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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Mummykin!

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Too Cute!

Spider Pops

Today I Wore...

 
Sweater - NY&Co
Pinstrip Pants - NY&Co
Sequined Leopard Ballet Flats - American Rag
 
Is it just me or has NY&Co been going downhill lately?  That used to be my go-to store for work clothes that were reasonably priced and still fashionable.  Here lately I haven't been able to find much of anything in there.  I'm not sure what is going on but they just don't seem to be keeping up with the changing of the trends.  I just happened to find this sweater there Saturday but there was little else in the store.  These pants I've probably had seven or eight years.  I hate to say it but our local mall just doesn't have much anymore.  NY&Co was about the only place I could count on to have something I liked, that was age appropriate (at my age, it's a fine line between trying to look too young and dressing like your Grandma) and in my price range.  I hope they get it back together soon.

No-Carve Pumpkin

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Another idea for a no-carve pumpkin.  Spray paint a pumpkin black and paint or cricut your message in silver.  Use the silver sticker stars and a silver ribbon to give it an extra tough.
 
from bhg.com

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

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I love this witch pumpkin!  I have some urns on my front porch that I usually fill with mums but I like this idea much better.  I may even have a hat somewhere.  I think I'm going to give this a try.

Today I Wore...

 
Cardigan - Loft
T shirt - Gap
Pants - Express

Friday, October 12, 2012

Skeleton Cupcakes



reblogged from Cookies & Cups


While searching the Internet for ideas I can use at my upcoming Halloween party, I found these cupcakes on several websites.  I originally saw them on Pinterest, and followed them to cookiesandcups.com.  There, I found out that she got the idea from Woman's Day.  I'm including all links because I certainly don't want to take credit for an idea that wasn't mine, but I felt like I had to include them in my own blog because they are just too cute! 
 
Here’s how to do it…
First bake some cupcakes. I used sprinkles on mine because I’m addicted to sprinkles. If you don’t share this addiction you can leave them off.
Next, assemble your supplies…
-white chocolate covered pretzels
-large marshmallows
-lollipop sticks
-food writer (or black icing)
also reserve a little extra frosting…you’ll see why in a minute.
Cut an inch or so off the stick so it’s not so long.
Flatten your marshmallow slightly
Carefully press your stick into the flattened marshmallow
Next using your food writer or black frosting make a skeleton face…
Now you need to make his bones…
Slide on the pretzels. Here’s where your extra frosting helps. It holds the pretzels in place.
Now stick your arm-less skeleton into your cupcake.
So, he needs some arms…
Cut the top of some extra pretzels off. Do this carefully, otherwise the pretzels break. Trust me. I had to eat A LOT of pretzel casualties.
Now, with some more frosting carefully attach the arms.
Voila!
Your skeleton has come to life…
Aren’t they adorable??

http://cookiesandcups.com/skeletons-and-scenes-from-a-playground/