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Fun Halloween Recipes and Ideas

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:50:21 +0000

Halloween has always been a favorite time of year for me. Not only is it my birthday, but the air is clean and crisp, the leaves have turned colors and it’s just a very pretty time of year.

Why Do We Dress Up For Halloween?

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:07:35 +0000

Have you ever wondered where the idea of dressing up for Halloween, or the
idea for Halloween in general came from? After all, it is kind of an odd tradition. Children dress up in costumes, pretending to be someone else and
then “threaten” to play a trick on their neighbors, unless they receive some
candy.

Halloween Costume Ideas for Toddlers

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:06:52 +0000

Dressing up your toddler for Halloween is a lot of fun. Enjoy it while you can. Before you know it your sweet little toddler will be in kindergarten or first grade and will have developed a much stronger opinion on his or her costume choices and you’ll no longer be able to dress him in the costume of your choice. Here are a few ideas for toddler Halloween costumes to get you
started. Of course there are plenty of other options out there as well. With a little creativity, the possibilities are endless.

Tips for Fun-Filled Trick-or-Treating For Your Kids

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:06:15 +0000

What’s a child’s favorite part of Halloween? Going trick-or-treating, of course. What could be more fun than dressing up, and then walking from door to door collecting plenty of candy along the way? Best of all, this fun tradition takes place at night. Make this the most fun trick-or-treating experience for your child with these simple tips.

Make Paper Mache Halloween Masks

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:05:26 +0000

You’ll need just a few things to make just about any mask you can imagine. Those items include balloons, newspaper, wallpaper glue and some acrylic paint. A pair of sharp scissors comes in handy to cut out eyes and mouth. Wear old clothing, or put an apron on both you and your child. Making the mask can get a bit messy.

Fun Halloween Games

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:04:42 +0000

Make a Spider Web
All you need for this fun game is a ball of black, white, or silver yarn or string and a few kids. Have everyone stand around in a circle. Ask one child to hold one end of the string and then toss the ball to another kid. Each child holds on the string and then tosses it to someone else. Before you know it you’ll have a great spider web.

Healthy Treats For Little Trick-Or-Treaters This Halloween

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:03:55 +0000

Candy and other sweets don’t have to be the only treats you hand out to little trick-or-treaters this Halloween. There are also plenty of healthy options available that will be just as fun without causing a sugar rush and cavities. Here are some ideas for healthy treats you can use this year.

Halloween Cakes – Centerpiece and Dessert

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:03:13 +0000

A Halloween cake is not only the perfect dessert for any Halloween party and a must have for someone with a birthday on or around October 31st, but also makes a great center piece for your food table if you are throwing any type of Halloween party. Here are two simple, yet impressive Halloween cakes that you can try this year.

Yummy Halloween Treats

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:02:32 +0000

Other than dressing up in costumes, Halloween is all about yummy treats. Of course you are not limited to just candy when it comes to Halloween food. Here are some great snack and meal ideas. These are perfect for a Halloween party, or as a way to enjoy the excitement as you count down to the big day.

Easy Kids Crafts For Halloween

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:01:43 +0000

Are your kids excited about Halloween yet? We don’t have a day go by where my daughter doesn’t ask me if it’s time to go trick-or-treating yet. Keep them busy while they wait with these easy kids craft ideas you can do together.

Quick, Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:32:24 +0000

You can find a large variety of Halloween costumes available at stores in your neighborhood. However, when you consider the cost and lack of originality, homemade costumes are a more fun and oftentimes more cost-effective option. Plus, if you involve your children in creating the homemade costumes, the results will be worth more than any store-bought costume in any store.

Halloween Craft Projects For Children

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:30:38 +0000

Fall means more inside time for the little ones. Naturally, they’re going to need something fun and creative to keep them busy. Help your kids prepare for Halloween by constructing these adorable craft projects! They’re easy and fun to make and the kiddos will love displaying them for the holiday.

Pumpkin Halloween Activities for Toddlers

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:29:27 +0000

Halloween inspires all kinds of activities to do with your toddler, especially pumpkin fun! Visiting the pumpkin patch together, shopping for (or making) Halloween costumes, and decorating the house. But one of the best Halloween activities is doing art projects together.

Halloween Costumes you Can Make out of a Cardboard Box

Nicole Dean — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:27:41 +0000

Do you have a cardboard box that is large enough to fit around your child? If so, you can easily make a costume for your child for Halloween - and save a lot of money in the process.