Happy Halloween!

Today is a day to enjoy! Not only is it a Saturday, but it means one holiday down If you have children or grandchildren, there will probably be lots to do today. Be sure to buy film and batteries or recharge your camera.

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to join in the party, [...]

Quoth the Raven “Nevermore”

Edgar Allen Poe is one of America’s most respected poets for tales of horror.  If your children or grandchildren are old enough, read aloud one of his stories today.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to visit your local library and check out a Halloween book or video.   Take out your own Halloween craft [...]

Celebrate the Imagination

Even though there are still 6 days until Halloween, many parties and events will be happening today since it is the weekend before the holiday.

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to enjoy the party that you may be either hosting or have been invited to. If your children are a little older, take the family [...]

I Believe in the Great Pumpkin!

What would Halloween be without the Great Pumpkin? The answer is unfathomable. For many people, it was a part of childhood memories of fall and now it can mean just as much to your children during the month of October.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to get your hands on a copy of [...]

Make Plans for Halloween

Holidays are a way to create fun opportunities and lasting memories for your family. Instead of leaving it to chance, take some time to develop a plan that makes the most of a special day.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to think about a way to add a little Halloween spirit to each [...]

Pick Your Pumpkin

There are so many uses for a good pumpkin! They make wonderful pies and baked treats, decorations for your home and porch, soup tureens and bowls, and of course, Jack-O-Lanterns.

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to visit your local farm stand or grocery store for the perfect carving pumpkin. Then spread out some newspaper [...]

Lots of Loot!

Whether your child will be Trick-or-Treating or attending a church or neighborhood harvest party, most likely they will need some place to put all the good stuff. There are lots of options from traditional plastic jack-o-lanterns to fleecy treat bags to decorated pillowcases to paper sacks (think Charlie Brown).

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today [...]

Are You Ready for Trick-or-Treaters?

Halloween is a night to send out your own little Strawberry Shortcakes and Spidermen to knock on doors in search of goodies, but unless you live in an isolated location, you will more than likely find trick-or-treaters knocking upon your door as well.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to add candy or novelty [...]

Let the Halloween Season (Officially) Begin!

October 1st officially begins the month-long Halloween season. If you’ve been holding back, afraid of too much too soon, then hold back no more!

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to dust off your decor, get out your goblins, and set out your spooky things. Kids get so excited when they are allowed to [...]

Hosting Halloween

Whether you have a neighborhood get-together before trick-or-treating or a big weekend costume bash or a party for your child’s playgroup or school, quite a bit of preparation goes into the planning of such an event.

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to write down the specifics such as a date and time, food ideas, possible [...]

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