LOTS of Free Pumpkin Stencils Plus Find Out Why Pumpkin Carving is Banned at My House

We can't carve a pumpkin due to my child's sensory issues - whew it was BAD the past two years when we just thought she would grow out of it and tried for a couple years straight to get her to help with the pumpkin. LOTS of gagging and throwing up, plus a pretty crazy fit when some of the pumpkin guts got on her hand. I feel horrible about it now - I just thought that she was a little weird! But this year, I knew better so we stuck these things that look like Mr.Potato Head pieces into our pumpkin. What do you do? PLEASE leave a comment below about anything. Whether it's a comment on my story, a comment on what you're doing this year for Halloween or how you carve your pumpkins - just let me hear something from you. I miss my reader interactions on Facebook - let's start interacting here! Well, you probably came for the stencils so read below for a whole lot of free pumpkin stencils!There are several sites that are offering free pumpkin stencils this year. I have listed some previously but I will list them again in a BIG OLE Pumpkin Stencil Guide!Hersheys Free Stencils "Carve up a sight to be seen by creating unique jack-o-lanterns with HERSHEY'S Halloween pumpkin stencils! It wouldn't be October without this fun Halloween craft. Choose a thumbnail to print a stencil template. Then follow the printable instructions. *Kids: Please make sure you get a parent or adult to help you with this activity."Pumpkin Glow "For those looking for something unique for Halloween this year, something different, perhaps even inspirational, uplifting, or patriotic. This site features pumpkin templates that will challenge advanced pumpkin carvers as well as simpler stencils that will entertain beginner carvers. Create a masterpiece pumpkin that promises to be the hit of the party or the envy of the neighborhood. Browse the following categories and choose your perfect “Un-Halloween” pumpkin design below, or visit the “How To” section for tips on how to carve your perfect pumpkin"Better Homes and Gardens Print our handy pumpkin stencil PDFs, then size on a copier and transfer the design to your pumpkin! Use these patterns to create cute - or creepy - pumpkins that will surprise your guests. Simply log in at BHG.com (or register - its free), then open the PDF pattern and print. Size the pattern on a copier if needed. Tape it to your pumpkin and poke the outline of the pattern with a pin before carving your masterpiece!M&Ms Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils Lots More Stencils!

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Cute As A Cupcake: Gorgeous, Affordable Gifts for Girls & Boys

 Smiley Face Crayons From Cute as a CupcakeI recently made a purchase from Cute as a Cupcake on Etsy and I wanted to share this fantastic find with everyone! This store has wonderfully cute items like crayons in the shape of mustaches, castles and butterflies! They also carry hair accessories and felt decoration craft supplies. The hair accessories are adorable and the prices are fantastic: The crayon shapes start around $4.50 and the hair accessories start at $1.50! For such low prices, you could purchases several sets and use these as party favors and stocking stuffers! We will be purchasing from Cute as a Cupcake again and often!

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Haute Halloween Treats for Grown Ups: Alize Liqueur Cocktails + Vampire Inspired Decor

 Hosting a Get Together for Grown Ups this Halloween? For a Sweet & Spooky Sipper, get inspired by cocktails from Alizé Liqueur: these vodka-based potions will make your soiree the most spectacular event of the season!"Glamored" by Twilight and True Blood Fueled Vampire Craze this year? Add Vampire's Kiss Martini to your menu of "fang"tastic cocktails and concoctions! 

Vampire's Kiss Martini

1 ½ ounces Alizé Red Passion

1 ounce Alizé Gold Passion

1 ounce premium vodka

Top with lemonade and serve in a martini glass.

Another perfect party potion, Passion and 'Pagne- a truly elegant and sweet treat. 

Passion & 'Pange

3 ounces Alizé Red Passion

3 ounces Taittinger Champagne

Serve chilled in a champagne glass.

For my Halloween Horror Fest, I received a bottle of Alize's Red Passion. While I've only listed two possible cocktail conctions, I've posted a recipe chart below with a list of all four frightfully fantastic recipes from Alize, including Mad Scientist Sangria and Devil's Punch. Stock your bar with Alizé Liqueur, get inspired with this post about Vampire themed parties, and I guarantee that you will have a Halloween event that will be talked about for years to come. 

 I received a free product to facilitate this review.  The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely the blog owners and have in no way been influenced by compensation of any kind.

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Paperspring Discount and Free Shipping Through October 31

I recently received my order from Paperspring - I have never been more pleased with my Christmas cards! I hard a very difficult time choosing which style of cards I wanted but that was the only problem I had at Paperspring. The website is incredibly easy to navigate. I simply made my selection, uploaded the photo I wanted to use then ordered my Christmas cards. I received the cards in about 3 days! I also added their Sticky Stock option. Now all my cards can be applied anywhere the recipient chooses! I am so happy with my the finished product - they are gorgeous. I can't wait to try even more products from this unique, amazing company. Be sure to check out their DNA or Digital Name Art option. This is almost the type of cards I went with. You can spell out the name of the recipient in Christmas lights, cookies, on a frosted window - you have to see this for yourself because my words do not do this product justice. From now  unto October 31, Paperspring is offering a 20% discount and Free Shipping to my readers! Simply enter code OCTOBER20  to receive your discount at checkout!

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Vampire Inspired Dinner Party from Nashville Lifestyles Feature by Courtney Dial:AMAZING

More details and Amazing Photos can be found at Nashville Lifestyles

If you're having a "Grown Ups Only" Halloween Event this year, try Alize Liqueur for "Spook"tacular Cocktails! Of course there's nothing hotter than Vampires at the moment so for inspiration, check out the MOST amazing Vampire Themed Dinner Party from Courtney Dials and Nashville Lifestyles. Taking inspiration from the cookbook, Love at First Bite, Courtney's menu included:Blood Orange Salad Spinach topped with blood oranges, red onions, and tossed with lemon vinaigrette  Steak Through the Heart Marinated beef round steak Devil Hair Pasta PestoAngel hair pasta with basil and parmesan  Red Devil Demon Bites Dark chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache

 Find More Inspiration at Nashville Lifestyles

 

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Grab A Scab Reflective Stickers: A MUST HAVE for Halloween Safety

 For Halloween Safety, check out Grab A Scab Fun Fabric Sticker Patches Reflective Safety Stickers. There are 3 designs that are specifically for Halloween! These make the perfect addition to any costume or treat bag. There is no glue or sewing needed, you simply peel and stick. Made from the same reflective material that is used on police vehicles, Grab A Scab Safety Sticker Patches are great for any time of year. You can add one to a bike helmet, backpack, jacket or practically anything.  There are many safety scabs to choose from, besides the Halloween Designs. These are a favorite product in our home and we are using them as party favors for an upcoming event! Visit Grab A Scab today to make sure you get your Safety patch by this weekend!

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FREE Calendar From Oriental Trading Company + Money Saving Coupons

Request a FREE Calendar from Oriental Trading Company today! The Calendar comes with: 

• A special money-saving offer for you each month!
• New tips & idea starters to help you plan fun events all year long!
• Shopping reminders for guaranteed holiday delivery.
• Tons of unique dates to celebrate every month, such as "National Ice Cream Day!"

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Customized Halloween Decorations from InspiredwLove on Etsy-Just $3 for these ADORABLE Photo Displays!

I received the most adorable Photo Hanger Custom Decorated  Clip Boards from InspiredwLove! They are perfect decorations for Halloween. I love the purple one the most - it is just too cute. You should head over to this great Etsy Shop now to browse her creations. You won't find an item like this for such a great price anywhere else - only $3 each for these fantastic decorations!! You also have to check out her other items, they are so beautiful. I can't wait to get a candle holder from InspiredwLove this holiday season!

The purple clip board photo hanger has a sparkling black skull and cross bone design on the top and on the bottom it has Oct. 31 - also in sparkling black. I love the purple background design and the glittering black decorations. There is also a frame that comes with the clip boards. It is not glued down to the board so you have the option of using it or not using it of course. I used the frame but just clipped it down so that I have the option of changing the photos out.

How cute is this?

See how versatile - you can put the pics in the middle of the board OR put them under the clip (see first pic)

My daughter loves this one so much-this is with the frame under the clip

This is the back - they are even cute when they're turned over!

The green board is so cute too. It has a design of little ghosts and goblins all the way around it - front and back. There is also black rick rack around the edge of the board - the owner REALLY paid attention to detail. Then, in orange raised letters, it says Happy Halloween on the bottom. These boards cost only $3 each plus shipping! That is a great deal. You would pay more for these in a boutique shop. If you want to win one of these awesome photo display decorations, head over to my giveaway section but you better hurry! The giveaway ends at 11:59 pm CST 10/08!

I just can't wait to see the Christmas decorations at InspiredwLove this holiday season! What I love is that I can get 2 of these great decorative photo hangers and a candleholder and the total for all 3 shipped would only be $13!! These candle holders and photo display clip boards are unique and detailed - for that price, you are getting an extraordinary deal - be sure to visit today and get some beautiful decorations for your home as well as some affordable gifts for friends and family! Remember to enter our InspiredwLove Giveaway today!

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Halloween Must Have Giveaway from EgoVertoPaper: 12 Monster Cupcake Toppers with Googly Eyes!

You MUST visit EgoVertoPaper's Etsy Shop! I am in love with this shop full of all the cutest banners and decorations for cakes and cupcakes. I am having a few parties this holiday season and this shop is going to be one of my go to sources for cake toppers, cupcake toppers and banners. I REALLY want these Googly Eyed Monster Cupcake Toppers for myself but generous shop owner Mary has agreed to give them to one lucky Dixie Diva Deals winner! I am jealous. But I will list a few other items that I am grabbing myself for my  Dixie Darling Birthday Blowout in November:

Customized Cupcake Toppers

Customized Goody Bag Stickers

Special Discount for Dixie Diva readers only!! Mention DixieDivaDeals in conversations to seller prior to your purchase and you will receive 10% off any item in the shop!! 


Prize: One Set of 12 Googly Eyed Monsters Halloween Cupcake Toppers(see top photo) from EgoVertoPaper's Etsy Shop

Giveaway Start Date: September 28 9pm CST
Giveaway End Date: October 6 11:59 pm CST
Eligibility: Open to readers in US and Canada
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