http://halloweenhamlet.com Stirring up some good old-fashioned Halloween fun! Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:28:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Halloween is a time for crazy costumes, ghost stories, sugar-buzzed kids and all things that go bump in the night. While the average American is expected to spend over $70 on Halloween this year, you don’t have to break the bank to have a spooktacularly fun holiday. Here are a few tips to help you [...] No related posts.]]> http://halloweenhamlet.com/creating-a-spooktacular-halloween-for-your-family/ (ARA) – No longer is Halloween just a night for kids to trick-or-treat. In recent years the holiday has skyrocketed to become one of the most celebrated times of the year. In fact, nearly two-thirds of adults have dressed up every year for the past two to three years, and more than half of adults [...] No related posts.]]> http://halloweenhamlet.com/making-halloween-festive-without-breaking-the-bank/ (ARA) – Halloween is around the corner, which means it’s time to find the perfect costume. Don’t fall short on creativity this year and be like all the other ghosts, goblins and witches on the block. Highlight your unique personality, and be the hit of the night by personalizing your costume. To get your creative [...] No related posts.]]> http://halloweenhamlet.com/five-tips-to-find-or-create-unique-halloween-costumes/ Most days, you probably want visitors to feel welcome and secure in your home. But one day a year, it’s fun to scare the dickens out of them – so make the most of Halloween and all the good-natured frights that come along with the spookiest of holidays. While your neighbors may pull out all [...] No related posts.]]> http://halloweenhamlet.com/how-to-make-your-house-spectacularly-haunted-for-one-day/ 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.   [...] No related posts.]]> http://halloweenhamlet.com/frighteningly-fun-halloween-cupcakes/ 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 [...] No related posts.]]> http://halloweenhamlet.com/pumpkin-tips-make-halloween-a-treat/ 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 [...] No related posts.]]> http://halloweenhamlet.com/have-a-green-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 [...] No related posts.]]> http://halloweenhamlet.com/tips-for-a-fun-filled-safe-halloween/ Some of the best craft projects can be made from common household items, and here we’ll learn how to make two fantastic Halloween craft projects from coffee filters and a few other items: Coffee Filter Ghosts and Coffee Filter Bats.  These are both easy projects that children and adults of all ages can enjoy! It [...] No related posts.]]> http://halloweenhamlet.com/coffee-filter-halloween-crafts/ 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 [...] Related posts:

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