Safety Tips For Trick or Treat...

As much as we plan and hope, going out into the ghoulish night to troll for candy is not as innocent as it seems. It should be but it is not. Both parents and children look forward to enjoying a bit of frightful fun without thinking about the real dangers lurking around every corner. Here are some safety tips to accomplish that task. Begin trick or treating during the daylight. The way things used to be that everyone...

Quick and Easy Trick or Treat Bags...

OK Moms Have You forgotten the Trick Or Treat Bags? Its Not to late Here are some Ideas. * Use some Halloween-themed fabric to sew a simple bag.? You can whip one up in no time with a sewing machine, or they can easily be sewn by hand if you don’t have one. * Find a plain, solid-colored tote bag to dress up.? You can decorate it to your liking by sewing or gluing on embellishments, or with fabric paint. * Use a plain...

Skeleton Bones...

Need a fast, easy yet fun treat for a Halloween party that your kiddos can help with? Try these Skeleton Bones Ingredients: 4 large egg whites 2 cups powdered sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 250F.? In a large bowl beat egg whites until stiff.? Gradually start adding the sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Keep beating and adding sugar until you have a meringue.?? Line baking trays with paper.? Using a piping bag with a...

Fun Halloween Party Ideas...

There are limitless ideas to the fun you can have at a Halloween party. Over the years, Halloween has grown into a sophisticated, adult celebration. Return to the fun kids had years ago with these basic but fun Halloween party ideas for kids. Apple bob – Fill a large tub with water and apples. Let kids take turns bobbing for apples. Costume contest – Once all your guests arrive at the party, take a vote on the...

Graveyard Cupcakes...

Ingredients: Prepared Cupcakes Frosting of choice 1 package gummy worms 1 package chocolate cookies or graham crackers Directions: Place a few cookies in a plastic bag and using the back of your hand or a rolling pin press down until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.? Using a teaspoon make a small well in the center of each cupcake.? Frost cupcakes around well and sprinkle with cookie crumb mixture.? Stick a gummy worm...

Spooky Stories All Around...

Campers seem to love telling spooky stories. Passing on stories while the embers burn bright on a cool fall night is something we can wait for with excitement. Storytelling has been the most popular way to pass on folklore down through the ages. Here are some storytelling techniques to straighten their hair. Storytelling on Halloween is now expected. Movies are okay, but when the details are left to the imagination, the story...

7 Halloween Games for Kids...

Part of the fun of Halloween is playing silly games.? When planning the games, it’s best to keep the costumes in mind and plan things that will work around them.? Games should be simple with easy to follow rules. Bobbing for Apples – A classic Halloween party game has always been bobbing for apples, however some kids don’t like putting their face in the water or don’t want to mess up the make up that...

Mom & Dad Need Halloween Costumes Too...

Many grownups enjoy Halloween just as much as the kids, sometimes more.? Often times it can be fun to dress up as a family, either for trick or treating or to go to a party.? There are many possibilities for coordinating costumes for mom and dad. There are some ideas can easily coordinate to the kids’ costumes, but they don’t have to.? It can be a family affair or mom and dad can go to their own grown up party...