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Halloween Activities

Patricia — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:06:23 +0000

With more and more Halloween celebrations taking place in the classroom, at home parties, or at community events, here are some cross-curricular Halloween activities for you to enjoy. [read full article]

Decorating Your Fireplace for a Haunting Halloween Hearth

Patricia — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:02:31 +0000

Halloween is more than kids and candy. It has, in the past few years, become one of the major events for which Americans decorate their homes! So here are four quick, easy, and simple Halloween decorating ideas featuring your fireplace hearth… [read full article]

Pumpkin painting: this Halloween’s decorating alternative

Patricia — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:08:08 +0000

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]

Scary-Good Halloween Decorations

Patricia — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:55:11 +0000

Stock up on festive finds and get ready for the ringing doorbell on October 31. Check out Real Simple’s shopping guide for Halloween decorations.

How the Jack-O-Lantern Came to Be

Patricia — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:15:41 +0000

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]

Keep Your Kids Safe On Halloween Night

Patricia — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:14:37 +0000

Halloween is a time when children of all ages can dress up and have a good time. However, it is also a time when taking safety precautions is vital to prevent the fun on Halloween night turning into a tragedy. Halloween safety involves a good deal of practical common sense but in the excitement of the night that common sense can often be forgotten. Planning ahead can help to make safety part of your family’s Halloween routine. [read full article]

Learning the Hard Way: The Essentials of Halloween Dog Costume Design

Patricia — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:20:50 +0000

Many dog clubs and animal organizations sponsor activities throughout the year where you and your pooch can bond. This is especially true at Halloween, when you and your dog will have an opportunity to take part in costume contests, parades, and other events to show off your creativity. Our local Humane Society, for example, has a “Howling Party,” while our dog club has its annual “Fun Fair.” Other organizations put on dog parades. The best part about all of these events is that you are able to show your dog off in costume! [read full article]

Long Live Halloween!

Patricia — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:19:05 +0000

The scent of fall is in the air and the colors of the season are gracing our landscapes. Know what that means? Halloween is right around the corner! Children everywhere are counting the weeks until this festive day arrives while parents wonder if their children should be allowed to trick or treat and whether today’s world is safe enough for the Halloween traditions of days gone by. [read full article]

Scary Halloween Masks- This Halloween Makeup Idea is A Recipe for Horror

Patricia — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:50:22 +0000

What Lies in Granny’s “Crypt”-ic Cupboard?

Searching for a scary Halloween mask? This Halloween makeup idea is not for the faint-hearted! This gruesome brew is for those who love the horror of HELL-oween. If you are nifty enough, Granny’s goodies could turn you into this! [read full article]

Treating Your Sweetheart To Halloween Fun

Patricia — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:08:16 +0000

Halloween, in and of itself, might not seem like the most romantic holiday going. On the surface, it is probably not. When the night is treated with just the right touch though, it is possible to transform it into an evening to remember. One of the best ways to fan the flames of passion on All Hallows Eve is to treat a sweetheart to a special gift that she is not expecting. [read full article]