Archive for 'Halloween'

Recycled Halloween

October 30th, 2009 – 6:02 am Posted by Greg Cote
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Need a costume?  Check out these ideas.
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Hosting a Halloween Party for Adults

October 29th, 2009 – 11:01 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Halloween

Halloween is a spooky celebration that is all about having a good time. It may be something that is geared toward children, but just because your trick or treating days are over does not mean that you cannot be a part of this haunting holiday!
For Halloween this year throw a party for adults only and [...]

Costume Safety Tips

October 22nd, 2009 – 9:20 am Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Halloween

As you are getting your little (or big) ghosts and goblins ready for trick or treating, parties, and more, looking good shouldn’t be the only goal.  A costume also needs to be safe.  Use these simple tips from nationally recognized product safety organization Underwriters Laboratories (UL) as a guide.

Use flame-resistant fabric when making costumes. [...]

Have A Green Halloween!

October 20th, 2009 – 8:13 am Posted by Jaclyn Abergas

Trying to find a different way to decorate your place this Halloween? Try doing it the green way. It’ll force you to be creative and give you more quality time with family and friends.

3 Costumes in 3 Minutes

October 16th, 2009 – 9:07 am Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Halloween

Okay, don’t be misled by this title, you can’t make all three costumes in three minutes, but you should be able to make each of these costumes in 3 minutes or less.  With only two weeks until Halloween, these costumes will give you more time to plan your candy collection strategy and less on creating [...]

Planning Your Halloween Costume

October 13th, 2009 – 11:45 am Posted by Patti

Whether you have a Halloween party to go to with friends or have children who need costumes for a fun filled night of trick or treating, the choice of a Halloween costume can be a very important one. Halloween is a holiday that is just for fun. It gives one the opportunity to show off [...]

More Fun and Interesting Facts about Halloween

October 21st, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Halloween

If you have not had your fill of fun and interesting facts about the holiday that involves ghosts, goblins and lots of orange and black, then read on for some more tidbits!
-Black cats are closely linked to the celebration of Halloween because witches once believed that these cats were able to protect their special powers.
-The [...]

Fun and Interesting Facts about Halloween

October 14th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Halloween

Halloween comes from the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain (which is pronounced Sow-en or sow-in). The festival marked the end of the summer season and the start of a new year, commencing November 1st. It got its start in Ireland and ancient Britain over 2,000 years ago where it was believed that spirits of [...]

Tips to Make Trick or Treating Safe for Kids

August 5th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Halloween

Halloween is supposed to be a fun time for kids. Before the night of ghosts and goblins rolls around, here are some tips to make sure that your kids have a safe trick or treating experience!
Costumes
Outfit your child in a costume that is flame resistant and is very easy to see at night. You [...]