The Big Brew-Ha-Ha: Happy Halloween!

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Like a good witches brew, our round-up features a real mix of ingredients. Find Halloween-related blog posts, dare to scare DIY projects, decorative ideas and hair raising recipes. Add your posts or make a spooky suggestion to get in on the fun!

Food: 10 Spooky Desserts For Halloween

In October, there's nothing more delicious than a heaping bowl of candy and your favorite scary movies, but sometimes it's nice to go beyond the wrapped treats and create a special Halloween dessert. After you've been adequately inundated by an...

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Here are some delicious looking treats that are fun and easy to make for Halloween.

Jennifer: I made this bark twice already- a HUGE hit with young and old!

Decoration and Food Ideas

Some good snack and home decor ideas. Also some cute fall fashion ideas!

Decoration: Spooky lamps, bloody candles, and scary votives!

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These projects are so easy and cheap! Craft paper, taper candles, ribbon and glass votive holders are all you need to add some scary decor to your house.

Decoration: How to Decorate your House for Halloween

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Be sure to change all those light bulbs! A change in lighting can make all the difference.

DIY: Bottle Decorations

Are you ready to throw away from expired condiment bottles? Think twice before doing so. Just wash them out and create a fun art project out of it just in time for Halloween.

DIY: Dipped Marshmallow Pops for Halloween

Who doesn't love marshmallows? Try this great DIY recipe to bring some Halloween spirit into marshmallow pops

Decoration: Fun Halloween Party Printables and Party Ideas

Plan your party in minutes by letting us do the work for you. From banners to edible ideas to centerpieces, we help you set the stage with delightful downloads designed by our partner, The Celebration Shoppe.

The best part about your party is that much of it can be done ahead of time. Look around your home to discover other ways to utilize the printables. For example, you might find pillar candles to be wrapped with the soda bottle labels, and more!

Food: Mummy Mia!

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Spiders and mummies and bats, oh my! Get kids excited for the happiest Halloween ever with these easy decorating projects and yummy treats and sweets.

Food: Witch Hat Cookies

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So easy! Takes minimal effort (3 items) and looks great. Perfect to use in a party

Laura@: These are sooo cute! Would be great for a kids' party.

Claudia: Yes, I'm looking forward to making these this year!

Jackie: Simple and creative...i like!

addy: Even I can make these!

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Decoration: Spooky Photos

No drawing skills required! Just print the images onto white paper, soak in coffee, allow to dry and place in frames. Items can all be bought at the dollar store!

Decoration/DIY: Easy Halloween Decorations

Conjure up a Halloween party that draws on autumn's natural splendor, punctuated with spooky touches, from CountryLiving.com.

These decorating tips are so easy, it's frightening! Check out these great Halloween decorating ideas that will be sure to make your house full of spirit

Decoration: Halloween Decorations, Crafts, and Games

Whether you're searching for hanging Halloween decorations, scary silhouettes, or creepy treat boxes, Martha Stewart's handmade Halloween ideas are sure to spook.

Over 60 Halloween decorating ideas guaranteed to give you the best indoor decor.

Food: Green Halloween

This Halloween, think treasures, instead of candy. Kids love little trinkets like spinning tops, stickers and collectable cards. Most children especially love gifts from nature like polished rocks, crystals and seashells..

This year try to be "green" by eliminating the sugary candy and passing out keepsakes or healthier treats.

Decoration: Free Halloween Pumpkin Carving Templates

20 Free Halloween Pumpkin Carving Templates and Stencils.

"How great are these! Even though it’s still early you might want to start planning your pumpkin line-up now and print off these free templates. Did someone say Twilight?"

ANOTHER LIST: Healthy Halloween by Jennifer Lee | SkinnyScoop

Loads of candy scare you? Try tricks not treats for a healthy Halloween! What should I add to this list?

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Wonderful alternatives to a happy, healthy Halloween without a guaranteed sugar overload. Amen!

ANOTHER LIST: Homemade Halloween by HealthyHip Mom | SkinnyScoop

A round up of some homemade Halloween costumes, seasonal decor and healthy treats for your little goblins. What should I add to this list?

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A great list of awesome DIY Halloween goodies by another SkinnyScoop member. Love it!

QUESTION: When do you start decorating for Halloween?

Question: When do you start decorating for Halloween?

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It seems that people get into decorating pretty early! How about you?

Somebody's Mother's Create A Classic Halloween Treat Contest

Somebody's Mother's Chocolate Sauce invites you to create a classic Halloween treat recipe for a chance to win a weekend getaway to the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA.

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A contest like this is fun (and pretty challenging too!). There's a lot of creative quality time to be enjoyed with this.

Thom: Didn't see the link, so I'm sharing it: http://www.somebodysmothers.com/createaclassictrea...

20 Favorite Halloween Recipes

A compilation of 20 favorite Halloween recipes.

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From deviled eggs to nutter butter ghosts, I love this compilation of 20 halloween themed recipes. So much fun!

6 Perfect Pumpkin Patch Recipes

It's officially October! And that means pumpkin season is happening. There's nothing that reminds me more of this sweet season or being a kid than heading to the pumpkin patch to pick up a beauty for carving and dining. Not only are those bright...

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There are some yummy looking recipes here that I would not have imagined making using pumpkin..check it out!

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Eden Godsoe added:

 We handed out 1200 chocolate bars during Halloween 2011. No joke. Since I love numbers so much, I decided to crunch the numbers on our Halloween trick or treating experience - cost, calories & more!

Halloween Trick or Treating by the Numbers

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Halloween Trick or Treating by the Numbers We live in THE neighborhood for trick or treating in San Francisco.

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Jackie added:

 Some more yummy Halloween treats that look fairly simple to make.

"Howl"arious Halloween Treats | How Does She...

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I Share Fun Food is a great resource for finding that spooktacular Halloween treat for your party!

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Jackie added:

 This Halloween be safe while trick or treating using some helpful iPhone apps suggested from LilSugar.

iPhone Apps to Keep Kids Safe While Out Trick-or-Treating!

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Keep your kids safe on Halloween! The holiday is a childhood favorite filled with costumes, loot bags, and tons of candy. But before heading out on your evening adventure, download a few safety apps to your iPhone.

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Jackie added:

 There are some adorable recipes in this article! I love the frozen "boo"-nana pops, apple cider in apple cups, and owl smores! But they are all pretty great recipes! Will def need to make some for a party :)

Spooky & Playful: The Best Halloween Treats for 2011 | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn

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BOO Halloween Milk Shooters at Babble

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Jackie added:

 Are you like me and still do not have your costume ready for Halloween? Use movies for some last minute inspiration!

Get Halloween Costume Inspiration From Film!

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Silver screen Halloween: movie characters in costume Cuddly pumpkin templates for your geeky jack-o'-lantern Dos and don'ts of coloring your hair at home Girly Elmo birthday party: throw a Sesame Street soiree Instant Fall classics to add to your

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Jackie added:

 Because who doesn't like geek inspired costumes?! I still need ideas for what I'm going to wear :/

5 Geek-Inspired Halloween Costumes For Couples

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The day is nearly here! If you and your significant other have yet to piece together your Halloween duds, check out these costumes that are geek-appropriate and perfect for couples!

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Jackie added:

 This is a great idea and seems fairly simple.

TIP: Use Cookie Cutters To Carve Your Pumpkins

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Carving knives and small hands aren't the best mix. Instead, for pumpkin carving this year, why not bust out your rubber mallet (you know, that thing you bought for one project and haven't had use for again), and put your cookie cutters to work.

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Julie H added:

 This list has great tips for planning a stress-free Halloween with your family.

Smartphone Apps For A Stress-Free Halloween - Parenthood.com

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Bryan Trussel, CEO and Co-Founder of Glympse, shares his picks for the best Halloween apps for your smartphone.

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Kristl Story added:

 You won't spend a fortune on Halloween decor with this list!

Black Spray Paint + A Trip to the Thrift Store = Halloween Decor | The Budget Diet

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Spooky, creepy, homemade Halloween decorations are at your fingertips with these diy projects. All projects take just minutes to make and cost less than $2.

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Kristl Story added:

 Trick or Treating is so much fun with a group, so try these ideas for group themed costumes.

Halloween Costumes for Groups - Easy Halloween Costumes | The Budget Diet

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Halloween costumes for groups are fun and easy. Try Pigs in a Blanket easy Halloween costume or Little Caesar's easy Halloween costume.

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Kristl Story added:

 It's amazing the costumes you can create using items from around your house!

Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes | The Budget Diet

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Easy homemade Halloween costumes that cost less than $5 and don't require sewing! Try the Lil' Farmer, Tarzan or Garden Fairy homemade Halloween costumes.

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Kristl Story added:

 Homemade costumes & no sewing required...what more could you want?

Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes | The Budget Diet

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Easy homemade Halloween costumes, no sewing required! Easy Halloween costumes: Identity Thief, Pippi Longstocking, Bubble Bath and more!

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Jackie added:

 Very creative idea for DIY Halloween decorating!

Making Stuff: Sinister Ceramics {DIY Halloween Decor} | This Mama Makes Stuff

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Did you see the little kitty, knick-knacks I picked up at my local Savers Thrift Store? Armed with instructions for Sinister Ceramics from Savers, 3 sweet

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Dawn Lopez added:

 Fun idea to make ordinary cupcakes into a nice Halloween treat!

Halloween Swirl Cupcakes

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Cute Halloween Cupcakes using McCormick food coloring.

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Dawn Lopez added:

 Fun activity to do with kids!

Easy Kid's Halloween Breakfast Idea

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Easy kid's Halloween Breakfast Idea, french toast using cookie cutters.

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Dawn Lopez added:

 Great way to be green and save green!

Do It Yourself Face Paints

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Face Paints you can make at home for Halloween or anytime.

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Krista added:

 This is an awesome list of great printables & projects - fun for parties or do to with kids.

LINK: Free Halloween Printables and Projects

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We've gathered some of the best free Halloween ideas on our site -- from pumpkin stencils to Halloween games to decorations that will help you celebrate the holiday in spooktacular style.

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Jackie added:

 There are some great DIY tips in here if you are looking to spookify your house for Halloween. I love the mummy juice boxes! Great idea for a kids "treat" at a Halloween party.

Creepy Chic: 15 Amazing DIY Halloween Decor Projects | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh

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Jackie added:

 In that rare case that you have LEFTOVER Halloween candy, here are some creative and yummy recipes for using them.

How To Use That Leftover Halloween Candy: 10 Ideas Recipe Roundup | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn

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Fawnda Camarillo added:

 Pictures of people getting the pants frightened off of them at this spookhouse in Ontario.

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Niagara Falls, Ontario's Nightmares Fear Factory

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Jackie added:

 This is a great collection of Etsy Halloween shops and products. I recommend checking out if you still need props for your costume or fun decorations.

Halloween Trends on Etsy Halloween

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Celebrate the holiday where anything goes with unique costumes, hauntingly scary decorations and plenty of tricks and treats.

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Jackie added:

 Some pretty cool Disney pumpkin carvings...a little inspiration if pumpkin carving is your thing :p

25 Totally Awesome Disney Pumpkins

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So, I went to Disneyland and they had a new Halloween section of custom Disney pumpkins. Each pumpkin featured a different Disney character, and the skills of the carvings were unreal! During the day you can even catch the artist carving the pumpkins...

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Karla Dempsey added:

 Only 25% of the US population consumes an adequate amount of copper. Need to up your intake? Chocolate contains copper (about 33% of the RDA), as does canned pumpkin! Dig into your chocolate treats and indulge in some pumpkin pancakes this October!

A healthy side to Halloween

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Reenie Feingold added:

 A great way to have a creative DIY Halloween festivities for the whole family.

Halloween Party Printables: Cards, Posters, Activities and More!

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Everything you need to get your Halloween off to a great start. Decorations, Invitations, Activities, Cards, Banners, and much more. Download, Print, Create & Party!

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Karl Beckstrand added:

 Sounds in the House is a funny bedtime story on fear, courage and friendship. Available in English, Spanish, or bilingual (full text with pronunciation guide). Ideal for Halloween! (SEE INSIDE: Premiobooks.com)

"Sounds in the House! A Fun Mystery" Picture book

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Ever been scared by strange noises—sounds that seem to happen all by themselves? Nothing to fear, there’s only fun here! 2 yrs+, 24 pg, soft cover picture book, 150 words (x2 for bilingual), English: $4, Spanish or bilingual: $10, Kindle/Amazon.com

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 Trick-or-Treaters will be handing Fair Trade chocolate back to adults, with informational cards attached, to explain the problems of the cocoa industry and how Fair Trade presents a solution. By providing children with a way to be active, hundreds of...

FREE Reverse Trick-or-Treating Kits!

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Choose Halloween as the time to help end the exploitation of children in the cocoa industry and raise awareness of Fair Trade! Reverse Trick or Treating kits contain 15 mini chocolates, informational cards and an instruction leaflet.

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Heather Stephens added:

 What could be more fun and spooky than going on your own Ghost Hunting adventure? Discover links to haunted locations near you, and get a list of the ghost hunting essentials you'll need here on this post! Enter to win the giveaway here!

Ghost Hunting Giveaway

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Do you love a spooky adventure? Join 4 FatWallet employees on a Ghost Hunt to the spooky "dark side" of the building and enter to win all our Ghost Hunting Equipment so you can do your own ghost hunt!

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Jackie added:

 I think I want to be a mermaid for Halloween now :) Although Ariel has always been an idea of mine...this is a great step-by-step tutorial on getting the mermaid look for Halloween (Etsy style) by Traci - mermaid performer/model

How-Tuesday: Halloween Mermaid Makeup Tutorial | The Etsy Blog

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The official blog for the world's handmade marketplace. Discover how-to's, interviews with makers, and curated collections.

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Heather Stephens added:

 One of the mom's here wrote an awesome post rounding up links to the best places to get the best costumes at the best prices!

Bag the Best Prices on Popular Halloween Costumes

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Before you fill up on treats, bag the best deals with Halloween costumes online…no tricks! Treat yourself to spooky costumes, delicious deals and decorate your wallet with cash back. Check out our Halloween store roundup with the best deals for 2011 ...

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Heather Stephens added:

 Easy and inexpensive DIY costume idea!

Green DIY Witch Costume for Your Kid

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Here is a tutorial, guiding you on how to make a cute witch costume for your daughter. It costs you about only $10. What’s more important is that it’s rather environmental friendly.

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kristaj added:

 My fellow bloggers and I have spent a lot of time writing posts about Halloween, and wanted to collect them all into one Halloween directory post on our blog. It has everything we could think of for Halloween ideas.

Halloween costume ideas

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We've collected all of our Halloween posts into a directory. Need ideas for homemade costumes, or looking for popular costume ideas? Check it out!

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DrCarole added:

 Feel like a princess on Halloween and beyond. Make men fall head over heels for you, like Kate did! She's the quintessential good girl who used bad girl secrets to catch her prince and you can, too! (Dress exclusively sold from my website)

Be Kate Middleton for Halloween: Catch your own prince!

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Wear the authentic sexy dress Kate modeled in the fashion show that made William fall in love with her! It's not a costume, but the real deal, a limited edition replica coming straight from the London designer to me- the U.S. Ambassador of the dress.

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 Of course we all want to eat great candy and dress up with some unique costumes, but don't forget to be safe this Halloween with some of these tips.

How To Have A Safe And Practical Halloween

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 Jennifer Fisher jewelry is perfect for everyday wear & her gothic, skull & bone jewelry plays well with the theme of Halloween. Available at jenniferfisherjewelry.com & select brass pieces are available exclusively at barney.com & Barneys NY.

JENNIFER FISHER JEWELRY: Welcome

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NY designer, Jennifer Fisher is best known for her personalized fine gold jewelry, but has recently designed bold & edgy statement jewelry including re-worked cigar bands adorned with gothic text and crafted clustered skull rings and bone cuffs.

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Carol added:

 It's fun, it's easy and kids love it!

Spooky October drinks

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Look past apple cider and have fun with anything from a green witch’s brew to a punch overflowing with fog (really!)

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Krista, KidSmartLiving.co added:

 Here are some ideas for kid-safe halloween decorations that are easy on the wallet, too.

Make Kid & Budget-Friendly Halloween Decorations Using Everyday Items

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Lisa Greim added:

 Craftsy online video courses are a very good value. I made the hooded cape in less than three hours from inexpensive fabric, without a pattern, and it looks awesome. Your kids will want to wear these costumes all year.

Learn To Make Easy, Adorable Handmade Costumes

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Anne Weil has dozens of great ideas to share in her new Craftsy.com course, The Costume Box. No-sew tulle tutus, easy capes for princes and vampires, crowns, wings -- lots of projects you and your kids can put together in an evening with a glue gun.

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Kristi Meyer added:

 These 10 tips are coming from a Mom, a Certified Family Manager Coach and a Certified Professional Organizer. They just have to be list worthy! Well, once you read them, I think your agree my tips are list worthy (perhaps even sponge worthy!).

Organization-411: Putting the "I"s Back Into OrganIzIng

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A list of 10 tips for Halloween.

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 This is a great, simple way to count down the number of days, hours, minutes and even seconds until Halloween!

Countdown to Halloween

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Halloween Countdown showing the number of days, hours, minutes & seconds until October 31st.

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Jackie added:

 There are some yummy looking recipes here that I would not have imagined making using pumpkin..check it out!

6 Perfect Pumpkin Patch Recipes

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It's officially October! And that means pumpkin season is happening. There's nothing that reminds me more of this sweet season or being a kid than heading to the pumpkin patch to pick up a beauty for carving and dining. Not only are those bright...

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 From deviled eggs to nutter butter ghosts, I love this compilation of 20 halloween themed recipes. So much fun!

20 Favorite Halloween Recipes

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A compilation of 20 favorite Halloween recipes.

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Thom Rafferty added:

 A contest like this is fun (and pretty challenging too!). There's a lot of creative quality time to be enjoyed with this.

Somebody's Mother's Create A Classic Halloween Treat Contest

Somebody's Mother's Chocolate Sauce invites you to create a classic Halloween treat recipe for a chance to win a weekend getaway to the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA.

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Krista added:

 It seems that people get into decorating pretty early! How about you?

QUESTION: When do you start decorating for Halloween?

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Question: When do you start decorating for Halloween?

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 Wonderful alternatives to a happy, healthy Halloween without a guaranteed sugar overload. Amen!

ANOTHER LIST: Healthy Halloween by Jennifer Lee | SkinnyScoop

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Loads of candy scare you? Try tricks not treats for a healthy Halloween! What should I add to this list?

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 A great list of awesome DIY Halloween goodies by another SkinnyScoop member. Love it!

ANOTHER LIST: Homemade Halloween by HealthyHip Mom | SkinnyScoop

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A round up of some homemade Halloween costumes, seasonal decor and healthy treats for your little goblins. What should I add to this list?

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Laura@ JourneyChic added:

 These projects are so easy and cheap! Craft paper, taper candles, ribbon and glass votive holders are all you need to add some scary decor to your house.

Decoration: Spooky lamps, bloody candles, and scary votives!

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