Frugal Friday With Marsha -- Halloween Clearance

Earlier this week my oldest daughter woke me up with a facebook message saying she wanted to go to Walgreen's.  I told her to go then.  She told me she thought I might like to go too.  I knew she wanted to go and check out the Halloween clearance.  I didn't figure we would find much as it had been days since my middle daughter has messaged with pictures of all of the cool stuff they bought at 90% off.

We were pleasantly surprised to find that they did have quite a bit of Halloween clearance still on the shelves.

It's always fun, and a great deal to be able to shop after holiday clearance sales.  Sadly for myself, I often don't think ahead enough to make sure I have some money to shop with.  I did have some money in my pocket.  I could have bought more than I did, and probably should have.

I ended up spending $1.45 on what you see in this picture:

I bought myself the little witch headband for a little costume to have for occasions next year.  THe candy bar was a treat that didn't last long.  I now have treat bags to fill for next year, and I will use the activity books in gift packages throughout the year.

My daughter spent $7.03 for what you see in this picture:

I think she got the better deals buying all of the Nightmare Before Christmas items.  They are popular, and didn't seem to me to be Halloween specific.  She will use these for gifts as well.  She went and picked up the other Star Wars activity books for 5 cents each after she seen that mine did ring up for that price.


This got me to thinking too about those who would rather shop online.  I did a search for Halloween clearance.  Some results didn't show much of a discount, but here are some that did, although, not as much of a discount as inside the actual store.

Amazon

Target

Walmart

Did you pick up any good deals this week?

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Frugal Friday with Marsha--Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!  It's turned cold here in Kansas.  Oh how I hoped the weather would hold out at least through today.  No such luck for me.  I will just have to go dig out my long johns so I don't freeze this evening.

I am steering away from my crafts as gifts this week and sharing photos from past trunk or treats at my church instead.  This is our 7th or 8th year that we've done this at our church.
It's pretty well not frugal because the candy isn't cheap, but it's a great community service.  Many churches take part each year.

Have a fun and safe Halloween!

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Halloween Bandana Fun from wholesaleforeveryone! Giveaway included!

Wholesaleforeveryone.com has a great variety of Halloween-Themed Bandanas to choose from.

How fun!

Here is an excellent DIY craft for Halloween with the Halloween bandanas.....make your own Trick-Or-Treat bags. 

Each bags uses 2 bandanas and they are easy to make.  Very economical, and can be used from year to year.
Be sure to check out the Halloween-Themed Bandanas as most all of them are on sale for just $10 a dozen, so less than $1 each.

I have 10 grandchildren who are going to love using these bags, not only this Halloween, but also Halloweens for years to come as well.

The directions for creating the Halloween Bandana Tote are here.


Wholesaleforeveryone.com offers many prints and plain colors of bandanas, but they also offer back packs, doo rags, flags, and more.  Be sure to check them out.

Wholesaleforeveryone has graciously offered a prize package of 2 dozen Halloween bandanas to one lucky Marsha's Spot reader.
Just enter using the rafflecopter form below.



Disclaimer:  I was supplied with 2 dozen Halloween bandanas by wholesaleforeveryone for the purpose of making the trick-or-treat bags and writing this post.  I was not compensated in any other way, and all opinions are my own.



 

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WIP Wednesday 9/10/14

I think I lost last week somewhere along the way.  I've been so super busy with things outside the home.

I did make the decision to make a Halloween table topper/wall hanging with the Halloween fabrics for the orange challenge over on the soscrappy blog.  (See button at the bottom of my post)

I have a crochet order to work on, but I still hope to have this done by this time next week.

Yesterday was sewing club day at church so I worked on my larger 4 patch squares.  I can see this taking a few more months to get them all made and then put together.
This is what I came up with to sew together for a child's quilt.

Here is my UFO list although it doesn't truly include everything such as the hexagons above, or any hexagons since I'm not sure what I am going to end up doing with them.

UFO's:

Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
GoodNight Irene quilt/wall hanging
Yo-Yo Table runner
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
34 Hot Pads
Christmas bags (total of at least 25)

Terry's Treasures has started a new sew along that I am going to take part in and need to get started on!

I am linking up with the following blogs:

WIP Wednesday 9/3/14

I don't think it's been a very productive sewing week, but maybe it has been.
I was able to finish my Sunflower table runner and 4 placemats and take those off of my UFO list.

I found a few stray fabric strips around and worked more on this toothbrush rug.  It still has a ways to go before it's large enough for me to call finished.

It's September and the soscrappy challenge (see button at the bottom of my post) color for September is orange.
A lot of my orange fabric is Halloween print.
My goal by today was to get all of the loose hexagons made.  I did make that goal, but noticed that I have more than enough of the pumpkins for a flower.  I have 4 flower sets pinned together with those pumpkins and one with another Halloween fabric.  Not really what you want to make flowers with so I've changed up my plan.
Now I'm working to make all of the Halloween hexagons and see if by change it's enough to make a small wall hanging or table topper with them.
That has become my September goal now.

UFO's:
Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
GoodNight Irene quilt/wall hanging
Yo-Yo Table runner
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
34 Hot Pads
Christmas bags (total of at least 25)

I am linking up with the following blogs:

Play-Doh Halloween and Christmas Craft Fun Books---Review

Play-Doh Halloween Craft Fun
ISBN 978-1-60710-917-4

Play-Doh Christmas Craft Fun
ISBN 978-1-60710-916-7

Both books are published by Silver Dolphin
Written by Susan Amerikaner, Early Childhood Specialist
Illustrated and Digitally composed by Kara Kenna

Each book includes a 32-page activity book, 4 (1 oz) containers of Play-Doh, a plastic knife, and a roller.  There are 15 projects in each book.

Below are examples of pages from each book:

As you turn each page, each book has a little story that goes along.  Opposite each story page are instructions with pictures of how to make something from that page.

I wish I had gotten these books earlier than I did.  The UPS man brought them to me late evening on the 28th.
I was glad to have 3 of my granddaughters over the afternoon of the 29th to help me with this review.

I don't know a child anywhere that doesn't like to use Play-Doh.  It's such a great imagination "toy".
The girls were more than happy to help me with my review.  I wanted them basically to pick one thing to make each, but that wasn't enough for them.
They played with these books for a good 3 hours or more!  They ended up taking over the camera as they took pictures of their projects.  Bear with me as some of them are blurry.

Willo is 6 year old.  Araya is 8 years old.  Ariel is 9 years old.

This is Araya working on making a candy cane.

 Araya's pumpkin

 Araya's skeleton

 Araya's snowman

 Araya's wreath

 Ariel's snowman

 Ariel's stocking

Ariel's wreath

 Ariel's present and something that Araya made up

 Willo's pumpkin

Willo's snowman

Last but not least, Willo's wreath

It's not too late to get the Halloween Craft Fun as both books are available at Walmart.

You can also purchase both books on amazon:
  




Disclosure:  I rec'd both books from the publisher for the purpose of doing a review.  I was not compensated in any other way, and all opinions are my own.  Post does contain affiliate links.


 

Spooky & Bright 101 Halloween Ideas--Review and Giveaway!

CountryLiving books has out the cutest little book with 101 Halloween Ideas! It's called Spooky & Bright.
The book is only 7 1/2 x 6 inches, but it sure is chalk full of awesome ideas for Halloween.

144 pages and lots of great illustrations.

3 chapters include:
Wicked-Smart Pumpkins---34 pages of cool pumpkin decorating ideas.

Haunt Your House---46 pages of great decorating ideas for around your home.

Devilishly Delicious Treats---42 pages of just as it says it is. I can't wait to try some of these!

Below are a couple of scanned photos from my book of some of the pages.

Here's the fun part! One lucky Marsha's Spot reader will win their own copy of Spooky & Bright! Just enter using the rafflecopter form below.


Disclosure: I rec'd a copy of Spooky & Bright from the publisher for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated in any other way and any opinions are my own. Sponsor is responsible for prize delivery. This post does include an affiliate link.

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Pizza Hut Offers Spooktacular Specials This Halloween!

No tricks here, just treats. As one of the top five busiest pizza days of the year, Pizza Hut will make your fright night festivities great with two scary good deals. Pizza Hut Lover’s members can enjoy two large pizzas, with up to three toppings, for only $9 each.



Additionally, this year Pizza Hut is celebrating “Hallo-wing” with a spooky good deal on our wings. Whether your costume favors spicy flavors or mild, all sauced wings are available for 50 cents each.