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Sunday, September 17, 2017

September 17, 2017

Insanely Easy (and cheap) HALLOWEEN Costumes


Halloween costumes can be quite expensive! Wow, have you been shopping for one yet?!

As a mom with a very tight budget, I am always on the lookout for an easier and cheaper option!

Halloween is a blast for the kids and they can celebrate it in style without breaking your wallet!

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Here are a few ideas to save some change for all those glorious bake sales that are springing up this time of year!

Pirate

White T-shirt
Red or black vest
Red sash
Red bandana
Play foam sword
Solo cup
Play hook





This was so much fun to create!

I painted stripes onto a plain white T-shirt (actually, I stole that white T-shirt from his Daddy's drawer! Shhhh, don't tell!)

Next, I found some black girls capri pants and a man's reversible muscle T on a summer clearance rack.

As you can see, I cut up the pants and the bottom of the white shirt to look ragged.

I cut a vest out of the reversible men's shirt! All that was left was a red bandana around his head (which he refused to wear!), a sash made easily using the leftover men's shirt scraps, and the play sword and hook! 

Argghhh, Matey!

Fluttershy, My Little Pony

Yellow pants
Pink shirt
TuTu skirt
Extra mesh
Dollar store butterfly wings
Pony headband




If you have a young girl, you know who Fluttershy is! Yes, I know more about My Little Pony characters than I do current world events!

But isn't this costume precious? And super easy!

I modified the tutu by adding more mesh and tulle into it creating a flowing tail.

The wings, also, had additional tulle and mesh applied just to make them stand out more.

The headband I picked up at an accessory store for next to nothing.

And, don't forget her cutie mark! It is painted on her face with makeup. Add glitter and girl and you are done!

Click this pic to pin on Pinterest!

Little Old Man or Grandpa

Suspenders
Hankerchief
Walker or cane
Hair safe white hairspray color
Baby powder



This is one of my son's favorites!

You can find all these items at a thrift shop or borrow from a friend.

It doesn't show really well in the pic but you can add baby powder to your hair, along with a white hair safe spray to make it look gray!

Girl on Fire, Katniss from Hunger Games

Black cargo pants
Brown jacket
Bow
Plastic knife
Black or brown boots




This is one of my all time favorites and my daughter's!

The clothes she already had, so that was easy.

She, also, already owned the bow and arrows and although she wore the arrow sling, I didn't allow her to take any arrows with her.

We braided her hair and painted flames on her face with makeup. The back of the jacket helped to create the "girl on fire" concept.

I added red, orange, brown, and yellow mesh and pinned it to the back. Then took my scissors and cut it looking like flames flowing behind her.

She looked amazing!

Add the bow, tuck the plastic knife into her boot, and she is ready to go!

Click on this pic to pin on Pinterest!


Book Nerd

Big shirt
Old fashioned glasses with tape at center
Dictionary
A lot of pens
Pocket protector
Knee high socks



Another one that is so simple but so adorable!

Taking the large shirt (yet another one I stole from Daddy!), button it up crooked.

Add the pocket protector and pens in the pocket of the shirt (bonus points if you make an ink stain below the pocket!).

Make an even hair part and put it pigtails or braids. Have her grab her glasses and dictionary and she's headed off to the library!
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So, with a little creativity and a trip to the local thrift shop, your child can stand out from the crowd on Halloween night!

Happy Halloween!


Look for an upcoming post, Part 2- Even More DIY Costumes! Coming soon!

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September 17, 2017

47 Things About Me on My Birthday


Well, today I am 47 years old!

Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining! I do have many regrets but each mistake or regret brought me to who I am today. And I kinda like who I am! 

So, who am I?

Well, in honor of my glorious birthday, I decided to tell you some things that you may or may not know about me. 47 things to be exact!

Let me introduce myself!


1. My name is Shannon Dewease and I live in South Mississippi, however, I was born in Louisiana. So, I suppose you could say I was born a Cajun and raised redneck!


2. I have 2 beautifully well mannered, quiet, and very mindful children. Just kidding, although they are beautiful, they are joyfully loud, highly creative, and hyper as all get out! Seriously, I don't need a daily workout. I just chase them all day.

3. I was raised by a single Mom, whom I love so very deeply. She struggled but managed to raise three kids without us even knowing that she was struggling. She was, also, strong enough to know when to ask for help. So, we all lived with my grandmother for most of my childhood. It is because of those two amazing women, that I can say without pause, I am proud of who I am.

4. As a very young girl, I played Little Rabbit Foo Foo in a play. If you don't know who Little Rabbit Foo Foo is, you have lived to sheltered a life. 


5. I was born in the hallway of the hospital. And while the Dr and nurses were attending to just me, my mom was freaking out thinking something was wrong. No, they told her, she is just too beautiful! 

6. I hate bugles. You know those stupid tornado looking chips. Yeah...Hate.

7. I love Halloween and decorate it up every year. I even married a man who was born on Halloween, although that is not the reason I married him!

8. Speaking of my husband, he is a twin.

9. I think a good sense of humor is very sexy. 

10. Being a smart ass constantly, is not.

11. I worked at the same place as my husband for over 10 years.

12. I, also, worked at the same place as my brother...twice!

13. I loved being a secretary.

14. I love being a stay at home Mom more.

15. I was extremely organized while working. At home, not so much.

16. I was a band geek.

17. Actually, the head band geek. Drum Major 2 years in high school and 2 years in college.

18. I was a marketing major with an emphasis in advertising.

19. But I never finished college.

20. I will at some point!


21. I love to cook. And eat.

22. My favorite meal time game is "what can I cook with this can of peas, rice, and a cake mix?"

23. I love the TV show Chopped on food network.

24. I no longer have cable. I have a big antenna on my roof.

25. My only internet is with my phone. My kids hate me for that.

26. I used to have an iPhone but hated it. And, yes, I even had a blackberry at one time (yikes!)

27. I love my Android!


28. I currently own around 20 cats. Strays, pets, and some very promiscuous females who get pregnant before we can get them fixed! Anyone want a kitten?

29. I secretly want to be a photographer.

30. I don't own a camera.

31. My brother is almost 2 years ahead of me. Growing up his friends became my friends. 

32. I had more guy friends than girl friends growing up. Still do.

33. My childhood friends are very dear to me and hold a special place in my heart.

34. I used to drink Coca Cola constantly. I guess you could say I was a Coke addict.

35. I love eating ice. I guess I went from being a Coke addict to an ice addict.


36. I have had someone who knew me at the age of 5 years old, then ran into them as an adult and they recognized my smile. This has happened twice!

37. But yet, I worked at one place part time for 3 years before some people learned my name.

38. I am part Indian. So is my husband.

39. I think my daughter is a genius. Seriously, she is way smarter than me or my husband or anyone I know.


40. I love playing the piano.

41. I can head bang to rock, line dance to country, sing along with 80s, or chill out with classical. I just love music.

42. Phantom of the Opera is perfection.

43. My daughter and I wear the same size shoes.

44. I take advantage of this by telling my husband, she needs a new pair of boots!

45. I love my life. It is chaotic, crazy busy, loud, time consuming, and exhausting. I have no money, little time to myself, and too many cats. But I still love it.

46. I hope I instill that love of just living to my kids.

47. I am 47. No regrets, no complaints. I am who I am. And I love being me.


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Hi, there! My name is Shannon Dewease and I'm so happy you found my blog. I am from beautiful South Mississippi and live here with my family. My life can get a little chaotic, comical, and down right complicated, as you will find out. I can't wait to begin sharing my misadventures with you!

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