Mr. Potato Head Trick or Tater (Review & Giveaway) 5 Winners!

I love when the classic toys I loved as a child are reinvented like this.  Mr. Potato Head is a lot of fun and teaches kids about the characteristics of a face and body and allows them the creativity and silliness of putting things back where they don’t belong. 

If you need a great Halloween gift idea for the little ones, you should consider the Mr. Potato Head Trick or Tater.  He features glow-in-the-dark eyes, a pumpkin trick-or-treating basket, a set of fangs and bat ears.  He even comes with his costume; this year Mr. Potato head is dressing up as a ghost!

Why give your toddler all that sugar when you can “treat” them to a fun toy like this?  Plus, it’s only about $7.99!  We’ll probably let Emma enjoy a few candy treats this year, but she’ll have this fun toy to play with long after the holiday and even when all of the candy is gone.

GIVEAWAY!
FIVE lucky readers will win the Mr. Potato Head Trick or Tater!
(US Only – Ends 11/5)

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Contest is open to US residents and closes at Midnight EST on 11/5/2010.  One main entry per person.  No compensation was received for this post.  The sponsor sent me the product sample and is offering a prize for one lucky reader.

Witch Craft - a book of spellbinding crafts (Review & Giveaway)

Contest Closed.  Congratulations to tanya904!

Decorating for Halloween is real treat, pardon the pun.  All of the bright colors and the fun of the season brings out the kid in all of us, doesn’t it?  Witch Craft is a spellbinding collection of dark arts and crafts that will teach you the art of crafting your own décor, costumes and favors for Halloween, which is only weeks away.  Now that is scary!

Margaret McGuire and Alicia Kachmar are the crafters behind the more than 25 clever (and creepy) crafts.  This is just a small sampling of the items you can learn to create from the guides provided in this book:

• Transforming old glass jars into sparkling crystal balls, spell jars, and snow globes
• Stitching yards of tulle and lace into a truly bewitching tutu
• Twisting wire and beads into wicked spider earrings
• Turning yarn, stuffing, and button eyes into creepy crocheted bones
• Using candy, cookies, and tinted frostings to make spooky graveyard cupcakes
• Concocting shimmery love potions to capture your beloved’s heart

The full color photographs are really helpful for a visual learner like me.  The clear instructions are equally helpful, but it’s essential for me to actually be able to see what my end product should look like.  I think that’s the best guide.

These ruby slippers are a must for any Dorothy costume:

But I’m going to make these sandwiches for a Halloween party:

And I’ll definitely make these spooky snow globes:

There is a good range of projects from very simple to follow to more complicated creations. Would you like to thumb through this book and get crafty, Halloween style?

GIVEAWAY!
One lucky reader will win a copy of Witch Craft!

Mandatory Entry: Tell me something you like to make for Halloween, or something you want to learn to create.

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No compensation was received for this post.  The sponsor provided a product sample for the review. Contest is open to anyone age 18 and older who lives in the US and closes at Midnight EST on October 15th.  One main entry per person.  The winner will be selected using Random.org. See giveaway rules before entering. GOOD LUCK!