Halloween Costume Ideas

What are you going to be for Halloween? This question haunts you every year until you come up with an idea. Sometimes it is hard to get past the common, over-used costume ideas, like being a witch, an angel, or a devil. Other times, the cost of putting together something innovative is too much to make a costume idea worth pursuing.   However, with a bit of creativity, you can put together an interesting yet... Read more >

Halloween Party Ideas

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to start planning your Halloween party. Whether you are planning for children or adults, the right Halloween decorations, music, treats, and games can make your party a success. After assembling your guest list, you will have an idea of the proper tone for your Halloween bash. A Halloween Party for Kids If you are planning a Halloween party for children... Read more >

Kids and Halloween

Aside from Christmas, Halloween is one of children's favorite holidays. Costumes, candy, and parties…Oh my! Whether you are planning a Halloween party for many kids or just looking to keep your own children entertained, there are plenty of ways to keep Halloween safe and healthy. Kid Halloween Activities As soon as pumpkin patches starting popping up in the neighborhood, you know Halloween is just around... Read more >

History of Halloween

The history of Halloween can be traced back nearly 2000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated in the areas now known as Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France. This holiday represented the official Celtic new year. Taking place every November 1, Samhain marked the first day of winter as well as the end of the harvest, both of which were often associated with death.   On the... Read more >

Carving Halloween Pumpkin

". . . the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch" - Linus   Pumpkin carving holds a special place in many hearts. Whether you are attempting a jack-o-lantern for the first time or are using elaborate, carving skills honed after years of pumpkin carving, this is a time-honored tradition that can be shared by the whole family. There's something about carving pumpkins with a sharp knife and scooping out... Read more >

Planning a Halloween Party

So the party's at your house this year! Whether you're expecting a gaggle of costumed kids after a round of Trick-or-Treating or a horde of thrill-seeking office mates, planning your Halloween party may be the most creative project you've ever undertaken.   First, enlist the help of one or two friends and brainstorm some ideas over a batch of witches' brew (a nice fall drink like hot apple cider comes to... Read more >

Healthy Halloween Food

Did you know that Halloween is by far the most sugar-laden of all American holidays? Candy makers report that it surpasses even Easter in sales.   Parents are under great pressure to allow their children the joy of the traditional trick-or-treat trek through the neighborhood, but what about the negative effects of all that sugar?   First, take comfort in the fact that Halloween candy isn't likely to... Read more >

Halloween Pet Costumes

Because many people spend the weeks leading up to Halloween thinking about their own costumes, finding a Halloween costume for dogs and cats can often be a last-minute task. However, pet Halloween costumes are a creative way to spice up traditional Halloween activities. Halloween Dog Costumes While dog clothes are a fun way to dress up a dog year round, many retailers are creating dog Halloween costumes, some... Read more >