What crept up on you more this year: Halloween or that spooky storm lurking around out East? If the weather's threatening to put a damper in your Halloween plans, try one of these fun indoor ideas to turn things around. Once you get elbows deep in DIY crafts and Halloween-themed games, the kiddies...
I have a four-year-old and, I must admit, I dread the carving of the pumpkin at Halloween. She always wants to do it herself, which, frankly, freaks me out. So, this year, we are taking a new and less "sharp" route: Paint! Acrylic, multi-coloured and a shiny moody chrome finish; stripes,...
My daughter had a professional day home from Kindergarten, so I needed a craft project to keep the day occupied. (I can only play "Princess in Peril" for so many hours before I want to run away screaming!) So, I came up with these fun and fairly easy DIY Halloween silk screens. ...
Halloween is looming, ready to gobble up more of your household budget -- sound familiar? It's no treat shelling out for yearly candies and accessories but the kids -- yours or the neighbours' -- will cold-shoulder you 'til winter holidays if you don't get your ghoul-on. So: trick time! Here...
Looking to throw a Halloween party for your little ones before they head out for the night? Follow these simple eye catching ideas to create a deliciously spooky get together that is sure to thrill. 1. Start the party with a fun Halloween craft that kids of all ages can take part in. ...
With costumes to prepare, candy to buy and life generally keeping you busy, it's not uncommon to find yourself scrambling at the last minute to pull together some spooky Halloween decorations. Don't panic - there's a lot of "creep" you can create with very little expense and effort. Here are 10 last...
Now don't you go calling this tacky too (like you did my ceramics lamp)! Don't worry, I'm over it (not really.) Today's Halloween craft I discovered last year while compiling a Halloween decor post for your viewing pleasure. I found a version of it on this adorable blog called Design Mom, and...
Each Halloween I notice that the most elaborately decorated houses tend to belong to people without children. Perhaps it's because they can take the uninterrupted time it takes to get it so fabulously together, but what I think it actually points to is the fact that adults, not just kids, love to...
We've scoured the country from coast to coast to bring you a by-no-means complete, but a sampler list of Halloween events and activities for all to enjoy! Don't see your favourite event? Feel free to post it in the comments below. VANCOUVER EVENT: Fright Nights at Play Land,...