Halloween Hamlet

Archive for September, 2010

Frighteningly fun Halloween cupcakes

Kids love arts and crafts. Get into the ghoulish spirit of Hallowe’en with this fun cupcake decorating idea. Save time by using a store-bought cake mix and icing. Be sure to make the cupcakes a few hours before so they’re well cooled. Perfect for taking to a Hallowe’en party – or enjoying at home.   [...]

Read more of "Frighteningly fun Halloween cupcakes"

Pumpkin tips make Halloween a treat

Kids love carving Hallowe’en pumpkins, but the clean-up can be a monster mess. Try these simple tips to keep the focus on the fun. 1. Great artists plan and sketch their paintings before they start work; encourage kids to do the same. Get out the crayons and markers and let them draw the pumpkin they [...]

Read more of "Pumpkin tips make Halloween a treat"

Have a green Halloween

Orange and black are the usual Halloween colours, but this year it’s time to go green. Every year, candy wrappers, leftover makeup tubes, and plastic masks find their way to the garbage bin, wreaking havoc on the environment for one day of fun. But there are things you can do to lessen the waste. Here [...]

Read more of "Have a green Halloween"

Tips for a fun-filled, safe Halloween

It’s that spooky time of year again when skeletons, spider webs and gravestones make a style statement! Whether you prefer family-friendly Halloween décor for your home or want to turn your front yard into the scariest place in the neighbourhood, Canadian Tire has everything you need to plan a fun-filled Halloween for your family and [...]

Read more of "Tips for a fun-filled, safe Halloween"