Math was never my favorite subject as a kid. But candy was always a hit. I loved trick or treating in costume, but I think I loved sorting and analyzing my Halloween candy almost as much as I loved eating it. Halloween was part of the early childhood experience that led me to a career in…
The Neighborhood Zom-BOO – Free Zombie Boo Printable
While shopping at Home Goods and searching for gift items to include in our neighborhood BOO gift packages, I came up with a thought. What happens when you cross zombies with the neighborhood BOO tradition? You get Zom-BOOed! I came up with a free Zombie BOO Printable & Zombie BOO Door Sign for the Zombies in my…
How Old is Too Old to Trick or Treat?
In my very kid filled neighborhood the trick or treating starts at 6m. The littlest kids trickle in as the sun sets, each toddling toddler costume cuter than the next. There are the classics, like little witches and vampires and pirates, and there are always clever surprises. Some of the parents dress up to walk…
Camp Spooky Returns to Knotts
It’s that time again! Camp Spooky returns to Knott’s. This not so scary Halloween celebration is a perfect activity for younger kids in the month of October. It’s one of the fall seasons’ most fun things to do in Southern California. Our whole family enjoys Knott’s at Halloween time and I’m glad that there…
Trick or Treat – Mickey Style! Halloween at Disneyland
It’s my most favorite time of year at Disney. Every year at Halloween the park is transformed. Not-so-spooky decor, “Halloween Screams — A Villainous Surprise in the Skies,” a fireworks spectacular (this one is my fave), and of course… Mickey’s Halloween Party! On select nights, come to the Disneyland Park in costume to trick-or-treat in the ultimate…
DIY Halloween With This Mama Makes Stuff
DIY Halloween : This Mama Makes Stuff from jakfoto productions on Vimeo. If you aren’t already reading This Mama Makes Stuff – you should be. If Carrie wasn’t already my friend I’d probably have to stalk her. She has the best crafts and this video full of ideas for Halloween thrifting and DIY. Enjoy!
The Stupidest Sexy Costumes for Halloween
Remote Control Costume I’m taking break from my usual rant about overly sexual teen/tween costumes. It’s like beating my head against the wall. Honestly the problem is not going away and yes it is still on my mind as the mom of teen/tween girls, but I’d rather laugh than cry this year. Plus, I have…
Before You Order Halloween Costumes: RetailmeNot !
I’m a fanatic about checking RetailmeNot before I buy ANYTHING online. Which is why I’ve signed up for their affiliate program and added their widget to my sidebar. This week we’re ordering our Halloween Costumes and accessories and I thought I would share some of the discounts we’re enjoying. I kind of feel like everyone…
Gluten Free Halloween Candy? Check this list!
I thought about making a list similar to this one (linked below) but Alison St Sure from Sure Foods Living has come up with a Gluten-Free Candy list so exhaustive, that there would be no point in trying. Here’s three candies I have found out (the hard way!) that DO have wheat in them and…