more about: Halloween
Don’t Ditch that Halloween Costume Just Yet!
Even though Halloween is now done for another year. Don’t toss your child’s costume quite yet. If you have the storage space, save it until next year and participate in the National Costume Swap [...]
5 Uses for Halloween Candy
Sugar highs. Sugar crashes. Cavities. Weight gain. There are so many good reasons not to eat all that Halloween candy today. So what to do with the pounds of candy your kids hauled in [...]
Handmade vs. Store Bought
It’s almost become ubiquitous on TV, in popular movies and books: Harried working mom doctoring some store-bought item, trying to pass it off as handmade. Whether it’s cupcakes for a school function, dessert [...]
Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Decorating
Pumpkin decorating is one of the best (if not messiest) parts of Halloween. But if scraping out soggy seeds, or wielding a carving knife isn’t your forte, try this trick for endless pumpkin decorating [...]
Do You Decorate for Halloween?
Each year, as temperatures drop and leaves begin to change, the Halloween decorations in my neighborhood start to go up. I can’t tell you how many yards of fake spider web (some with disturbingly [...]
Fun Facts About Candy Corn
It’s October and Halloween (candy) is upon us. Brush up on your candy corn knowledge with these trivia: – Candy corn has had the same recipe (sugar, corn syrup, and marshmallow) since 1900. – [...]
Halloween Party Ideas
Contemplating a Halloween party this year? I have been to a lot of great Halloween parties. Here are some of my favorite ideas for a successful spooky party. – Fill the tree out front [...]
Halloween Costumes for Pets?
There, I’ve asked the question, and all my friends with no pets can wonder where my head is and all my friends with pets can clamor for more information. But first, a picture, of [...]
Crazy, Creative, Fun Candy Crafts for Halloween (and All Year Long)
In honor of Halloween, I thought I’d give you a sneak peek of a new book that celebrates candy in its many forms—specifically, crafted into pirates, castles, cars, critters, and so much more. Candy Construction is Sharon Bowers’ new follow-up to her equally whimsical Ghoulish Goodies, which offered Halloween recipes and instructions for creepy eyeballs, cocoa bats, and monster cupcakes. While Candy Construction isn’t Halloween-themed, it still has plenty of fabulous ideas using all kinds of colorful sweet treats.
Halloween Parties: 8 Tips for Last-Minute Hosts
Halloween is on a Saturday this year, and you know what that means… even more of an excuse to party! If the date crept up on you (pun intended) and you’re not exactly ready for the costume-clad guests to arrive yet, not to worry. You’d be surprised how quickly you can whip up a cool Halloween bash, even if all you have to work with is Friday night and Saturday during the day…
