Halloween is fast approaching and my original idea of going as a zombie Alice in wonderland is not going to happen. Even though I originally thought it was not going to cost too much money to make, I was wrong. The blue dress I planned on wearing is not going to work and after searching for over a week for a cheap dress that would, I gave up. Fortunately, I came up with another costume idea and it only cost me a total of $7 because I had everything but one item on hand.

Raven is going as Nine Tailed Fox/Naruto from the manga/anime Naruto. Since she is 14 this will probably be her last year trick or treating. She wasn’t originally going to go but I talked her into it and she in return talked a group of her friends into going.

So, Monday night (trick or treating is from 6 to 7:30) we will brave the cold in search of treats while wearing our awesome costumes. Speaking of cold, the weather turned nasty rather quickly and we are supposed to have snow tonight/early Saturday morning. Even though I love Thanksgiving/Christmas, I am not a fan of the cold. Burrrr!

Jenn, Andrea and Rachel!

Congrats to the winners and thanks to everyone who entered!

Last year, I used Shutterfly to order our photo Christmas cards (see the post here) and I am glad I did. They came out wonderfully and I could not have been happier … that is until this year. Shutterfly has generously given me the opportunity to host a giveaway on my blog. The giveaway is for 25 free photo Christmas cards from Shutterfly. All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment on this post with which card you will choose if you win. On Monday October 24, I will announce the three winners on my blog as well as contact the winners via email.

If you have never used Shutterfly for your photo needs, you really are missing out. I have used Shutterfly for more than holiday cards and have always been more than satisfied with their products. I have order a photo book from them (for a family member’s birthday present) as well as many, many prints. I know my Shutterfly order will feature nothing but the highest quality materials and will always reach me in a timely manner.

As for our holiday cards, I have it narrowed down to three designs. Charming and Lovely, Merry Little Moments or Deck Your Walls. Those are the three that I am drawn to. I think I will let Raven and Mike make the final decision since there is no way I can choose from those three!

One more thing before I end this post. Shutterfly wants to know if you blog? If so and you want a chance at 25 free cards this holiday season, register here: http://goo.gl/DDw7Q