What to Do with All of that Halloween Candy!
Kids can’t wait and parents dread it:  that “monster” sized pile of candy lugged home after a busy night of trick or treating!  Collecting treats is clearly the highlight of the holiday and a parent’s effort to limit the consumption can be viewed as downright scary!  Here […]

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Halloween Gifts for Grownups!
The hype around Halloween is so focused on the kids - with candy, costumes and even gifts like those I’ve recommended on Busy Bee (Halloween Gifts for Kids)!  But just so the Halloween “staff” doesn’t feel left out, take a look at the fabulous, hand painted glasses offered at Wrapables!  No matter what […]

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Tip of the Week - Why We Carve Pumpkins at Halloween (and what to do if you don’t want to carve a pumpkin!)
Crafting plump, round pumpkins into Jack O’Lanterns is a Halloween staple in our corner of the world!  And a tradition that I’ve always viewed with trepidation - and who wouldn’t feel the same […]

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Halloween Candy for Grown-Ups!
Just in case you were convinced that Halloween candy was solely for the enjoyment of the little ones or if you happen to be the parent of those kids who guard their “candy stash” with their lives, here is the perfect solution!  Take a look at this terrific list and just say […]

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Halloween Gifts for Kids!
I know that the buckets of candy our kids gather on Halloween may seem like more than enough of a prize, but Halloween as a holiday keeps growing and growing, and as a result, there are so many fun new Halloween gifts in the marketplace that I just couldn’t pass them by!
Felt Halloween […]

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Tip of the Week - Roast Pumpkin Seeds!
As we prepare for the annual tradition of carving a Jack O’ Lantern, consider roasting those pesky pumpkin seeds!  And when Busy Bee promises to do “the legwork” for you, this was a perfect example!  I tested several tricky pumpkin seed recipes at home and ended up with […]

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Halloween Stockings!
Just when I thought that I was done writing about Halloween, I remembered the fun Halloween stockings that I bought for my children last year at a Craft Fair!  When I found these adorable stockings, I knew they would be a great way to bestow some small Halloween treats in a decorative and reusable […]

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Halloween Treats - Thinking Outside of the (Candy) Box!
Last year, my son’s teacher banned school treats that listed “sugar”as the first ingredient. This forced me to come up with some creative party ideas!  Many children today also have allergies to various food ingredients such as peanuts.   Here are some of my favorite ideas for alternative […]

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Hot Halloween School Treats!
With Halloween looming just ahead, can we really come up with some new ideas for school treats?  The answer is definitely YES!  While it is easy to fill cellophane bags with the usual candies, there are a number of unique treats that will be well received by the little goblins, as well as […]

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Halloween Happy Hour - Casual or Elegant!

Who ever said that Halloween was just for the kids? Not me, and in fact, I think that Halloween is a terrific time to entertain adults with a cocktail party with lots of clever touches! In looking over the fun decorations and invitations available for this type of event, […]

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