Showing posts with label Fall in WNY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fall in WNY. Show all posts

Monday, September 22, 2014

DIY Magnetic Spiders for $1.00 or less!


Well, Autumn is here and before you know it, Halloween will be too!  I haven't been very impressed with the coupon deals lately, so how about we do some inexpensive Halloween crafts instead?  

First up, CREEPY MAGNETIC SPIDERS.  You can do this project for $1.00 or less!

You'll need:
  • Package of Spider Rings (I used half of a double pack black/orange at the Dollar Tree - that's just $0.50!, but you can find these just about everywhere this time of year for $1.00 or under.) 
  • Promotional Magnets (If you don't have any, consider asking vendors, stores, the Dr's office - they may have some to give you for FREE!  You'll really only need 1 or 2 to do a small bag of spiders.)*I have TONS of these magnets.  You get them at street sales, stores, on the phone book, etc.  If you can't get your hands on any, you can always purchase magnet sheets or strips at your local hobby store.  They also sell magnets at the Dollar Tree that you could cut up. 
  • Glue (whatever glue you have on hand that adheres well to plastic.)
  • Scissors

Step 1:  Cut the "ring" off the back of the spider.  I only used the black spiders for this project...saving those orange guys for something else.

Step 2:  Cut the promotional magnets into small pieces that fit the back of the spider. 


Step 3:  Glue the magnets to the back of the spiders magnetic side up.  If you decide to use a glue gun, be careful, the pieces are very small and you won't need much glue.  The spiders are very light and don't require a large piece of magnet to hold them on, but if you add too much weight (too much glue) the magnet might not hold.

Step 4:  BE CREATIVE!  I of course put a bunch on the door, but think of all the wonderful ways you could spook your unsuspecting party guests or even your family...bwahhahahaha


*The spiders were placed on my inner door which has a glass door protecting it from the outside elements.  If you put them on the outside, they will blow away on a windy day.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Pumpkin Patch Fun!



It's my favorite time of year!  That means we'll be making some visits to the pumpkin patches.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Wendels Farm
East Concord, NY

My favorite!  It's a small pumpkin patch, but it is always FREE!  They run hayrides on the weekends for around $2 (as I recall there is a grandparent discount too :) and Wanda the witch rides with you.  The best part is the kids get an ear of corn to feed the cows - what fun!  They also have a store with Maple Syrup and Chicken Bar-B-Que available.  There is popcorn and cider for $1 or less and candy apples.  

For the kiddos there is also a fun pumpkin washing station.  My daughter really gets a kick out of scrubbing those pumpkins.  There pumpkin prices are usually very reasonable. 

The Great Pumpkin Farm
Clarence, NY

Weekend Admission $5.00 per person, under 3 FREE (includes FREE hayride)
*Discount tickets are available at Wegmans*
Every weekend in October has different events.  Go here to see what's happening.

Weekdays are FREE!  The Farm activities are NOT open, but there is plenty to do for free.  The store is open with a few animatronic spooky things to look at.  The pumpkin patch is open and they have some fun displays.  The animals are out and the kids can feed them (bring quarters for food) and the train and playsets are open.  They also have a bakery and candy store.  Cider, cookies and cupcakes are $1 each.

Note: Pumpkins are pricey at this location; $0.40/lb, but they have some LARGE ones to choose from.

Becker Farms
Gasport, NY

Pumpkin Fiesta Admission: $7.00 for kids and $5.00 for adults.  Haunted Hayrides $9.00.

Weekdays are FREE!  *Limited activities available during the week.  They have u-pick pumpkins, a play area (with several sets) for kids, farm animals and fish.  You can purchase food for the animals or fish inside the store.  Pony rides and hay rides are an additional charge.  They also have a Brewery onsite for the parents to enjoy!