Halloween Creepy Crawly Spider Craft
I do NOT like spiders! The kids do like them…at least the non-living kind. To satisfy their need to gross me out, make me cringe, or squeal, we make Halloween creepy crawly spider crafts. Here’s how: Supplies: Black construction paper (other colors optional) Cotton balls or cotton stuffing Black pipe... [Read more]
Organize A Successful Halloween Party
Halloween is filled with spooky fun. It’s a great time to let your imagination run wild with a party! Not sure how to host one? Here are some tips for organizing a successful Halloween party that will make your guests think you’re an expert! Adults and teenagers often host or attend Halloween parties;... [Read more]
Ten Spooky Halloween Snacks For Kids
Halloween is a favorite holiday for kids, especially if they can share it with school friends. Most classrooms have some type of party where the children can dress up and possibly have snacks. If you’ve been asked to provide something for snack-time, choose from these ten spooky Halloween snacks for kids. Think... [Read more]
Fun Autumn Activities With Kids
With the cooler weather and the bright colors as an inspiration, it’s no wonder that families tend to spend more time together during the fall season. This makes it the perfect time for joining in on some fun autumn activities with kids. Here are some fun autumn activities you can do with the kids that will... [Read more]
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bag Craft
At our house, my dad always stayed home to pass out goodies while my mom took us trick-or-treating. If someone will be left at your house to give out treats, your kids may enjoy putting the goodie bags together. Here is an example of how your kids can help make these trick-or-treat bags. Supplies: Small paper... [Read more]
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bucket Craft
Making a trick-or-treat bucket is great fun for the kids. Let the kids make one for use at home and then give them the option to make their own to use when they go trick-or-treating. Below is an example of how you can make one for home use. Supplies: Ice cream bucket with handle and lid Construction paper ( may... [Read more]
Wormy Dirt Halloween Recipe
Many kids love Halloween because of the “gross factor.” They like to see adults squirm, especially Moms. This Wormy Dirt recipe is great for little kids because it isn’t too gross. However, let a teenager’s imagination go wild and it could get pretty yucky! Here is the basic recipe you... [Read more]
Monster Mash Halloween Song Lyrics
I just can’t get away from my Celtic heritage. Now, I’ve tied the Monster Mash Halloween song into it all! Weird, huh? Find out about the connection below. To misquote Andy Griffith…what it was, was Halloween. I was putting some things together for a Halloween freebie and I came across the Halloween... [Read more]
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Tradition
Sometimes holidays make sense because of the popularity of an activity or a person. At other times, even though a holiday is celebrated, the reasons for celebrating can be quite obscure. Take “Carve a Pumpkin Day”, for example. Many people have never heard of this holiday. Carve a Pumpkin Day is usually... [Read more]
A Tale Of Halloween eBook
Jumpstart Your Autumn Celebrations With A Tale Of Halloween. Children love the candy, costumes, and games associated with Halloween; however, there is more to the holiday than that. Halloween is steeped in a rich history that dates back thousands of years. To add more meaning and fun to Halloween, we have A Tale... [Read more]
Spook-tacular Halloween Games
When it comes to Halloween, the first activity most of us think about is trick-or-treating. That’s certainly a big part of it, but what about those who are too old or just don’t want to go? And how about the parents who prefer that their children stay in one place on the holiday? In these cases, Halloween... [Read more]
