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.

50’s Themed Costumes? You Bet!

A few weekends ago, I happened to be at a stoplight waiting for it to turn green. While I was waiting, I group of young girls dressed up to the nines on their way to some sort of dance crossed … Continue reading

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Unusual Halloween Treats

This Halloween instead of giving out the obligatory Snickers and Twix candy bars, why not try something a little out of the ordinary. Here are five unusual Halloween treats sure to make your trick or treaters night. Skull painted Easter … Continue reading

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DIY: Halloween Treats

At Halloween it can be all too easy to give away hundreds of dollars of candy. And while I’m a fan of sugary sweets, I do think that far too often kids end up with giant bags of candy that … Continue reading

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Brainy Foods

While playful foods are not for everyone, it doesn’t take much to inspire a feast fit for zombies. All you need is a little grey matter. Brains for an appetizer, brains for the main course and brains for desert! Here’s … Continue reading

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Aye, Aye to Pirate Costumes

I don’t know about you, but there was definitely a time when I dreamed of being a pirate girl.  When I saw Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” let’s just say those dreams came back.  … Continue reading

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Halloween Props

I love to decorate my home for Halloween, but sometimes I spend so much time inside that the outside of my home is neglected. And what is more important to the strangers that come up to your door on Halloween … Continue reading

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Have Yourself a Wicked Halloween

It can be really hard to come up with the right Halloween costume.  Believe me, I know.  It’s just always hard to find the inspiration.  I know a lot of my friends like to model themselves after celebrities like Michael … Continue reading

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Paper Crafts

Paper crafts are one of the most exciting aspects of Halloween. Banners, invitations, wreaths and more can all be constructed from this versatile substance at very little to no cost at all. All you need to have on hand are … Continue reading

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Halloween Treats – No Tricks!

I often write about my favorite Halloween foods, but today I wanted to focus on special Halloween treats. You know, the goodies that you remember as a child all the way through your adulthood. For me, that would be an … Continue reading

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Use Candles this Halloween – More Than You Think

Halloween is the first holiday of the season where you can really start playing with mood lighting. And what better way to incorporate the feel of the holiday season than by using natural fire burning yellow light? There are hundreds … Continue reading

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