This is a simple and easy Halloween Costume. You can go with a group as Dorothy, the tinman, the lion, and scarecrow or as a couple as a male and female scarecrow. Do french braid pigtails in your hair and you are set to go! Check out all my Adult Halloween Costumes. Women's Scarecrow Costume If shopping online, make sure to check out Ebates for cash back opportunities too! Mid Rise Boyfriend Jeans (Target) -- $29.99 Button Down Flannel Shirt (Target) -- $39.99 Carmen Quilted Boots (Target) -- $37.99 Woven Straw Fedora (Target) -- $12.99 CoverGirl Brown Eyeliner Pencil (Amazon) -- $3.79 Corn Husks (Amazon) -- $3.42 This is a great one to make a whole family costume! … [Read more...]
Spice Up Your House
If you live in a house long enough, it can begin to become boring. Looking at the same walls, furniture, paintings and other items day after day can start to get a little old after a while. If your home has become stale and uninteresting, you need to do something about this pronto. There are a wide variety of things you can do to solve this problem. It all depends on what you are trying to accomplish. How much of the house do you want to change? You will need to consider this before you go to work. Here are several tips to liven up your home. 1. Install new carpeting You will be amazed how much better a house can look when it has new carpeting installed in it. There is really no downside to installing new carpet, assuming you can afford the significant cost. Ideally, you should buy … [Read more...]
Jello Orange Slices
While this is a great Summer Recipe, I have made it all year long it helps encourage my kids to eat regular oranges because the rule in my hosue is if you want Jello Oranges then you have to eat the orange first. There is also a Boozy version for adults ;) Gelatin Orange Slices Ingredients 4 Oranges 1 Pkg. Gelatin (any flavor you want) Instructions Cut Oranges in half across the equator, between the stem and blossom end. Remove the flesh of the orange. You can use just a spoon, or carefully run a paring knife around the edge first to loosen the flesh then use a spoon to get under the flesh. Scrape the edges of the orange to get as much of the membrane as you can. Arrange the orange “bowls” in a pan. You may need to place paper towels around the bases to keep them … [Read more...]
Women’s Disney Snow White Costume – Made From Everyday Clothes
Every want to be Snow White? Have 3 dwarfs fussing over you? Meet a great prince who saves your life? Why not, the fairytale can come true on Halloween. Dress up as a princess and have fun! Check out all my Adult Halloween Costumes. Women's Snow White Costume If shopping online, make sure to check out Ebates for cash back opportunities too! Just This Sway Skirt (Modcloth) -- $49.99 Expert in Your Zeal Top (Modcloth) -- $44.99 Sam & Libby Chelsea Flats (Target) -- $34.99 Girl's Fashion Hairbow (Amazon) -- $1.50 Wide Red Belt (Amazon) -- $2.29 Revlon Red Lipstick (Amazon) -- $4.55 … [Read more...]
Women’s Pinocchio Costume – Made From Everyday Clothes
While Pinocchio wasn't one of my favorite movies as a kid it was for one of my classes growing up I remember watching it twice in 1 school year! That's about all of my memories as a kid, until learning more about Disney. It's easy to dress up like Pinocchio in everyday clothes you can add to your wardrobe! Check out all my Adult Halloween Costumes. Women's Pinocchio Costume If shopping online, make sure to check out Ebates for cash back opportunities too! Teacher's Petal Top (Modcloth) -- $44.99 Lily S Drapey Shorts (Target) -- $7.18 Odell Ballet Flats (Target) -- $14.99 Sleeveless Black Vest (Amazon) -- $14.99 Felt Alpine Hat with Feather (Amazon) -- $12.99 Large Blue Hairbow (Amazon) -- $6.38 White Stitched Gloves (Amazon) -- $2.99 … [Read more...]
Women’s Witch Costume – Made From Everyday Clothes
Who wouldn't want a Witch's powers to quickly quin the house, do dishes or even change diapers. I know I wouldn't have turned them down! Since so such thing exists why not have fun and at least pretend on Halloween? This Witch Costume is super easy! Check out all my Adult Halloween Costumes. Women's Witch Costume If shopping online, make sure to check out Ebates for cash back opportunities too! Long Sleeve Lace Tunic Dress (Target) -- $49.00 Cierra Booties Pumps (Target) -- $34.99 Natasha Accessories Black Earrings (Target) -- $17.99 NYX Red Lipstick (Target) -- $3.99 Large Ruched Witch Hat (Amazon) -- $13.06 Halloween Witch's Broomstick (Amazon) -- $9.14 … [Read more...]
Military Wives: Certificate vs Degree?
This post is sponsored by Martinsburg College. I received compensation for this post through my relationship with the Quality Blue Community. All opinions are my own. Did you go to college? Technically I didn’t, but I did get my certified nursing certificate at the same time that I got my high school diploma. Having that certificate allowed me to go directly to work after I graduated instead of having to wait. That was so beneficial to me as a young adult. While having a certificate is awesome, there is a definitive difference between a certificate though and a degree. Aside from the obvious, getting a degree is much, much harder than a certificate. For a military wife, it can be difficult to stay in one spot long enough to get all of your degree credits in for … [Read more...]
Disney Women’s Costume, Ariel – Made From Everyday Clothes
What little girl wouldn't want to be a mermaid when they were a kid? I know at one point watching the Little Mermaid I thought it would be the coolest thing to be a mermaid and breathe underwater! While I know better know that doesn't mean I still can't be Ariel for Halloween! Best part? These are everyday clothes so they can be worn all year! Check out all my Adult Halloween Costumes. Disney Women's Costume, Ariel If shopping online, make sure to check out Ebates for cash back opportunities too! Merona Button Down Shirt (Target) -- $16.99 Knit Tube Top (Target) -- $12.99 Snapshot of Saturday Skirt (Modcloth) -- $49.99 Odell Ballet Flats (Target) -- $14.99 Mud Pie Oversized Hair Bow (Amazon) -- $13.99 Leg Avenue … [Read more...]
Women’s Halloween Ballerina Costume – Made From Everyday Clothes
I wanted to be a Ballerina when I was young. I was a ballerina for 2 Halloweens that I can remember and then I finally took ballet classes.... I stunk! I loved it but I really wasn't any good. I am a good dancer just not a good ballerina. But that sure won't stop me from being a Ballerina as an adult! plus the costumes are so freakin cute! Check out all my Adult Halloween Costumes. Women's Ballerina Halloween Costume If shopping online, make sure to check out Ebates for cash back opportunities too! Sweet Spirited Top (Modcloth) -- $24.99 Turning in Tulle Skirt (Modcloth) -- $49.99 Jessica Simpson Mandalaye Ballet Flats (Amazon) -- $55.98 Rhinestone and Pearl Headband (Amazon) -- $18.50 Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings (Amazon) -- $13.32 Maybelline New York … [Read more...]
DIY Kids Tutu Scarecrow Costume
I love when kids are young enough to still wear what mommy want. This scarecrow outfit is one I LOVE! It's easy to make and best part? No one will have a duplicate costume! SCORE! DIY Kids Tutu Scarecrow Costume Materials 1 roll brown 6" shimmer tulle 2 rolls yellow 6" tulle 2 rolls orange 6" tulle 1 roll of fold over elastic or stretchy cream colored trim 1 roll of 1.5" orange ribbon 2 clip on sunflowers Scissors Hot glue/hot glue gun Needle and thread (optional) Directions 1. Measure your child from armpit to floor, and around back/chest 2. Start cutting your tulle, double the length of your armpit to floor measurement, cut and set pieces aside until you used up all 5 rolls 3. Cut a piece of your elastic the exact measurement as back/chest … [Read more...]