10 Best Pumpkin Carving Ideas...

As creative as I may be, this is something I have always needed a little help with. Realizing that it is a good idea to know what I want to create before selecting our pumpkins was a good thing! There are so many sizes and shapes to choose from and what you want the final look to be will be greatly influenced by what pumpkin you select. Also – knowing the steps, having the right tools and – creating a template...

Best Halloween Party Recipes...

Some people think that Halloween is only for children – but – it can be lots of fun if you invite your friends and treat them to a Halloween party fun! And the trick? I will leave most of it up to you – but here is a helping hand with getting a unique a fun buffet style food treats ready. All of these are easy to prepare and with just a little creativity, you will put smiles on your guest’s faces...

Best Halloween Ideas...

I love this time of year! For me – it is always been so much fun decorating the house, making costumes, watching the little ones run around collecting goodies – it is a happy time for sure! And you are probably surfing the net to find the best ideas for your Halloween celebrations – it can take time and energy – so I decided to lend a helping hand and give you a variety of Halloween ideas and tips...

Best Halloween Tips...

I have had a lot of requests and interest for Halloween information – from costume ideas for adults and children, special snacks and seasonal recipes, decorating ideas and all that makes Halloween fun – especially if you are on a budget. Here is the list of everything you will find on my website – stay awhile and check it all out and have a great Halloween! Halloween Party Planning Tips My Halloween...

Important Halloween Safety Tip...

This information is not only for Halloween and I want to thank Linda who sent in a comment, asking for me to add this information to my website. Bu checking out the link below, you will be able to check out your neighborhood for possible criminals and sex offenders who may be living close by. It is something you may want to know so that you can be more aware of potential danger – especially where children are concerned. Homefacts The...

My Halloween Decorations on a Budget...

I took these pictures outside of my house last Halloween and can’t believe that a year has gone by already. I have a lot of fun decorating for any holidays and totally enjoy watching faces of little trick or treaters checking everything out and enjoying themselves. You will see from the pictures that nothing I used is expensive or elaborate. Here is what I did: The pumpkin lights came from a second hand store –...

How to Make Candy Apples...

This recipe can take you back to your childhood…. remember the delicious crunch and taste of candied apples. You can go to your local supermarket and buy the kit to make candy apples – or you can make your own from scratch. And do you wonder which ones are better? Try it – it really is easy! Here is what you will need: ¾ cups of water 10 apples 2 cups of granulated sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla ½ cup of light...

Halloween Party Planning Tips...

Halloween Party Planning Tips Maybe you are just thinking now that it would be fun to organize Halloween party for all your friends…. Where do you start? And what should you do? Here are tips that will help you all along the way – and it is not as difficult as it may look to be at first. Organizing your party planning step by step is the key. Read on and follow these tips and you will be on your way to have...

How to Pick Your Pumpkin...

I have always enjoyed taking a trip to a pumpkin farm to get the right pumpkin. There are hundreds of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes to pick from and some farms will serve fresh cider or steaming hot chocolate. This is an opportunity to have your younger kids learn how pumpkins are grown. When selecting your pumpkin, start by deciding on colour and shape: Choose tall skinny shape of you want to make funny faces Round...

All About Halloween...

How Halloween Happened In the second half of the 19th century, America experienced a flood of new immigrants. Millions came from Ireland, fleeing the country’s potato famine of 1846. Amongst traditions that were carried over, Halloween became very popular nationally. Following Irish and English traditions, Americans started to dress up in costumes, going house-to-house, asking for food or money. This eventually became...