I think the best Halloween parties are the ones with a big variety of food!  I love to throw parties and I try to make sure that I have all the food bases covered (sweet, savory, spicy, and so on).  You don’t have to spend a lot of money, or make the food super complicated [...]

The sweet treats of Halloween have to be one of my favorite things about the glorious holiday.  Some of the treats I like to indulge in that time of year are just about the only time of year I will eat them.  As it is a splurge, I will really go crazy and eat some [...]

Every year my husband and I have a big Halloween party!  We typically do it on the weekend before Halloween as often times friends and family will have other plans on the actual holiday.  One of the best things about our Halloween parties is the food, of course! We have an array of appetizers we [...]

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 [...]

I make this recipe every year for my family and for Halloween parties and it is always a big hit!  It’s great because the recipe is easy and the treats come out light and tasty. It’s also a great Halloween project to do with the kids, because they can get creative with the shapes and [...]

Despite conventional thinking, sugar is not completely taboo for people with well-controlled diabetes. This means that children afflicted with this disorder don’t have to be deprived of occasional sweet treats, especially at Halloween. “It’s true that a bag overflowing with candy must be managed by parents, but sugar is not the lone menace it was [...]

As soon as September rolls in, our family gets busy making Halloween crafts, treats, and other fun & spooky projects. If you’re looking for some Halloween project ideas to try out, check out this massive list of great Halloween activities: Party Favors & Halloween Bags: Halloween Grab Bags Spider Favor Boxes Halloween Candy Box Pumpkin [...]

We wanted to post the best in Halloween that we’ve found this year, but didn’t want to limit it to only Halloween decor, Halloween recipes, Halloween costumes, etc., so we decided to call this post, simply, “Best Halloween Stuff.” Silly name, but we hope you enjoy these finds nonetheless! Top 10 Halloween Stuff on the [...]

Swarms of costumed Harry Potters, Powerpuff Girls, Pokémons, ghosts and witches will take to the streets this Halloween, begging for sweet treats from neighbors and friends. Because many parents worry about their child’s safety while trick-or-treating, do-it-yourself Halloween parties are becoming a popular alternative. The Halloween Association (THA) indicates that Halloween is the third most-celebrated [...]

Let your cauldron boil over with tasty treats from Mr. Food(R) that are perfect for Halloween parties and other fall get-togethers. It’s easier than a witch’s brew and tastier, too! Have a frighteningly good time when your hungry little “monsters” help you make some special Halloween treats using Mrs. Smith’s Pumpkin Pie. With a few [...]