Tips for having a fun halloween party for kids
1. Put some orange or green lightbulbs in the room the party is being held in to give the room an eerie glow. 2. Have a spooky sounds tape or cd playing 3. Put blind folds on the kids and put each of the following into big bowls and set out on a table for [...]
Frugal Halloween Costumes and extras
Make Face paints from 1 tsp. corn starch 1/2 tsp. water 1/2 tsp. cold cream food coloring Mix all ingredients together in an old muffin pan, or a foam egg crate, This amount makes one color. Fake blood-Mix 2/3 cup white corn syrup, 1 tsp. red food coloring, 2-3 drops blue food coloring to darken [...]
Halloween Tricks to Make it a Treat
Kandi Traxel The Country Marketplace General Store If you are like me, you don’t want little ghosties and goblins, door to door visits turn into a visit by the tooth fairy! Or worse, a visit to the emergency room of your local hospital! Here are some healthier alternatives to giving out candy, and some [...]
Hair-Raising Recipes!
Whip up some yummies! A cut above eye-of-newt, these treats satisfy even the harshest party critics. What are a few bugs in the punch or some worms in the apples? While Beetle Juice and Wormy Apples might disgust most adults, the kids just gobble them up! For Beetle Juice, you’ll need: raisins 16-ounce bottle cranberry [...]
Safety Tips for Trick or Treaters
A little common sense can go a long way to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween holiday. Follow these tips from parents, the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council to make sure your Halloween is a night of safe tricks and fun treats. Road rules Walk on sidewalks, not in the street. Don’t [...]