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12 Affordable White Elephant Gift ideas People Actually Want

Gift exchange time is here, and if you're still commuting to your workplace, there's a chance that the quintessential white elephant gift exchange is probably on your calendar. That means you'll need some white elephant gift ideas.Most of us have experienced the disappointment of coming home with a useless piece of junk. I once managed to end up with a box of someone's hair. This year, make sure you're not the person playing the game at Box-of-Hair level.For Blogmas day 8, check out this short, sweet, and budget friendly list of affordable white elephant gift ideas people will actually want…

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December 20, 2020

Blogmas / Low Cost Fun

15 Underrated Christmas Movies You Need to Watch Now!

Hello, and welcome to Blogmas day 5! I'm a sucker for a themed movie marathon! Christmas time is no different. Today, instead of talking about all the incredible Christmas movies you already watch, I want to share some of my favorite underrated Christmas movies that you probably haven't considered yet! Check out these other themed movie lists for later!120 Disaster Movies to Enjoy While Isolating40 Frightening Horror Movies to Watch in October45 Not-S0-Scary Kid's Halloween Movies to Watch in OctoberClueless about Blogmas? Check out this post from day 1, where I break down exactly what Blogmas is, how to participate, why I'm taking…

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December 9, 2020

Blogtober / Low Cost Fun

How to Still Have Fun During a COVID Halloween

Can you still actually enjoy a COVID Halloween? I think so. Just because trick or treating and Halloween parties might be off the table doesn't mean Halloween is also cancelled. Today, let's talk about a few ways that you can still safely celebrate the spookiest season even during a pandemic.Welcome to Blogtober day 11!No clue what I’m talking about? Head on back to Blogtober Day 1 or this pre-Blogtober post I wrote, and get caught up.Problems and Projects is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by…

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October 22, 2020

Blogtober / Low Cost Fun

5 Fun and Freaky Ways to Use Creepy Cloth

Welcome back to Blogtober day 9. Yes, I'm behind. We all saw this coming. I'm working on catching up! The impending end of the grading period has got me a little overwhelmed. Today, we're going to look at one of my favorite Halloween decor items, creepy cloth! These are a few of my favorite ways to use creepy cloth to bring a little spookiness to your holiday.No clue what I’m talking about? Head on back to Blogtober Day 1 or this pre-Blogtober post I wrote, and get caught up.Problems and Projects is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising…

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October 15, 2020

Blogtober / Low Cost Fun

The Best Places to Buy Cheap Halloween Decorations

Today, we finally get to talk about decor. Specifically, we're going to look a the best places to buy cheap Halloween decorations. Welcome to Blogtober day 6!No clue what I’m talking about? Head on back to Blogtober Day 1 or this pre-Blogtober post I wrote, and get caught up.If you remember from yesterday, one of my favorite things about Halloween is the spooky aesthetic. I love all things creepy, crawly, dark, and spooky! In fact, I wouldn't mind it one bit if my whole house looked like the Munster house or the Addams estate all year long. I may or may not keep a…

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October 7, 2020

Blogtober / Low Cost Fun

45 Not-So-Scary Kid’s Halloween Movies to Watch in October

Welcome back to day 4 of Blogtober! I'm so excited to share another day of spooky fun with you. Sometimes, it's tough to share your love of all things creepy and crawly with children. Fortunately, there are so many great options when it comes to spooky, but not too scary kid's Halloween movies!I've been sharing pumpkins, skeletons, and spiders with my daughter since she was a baby. I think that's why she finds most Halloween decorations hilarious and fun. Now that she's old enough to start processing and comprehending what's happening in the shows she watches, I'm on the lookout for…

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October 4, 2020

Blogtober / Low Cost Fun

40 Frightening Horror Movies to Watch In October

I love binge watching scary movies during Halloween! I'm always looking for a good list of horror movies to watch in October. Creepy films ring in the spooky season perfectly. Shorter, colder days add a nice spooky aesthetic. That makes fall the perfect time to curl up with a cozy blanket (and a cozy partner if that's your jam), and binge watch horror movies. For Blogtober day 3, I'm offering up a list of 40 frightening horror movies to watch in October. Because who only watches on per day? These are some of my favorites!Whether you like a visceral freak-fest, a little…

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October 3, 2020

Low Cost Fun

120 Disaster Movies To Enjoy While Isolating

I'm not going to lie, I'm watching way too much tv since isolating. By far, my biggest picks have been the disaster movies. Now, I'm not trying to make light of the current situation because I believe that it's very serious.I just get anxious just thinking about the fact that the world has basically been a string of science fiction scenarios come to life lately. Clearly, I prefer to deal exposure therapy style. If disaster movies aren't your jam, that's fine! However, if, like me, you feel a little bit better watching chaos on the big screen, then this list is…

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May 22, 2020