holiday…
You probably have noticed that this blog has been a bit quiet this week… that’s because we were away visiting the most Magical Place on earth! We got back tonight and had a wonderful time!! The other reason my blog has been “quiet” is those costumes in the photo above…. they have been totally consuming…
Pin It So Halloween is in 2 weeks, and I thought I’d share a costume from last year incase anyone is still looking for ideas. My daughter wanted to be a superhero… The first version of this costume was not very cute. It was lacking in details and just didn’t have any “pop”. One of…
So yesterday was the first day of Fall, which means it’s time to break out the good old Halloween decorations! Right now they are strewn all over my kitchen floor! Don’t you just love the mess associated with holiday decorating? I LOVE LOVE LOVE to decorate for Halloween! Although Summer has overtaken me as my…
