Halloween - The Frugal Ginger

5 Pumpkin Hacks to Make Halloween Easier

October 8, 2020 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

My family loves going to a pumpkin patch and carving jack o’ lanterns for Halloween. What I don’t love is the mess and having a pumpkin that doesn’t last. I put together a few pumpkin hacks to make Halloween easier this year for all of us. Use these with your family to create the perfect jack o’ lantern every time.

I know that carving a pumpkin isn’t rocket science but I am all about saving time and making things easier to clean up. It is going to be especially important this year since we will have a newborn to take care of at the same time the holidays will be starting.

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Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween at Home for the Whole Family

August 31, 2020 by hewella1 1 Comment

I know that some people may be hesitant to do the normal Halloween activities during the pandemic this year. I’ve put together some fun ways to celebrate Halloween at home. These ideas are great to keep the whole family safe and festive.

It is definitely going to look different on Halloween this year. You can expect to see trick-or-treaters wearing masks, more trunk or treat or drive by parades instead of the regular door to door trick or treating.

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3 DIY Dollar Tree Halloween Decoration Ideas 2019

September 23, 2019 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

I love decorating for Halloween! I love it even more when I can do so on a budget. I wanted to share three fun and cute DIY Dollar Tree Halloween decoration ideas for 2019 that I was able to put together.

I love how they turned out and I think you will, too!

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20 Halloween Games for Kids

August 23, 2016 by hewella1 1 Comment

Halloween is such a fun time, especially for kids! I found some great Halloween games for kids that would be great for parties or just doing together as a family. Most of these are DIY and some even offer free printables, which is great if you are trying to throw a frugal Halloween party.

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Free Halloween Portrait Event!

October 20, 2015 by hewella1 Leave a Comment

I can not believe that Halloween is almost here! This will be my baby’s second Halloween. She is going to be Elmo this year! Check out her picture from last year. Is she not the cutest flower you have ever seen?!

This year I want to get some really great pictures of her in her costume. I wish we would have done this last year, but you live and you learn. I am excited about the Free Portrait Event that will be at Portrait Innovations. There are several locations near me in the Greenville, Spartanburg, Asheville and Anderson areas.

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