Village Halloween Parade

This year's Parade will be on Wednesday, October 31, 2012  @ 7 p.m.

All Those in Costume are Welcome to Join Hundreds of Puppets, 53 Bands of Different Types of Music, Dancers and Artists, and Thousands of other New Yorkers in Costumes of their Own Creation in the Nation's Most Wildly Creative Public Participatory Event in the Greatest City in the World!

Live: On 6th Avenue from Spring Street to 16th Street  from 7:00pm - 10:30pm

TV:  WPIX CHANNEL 11: 7:30pm - 10:00pm, and on NY 1: 8:00pm - 9:30pm

 We are proud to announce that this program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Source: http://www.halloween-nyc.com/

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October is Breast Cancer Month

Every year I buy a couple of pieces to support the cause. This year its going to be different. I am going to raise funds. I plan to purchase a couple of items from Dollardays.com and sell them. The proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure


October is Breast Cancer Month: Order Now at DollarDays.com

Dollardays.com has some great deals on Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Some the Items available:

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DollarDays is a premiere online wholesale distributor and closeout company.

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CheckPoints: The App that Pays You Back

CheckPoints--The app that pays you back! 

Download the CheckPoints app for your iPhone or Android mobile device. Then, load CheckPoints whenever you go shopping.

Check in your location and you’ll see nearby products that you can scan to earn points. 

Earn more points for simply checking-in and then redeem your earned points for a variety of rewards ranging from gift certificates (stores and restaurants), to airline miles, electronics or give back to a charity of your choice.

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When you sign up use CODE candidshopper for bonus points

How to Start Earning Rewards Today:

1) Get Bonus Coins! Download the companion app which offers tons of Bonus Coins. Just visit BonusCoins.com from your iOS Safari Browser today!

2) Check In! Select your shopping location from the list of locations in your area, and earn points for checking in.

3) Scan! Look for featured items for that location, or click through product categories. Tap an item's picture and scan the barcode with the camera on your iPhone or Android.

4) Score! Featured items and check-ins earn coins to play our bonus game, where you could win a $500 gift card reward with one scan!

5) Share!

Share the perks you get with CheckPoints with friends, family and neighbors. Refer a friend with your code and get 150 bonus points when they sign up! Make an ordinary day scan-tastic! Sincerely, Mr. & Ms. CheckPoints (and the CheckPoints Team)!

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Fold-Over Button Pillow (home decor)

Fold-Over Button Pillow (home decor)

Another great DIY by makeit-loveit.com

 
  No worries, there are no button-holes involved.  It only looks as if there might be.
 
 And you know, it’s really fun to have busy pillow prints with lots of colors.  But sometimes you need one that’s a little more subtle……that gives off a single punch of color.  And throwing on some buttons still gives it some visual appeal.
 
 And my favorite part?  Oh, I don’t know…….maybe the 30-minutes-or-less that it took me to make it.  And then, YAY, a new pillow!! 
 
  Would you like to whip up a Fold-Over Button Pillow for your own home?
 First, decide on the size of pillow you’d like to make.  I had an old pillow that I wanted to cover that was 14 x 20 inches, so I made my cover to fit that.  But you can make any size or even stuff your pillow cover with batting.  It’s up to you.
But, because my pillow was 14 x 20 inches, I needed a front and back piece that were 15 x 21 inches, which gives me a 1/2 inch seam allowance around all edges.  However, the front piece needed to be a little wider than the back, because of the fold over section.  My buttons were about 1 inch wide so I wanted my fold over section to be about 1.5 inches wide.  So I added 3 inches to my pillow front width, to allow for the fold over section.  So I cut my back piece 15 x 21 inches and my front piece 15 x 24 inches.
 

Then, I placed my front piece of fabric face down on the table and then folded over one end over to the back about 9 inches.  Then I sewed a seam 1.5 inches from the folded edge.  (You can play around with the fold over measurement.  If you want it more centered or more to the right, do some folding first and look at it to see if it’s just how you want it.)
 
See? There’s the seam.
 

Then open it up to the front and iron the folded section over to the right.
 
Then sew your buttons on.  (By hand or with your sewing machine.)
 

Then place your front piece together with your back piece, with right sides together.  Then sew all the way around, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, but be sure to leave a wide opening along the bottom to fit your pillow inside.  Then clip off each corner and then zig-zag or serge the edges. Turn right side out, poke out corners, and iron flat.
 

And fold over the edges of the opening towards the inside of the pillow a 1/2 inch, and iron those flat too.
 

Stuff your pillow inside and then hand stitch it closed.
 
 Now toss on the couch, add it to your bed, and place on a window seat. 
 


Source: 

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http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/08/fold-over-button-pillow-cover.html

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Holiday Safety Tips

Holiday Safety Tips

James Hirtenstein from Baby Safe America has put together a list of six tips to keep your home safe for you and your family this holiday season.

1. Keep candles and matches away from low tables and decorations. Make sure they are all blown out prior to going to sleep.

2. Keep all alcohol off of coffee and end tables while children are awake.

3. Keep all nuts, candies and any chokable food off out of arm's reach from children.

4. If you have a live Christmas tree in your home, make sure you are maintaining the tree. Prune the bottom of tree from all sharp protruding branches. You should be watering your tree daily to keep it hydrated and to keep it from getting dry and brittle. Remove all small ornaments from the tree if you anticipate small children in your home. It's best not to rely on placing them all at the top of the tree as that will make the tree top heavy and give it a better chance to fall over. Instead of overloading your outlets with lights, use a high quality powerstrip with a built in surge protector and make sure lights are unplugged before going to bed.

5. Be proactive! Send a "heads up" email to all invited guests about these dangers and ask for their help in ensuring a safe and happy party. Alert all guests as you greet them at the front door that there are small children in the house and to be aware of potential hazards. Placing small but noticeable post-it notes around the areas of potential danger will also act as a constant reminder and ensure that accidents will less likely happen. People are drinking at these parties and once alcohol is consumed the rules you discussed earlier in the night will be forgotten by a few people for sure so these constant reminders could be the difference between a jolly good time and a preventable catastrophy. 
6. Make sure that you are mindful of these "danger zones" throughout the night. Put someone in charge of checking the areas at times throughout the day to make sure that they are up to the correct safety standards for having children around.

Source

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bigcitymoms.com

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Great Ideas: Re-Use

Re-Use an old frame for a vanity tray that’s pretty as a picture.

Sang An

At a party, stash ice in a colander set on top of a bucket or a bowl. Water will drain out, and guests will get only the solid stuff.

Aya Brackett

Drink Carrier as Condiment Kit

Cart condiments to a backyard barbecue. Slot flatware, ketchup and mustard in the compartments for easy transport.

Forget unruly plastic bags that seemingly regenerate under your sink. An empty tissue box keeps them neatly corralled and ready for use.

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Warwick appleFest

Sunday, October 14th

ocated in the Hudson Valley Village of Warwick, New York
Admission is FREE !

Applefest began in 1989 as a simple harvest celebration to support the Warwick Valley Community Center. Named one of the “Top 100 Events” in the country, over 30,000 visitors now attend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states to experience the extraordinary variety of Warwick’s apples, culture, and entertainment.

The festival is produced by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Warwick Valley Community Center.  Festival proceeds benefit these and other local non-profit organizations.

Over 200 craft vendors
Dozens of food vendors
50 local non-profit exhibitors
Music & entertainment on several stages all day!
Childrens’ Carnival • Farmers’ Market
Walk to Village shops, restaurants & businesses
Apple Pie Baking Contest (slices for sale!)
Fun for the whole family!

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4TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN KIDZ KARNIVAL

4TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN KIDZ KARNIVAL

OCTOBER 28 / 12:00PM AT PIER 46 INGREENWICH VILLAGE

COST

FREE!

RESTROOMS

Pier 45 Comfort Station

ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Yes

SUBWAY & BUS LINES

Hudson River Park's Pier 46 transforms into "Halloween Central" with fun-filled attractions for the family. Dress up and join the crowd for face painting, mask decorating, wax hands, cotton candy, rides and more.

All ages are invited. Most attractions will appeal to kids aged 2–8 years.
 

Source:

http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/4th-annual-halloween-kidz-karnival

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Quick Makeup Tricks

Quick Makeup Tricks

Tips that will improve your looks in no time.

Susie Cushner

For Your Face

The problem: Lackluster skin.
The boost: Use tinted moisturizer and cream blush to make skin glow. “Apply moisturizer with a sponge right over any makeup you’re wearing,” says Kim Smith, a makeup artist in Fairfield, Connecticut. Try Olay Definity Color Recapture ($25 at drugstores). Then blend a pink or peach cream blush onto cheeks. Consider Stila Convertible Color in Peony ($25, stilacosmetics.com).

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The problem: Tired eyes.
The boost: Wake them up with an illuminating shadow and a mascara refresher. Use a concealer under the eyes if needed. Next, sweep a sheer gold-flecked powder over lids and on the inner corners. Try Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Filigree ($18, lancome-usa.com). Also brush on one of the new mascara emulsifiers to rewet and smooth the mascara you applied in the morning.

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The problem: Blah-looking lips.
The boost: Apply a berry-colored stain. It requires less precision than dark lipstick (just use a finger), and it won’t rub off. A rosy shade, like Becca Beach Tint in Watermelon ($25, beccacosmetics.com), flatters all complexions. Top with gloss for extra shine.

Susie Cushner

For Your Hair

The problem: Flat strands.
The boost: Tease small sections to add lift: Pick up a layer of hair at the crown, place a fine-tooth comb two inches from your scalp, and comb backward, says Roque, a stylist with the Wall Group in Los Angeles and New York. Try the Acca Kappa Beechwood Comb ($30, shopaccakappa.com). Repeat wherever you want height, then brush hair gently to smooth it.

The problem: Dullness.
The boost: Apply a shine enhancer that’s formulated for your hair type. If you have straight hair, run a towelette infused with defrizzing natural oils down its length. Try Jonathan Product Pocket Redo Freshen-Up Wipes ($13 for six,amazon.com). For curls and waves, apply styling cream to dry hair, then use your fingers to twirl and reshape curls. Experts like Kérastase Crème Oléo-Curl ($34, drugstore.com).

The problem: That same old bun or ponytail.
The boost: Add a little style with something subtly sparkly. Slip a pretty pin or barrette into your hair just behind one ear. Another option: Make a deep side part in line with the arch of one eyebrow before pulling your hair back, says Paula Ivins Kingston, owner of the Lucid Salon, in Lebanon, Ohio.

Susie Cushner

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For Your Body

The problem: Pale, ashy skin.
The boost: Liven it up with a healthy helping of lotion and a dab of bronzer. Start with a lotion that has a hint of shimmer, which reflects light and renders imperfections (bumps, lumps, scars) less noticeable. Try Jergens Soft Shimmer Skin Radiance Moisturizer ($7.50 at drugstores). Stop here or add some color by rubbing a liquid bronzer between palms and applying it to exposed areas, like the legs, arms, and décolletage, in long strokes. Jemma Kidd Show Stopper Year Round Body Glow ($28, target.com) looks natural.

The problem: Unkempt hands and nails.
The boost: Give yourself a warp-speed manicure to polish things up. First moisturize with a thick hand cream to soften skin and cuticles. Smooth on Dove Cream Oil Intensive Hand Cream ($6 at drugstores). Trim nails to the same length (short looks most modern). Finally, apply one coat of a light metallic gold or silver lacquer that won’t show chips, says Eun Joo Tracy, a nail technician at G Spa, in Boston. Try Revlon Nail Enamel in Gold Get ’Em ($5 at drugstores), which looks pretty on all skin tones. Add a quick coat of the same color to your toes if they’ll be on display.

Source

realsimple.com

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DIY baby V-neck

DIY baby V-neck

Thanks to iheartpears for this great idea:

Here are instructions how to make a regular onesie into a V-neck for your baby boy or girl.  Here are 3 easy steps

1. Find the very center of your onesie neckline.  Mark your spot and cut a small slit in the neckline.  

PS. Don't cut all of the way through the neckline, I cut about half or 3/4 of the way.

2. Fold over the right cut edge over the left. Pin the right V-neck angle

3. SEW! Hand sew the V

Then you are done!!!!  You have your cute baby V-neck onesie.  Perfect baby shower gift as well,

 And there you go! 3 easy steps to make your V-neck baby onesie

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