Caramel Apple Popcorn House of Sprinkles

Today's Masquerade Ball Post is brought to you from House of Sprinkles!  She has made an amazing Fall treat for your upcoming Halloween party!

Hi! I'm Natalie from House of Sprinkles and I'm so excited to be on Free Time Frolics today! Today I'm sharing a tasty little treat that will be a great addition to any party this fall. 

Doesn't this look divine?  For the Caramel Apple Popcorn check out The recipe on House of Sprinkles!

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I am Brave & Beautiful

I am Brave and Beautiful - a beauty movement that is sweeping the globe. Colbie Caillat started it with her recent song and video called TRY. My blogging friend Megan of Brassy Apple wanted to push this movement along and invited women from all over to share what they looked like without make up and I joined in!! Colbie's song says, "Take your make up off. Let your hair down... Look into the mirror at yourself, Do you like you? Cause I like you... "

Megan and her friend Cobi of Peacefrom6pieces have been the team behind this whole project. Their worldwide vision included creating their own video inspired by the song TRY. The talent of Robbins Creative made it possible for them to pull it off. You have to click play and see the beauty and bravery displayed and you might even recognize a few faces in there.

Me along with 101+ other blogging women from different backgrounds, religions, ethnicities, ages, shapes and sizes have decided to be Brave and Beautiful! You can join in this movement too by sharing what you look like without makeup on. You don't need a blog either! Just tag your photo with #IamBraveAndBeautiful on Instgram and search the hashtag to see who else has joined in. ALSO, if you tag it with a second hashtag - #ColbieTRY we just might be able to get Colbie Caillat's attention since she was the inspiration behind it all!

Cee Me Be decorating with Silhouette Cameo

Today's guest is Cee Me Be!  She hails from the great state of Idaho Like me. She has a fun creative ideas to share!  Today she is sharing how she uses her Silhouette Cameo jazz up her house and Halloween costumes!  She even has a couple of Files for you to download and use!  

Head over and check out her amazing ideas and her Photography is awesome!!

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Easy DIY Anna Dress from Frozen

Here is another Cute, Easy Halloween costume! I think this year every little girl is going to want to be Anna or Elsa from Disney's Frozen.  Busy Mom's Helper nailed it.  Her Anna Dress is adorable!Check out her how to!

Anna Halloween Costume

You can also see her easy Elsa Dress!  My little miss would flip!

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Halloween Washi Tape Party Decor- Masquerade Ball

Today Randi & Carol from FrugElegance shares a quick and easy Halloween party trick! I love how easy this is.  Washi Tape makes everything Scarier and prettier!  You can use this little trick for any holiday!   

Halloween Washi Tape Decor

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Sherlock Holmes Costume from The Benson Street

 

 

It's Time for a Masquerade Ball!  I am so excited to share with you an amazing line up of Bloggers sharing their talents.

 

First up is Emily from the  Benson Street.  She is a dear friend.  I love her blog and all her amazing ideas!  Her Husband, a local teacher, always dresses up for his class.  He has done some awesome costumes in the past. I love the choice for this year.

Meet Sherlock Holmes!

 

Check out Emily's blog for m ore great ideas. Here are a few I love!

Rubriks Cube Costume

 

Don't Eat Pete

Masquerade Ball 2014

Hello every one!  It's time for the Masquerade Ball!  I am so excited to get things started.  I have an amazing bunch of blogger sharing costume and party ideas over the next month.  So come join me and all my friends for the Masquerade Ball Blog Hop!!!

Long Lasting Curls- Video Tutorial

A few months ago I attended a blog conference, SNAP! while at the conference I did my hair in wavy curls.  I was approached by several other blogger ans asked how I got my hair so curly and bouncy.  A lot of them thought it was natural.  But it is not!  My hair is as straight as it comes.  As a child my hair would not hold any curl.  no Curling Iron, hot rollers, perms nothing! I finally found  Caruso curlers in High school that would curl my hair and it would stay for most of the day.  But never 2 days.  So when I found my Evolution curling wand I was in heaven.  

My Favorite Canning Recipes and a Giveaway!

Are you a Prepper?  I totally am.  I love all things Preparedness! But let me make it clear, I am not a Zombie Apocalypse  Prepper.  The Zombies can take me of they want... I am the kind of prepper who   loves seeing my 72 Hour kits packed and ready,  My food shelves stocked with food, and learning new ways to use my shelf stable food or making my own shelf stable food. I'm Nerdy like that.

With canning season upon us I though it would be a great idea to share with you a round up of my favorite canning recipes. You can also check out my Pinterest boards for more links to canning, food storage and all things preparedness! Follow me if you would like and learn more about being prepared!

TruMoo & Strawberry Pudding Pops

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you remember way back when you were a kid and Bill Cosby was telling us on TV to buy Pudding Pops?  I just loved those things.  They were the best creamy treat in the frozen food section! But alas one day they just disappeared, never return.  

I miss them.

So I decided I would make my own.  Only today I am adding a little twist to make them a bit more healthy. They make great after school snacks, or for mom after she sends them all out the door and can enjoy one all to herself!