The last two years I made Logan’s Halloween costumes. I was feeling very proud of myself, until this year when I knew that just wasn’t going to happen. With my school schedule as tight as it is right now I simply was not going to have the time or energy to go all out and make a fun little costume for him this year. As October got closer and closer I started to wonder how I was going to afford a costume this year since time did not permit the cheaper homemade option. Logan was adamant that he wanted to … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again and if you’re like most of us trying to figure out how to pull your child’s Halloween costume together can be a pain! Who has time for these things anyway? Some of those costumes can get pretty pricey out there, so this year why not get creative and make something from home? Last year my son wanted to be a bug. I didn’t spend more than a couple of dollars and he turned out adorable. We got a black garbage bag, cut holes for his head and arms and filled it with stuffing. I … Continue reading →

With Halloween less than a week away, if you haven’t got your kid’s costumes figured out you’re probably running around like a mad woman trying to decide what to do about it. As a single parent it’s hard to find time for much of anything these days and spending an insane amount of money on a costume that will be worn once just isn’t an option for most of us. So what’s a mom to do? Take a deep breath. We’ve got you covered! Believe it or not you can make lots of great last minute costumes in the comfort … Continue reading →