It is Halloween so I am sure you are busy planning out the day’s events. However, have you given any time to considering how to cleanup? After Halloween is over, instead of tossing the costumes and décor in the trash - why not clean up the green way? Don’t Toss It I know it may be tempting, but try not to toss items. Whether it is a Halloween costume you know your kids will never wear again, or those decorations you just don’t have a place to keep stored, throwing away these items ... Continue Reading
Green Up While You Clean Up This Halloween
October 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Store, recycle, or donate those Halloween costumes and party decor this year – and keep the trash out of the landfills.
Ten Ideas For Homemade Halloween Costumes
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Get creative with homemade Halloween Costumes like fairies, scarecrows, and gypsies.
Not only is it less expensive to create homemade Halloween costumes for your kids, it gets your creative juices flowing and the kids can help with the preparations. Here are ten fun ideas for homemade costumes this year…. ScarecrowThis is always a family favorite. For the makeup, paint small circles on the cheeks, a triangle on the nose, and one vertical, short line above and below each eye. For the costume, grab one of dad’s old plaid shirts, big brother’s jeans and boots, and an old ... Continue Reading
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October 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Go eco-friendly this Halloween using these tips to go green.
Ghosts, skeletons, black cats, oh my! The witching hour is soon at hand and the only thing spookier than the things that bump in the night is the impact our festivities can have on the environment around us and the health of our children. We've already talked about using soy candles, making your own costume, and purchasing earth friendly make-up - but here are even more ways to go green this Halloween. Pumpkins Support your local farm that uses sustainable and organic farming practices. ... Continue Reading
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October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Celebrate Halloween the frugal way this year with a bit of planning and preparation.
As Halloween merchandise overtakes the stores this month, it can be tempting to overspend on candy, costumes, and decorations. Halloween is a huge money maker for retailers, and it is one of the most decorated holidays, second only to Christmas. With a little bit of planning this year, you can save money by celebrating the frugal way. Frugal Halloween Candy Have you looked at the prices of candy lately? Even on sale, name brand candy will put a hefty dent in your wallet. Name brand candy ... Continue Reading
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October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Celebrate Halloween in a green and environmentally friendly way.
When you think of Halloween what do you think of? Is it the costumes, candy, decorations, or parties? Regardless of how you celebrate Halloween, you can do it in an environmentally friendly way. Here are a few simple steps to help green-up your Halloween festivities. Reusable Bags Instead of opting for the cheaply made PVC containing orange pumpkin candy container at your local grocery store grab a reusable grocery bag. Choose a high quality bag that you will use over and over again, or better ... Continue Reading
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