Halloween - Somewhat Simple

Why my house will definitely get egged tonight, and a RANT about lazy parents.

Oct

2012

AHHH! I got so frustrated tonight! My blood continues to boil over an incident that happened 3 hours ago! Let me give you all the juicy details... We started getting trick-or-treaters around 6:30 tonight and I was still putting the finishing touches on my kids costumes. Getting more and more anxious with each knock on the door, my kids started begging to get going for themselves, so I asked my husband to start down the street and I would catch up with them in five minutes. On my way out, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Life, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: Halloween, ramblings

Crow Monogram Sign

Oct

2012

by Stephanie 2 Comments

My sweet friend Lisa showed up at our husband's baseball game and handed me this darling Crow Monogram sign- She made it... JUST FOR ME!!!! How nice is that?! {I love having awesome friends!} It looks so cute on my front door! Lisa said she got the idea in the October 2008 Country Living Magazine, but here is how to make it if you'd like to try your hand at it: 1. Paint your board white. 2. If you are talented like Lisa, you can free-hand your images on contact paper, but if you're like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: fall, gift ideas, Halloween

Welcome Banner And Silhouette Halloween Bundles Promotion

Oct

2012

by Mandy Leave a Comment

Before we get started on the Welcome Banner, here are the details about the Silhouette Halloween Bundle Deals going on right now from October 23, 2012 through October 31, 2012. Somewhat Simple Readers will be able to get any or all of the 4 following bundles- Bundle #1 - Halloween vinyl/CAMEO bundle: 1 roll 9-inch x 10 feet black premium vinyl 1 roll 9-inch x 10 feet orange premium vinyl 1 roll transfer paper 1 Silhouette hook 1 Silhouette CAMEO® All for $269.99 (MSRP of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outdoors, Paper Crafts, Promotions, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: Halloween, silhouette, Sponsors & Giveaways

Halloween Party Ideas

Oct

2012

by Stephanie Leave a Comment

This post brought to you by Mars candy. All opinions are 100% mine. I recently made a trip to Wal Mart and stocked up on Mars Halloween candy for our Halloween party. Our party guests and Trick Or Treaters are going to LOVE US! Want to throw your own party? Here are some fun ideas: I absolutely LOVE those Spider cupcakes! And my 4 year old saw the Eyeball ones and made me promise I'd make those for his preschool class! (Source: Bright … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotions, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: Halloween, Sponsors & Giveaways

Witches Fingers- Ghouliciously Green Halloween

Oct

2012

by Stephanie 2 Comments

This post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. Wouldn't these witches fingers be perfect for your upcoming Halloween party? Here's the recipe: Ingredients 4 Avocados from Mexico peeled, pitted and halved 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice 2 ounces goat cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 ounce prosciutto slices Directions Cut each avocado half into 4-6 slices. Place in medium bowl and gently toss in lemon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Promotions, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: Halloween