Alternative Idea To Dressing Up For Halloween
Written by Stephanie Martin | 1 CommentEvery year at this time, the stores are filled with a wide variety of assorted costumes from cute little pumpkins and lady bugs to scary witches and vampires. Growing up, I did dress up and go trick-or-treating. My husband and I took our children for a few years, but then decided that it was just not for us. We’ve never really lived in a subdivision where we knew a lot of people who were handing out candy so going door-to-door was not really an option for us. Also, I’m not a great seamstress, so trying to sew a costume was not really an option, even a simple one. So, we came up with an alternative plan that has worked really well for us and our children love it! Full Article
Tips for Making Your Holiday Dinner a Success
Written by Stephanie Martin | 0 CommentsEveryone enjoys going getting together with family and friends for a big holiday meal, but sometimes the stress of preparation is almost too much to bear. But, there are just a few simple things that you can do to help reduce and/or eliminate the stress. Full Article
Reusable Halloween Costumes
Written by Tammy Paquin | 0 CommentsI have three boys and in general they all like the same costumes, so I’ve been able to reuse our costumes year after year. One year the littlest one didn’t want ANY costume! He didn’t like having to put the costume over his clothes (a common thing in our Northern climates). Well, I was determined. He was agreeable to wearing his red hat and sweatshirt, so with some felt I had on hand, I made eyes and ears for his hat and he went as Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Full Article
Fun Halloween Recipes and Ideas
Written by Audrey Okaneko | 0 CommentsHalloween 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. Full Article
Why Do We Dress Up For Halloween?
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsHave 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. Full Article
Halloween Costume Ideas for Toddlers
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsDressing 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. Full Article
Tips for Fun-Filled Trick-or-Treating For Your Kids
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsWhat’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. Full Article
Make Paper Mache Halloween Masks
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsYou’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. Full Article
Fun Halloween Games
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsMake 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. Full Article
Healthy Treats For Little Trick-Or-Treaters This Halloween
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsCandy 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. Full Article
Halloween Cakes – Centerpiece and Dessert
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsA 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. Full Article
Yummy Halloween Treats
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsOther 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. Full Article
Easy Kids Crafts For Halloween
Written by Susanne Myers | 0 CommentsAre 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. Full Article
Quick, Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas
Written by Nicole Dean | 0 CommentsYou 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. Full Article
Halloween Craft Projects For Children
Written by Nicole Dean | 0 CommentsFall 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. Full Article
Pumpkin Halloween Activities for Toddlers
Written by Nicole Dean | 0 CommentsHalloween 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. Full Article
Halloween Costumes you Can Make out of a Cardboard Box
Written by Nicole Dean | 0 CommentsDo 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. Full Article
