I love Halloween because to me it's the official kick-off of all the holidays. We have decorations all over the house, and the kids are excited about all the fun community events going on. These days, it's not just one night the children are getting into their costumes. Many schools now host dances, trunk-or-treats, rag shag parades and more. I love that the kids have so many fun … [Read more...]
Halloween Spider Popsicle Stick Craft for Kids {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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I can't believe Halloween is less than a week away now! Over the weekend we did a lot of sight-seeing in our area as New England is having one of the prettiest autumn's I can remember. A the end of it all we came home and carved pumpkins and made this Halloween Spider Popsicle Stick Craft for Kids. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Black Tempera Paint School Glue Thin Wooden Craft Sticks (20 … [Read more...]
15 Great Halloween Board Books
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The first thing that comes out each holiday is our stash of movies and books. They are always packed right on top and the kids enjoy seeing their favorite characters celebrating just like they are. Sawyer's still enjoying all his Halloween Board Books that we've accumulated over the last few years and we wanted to share with you some of our favorites. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey's Halloween … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Spiders {Fun Crafts with Mom}
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It's almost Halloween and I can't wait! It's such a fun time of year for me and the kids and I make sure to enjoy all of October to celebrate! The boys and I made these cute Paper Plate Spiders to get them in the Halloween spirit! SUPPLIES NEEDED: Black paper plates (I used large and small plates) Black chenille stems Scissors or wire cutters Hole punch Glue stick Wiggly eyes … [Read more...]
How We Celebrated Halloween 2014 #WW
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I hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! I can't believe another Halloween has passed! We had a whole week of holiday fun! First we had the challenge of getting Sawyer to put on his Halloween costume. Of course with his deep love of Mickey we only thought it would be fitting that he get a Mickey costume. We found this awesome one at Babies R Us! How cute is he once he was convinced putting it … [Read more...]
Halloween Book Round Up!
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I can't believe it is Halloween in a few days! Hayden has been talking about it for weeks, and I have been planning our costumes for a long time now. There are a few things I have to finish, but it should be pretty fun! I am excited to see how it all turns out. I like to cycle out books for my kids and read ones that go with the current season or holiday. Halloween probably has some of my … [Read more...]
Boo! Halloween Wiggle Eye Picture Frame Tutorial #FunCraftsWithMom
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I think I pick my favorite holidays by how much I enjoy decorating for each one. Christmas of course is my favorite and Halloween is a close second. I'm not a fan of blood or gore but I love the fun side of the scary spooky and try to stick to that. Oriental Trading recently offered to send us some craft supplies for our new craft series and when i was looking at supplies I ran across their … [Read more...]
Sourcebooks Great Kids Halloween Picture Book Bundle #Giveaway!
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I love Halloween! The air is getting colder and I just want to start my hibernating period but decorating and celebrating the change of season helps keep my spirits up! It's such a fun celebration for little ones and then best way to get them in the spirit of things is with books! If you're looking for some fun seasonal books I have some fun choices for you! I love that these books are also … [Read more...]
WW- Rag Shag Halloween Parade 2013
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Every year we go to the annual town Halloween Parade in the next town over. It's called the Rag Shag Parade and the kids always enjoy it. We go with my mom every year and have been going since Johnny was only one! It leads with a police and fire truck escort closing down the main streets through the center of town and when they pass by the kids are able to jump behind and parade through. … [Read more...]
