Archive for Holidays


Halloween Crafts

One of the big joys of Halloween for parents is the chance to spend time with their children working on Halloween crafts. Halloween is a time to decorate your home with a completely different theme from the rest of the year. The scary and ghostly themes of Halloween give a wide scope for your children […]

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A Halloween Wedding

Few couples would want to pursue the ghoulish side of the Halloween theme at their wedding. However, a wedding at Halloween is an opportunity to create a very special ambience reflecting the season and some of the elegant aspects of the Halloween tradition.
Halloween has adopted the Victorian Count Dracula story, which has inspired a formality […]

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Halloween Menu

When you entertain for Halloween, you will want to create a Halloween menu that reflects the theme of the festival.
Much of the fun from the Halloween theme in your menu is in the names you give your dishes. You can use almost any recipe, but choose a ghoulish name to terrify your guests as […]

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Halloween Decorations

With 36.1 million trick-or-treaters visiting homes in 2006, it comes as no surprise that we all want our homes to look as “Halloweenish” as possible for the big night.
Here are some simple Halloween decorating ideas that will make your home look festive but won’t break the bank.

Orange Lights
Change the light bulbs in your outdoor lanterns […]

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Egyptian Themed Birthday Party

Ancient Egypt is a fascinating place all these years later. From mummies and pyramids to pharos and scarabs there is plenty of fuel for the fascination pyre. Keep in mind however, that the goal here is for the kids to have a great time, not to be frightened so keep the scary stuff to a […]

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Halloween Food

When it comes to Halloween-themed Party Foods, the world is your oyster. It’s relatively simple to turn anything you might serve into a creepy, crawly Halloween treat.
Here are a few simple ideas:
Rice Cereal Halloween Treats
The regular, run of the mill rice cereal treat can be turned into a sweet and unique Halloween treat by […]

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Halloween Movies

Having an annual Halloween Movie Night for your family is a great way to celebrate the season together and to create memories that will last for years to come.
Although it would seem that blood and gore should be the central theme of a Halloween movie, try some of these all-family favorite flicks instead.
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Easy Halloween Costumes

Easy Halloween costumes no longer need to follow the traditional themes of witches, zombies and goblins. Today, children are less concerned about following the traditions than about dressing up to have fun. Many of the bought or hired costumes head down the super hero or movie character path. Instead, it’s possible to create unique and […]

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Circus Birthday Bash Worthy of the Big Top

If you want a very happy child, considering throwing a birthday party worthy of the big top. A circus theme for a birthday party is sure to thrill and excite your little one and guests alike. Be sure to make the event one worthy of its title though and keep the action lively and moving […]

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A Casino Night to Remember Birthday Party

Life is a gamble. What better way to celebrate that gamble than by rolling the dice or playing cards all night? A great casino night is definitely a lot of fun to be had by all. You can choose. Of course you will not be able to use real money for this but can allow […]

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