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Chinese Fried Rice Recipe – Take-Out Style

November 16, 2015

Fried rice is one of those Chinese take-out menu items that you can easily make at home! The addition of eggs to fried rice is what makes this traditional rice dish packed with protein. Check out my Chinese Fried Rice Recipe – Take-Out Style recipe below!

Eggs are a dietary mainstay – not only for breakfast but for a quick lunch or dinner, and also as an ingredient for sweet and savoury dishes. Eggs are loaded with vitamins, minerals, high quality proteins, good fats and various other lesser-known nutrients.

Some tips to create the perfect Chinese fried rice:

Use cold, leftover cooked rice. Left in the fridge overnight, the rice grains will firm up, making it easier to separate and decreasing the chances of your fried rice turning out mushy.
When cooking the rice, don’t add too much water to the pot. If you’re cooking 1 cup, use about 1 cup of water and a few tablespoons more.
Another trick? Fry the rice dry first in the pot before adding water.
Don’t overdo the saucy seasonings – just add one tablespoon each of soy sauce, fish sauce and sesame oil. Adjust to taste.
Cook the eggs in a separate pan before adding to the wok.

Here is my recipe for Chinese Fried Rice:

Chinese Fried Rice Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 7 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients:

3 cups leftover cold rice

3 eggs

2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed

1 cup carrots, finely chopped

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

1 small red onion, chopped (or substitute with green onions)

1 tablespoon light oil, your choice (I used grape seed oil)

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce or Coconut Aminos (soy-free)

Method:

In a wok or large frying pan on high heat, sauté carrots together for several minutes until softened, stirring constantly.
Add onions and peas and sauté for a few more minutes.
In a separate pan, scramble together 3 eggs until cooked.
Add the rice to the wok, then fish sauce, sesame oil and soy sauce, cooking for a few minutes.
Add scrambled eggs, stirring constantly.
Add the bean sprouts and sauté for about two more minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

Eggs have always had 14 important vitamins and nutrients including protein, iron and vitamin A. Natural goodness, brought to you by your local egg farmers.

For more information about the natural goodness of eggs, visit eggs.ca.

Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Egg Farmers of Canada via Mode Media Canada. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Egg Farmers of Canada.

Beauty

Fall 2015 Beauty Products You Need Now

November 10, 2015

So many Fall 2015 beauty products on the market. So how do you choose? With so many products hitting the shelves, there are some beauty products that stand out, and quickly become favourites.

Here are some Fall 2015 beauty product you need now.

Fall 2015 Beauty Products You Need Now

Elizabeth Arden

I find all of Elizabeth Arden products so glamorous! The colours are always stunning, and the packaging is gorgeous.

The LIMITED EDITION Beautiful Color Highlighter in Gold Illumination ($53.00) is a tri-tone, shimmering powder highlighter that adds an instant soft, natural glow to the skin. The compact includes shades of champagne, gold, and bronze formulated with microlight minerals, vitamins, and environmental protectants to soothe the skin while masking fine lines and wrinkles with light-diffusing minerals.

The LIMITED EDITION Beautiful Color Eye Shadow Quad ($48.00) palette includes four beautiful shades that can be combined and built upon to create an infinite number of looks, from subtly sexy to decadently daring: a deep metallic emerald, a sparkling pink champagne, a stunning matte brown, and a glimmering gold. The shadows have ingredients like a Vitamin A derivative to help support skin’s own natural collagen production, reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles; and Vitamins C and E: which help reduce the destructive power of environmental stressors and protect the skin from visible signs of aging.

The Elizabeth Arden Golden Opulence Fall 2015 Color Collection is available at Shoppers, The Bay and London Drugs for a limited time only!

Live Clean

Live Clean has products for the entire family. The new Live Clean Shea Cocoa Butter Baby Lotion isn’t just for baby! Yes, it’s our richest, most deeply hydrating lotion for baby but it’s also perfect for you when your skin needs more moisture. Certified Organic Quinoa and Vanilla work to lock in that new-found moisture and protect baby’s skin (AND YOURS!) from the elements.

Live Clean Professional Healthy Scalp Shampoo

This daily shampoo gently but thoroughly cleanses the scalp removing excess sebum and build-up while both cleansing and replenishing moisture levels in the hair. It has Peppermint and Tea Tree Oils, Willow Bark, Olive and Coconut Oils and Live Clean’s exclusive Vita-Bond Complex™ .

The Live Clean Fresh Face Travel Kit

Find four simple, effective Live Clean Face products in a cute little travel pack: Foaming Daily Cleanser, Soothing Daily Moisturizer, Smoothing Facial Scrub and Nourishing Night Cream.

Live Clean Kids Mixed Berry Body + Hair Wash

This shampoo and body wash virtually explodes with Certified Organic Strawberry, Blueberry and Raspberry extracts and Apricot Oil to create the most delicious fragrance. I like that it’s a hair and body wash all in one – easy for my kids to use plus it has an easy-grip bottle too!

Eco Pooch Gentle Puppy Tearless Shampoo

Just like Canadian moms grab Live Clean Baby products for themselves, full-grown dogs love this gentle, tear-free shampoo that leaves their coats extra-soft and fluffy. It’s enriched with Certified Organic Aloe Vera and Chamomile.

Delivering the significant benefits of a dry oil – a high level of moisturization with a smooth, silky finish – Live Clean Sheer Light Skin Perfecting Dry Body Oil takes the next step with an advanced, skin-perfecting formula, Natura8 Complex™, a blend of Certified Organic oils that includes Safflower Oil, Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil and Coconut Oil and, unique to Sheer Light Skin Perfecting Dry Body Oil, Avocado Oil and Sesame Oil. Also with Vitamin E and skin nourishing Vitamin C, I found this dry body oil to be moisturizing, soaks up quickly and has a lovely subtle scent.

göt2b®

I am loving all the new hair trends this fall 2015! I think my favourite has to be the Deliberate Bedhead.

Fall is the perfect time to refresh your hairstyle, and göt2b®, has a plethora of styling aids that will help you slay that fall look in the most lnstagram-gold manner possible!

For loose, pretty hippie waves, something like Beyoncé at the 2015 Grammys, göt2b® beach trippin’® Salt Infusion Waving Spray ($5.99-7.99) is salon tested and proven to deliver textured, water-tousled tresses without the dryness. If you don’t have a natural wave, use göt2b® smooth operator® Smoothing Lustre Lotion ($5.99-7.99) before loosely curling hair, and enjoy your sleek and cashmere soft waves.

For an effortlessly sweet look, soften an updo or ponytail, and leave out some pieces – think Kendall Jenner at the Cannes premiere of “Youth”. Add a bit of alcohol-free göt2b® glossy anti-frizz Shine Serum ($5.99-7.99) to wet hair and work through from root to tips. For those ethereal wisps, smooth through a dime size amount concentrating on the ends to give a high gloss finish.

To channel 70’s big, fluffy curls, inspired by Solange Knowles and Tracie Ellis Ross, style hair with with göt2b® kinkier® gloss ‘n define® Curl Cream ($5.99-7.99). For natural curls, apply a small amount to damp hair, blow dry or diffuse hair. Once hair is dry, carefully brush out curls to create volume. For a more structured look, add a small amount to damp hair, roller set, and brush out when dry.

Find göt2b® products are available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Loblaws, PharmaPlus, Rexall, London Drugs and Jean Coutu.

Food

Greek Eggs with Tomato and Feta Recipe

November 9, 2015

Back in Greece, my parents would prepare this simple and delicious dish — eggs with tomato and feta cheese, or Ντομάτες με Aυγά. The more common name of this dish is “eggs with tomatoes”. In parts of Greece, they call this dish Strapatsada στραπατσάδα or Kagianas. My parents simply call it Tomatoes with Eggs and Feta, which is what the name implies – scrambled eggs with tomato and feta.

My mom explained that this was a traditional Greek dish for any time of the day – breakfast, or as a side dish at lunch or dinner. It was also an easy dish to make and because of the low cost of ingredients – tomatoes, eggs and olive oil – it could be made any time of day. It can also be used as a dip… mmm, with warm pita bread, or freshly baked baguette.

Here is my mom’s Greek Eggs with Tomato and Feta Recipe!

Greek Eggs with Tomato and Feta

Preparation Time: 3 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Serves: 2

Ingredients

4 small tomatoes, chopped or grated

3 eggs

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Method

In a frying pan, cook tomatoes on medium heat until most of the water from the tomatoes has evaporated.
Add the olive oil.
In a separate bowl, beat together 3 eggs.
Add to pan and cook for a couple of minutes, before adding the crumbled feta.
Scramble all together until cooked.
Serve and enjoy! Serves 2.

Kαλή όρεξη!

Eggs have always had 14 important vitamins and nutrients including protein, iron and vitamin A. Natural goodness, brought to you by your local egg farmers.

For more information about the natural goodness of eggs, visit eggs.ca.

Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Egg Farmers of Canada via Mode Media Canada. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Egg Farmers of Canada.

Christmas

Holiday Shopping with Aeroplan Miles

November 4, 2015

It’s that time of the year once again… the holiday season is upon us! Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Are you planning to travel over the holidays?

I’m starting my holiday gift planning early, and thinking about using my Aeroplan miles for either travel, or gifts for the family. Aeroplan has some fantastic rewards for those Aeroplan miles, which can be used for family holiday gift shopping. I can’t even begin to list all of the reward choices – you’ll have to look for yourself.

Last year, about 2.7 million rewards were issued to members including 1.9 million flights on Air Canada and Star Alliance carriers which offer travel to more than 1,300 destinations worldwide! Crazy numbes, right?! Also, Aeroplan members have access to over 1,000 exciting specialty, merchandise, hotel, car rental and experiential rewards.

You can save on your holiday budget by using Aeroplan miles for holiday gifts for the entire family:

Travel Rewards for the Family

I am seriously considering taking a trip from Toronto to New York City in December, and you can redeem your miles for four Fixed Mileage Flight Rewards in Economy (roundtrip) for 60,000 miles (check the dates on this one).

iFLY Toronto 4-Flight Experience – on promotion right now for 19,000 Aeroplan Miles

Legoland Florida Park pass for adults and children – 16,000 and 17,500 Aeroplan Miles

San Diego Zoo passes for adults and children – 9,000 for adults, 7,500 Aeroplan Miles for children

London Eye Standard Ticket & River Cruise – 9,000 Aeroplan Miles

Gift Ideas for the Family

What if travel isn’t on your list for the holiday season? Here are some great gift ideas to use with your Aeroplan Miles. Bonus – there are some great family rewards with reduced miles on right now:

Gift Ideas for Mom and Dad

A gift certificate is the perfect way to give the gift of entertainment, whether it’s cinema, books or live theatre. He or she will love these gift ideas:

Cineplex $50 gift card – 6,500 Aeroplan Miles

Chapters Indigo & Coles $100 Gift Card – 13,000 Aeroplan Miles

Mirvish $100 Electronic Gift Certificate – 14,500 Aeroplan Miles

Roots $100 Gift Card – 10,000 Aeroplan Miles

Starbucks $50 Gift Card – 6,500 Aeroplan Miles

Gift Ideas for Kids

These gift ideas for kids are perfect for keeping kids busy, creative and tech happy! The Apple iTunes gift card or shuffle will keep those little feet dancing.

Vtech Kidizoom Action Cam – Purple – 11,000 Aeroplan Miles

Warm Buddy Warm Up Puppy – 5,500 Aeroplan Miles

Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB – Pink – on sale for 10,000 Aeroplan Miles

My son would LOVE this Sidney Crosby Autographed 2014 Canada Jersey – 78,500 Aeroplan Miles

Apple iTunes $50 Gift Card – 6,500 Aeroplan Miles

Gifts for the Home

Apple TV

From movies to music to the web and beyond, Apple TV wirelessly streams your content from the web and iTunes on your computer directly to your big screen TV in Full HD 1080p. And, now it’s equipped with the A5 chip, so streaming is effortlessly smooth. – 14,500 Aeroplan Miles

iRobot Roomba 870 Vacuum Cleaning Robot

Sit back and let the Roomba clean the house for you. The iRobot Roomba 870 Vacuum Cleaning Robot features the revolutionary new Aeroforce Performance Cleaning System Tangle free AeroForce Extractors with increased airflow faster and 50% more dirt pick up. – 91,500 Aeroplan Miles

What’s on your holiday wish list?

Food

Breakfast Egg Muffins with Ham and Cheese

November 2, 2015

With 6 grams of high quality protein and 14 important nutrients such as vitamins A, D and E, and iron, eggs are one of the most complete natural foods available.

One egg has only 75 calories and 5 grams of fat so they are protein-packed option for a healthy diet too. Eggs really are an egg-ceptional superfood!

Eggs are so versatile, especially for a nutritious breakfast. The Breakfast Egg Muffins with Ham and Cheese you’ll produce with this recipe are delicious for weekday on-the-go protein, or a lazy Sunday brunch.

Breakfast Egg Muffins with Ham and Cheese

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Serves: 6-12

Ingredients:

1 small onion, chopped

½ red pepper, chopped

½ yellow pepper, chopped

12 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1 cup smoked ham, cubed

1 cup old cheddar, cubed

Pinch of pepper

Method

Chop all the vegetables, ham and cheddar and set aside. Beat together the eggs with milk. Add vegetables, ham and cheddar and mix well. With a ladle, pour into greased muffin pan.

Bake at 375 F for about 20 minutes or until top is golden.

Eggs have always had 14 important vitamins and nutrients including protein, iron and vitamin A. Natural goodness, brought to you by your local egg farmers.

For more information about the natural goodness of eggs, visit eggs.ca.

Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Egg Farmers of Canada via Mode Media Canada. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Egg Farmers of Canada.

Health

8 Ways to Reduce Dust in Your House

November 1, 2015

As the weather gets cooler and we’re spending more time indoors, it’s a good idea to reduce the dust in your house. Prolonged exposure to indoor allergens can cause a variety of symptoms, including coughing, congestion, sneezing, watery eyes and more.

There’s no way to entirely eliminate dust in your house, but there are ways to reduce the amount of dust you and your family breathe in every day. Here are 8 ways to reduce dust in your house.

8 ways to reduce dust in your house

1. Dust with microfiber cloths. This fabric is designed to trap dust and hold it. Using an old t-shirt, or feather dusters tend to move the dust around rather than actually getting rid of it.

2. Vacuum often. Vacuuming frequently cuts down on the amount of dust build up under furniture and in corners. Make sure to use a good vacuum with powerful suction.

3. Mop often. After vacuuming, mop your floors with a wet mop.

4. Wash your bedding often. Wonder why you’re waking up with stuffy noses? Dust loves to accumulate in sheets, blankets, pillows and blankets.

5. Beat your cushions and rugs once a month. Like your bedding, your furniture cushions and your rugs have a tendency to attract dust. Every three months, take your cushions and rugs outside and literally whack them with a stick to remove dust particles.

6. Clean your walls from top to bottom. Every few months, dust walls, trim and baseboards with microfiber cloths. Start from top to bottom, so you can collect dust that falls down as you clean.

7. Replace your old, dirty furnace and air conditioner filters.

8. Hire a duct cleaning company to clean your ducts.

I was lucky to have the Rowenta vacuum #DownWithDust team come in and help me get started on reducing the dust in my home. They brought an arsenal of their Rowenta vacuums, including:

Silence Force Extreme multi-cyclonic (2.5L) – 559.99$
Silence Force Extreme (5L) – 499.99$
Silence Force Extreme Compact (3.5L) – 399.99$
Delta Force Extreme Lithium 25.2 Volts (0.5L) – 279.99$

Made in France, Rowenta’s full line of floor care is designed to perform, with features that will keep homes allergen-free. Rowenta vacuum cleaners offer exceptional dust pick-up (DPU) — the most accurate way to measure the % of dust picked up from the floor.

Rowenta vacuums have been designed to enhance ergonomics with three levels of suction power. With a high performing engine, the vacuum collects dust from deep within the carpet fibers and flooring.

They have a three-level filtration system within the vacuums, so the air is 99.95% free of dust particles and other irritants (including allergens). Cleaning of the vacuum is simple and hassle-free too.

Rowenta’s Silence Force™ Extreme vacuums are also quieter than the average vacuum! At 65 dB(A), they are four-times quieter than the average vacuum.

Accessories include multi-floor head, delta hard floor brush, maxi turbo brush, sofa brush, easy brush duster, mini turbo brush, telescopic crevice tool, so you have the proper tools for any cleaning job. What’s amazing is Rowenta’s warranty; if you purchase any Rowenta canister vacuum cleaner, you’ll receive a FREE 10 year warranty.

Rowenta’s floor care collection is available at Hudson’s Bay, Sears, Home Outfitters, Bed, Bath and Beyond and London Drugs.

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lifestyle

Don’t Label Yourself – #UseYourAnd

October 28, 2015

Eight in ten women feel that showing the world who they truly are is an important goal. 67 percent of them have experienced one-dimensional labels or stereotypes in their lives, and nearly half report feeling insecure when given a label.* These results were found in a new global study run by Gillette Venus.

Today Gillette Venus takes a stand and empowers women to accomplish this goal through their #UseYourAnd campaign which aims to inspire women and girls to unleash their full potential, and not be limited by one-dimensional labels.

With the #UseYourAnd campaign evolution, Gillette Venus offers inspiration from real women through this video “My &’s. My Choice.” With the help of spoken-word poetry, they show the world who they really are and don’t let society define them with one label. Watch here:

Gillette Venus is also unveiling The #UseYourAnd Diaries, an online resource that celebrates authenticity and serves as an inspiration hub where labels and stereotypes have no power. Most women chose “standing up for others” and “encouraging their friends to explore all of their passions” as the top ways to help eliminate one-dimensional labels1. With The #UseYourAnd Diaries, Gillette Venus is providing women with unscripted advice from real women, arming them with tools to take a stand and help others do the same.

The #UseYourAnd Diaries feature real stories, tips and advice from more than a dozen real women around the world, from female empowerment experts, to CEOs, to beauty vloggers. These “ANDbassadors” serve as role models for embracing multi-dimensionality, inspiring the next generation to show stereotypes the door.

* Online survey conducted by Research Now among 8,000 females 13-24 in 8 countries in August 2015; online survey conducted by Wakefield Research among 4,500 females 16-45 in 9 countries in October & November 2014. * Of those respondents that provided a definitive answer

Books & Music

M for Money: Teaching Children About Money

October 27, 2015

“Mom, can we buy a Ferrari?” Oh child, how you need to learn about money!

Being raised by Greek immigrant parents, I learned early about the value of a dollar as my parents worked hard to earn, and more importantly save their money. Any suitable opportunity I have to teach my children about money, and the value of money, I do.

With more young adults finishing post-secondary education with huge student loans, or saving up to buy a new car or house, it’s important to teach kids young about treating money responsibly.

M is for Money™ is a new all-Canadian children’s book series written by Teresa Cascioli, a successful businesswoman who took a bankrupt company and turned it into $201 million business. I’d say Ms. Cascioli knows a thing or two about money!

The books follow the financial adventures of its main characters, Tessa and Benji, as they learn about money, making and saving money, visiting a bank, taking out a loan and more. M is for Money™ is aimed to children 5-9 years of age, the perfect time to start talking about dollars and coins, and their value.

The Little Piggybank – What is Money? introduces coins and bills in a way children will understand. The Little Lemonade Stand – Working for our Coins teaches kids how to earn money by creating a lemonade stand. And the third book, The Little Trip to the Bank – The Big, Big Piggybank, introduces the concept of saving your money at home with a piggy bank, and then opening a bank account.

In an era where kids are growing up with mobile pay apps and online shopping, M is for Money sets kids up on the right path to financial literacy and provides them with an early understanding about money to help them cope and succeed in the future.

The first three books in the series are available now in eBook, soft and hardcover format at MisforMoney.ca, Indigo/Chapters, Mastermind Toys and other fine retailers across Canada. The next six books will follow later this year and the beginning of 2016.

Food

Eat More Fish with the Sobeys Seafood Steamer

October 26, 2015

How often do you eat fish? I enjoyed plenty this past summer in Prince Edward Island, North Carolina and of course, in Greece. The Meditteranean diet has garnered a lot of attention because of its heart-healthy diet high in vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, olive oil and fish.

Most Canadians don’t eat enough fish. Health Canada recommends two 75-gram servings per week, but on average, we fall short. We could be doing more for our hearts and our overall health by making an effort to eat more fish and seafood at home.

Did you know that the Japanese have half as many heart attacks as North Americans? On average, they eat 100 grams of fish per day, according to a study in the July 2008 Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

So how can we add more fish to our weekly menu?

The Sobeys Seafood Steamer is a great meal option for those busy weeknights, and is a simple, no-fuss solution to help us eat more fresh seafood at home. It’s a convenient, new take on the classic French cooking method en papillote, where fish is steamed in a parchment paper pouch.

All you do is choose your favourite fish or seafood, and the accompanying seasoned butter at the Sobeys Seafood Counter. Sobeys has a variety of fish, including fresh wild halibut, haddock, perch, cod, sea Bass, rainbow trout, salmon, mussels, scallops, and more.

Customers select their fish or seafood from the Sobeys’ Seafood Service Counter, and handpick one of three seasoned butter pats: Lemon and Dill, Garlic and Parsley or Salted.

A Sobeys’ seafood expert will prepare the fish (I ask them to remove the skin when possible), and seal the fish in an oven-safe, ready-to-cook bag to take home. It’s convenient because I don’t have to even touch the fish – I can simply put the bag right into the oven when I get home.

You have the option of cooking in the microwave too. The counter will provide you with a cheat sheet with instructions on how to cook your fish at home. Then, just worry about making a side dish to go with your seafood. Most cuts of fish take about 20-25 minutes to cook in the oven, so dinner can be on the table in a half an hour!

First, I tried a fillet of Haddock with lemon and dill. It was delicious! While haddock is supposed to be a bit more fishy-tasting, the lemon and dill was a delicious compliment to its taste.

Then, I had to have a hearty piece of Halibut, my favourite fish and on the pricier side. I tried this one with garlic and parsley – it was equally delicious! But I do think the lemon and dill butter is my favourite flavour.

The Sobeys Seafood Steamer is a delicious dinner idea for your family’s busy lifestyle, and a nutritious and easy way to enjoy more fresh seafood at home.

This post is proudly sponsored by Sobeys. As always, opinions written are my own.

Halloween

Boo! 30 DIY Halloween Costumes for kids

October 22, 2015

What are your kids dressing up as for Halloween? I know my kids start thinking about Halloween costumes as soon as the school year begins. They also like to help create their own DIY Halloween costumes.

Cartoon and movie characters are always popular Halloween costumes, as are dark and scary figures… my kids are into anything that will scare the living daylights out of people, including zombies, vampires, skeletons and the Grim Reaper.

Here are 30 DIY Halloween costumes for kids. If your kids are still searching for the perfect DIY Halloween costume, Netflix characters provide inspiration for kids too!

30 DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

1. Astrid from Netflix’s Dragons: Race to the Edge on RedHeadedPatti.com

2. Ty from Netflix’s Dinotrux on RedHeadedPatti.com

3. Lego Batman Costume on Wholesale Halloween Costumes

4. Mailman on Making of a Mom

5. Construction Worker on Making of a Mom

6. Elmo on Do Try This at Home

7. Mad Scientist at Simply Being Mommy

8. Greek Goddess at Uncommon Designs

9. Gumball Machine at Costume-Works

10. Elsa from Frozen on WhatsupFagans.com

11. Football and player on Barefeet on the Dashboard

12. Knights and Princess on Barefeet on the Dashboard

13. Poison Ivy Fairy on Mission to Save

14. The Riddler on Mission to Save

15. Princess Leia on Mission to Save

16. The Incredibles on C’mon Get Crafty

17. Medusa on The Tip Toe Fairy

18. Baby Shark on At Home with Sweett

19. Police Officer at DIY Danielle

20. Cute Little Bee at At Home with Sweett

21. Minnie Mouse at Embracing Beauty

22. Emmet from Lego at How I Pinch a Penny

23. Gingerbread at The Coupon Challenge

24. Sons of Anarchy at Where the Smiles Have Been.

25. Cutest Chicken at Coolest Homemade Costumes

26. Cabbage Patch Doll at Costume Works

27. Zombie at Coolest Homemade Costumes

28. Thing 1 and 2 at Coolest Homemade Costumes

29. Mummy at Nellie Bellie

30. Owl at Alpha Mom

In the spirit of Halloween falling on the 31st day, I give you one more costume idea – one I handmade myself! I sewed/glued together this Scream and Zombie costume for my boys. As you can see from their poses, they are taking their roles very seriously!