Easy, cheap kids' fall birthday party tips

Got a child with a fall birthday? Autumn is a great time for an outdoor birthday party. Sometimes, fall outdoor parties are easier to manage because it's cooler. Here's an easy, cheap kids' birthday bash, suitable for preschool to elementary age children. I've included tips for food, crafts, games, activities and cleanup.  Easy, cheap kids' fall birthday party tips 

Easy No Sew Bible Character, Saints Costumes for Halloween, All Saints Day

Easy Bible Character and Saints Costumes for Halloween or All Saints Day Whether you celebrate Halloween and trick or treat and have children dress as saints, or if you celebrate All Saints Day with a costume party, here are tips for easy, creative saints and Bible character costumes. Most of these costumes can be made with household items. No need to spend any money. Perfect for large family. Recycle bin and no-sew costumes, too. Click for details

Easy Bible Character Costumes for Halloween

Easy Bible Character and Saints Costumes for Halloween or All Saints Day Whether you celebrate Halloween and trick or treat and have children dress as saints, or if you celebrate All Saints Day with a costume party, here are tips for easy, creative saints and Bible character costumes. Recycle bin and no-sew costumes, too. Read More

Homemade Despicable Me Minions Halloween Costume

Easy Despicable Me Minion Halloween Costume Ideas
Steve Carell's new cartoon Despicable Me with the cute little yellow Twinkie-shaped minions is a huge hit. I predict that we will see lots of little yellow minions this Halloween. Here's how to make a Despicable Me minions Halloween costume. Read More

Couples Halloween Costume: Doll Twins with Pull-String

Couples Halloween Costume: Pull String Talking Toy Doll Twins Looking for perfectly unique, uniquely perfect adult couples Halloween costumes? Here are ideas that won my husband and I second place Halloween costume prizes: pull string talking dolls. Perfect for kids Trick or Treat or an adult party. Read More

Preschool Party Planner Ideas for Halloween and Holiday Parties

Cheap DIY Party Planner for Preschool Kids with Activity Stations While there are dozens of adorable kids party themes, I find it best to go with a simple, inexpensive party theme. Here's a party planner for preschool age children that's full of cheap, diy homemade fun. Based on preschool learning centers. Read More

Bible Character Halloween and All Saints Day Costumes

Easy Homemade Bible Character Halloween Costumes Halloween is an ambiguous celebration. Some people love the spooky. Others do trick or treat, some harvest festivals; others, All Saint's Day parties. Here are Christian, biblical costumes for any type of Halloween party. Read on...

Easy, Cheap DIY Baby Halloween Costumes

Easy, Cheap DIY Baby, Toddler Halloween Costumes Ready made baby and toddler Halloween costumes are adorable, but very expensive. You can create no sew, diy Trick or Treat costumes easily for your little ones with these helpful tips. Requires only a pair of scissors, needle and thread, a blanket sleeper and your recycle bin. For details, click here

Cheap Halloween Candy Giveaways for Trick or Treat

Cheap Halloween Candy Alternative Giveaways Originally written for Valentine's Day treat alternatives, the ideas listed work perfectly as Halloween treat giveaways! Over 100 inexpensive trick or treat prizes and goodies! Non-candy,sugarfree goodies, perfect for trunk-or-treat, Christian parties, office, business, doctor, dentist, library, school and any trick or treat giveaways! One year I gave out inexpensive books and my trick-or-treaters loved them. They requested them for next year. View more »

Fall Science Lessons and Craft Project

Autumn Life Science Project and Natural Wreath Craft Easy, 'green' diy nature craft. Materials and directions for a fall science project and craft. Perfect for autumn and harvest. Use in school, home-school, scouting, 4H, senior centers. View more »

Halloween Party Guide: All ages, All groups

Cheap Easy Halloween Party for Kids of Any Age Need ideas for Halloween holiday activities for children? Here is the definitive guide. Compiled by a 25-year veteran teacher and loaded with time, money and energy saving ideas, you can host a party that every one will enjoy (even you!) View more »

Easy DIY Polar Fleece Trick or Treat Halloween Costume

Easy DIY Polar Fleece Trick or Treat, Halloween Costume DIY guide to make a basic Halloween or All Saints Day costume from which you can add details and accessories. This guide gives tips to make Bible character, witch, ghost, pumpkin, princess, animal, pirate costumes and masks. Polar Fleece costumes are perfect for chilly fall trick or treat. Costumes require little sewing, are easy to make and inexpensive.
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Halloween Party, Harvest Festival, All Saints Day Party Planner

How to Organize a School Festival or Party Overview and checklist of planning and organizing basics for hosting a large group event. Perfect for a trick or treat or scout event, school festival, Halloween parties, church harvest suppers, Catholic All Saints Day activities. Geared especially for family or children's events. View more »

DIY Haunted House (or barn, backyard, church or school)

DIY Gothic Haunted House for Halloween Details for activities, sound effects, decorations and costumes for an authentic haunted house, right out of Dark Shadows.  I created this haunted house in high school (1981) A group of friends and I did the haunted house in our church basement. Visitors went from room to room. We sold tickets as a fundraiser for church missions. The whole community turned out and loved it. My mom brought my 4-year-old brother and 2-year-old sister. The Cujo room scared them silly (a guy dressed like a dog rushed out guests). My brother BJ was terrified, but he knew he had to protect the ladies. So he summoned his courage, shouted at the "dog" and smacked him across the face! That brave little boy died in 1982 in an accident. This is dedicated to you, buddy. Love, your big sister. This would be a great literature, art or theater class activity. View more »