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DIY, Holidays!

Goodbye October!

Mini Mummy PizzasJust when I was starting to get used to October it’s November already. I didn’t even get one of those Pumpkin Spice Latte’s in. Who am I kidding, I can’t handle all that goodness anyway. Maybe during the winter season I’ll be a little more adventurous and stray from my Friday Skinny Vanilla Latte (with No Foam). We’ll see. I can’t promise anything.

Halloween is over, and I feel like I just started preparing. That has nothing to do with the fact that I actually did just start preparing. It’s never been my favorite holiday, mostly because as an adult I typically have had nothing to do and no one to do it with. This year I scraped together some friends (read: five at the highest point of the night) for a little get together. At least it gave me an excuse to dress up and make some Halloween food!

I made these mini pizzas for our guests, and they were a huge hit. They were delicious, if I do say so myself. Now that Halloween is over, these are the perfect alternative to late  Saturday night Jack in the Box runs. There’s gotta be less calories in these than in those tacos. Or maybe not, since no one has ANY idea what is actually in those tacos.Easy Mini Mummy Pizza RecipeI also needed a costume.  Since I’m now thirty years old, I don’t think it’s appropriate to buy a costume at the Halloween store. I mean, I know that those cat ears make the ten inches of fabric look completely realistic, but I just can’t pull that off anymore. That was so last year.DIY Bubble Gum Machine CostumeI saw a Bubble Gum Machine photo on Pinterest and thought it looked pretty easy. It was. Finding the pom-poms was not. Note to Reader: Buy them long before Halloween. Every Michael’s in our city was sold out. Thank God for my husband’s day off and trip to Hobby Lobby. If only it were closer. I’d be broke.DIY Bubble Gum Machine Costume

You’ll Need:

Red Tank (and Blazer for work)

Red Skirt/Pants

Red Hat

Black/Gray/White Felt

Pom Poms (at least 7 bags for the front side)

Hot Glue

I’m pretty sure I don’t have to list out every step. Just hot glue those babies right onto your red tank. You’ll want to use something to stretch out your shirt as you glue, otherwise when you put the shirt on you’ll be stuck with gaps. No good.Happy HalloweenWhat were you for Halloween? What was the best costume you saw?! Or should I say, how many Elsa’s knocked at your front door?

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  2. So cute! Love the gum balls lol I was maleficent for Halloween and I am not trying to sound cocky or stuck up but my costume was the best one ever!! lol and I only say like 5 elsa’s! haha

  4. We went as the parents and in-laws of this very attractive couple!

    • Oh my gosh yes! Wow!!!!!!!! I feel so special!! But I’ve never done it before, so you’ll have to give me a few tips!! Thank you so much!!

      • Haha I want help others to share their stories, hobbies, advices but in your case awesome DIY posts which I just love so make a post that you want to share with others 🙂 I sent you an invitation/access to write your post on my blog so just let me know if you got it

        • I got it! I am so nervous!! Hahaha. Is that normal?! I will start brainstorming now. Because it’s gotta be really good. Amazing even. 😉 – So it might be a few days. Haha!

          • Haha don’t pressure yourself, just be yourself and that’s all what is needed! I trust you, it will be great no matter what you write about! Wish you luck and if you have any questions, just let me know! <3