Here are a few interesting Halloween-y ideas that I’d like to share. Most are fast and easy–a habit I have yet to change since retiring. With all that time on my hands, I should be able to make this costume for Halloween:

But these are much more reasonable…

Buy this hair clip at Etsy

Make a large TY Beanie tag using felt. Attach to collar and Ta-Da! Your dog just got more adorable!

Not into being a Mad Scientist? See other creations made from a white tee-shirt

Clever “Baby Bump” Costume

I have no information on this dress, but I LOVE it!

Here’s a Dollar Store DIY that’s really cool

Another great dollar store DIY.

Find more dollar store hacks here.

Many can attest I’ve been crocheting quite a bit lately. I’m so glad I came across this little gem. I’m pretty sure I’ll have it done by Halloween. Get the free pattern!

This elegant, bottom-up bouquet is easy!

A glorious no-carve pumpkin.

Did you know that Buffalo Bill’s house from “The Silence of the Lambs” is up for sale? You’ll need a cool $300K (lotion not included).

If you’re not getting into a costume for this year’s virtual Chipotle Boorito promotion, try these pies! Yes, they are pies!

Did you know you can make homemade candy corn? Yes. You. Can.

Thank you, Alton Brown. Get his recipe.

And, finally, something on which we can all agree …

Cheers to that!

Make your own “Flaming Dragon’s Blood” (thyme and raspberry daiquiri), cocktail.

Stay spooky my friends!