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5 Reasons to Visit Six Flags Over Georgia Fright Fest

The hubby and I got invited to experience Six Flag Over Georgia's Fright Fest. I was so excited because I haven't been since I was a kid. The recommended age was 12+, so we decided to make a date night of it.


We experienced a behind the scenes experience and witnessed how each ghoulish creature is created by a team of make up artists. My husband's goal the entire night was to make sure I was scared and he would jump at me. It was actually a fun bonding experience and we felt like kids again. It was such a fun idea for a date night too!

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Halloween Dress Ups and Gift Ideas from Little Adventures

YAY! It's finally October! Which means I can officially put up all of the Halloween decorations! The kids are SO excited about Halloween that they have already picked out their costumes! We save our costumes and use them for "dress up" or "pretend play". It is a great way for them to explore through imagination and can help them express their feelings as well.

I was introduced to Little Adventures last summer. I seriously feel in love with the company. Little Adventures sells soft, washable, affordable dress ups. The company was started 15 years ago by two moms who were tired of itchy, scratchy dress ups that fell apart and were not washable. They wanted dress up clothing that children could wear outside, take naps in, or even wear to the grocery store!

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"The Nightmare Before Christmas" Returns to Regal Cinemas this Halloween Weekend

I am very excited to share that this Halloween weekend, Friday, October 27th – Tuesday, October 31st, you can celebrate the Halloween holiday with Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie and more as Disney’s beloved classic THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS returns for a limited engagement exclusively in over 300 Regal cinemas locations nationwide!


Tickets are now on sale at select Regal theaters. Participating theaters include locations in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

For tickets and information, visit:
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Maple Pumpkin Spiced Muffins Inspired by Stranger Things + Netflix Giveaway

So have you heard the news? Stranger Things Season 2 is coming back exclusively on Netflix just in time for Halloween. My husband and I are huge fans of the series and are very excited for season two. And plus there is time for you to binge watch season 1 if you haven't yet or if you are in need of a refresher.


I decided to create these Maple Pumpkin Spiced Muffins with Mini Waffles because I was inspired by Eleven's love of the frozen breakfast item. I used a box mix that was originally for pancakes. So this recipe is super easy to recreate and my kids loved them.
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Inexpensive Halloween Costume Ideas

Do your little ones know what they are going to be for Halloween this year? My son is still kind of young to actually tell me what he wants to be while my daughter keeps going back and forth. I think we have settled on Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story and Rainbow Dash from My Little Pony. These Halloween costumes and many, many more were easily found at Oriental Trading.

Inexpensive Halloween Costume Ideas

I love using Oriental Trading for all of my seasonal decorating and party needs. They have everything you are looking for and fantastic prices. They have helped me plan multiple birthday parties and I have used them to get my kiddos their Halloween costumes for a few years now. They even have fun crafts for all occasions as well.

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Happy Halloween + Inside Out Inspired Recipes & Activity Sheets

 
 
And, your friends of Disney•Pixar's Inside Out want to celebrate with you! As you attend or prepare your Halloween parties we have these recipes that will really call for a party in your mouth! Inside Out arrives on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and On Demand November 3rd! As you get ready for treats - no tricks, we have these really “ghoul” activity sheets to share with you! They include: adorable and affordable DIY character costumes, DIY Bing Bong candy bags and signs for all your Halloween festivities!
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Super Creative Halloween Costume Ideas #StreamTeam

I am so excited to announce that I am a member of the Netflix Stream Team for the second year! Although I received a complimentary welcome kit, I have been a HUGE fan of Netflix since before my almost 5 year daughter was born. I am so excited to be working with a company I love.
So Halloween costumes. That awesome ninja costume you saw at the mall. A football uniform he coordinated with his best friend. Or maybe a superhero super-costume? No matter which get-up your kids (finally) land on, we can all agree on one thing – kids spend a lot of time figuring out what they want to be for Halloween. And if yours are still searching for that perfect idea, look no further than their favorite Netflix characters for inspiration.
Just ask Gina Lee, who teamed up to provide a little Netflix-inspired costume inspiration. But if chicken-carrying Red ensembles or trench coat-clad Inspector Gadgets aren’t your kid’s thing, check out Netflix's list of titles below to find an idea they’re sure to get excited about.
Join the Party!
Make sure to share pics of your kids in their Halloween get-ups on Instagram using #NetflixHalloween by October 31 to join the Digital Costume Party!
OITNB updated

Get the Look

Just a few key accessories are all you need to get the look of your favorite characters.
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Easy Halloween Picture Frame Craft

I received complimentary products from Oriental Trading to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

I shared our Halloween costumes from Oriental Trading earlier this week, but did you know they sell crafts as well? And for great prices! My daughter and I had a blast making these super easy Halloween picture frames.
 
 
I was sent this Halloween Craft Kit Assortment and it included these picture frames, a pumpkin patch craft, a cute candy corn craft, and some scary assorted faces as well. I'm really excited to share it with her class. 
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Getting Ready for Halloween with Oriental Trading

I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are my own.

I love Halloween and taking the kiddos trick-or-treating. I have been taking Sweet Pea since she was 10 months old. I think it's an awesome tradition. This year I have coordinated the kiddo's costumes thanks to Oriental Trading. My daughter already had an Elsa dress (you can purchase one here), but I was sent my son's adorable Olaf costume to review.

Elsa and Olaf Costume Idea for Kids
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Have a Healthy Halloween with Puritan's Pride {#GruesomeGoodies Giveaway Hop, Ends 10/21}

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

Halloween means trick or treating for kids, and tricky temptation for parents. Dawn Lombardi, product development at Puritan’s Pride® health and wellness brand, suggests swapping these when candy cravings strike:

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Spooky & Sweet: Halloween Tombstone Marshmallow Pudding Cups with PEEPS

Halloween is the perfect time to let your creativity shine in the kitchen, especially when you’re planning fun and frugal treats for your little monsters. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, prepping for a school celebration, or just want to make snack time a bit more festive, these Tombstone Marshmallow Snack Packs with PEEPS are a quick and budget-friendly idea that will bring big smiles.

Made with just a few affordable ingredients, including snack pack pudding cups, crushed cookies, and Halloween-themed marshmallows, this no-bake treat is simple enough for kids to help make and spooky enough to impress at any ghoulish gathering!

Why You'll Love This Halloween Treat

Budget-Friendly: Uses inexpensive pantry staples and store-bought items.

No-Bake: No oven or stovetop needed, great for little hands and busy parents.

Customizable: Mix and match different flavors, toppings, and decorations.

Kid-Approved: Chocolate pudding, cookies, and marshmallows? Yes, please!

Halloween Tombstone Marshmallow Pudding Cups Dessert


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5 Tips for a Healthier Halloween




Check out these tooth-friendly tips for a cavity-free Halloween!


1. Check out products with xylitol as an alternative to sugary treats!
2. Hand out sugar-free candy to trick-or-treaters. You are still giving them a sweet treat, but without the cavities!
3. Host a Halloween party for a good cause benefitting a children’s charity. Everyone can bring a dollar for the charity and a healthy dish to eat at the party.
4. Dress up as the Tooth Fairy and give out multi-colored toothbrushes instead of candy this year.
5. For a healthy smile year-round, remember to brush and floss twice a day and visit your dentist once every six months! For children ages 6 and up, use a fluoride rinse.
 

Help Out the Tooth Fairy this Halloween
She can't do it alone!

It is hard to believe, but there are MILLIONS of at-risk kids that can't sleep at night, eat properly or even concentrate in school because of painful tooth decay. Without the financial resources for dental care or even a toothbrush or toothpaste, many of these kids find themselves caught in a downward spiral of pain and humiliation that affects them well into their adult lives. Tooth decay is preventable, yet it continues to hurt our most vulnerable children.

What is your favorite Halloween treat?
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Scream! Cheese Swirl Brownies

Scream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe


I've told y'all how I'm a Hamburger Helper/Stouffer's Lasagna kind of cook. Well this Betty Crocker Recipe is seriously right up my alley. Yes it uses a box mix (the HORROR!) but it gives it a new twist. PLUS, it is great for the Holiday, you could change the colors for any other Holiday (pastel colors for Easter, Red/ Pink for Valentine's, Red/ Green for Christmas) but also it isn't scary. And I have a munchkin who is a little sensitive so finding recipes that went with Halloween, were easy to make, AND weren't scary was a hard task. And cream cheese makes everything yummier.


What You Need:
4oz each cream cheese, softened (from 8 oz package)
1 egg
3 tablespoons sugar
4 drops red food color
4 drops yellow food color
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box

What You Do:
1 - Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Set aside.

2 - Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread 3/4 of brownie batter in pan. Spoon filling by tablespoonfuls evenly onto brownie batter. Spoon remaining brownie batter over filling. For marbled design, pull knife through batter and filling in wide curves; turn pan and repeat, if desired.

3 - Bake 40 to 44 minutes or until toothpick inserted 1 inch from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely at room temperature, about 1 1/2 hours. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled. For brownies, cut with plastic knife into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

This recipe can be found HERE along with many other good ones plus other money saving coupons (and you all know how much I love coupons). :)

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34 weeks / 8 & a half months


Pictures from the Baby Shower on Saturday.



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Here's how the baby's doing:





I need to talk to my doctor about my swelling again. It's really worrying me. :/

Halloween!!!!!!!:



Greg went as a Chippendale's Dancer and I'm the Staple's Easy Button. :)

I also found out this week that my last day of work is Nov. 19th. I'm very sad. But atleast I have something wonderful to look forward to.

6 weeks left and November is on it's way. :)
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