Carmel Apples

Disney Candy Apples

I found these fun apples at Goofy's Candy Co in Downtown Disney. They are just toooo cute! They used marshmallows to make the ears. I'll have to remember this the next time we have a bake sale! (sorry about the glare from the case!)

Halloween at Disney World

Back from fall break trip to Disney World. I've been several times but never at Halloween. Wow was that fun! The decorations at the parks are amazing! Everything was so cute with the fall colors! We went to the "Not so Scary Halloween Party". Everyone dressed up, went trick or treating and watched the parade. The rides were open as well which was cool!  The kids scored big with the candy and it was good candy like Snickers and Twix!

I'll be showing you more pics this week so check back!

Cloche

Fall Cloche

I've never had a cloche but I have to say their pretty cool. Its very fun (and frustrating) looking for different things to go in them. Since it was fall I wanted a white pumpkin to go inside. Of course, what I visualized and what I found were two different things. I was actually looking for a tall, oblong white pumpkin. Well I found a shorter, fatter one instead. Still looks nice but maybe someday I'll actually find the one I really wanted.

Hmmm - what should I put in it for Christmas? Any ideas?

Fall Display

Fall Suitcase Display

Ok, I admit it. I'm not an Autumn person. I don't get all giddy when I see the pumpkins, cider and cornstalks at the store. To me its actually kind of depressing. To me, Fall means summer is over which leads to snow, cold and lots of layers of clothes. (You'd never guess I grew up in Minnesota!)

However, I can appreciate the beauty of Fall. I do like seeing the vibrant orange and red leaves on the trees. I do like seeing my kids get excited to put up Halloween decorations and picking out their pumpkins.

So when I decorate for fall I like to add subtle touches. A couple of pumpkins here and there. Some colored leaves left around. Here is an idea I got from my friend Carolynn at This Charming Life. I bought the suitcase at The Christmas Tree Shop but I've also seen them at Hobby Lobby. I put some fall pics in the frame. The leaves have a string of lights underneath which is a nice accent.

Organizing Coupons

I'm not the best at clipping coupons but I try. I go in waves. I have months where I'll do really good at clipping my coupons and keeping the organized and then I'll have months where life just gets away from me and they pile up (see below). So since the weather is getting cooler I'm back to getting my coupons organized. Here is the system I use.

I use a three ring binder with tabs and divided inserts (these are just baseball card holders I bought at Target.) I also have a pencil pouch to hold my pencil and scissors.

I clip my coupons and organize them by categories. If I have to fold the coupon to fit in the divider I make sure the expiration date is visible. If not, I write it on the front of the coupon so I can quickly glance through the coupons to see which ones are expired.

 I don't subscribe to the Sunday newspaper (long story!) but will try to pick one up each week if I'm out. If not, there are several good coupon websites that I use.

Red Plum

Proctor & Gamble

Coupon.com

Target 
(You can also received Target coupons through a text which is nice because you just show the cashier your text and they take the amount off.)

Also check your local grocery stores. Some have the capability of selecting your coupons online and adding them to your rewards cards.

The last tip I have is if you do spend the time organizing and clipping coupons don't forget to bring them to the store! I've done this several times and its frustrating! So now I keep my coupon binder in my car.