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Wig Out for Halloween This Year

Last night I was thinking about costume ideas for the kids -- and for Charlie and me this year! Of course it's fun to dress up in costume, but part of the fun of Halloween is transforming yourself into someone else, be it a witch or a devil or a princess.

Halloween Craft Idea for Kids: Handprint Spider

Halloween is a great time to do some creative arts and crafts activities with your kids. Here's an idea for a fun painting activity to make scary spiders for Halloween. The spiders will also be great decorations to hang on the wall or from the ceiling once the paint is dry!

Welcome Guests with a Fabulous Scarecrow

A great host thinks of every detail for their party. Creating a party atmosphere before guests even enter your home is one of those details that can really impress your guests. One way to do that for your fall parties...make a scarecrow!

5 Tips for Carving the Perfect Pumpkin

Jack-o-lanterns are one of the most common decorations associated with Halloween. And they are a ton of fun to carve because you can make them as silly or scary as you want -- and you can get the whole family involved!

Music to Add Fright to Your Halloween Party

If you’ve ever watched a horror movie, you probably know that the sound effects and background music can sometimes make you even more terrified than the actual plot of the movie. The same idea applies to a Halloween party. The music can increase the fear-factor of your party and will put your guests in the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve!

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