Halloween

One of the delights of Halloween is the opportunity for children to dress up. The Halloween costume allows a child to change her identity for a few hours and indulge in her fantasies to become...

In the same category as police officers, firefighters and cowboys, astronauts are American icons your children can emulate. A child-sized astronaut costume can be easily made with items already in...

Pro Tips for Carving and Photographing a Jack-o-lantern! Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. There's nothing like walking down the street, on a brisk October night, seeing the doorways...

Traditionally, Native Americans used natural materials, such as animal skins or cotton, to make their clothing. They also used earthy colors, such as reds, greens and yellows. The dyes they used...

Boo is one of the most popular characters from Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. movie. Because of this, many children may want to dress up as Boo for Halloween or another costumed event or party. ...

There are many occasions in life that may call for a kilt costume: Halloween, reenactments, cultural fairs and events, plus many more. Buying a kilt can be expensive. Plus, if you buy your kilt,...

Whether it is for a school play or a Halloween costume party, an apple costume can be hard to come by in stores and buying one online can be expensive. Making your own apple costume is less...

In this article, learn how to make a simple Wolverine costume with minimal purchases and possibly using items you already own.

If you are planning to play games at your next Halloween party, consider handing out homemade trophies as prizes. The possibilities are endless, as just about anything can be made into a trophy....

Having a family that just loves Halloween, I'm always on the lookout for great ideas for projects. Recently, we took and transformed white sheets into creepy, bloody furniture covers just right...

A frugal fun way to make a cute Halloween or Winter festival Penguin Costume.

Fear is celebrated during the holiday season. In October, haunted venues spring up seemingly overnight, from major theme park events to backyard walking trails. To maximize scares, such elements...

These elastic bracelets are made with the colorful kernels of dried Indian corn that is often used for decorations around Halloween and Thanksgiving. (Do not try this with candy Indian corn or it...

There are many options for a child's Halloween costume, but many of the costumes people purchase not only cost a lot, but it seems like many other children wear the same costume. One great option...

Halloween costumes come in a variety of shapes and forms. Some are store bought while others are created through materials already around the house. Here is an idea for an old man costume, with...

Jack-o'-lanterns are fun decorations for any Halloween celebration, but before you can carve your designs, you have to scoop out the pumpkin seeds. Here is a quick, easy way to remove your...

Halloween is the perfect occasion to get your kids involved in a craft project. It will get them into the holiday spirit and take up a lot of time during those long hours after school. The best...

Starburst Fruit Chews are a delicious candy, but their bright colors and moldable texture make them a creative craft material as well. Because the candy is soft and pliable, you can use Starbursts...

This article will explain how to make some creepy looking Halloween jars with gruesome ingredients using stuff you probably already have around your house!

Dressing up like a cheerleader is certain to get you a lot of attention at a costume or Halloween party. Buying a costume from the store is not necessary and sometimes expensive. You can put...

Before you create your Halloween costume masterpiece, you must first decide which route you would like to take. Consider if you would prefer a scary costume, a gruesome costume, a funny costume,...

Christmas time is very important time for quality family time. Instead of the hurry open the gifts and eat, go to the next house to open gifts and eat, go to the next house to open gifts and eat;...

Halloween offers homeowners a way to celebrate their inner child by decorating their yard with spooky yard decor that will make it the highlight of many children's trick-or-treating experiences....

First think of your theme, what I chose was a gypsy, but it looks pirate-like. Try lots of differnt stuff, it's really comfy, and looks like you spent a hundred bucks, when you only spent a few...

Welcome Halloween party guests and neighborhood children, trick-or-treating at your house, with a festive, whimsical or slightly spooky custom-made sign. Choose such materials as card stock,...

So! You've got a pumpkin sitting on your kitchen counter and you're thinking "Gosh, this is going to take FOREVER and I haven't even started!" Follow these instructions and you'll be...

Everyone carves pumpkins before the big night of Halloween, but everyone knows if you cut out your pumpkins much too early they rot before you get to show them off to Trick-or-Treaters. Here is a...

Halloween Party Treats are easy to make for school parties, carnival treats or simple party favors. Whether you are a room parent or organizing a party these party treats are simple and fun for...

Whether you are dressing up as a weightier superhero for Halloween or you need a costume for a theater production, fashioning yourself a realistic-looking fat suit is a fairly straightforward task...

Doctors always tell you that drinking milk is good for you, but did you know that it also has benefits for Halloween-decorating enthusiasts? Recycle the containers used to hold bone-building...

Many of us having had issues trying to find a flattering costume for Halloween. It cane takes months trying to find something you want to be and then even longer to find something that fits right....

Halloween is a fun time where children and adults dress up, go trick or treating, and to parties. Though the theme is spooky and scary, your children should be kept safe at all times, especially...

If you're handing out candy at a Halloween party and want to make the treats more special than the standard offerings, exercise your creativity by designing wrappers featuring holiday designs....

So your daughter says she wants to be Dora for Halloween. Yet you have no idea what to do. It may seem easier to buy a costume but it is more special when you make one. It can be a good bonding...

There are so many old clothing and make up we can use to make our own costume from home instead of spending money yet another year, on new costumes. So many people buy masks when they can easily...

A hippy Halloween costume is an easy one to make at home even though you can buy the pieces at any Halloween shop or discount store. Making a costume at home is more fun, creative and unique. Use...

Makeup can be one of the least expensive options for creating homemade Halloween costumes. Since you may already have the items needed in your own home, the only additional cost will be any...

The movie "Finding Nemo" features several mildly scary scenes and villains perfect for putting on pumpkins for Halloween. You can also carve your pumpkins with kid-friendly characters such as Dory...

Costumes for Halloween are expensive, but you don't want your little one to miss out on the fun this year because the costumes are so expensive. You can make a great original costume with the...

Every Halloween party has candy, costumes, and carved pumpkins. But to spruce up a party, add some events. And to make them Halloween-related, carve them from pumpkins. Here's one idea for a...

Need a last-minute Halloween costume, but you're short on cash? This is an easy one to do that will deliver great results and may even win you a prize in a contest.

Be the hit at your Halloween party with a unique and interesting pumpkin design!

Thinking of last minute costume ideas can be difficult, but before you show up at that Halloween or costume party in your street clothes out of desperation, here are some steps you can take to get...

Here is a simple guide on how to be everyones favorite grocery bagger turned NFL quarterback, Kurt Warner. This is a simple costume and will be relatively easy to do.

Halloween is a favorite time of year for all kids--both the little ones and the grownup ones. However, when you think about all of the commercial costumes and decorations--as well as the candy and...

Halloween has not been my favorite holiday. All of the scary stuff has just never been enjoying for me. I certainly never thought my kids should get involved with it -- especially when they were...

A very popular costume for children and adults both, is a Soldier. This is a pretty easy costume idea. Just borrow a uniform from someone who has been in the service for a while. Preferably from...

Your Halloween palette doesn't have to be orange and black. Any spooky color such as this muted gray/green can work! Spray paint pumpkins in a muted shade of green, gray, blue or lavender and play...

In this day and age of wanted criminals living in your neighborhood, you will want to keep your kids safe for Halloween. Besides scaring your child,and keeping him home on Halloween night, this is...

Who said only humans were allowed to dress up for Halloween? Here are a few cute ideas you can do to dress your pet up this Halloween!