I needed table decorations for a quick little do planned for guests who are grade school age. You could also use these decorations for any age group from grade schoolers to adult. My main criteria was inexpensive (aka CHEAP!). I already had the large vase on hand and plan to put the candy corn to […]
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Autumn Porch
We replaced our faithful olllllld computer yesterday. It was a lot more fun finding and buying the new one, than it is getting all the information transferred over to it. I was shocked at how much had accumulated and deleted a bunch, but still the chore has kept Bytes busy all day — and me […]
Halloween Party for Preschoolers: Snacks
Plan a fun Halloween play date with the preschool set! Nothing truly scary for this age. I’m a fan of decorations, snacks and games centered around scarecrows and spiders, pumpkins and cats for little ones. Parties should be simple, quick and colorful with the emphasis on the fun activities and playing with friends. These […]
How to make a pompom spider for Halloween
Halloween spooky but cute! These spiders are the kind you won’t mind having in your house come fall! They are made from yarn and pipecleaners so are inexpensive. And they are quick and easy to make. You (or an older child) can make several in an evening! First create a pompom from black or brown […]
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