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5 Not-So-Halloween Party Themes for the ‘Big Kids’
Aaaaahhhh, Halloween. The crisp autumn air, the orange glow of the trees, corn mazes, jack-o-lanterns and children running around the neighborhood, with their costumes over bulky jackets, collecting a bagful of candy. But everyone knows that Halloween isn’t just for … Continue reading
Whooo Chose Owls for Halloween, Anyway?
Most recognized common iconic symbols to use for celebrating holidays; red-suited Santa’s for Christmas, fuzzy bunnies with brightly decorated eggs can only mean one thing, Easter! (though I still think eggs and bunnies are odd pairing) and the ever popular … Continue reading
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Why Trick-or-treating is a Rite of Passage
As soon as your little one is born, you eagerly await each and every holiday: Fourth of July and Labor Day pass with new-kid excitement. When that very first Halloween looms on the calendar you count down the days, giddy … Continue reading
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Traveling for Halloween? Check out These Spooky Sites
The city of New Orleans has the famous reputation for being America’s most haunted city and with good reason. Long before Europeans settlers stepped foot on the marshy landscape, the area was used by the local indians as a burial … Continue reading
Hosting An Olde Fashioned Halloween Party
I’m always looking for new ways to celebrate my favorite holiday. One idea I’ve thought about goes back to Halloween’s earliest roots, and throwing a party that celebrates Halloweens of the past. Most people probably envision vintage halloween celebrations that … Continue reading
Posted in General Halloween, Halloween Costumes, Halloween Craft Ideas, halloween crafts for kids, Halloween makeup and accessories, Halloween party invitation ideas, Halloween Party Planning, Holiday Costumes
Tagged Halloween decor, Halloween parties, Halloween party ideas, halloween traditions, Skeleton Cotume
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The History of Halloween: Old Halloween Traditions
Today, we all know Halloween as the “scary” holiday that rolls around every year on the last day of October. All the kids dress up in innocent costumes and go around trick-or-treating while the adults dress up in sexy costumes … Continue reading
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Tagged halloween traditions, History of Halloween
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Fun Facts About Costumes
Halloween has turned out to be one of the most commercial holidays of the entire year, perhaps only behind Christmas and possibly Easter. The intrinsic value which was once so important to the Europeans has been call but lost on … Continue reading
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Very Easy DIY Halloween for the Crafting Impaired
Lots of folks out there love the vibe from an expertly decorated home during the fall season, but, many of us just aren’t that crafty. If you don’t decorate your home for Halloween anymore because you aren’t handy with the power … Continue reading
Guest Post: The Quintessential Halloween Movie, According to My Granddaughter Jen
My granddaughter has been begging me for months and months to guest post on this blog…and for months and months I’ve resisted it. Having her guest post honestly makes me a little nervous even though I’m not sure why…it’s not … Continue reading
