blogtober Archives - Problems and Projects

Creative Home Projects Bundle – DIY Your Life The Easy Way

I'm doing a lot of DIY projects this Halloween to bring some macabre festivities to my house. 2020 might me a dumpster fire, but I'm living my best life whether Halloween officially happens or not! Today, I've got a resource that can help you DIY the next few holidays for almost nothing - the Creative Home Projects Bundle. Yeah, I know I'm super behind on my Blogtober posting schedule. Sometimes, you just have to acknowledge that life happens, do what you can, and move on!No clue what I’m talking about? Head on back to Blogtober Day 1 or this pre-Blogtober post I wrote, and get caught…

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October 23, 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

blogging / Blogtober

Happy Hallotober – Tag, You’re It!

I'm such a bad blogger! Y'all, I'm drowning in backlogged Blogtober posts! I got triple Hallotober tagged like a hundred years ago, and I'm just now getting around to accepting the challenge!Why am I surprised? October through December is one of the craziest times of the school year, and this year, let's just multiply that by about a thousand. My stress levels have never been higher, and the next person who says the words "self care" to me earns the honor of getting used as my self care stress ball...Anyway, let's rock this little Hallotober tag challenge because Blogtober is…

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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 / Save Money

How to Thrift Shop for Halloween Decor

Welcome to Blogtober day 7! Today, I want to dig in to one of my favorite topics. Thrift shopping! Specifically, I'll share all my best tips and tricks on how to thrift shop for Halloween decor.Obviously, this post is late. Don't worry, I haven't given up on Blogtober! I still plan to publish 31 posts this month. Here's the thing though, I needed a mental health break. My job has become super stressful, Baby Girl is cutting more teeth, (she's never gonna grow them all...) and it takes me at least a few hours per blog post. I'm burning out hard…

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October 10, 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

Top 5 Absolute Best Things About Halloween

Hey everyone! Welcome to Blogtober day 6. I'm sure you have noticed that I'm already struggling to stay caught up, but I am motivated to get a post out every single day, even if I only just make the cutoff. Let's keep it simple and fun today with a discussion on all the best things about Halloween!I'm sure it comes as no shock to anyone by now, but October is my favorite time of year, Everything about it makes me feel revved up and recharged! Beyond just my opinion about the awesomeness of Halloween, there are a few reasons why…

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October 6, 2020

Budget Report / Budgeting

Budget Report – September Personal Finance

Welcome To Our September Personal Budget Report! Welcome to another monthly budget report. Can you believe it's officially fall? I'm super hyped up about October. Some of you might even know that this is actually my Blogtober day 5 post!No clue what I’m talking about when I say Blogtober? Head on back to Blogtober Day 1 or this pre-Blogtober post I wrote, and get caught up.I'm not even going to try to hide it. This month didn't go well. I kind of blew my budget buying Halloween decorations this month. It's totally psychological. I'm bummed about the state of the world right now, stir…

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October 5, 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