Author Archives: Emma Rae Curtis

About Emma Rae Curtis

Kids around the world count down the days until Christmas but not Emma Rae Curtis. Ever since her first Halloween, Emma has been a huge fan of the magic that is Halloween. While raising her kids, Emma had the time of her life making Halloween costumes and hosting lively Halloween parties. Each Halloween her house is still decorated to the hilt making it a trick or treat favorite in the neighborhood. Emma is an avid researcher, reader and writer of all topics involving Halloween costumes, traditions, decorations, parties, and accessories. At the urging of her friends and family Emma has worked independently as a Halloween writer/researcher since 2001. Emma also does consulting for organizations regarding all things related to Halloween parties, Halloween costumes, and Halloween related information.

Ghost Hunting, Amateur-Style

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

It seems that ghost hunter shows are everywhere these days. Flip on a channel and you can find a variety of styles, methods and hunters that all focus on the pursuit of the paranormal. But what if you don’t have … Continue reading →

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Fun Halloween Crafts For Kids

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

Part of the fun of Halloween, aside from overeating candy and wearing silly costumes, is decorating your home, inside and out. With parties, trick-or-treating and other activities on the way, your child can get so excited she wants to wear her girl’s … Continue reading →

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Classic Autumn Treats

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

During the autumn season, there’s nothing better than to enjoy the blazing colors of the fall leaves, carve jack-o-lanterns, visit corn mazes, or share scary stories of headless horsemen and monsters galore. Why not stay cozy on one of those … Continue reading →

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How to Make Haunted Gingerbread Houses

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

Emma Rae’s Haunted Gingerbread House Ideas Making gingerbread houses are a tradition worth having that builds memories in your family, however, these holiday decorations aren’t just for Christmas anymore. Gingerbread haunted houses have become increasingly popular and you can make … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Spook Alley

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

October 31st can be one of the most fun nights of the year. For some crazy reason, we just love to be scared out of our minds! Why not be the talk of the neighborhood and host a spook alley … Continue reading →

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Easy, Inexpensive, Do-It-Yourself Costumes

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

It doesn’t matter if you are dressing yourself or a gaggle of kids up for the Halloween holiday, making your own costume is the way to go. Personally, I prefer these over the store-bought versions, but there are pros and … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Ideas for the 4th of July

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits. Thomas Jefferson ‘Tis the season … Continue reading →

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Quick Halloween Crafts

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

Not everyone has time for complicated craft projects during the month of October. So don’t feel bad if you only have a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon to make Halloween decorations. So get moving, you’ve only got a … Continue reading →

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Bad News Bears

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

Rrrroar. Or as the kids say it, rawr. I went camping over the weekend with my grandkids and as we were roasting marshmallows over the fire, they started getting agitated. As it turned out, they had been teasing each other … Continue reading →

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A Family That Eats Brains Together…

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Emma Rae Curtis

I may be wrong, but after watching the news this summer, I think it’s a pretty safe bet to say that the summer of 2012 is the summer of the zombies. There are reports and stories of the zombie apocalypse… people … Continue reading →