The Halloween Idea Place

by Derek Blandford

Three things come to mind when I think of Halloween: trick or treat, costumes, and pumpkin decorating. Of the three, pumpkin decorating is my favorite.

Halloween crafts are limited in scope only by your imagination, but while most people choose carving as their method for pumpkin decorating, pumpkin painting may be a better alternative. Here’s three reasons why. [read full article]

by JoAnne Westcott

With Halloween quickly approaching, face painting season is kicking into high gear. Try these easy, but immensely child-pleasing Halloween “cheek art” designs at class parties, fall festivals and homecoming carnivals. [read full article]

by Sam Stevens

For some of us, EVERY DAY IS HALLOWEEN!!! If you want to be unusual dress up as a nurse, secretary, grocery clerk or bank teller this year. Gypsy, vampires and shaman wanna-bes are everywhere already! [read full article]

by Jennifer Shryock

Halloween is “fright night” for humans not dogs. Screaming, running, spooky children in masks make many dogs uncomfortable, nervous and frightened. [read full article]

by Kirsten Hawkins

There are lots of great things about being a new parent. For example, the joy of bringing a new life into the world, the thrill of shaping a young mind, the pride with each new stage of your baby’s life. Few things are more exciting, however, than the license to be a kid again. What better way to celebrate your newfound childhood with your baby than by dressing up with them for Halloween? [read full article]

by Brian Johnson

If you just want to take a steak knife and hack out your every day pumpkin face, then this article is not for you. We’re going to take a look at gourmet pumpkin carving for true Halloween connoisseurs. OK, maybe gourmet is a bit of overkill, but why settle for just another carved pumpkin when you can have a prize-winning jack-o-lantern instead? [read full article]

by Terry Kaufman

The name Jack O’Lantern finds its origins in old Irish folk tales. Long ago, there was an Irishman named Jack who was of dubious character. He was a notorious drunkard and troublemaker. [read full article]

by Mila Sidman and Alice Seba

Halloween is much loved time by kids and grownups too… The build up to it is such an exciting time. Indulge your kids excitement this Halloween by trying one of these fun Halloween ideas. [read full article]

by Peter Koonz

Chances are that you’ve had a very busy year like just about everyone else has, and so you’ve had fewer chances to spend good quality time with your kids than you’d like. Well, it’s a fact of modern life, but there are still some really good times to take advantage of. Halloween is one of them. It’s a night full of fun and excitement, and you can tailor it to just what you want. [read full article]

by Brian Johnson

You don’t have to be a tailor or seamstress to create a Halloween costume. In fact, you don’t even have to own a needle or thread. All you need is some creativity (or a friend who’s creative), a closet with some clothes, and a nearby thrift shop. [read full article]