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Breaking the Halloween Traditions

Homeschoolers know all about doing things their own way—it’s just part of who we are. At our house this year, we’re definitely breaking the standard Halloween traditions. Earlier this year, we were all diagnosed with health problems, the healing of which requires that we stop eating sugar. That’s right—I’ve been dessert and num-num free since June. I’ve lost a lot of weight—51 pounds, at last weigh-in—and we’re all getting healthier, so there are definitely good things coming about because of it. But the holidays are going to be a little strange for us, and Halloween will most certainly be the … Continue reading →

Halloween Costume Kids Shouldn’t be Caught Dead In

I’m not a huge fan of Halloween costumes that feature a ton of blood, gore and severed body parts. However, I can see how some older kids would get a kick out of showing up on a neighbor’s doorstep covered with decapitated plastic rodents, green ooze spilling from fake chainsaw lacerations and a rubber ax anchored firmly in one or both eye sockets. Again, not exactly a costume I would encourage my kid to sport on All Hallows’ Eve, but I gotta say, it’s better than having her going door-to-door asking for candy dressed as “Anna Rexia.” You read correctly—“Anna … Continue reading →

How to Save on Halloween Expenses

There is nothing spookier on Halloween than the prices of all of the stuff on your list. Here are some of the common Halloween expenses along with some strategies to help you save money. Hayrides and Haunted Houses Visiting your local hayride, haunted house or corn maze can be a lot of fun. If you have a larger family like mine, though, the cost of entrance can be a little daunting. To save money, check for coupons and discount days. You may be able to find out about these on the event website or through local businesses. Our favorite pizza … Continue reading →

Great Halloween Songs to Sing With Your Preschooler

It’s almost Halloween! Last year in my daughter’s dance class, the children did a hilarious Halloween dance recital, complete with the Monster Mash. This inspired me to look up some of my favorite Halloween songs. And this year? Well, after watching silly movies on YouTube, my four-year-old has decided that she’s going to be a Purple People Eater. If you’re holding a Halloween party for preschoolers, why not integrate a little bit of dancing? The Monster Mash is ideal for those funky dance moves you’ve been waiting to teach your little one. Have kids pound with different instruments and drums … Continue reading →

Movie Misquotes – Part 3

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Just like Jimi Hendrix’s “Scuse me while I kiss this guy,” movies too have been misquoted. Here are the last of the movie misquotes that I can find. Did I forget any that you know of? “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? The Queen from 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs actually called it a “Magic mirror.” “He’s Alive!” Fans of the original Frankenstein and those that love the movie Weird Science, which shows a clip of this line will actually know that the real line is “It’s Alive!” “Come up and see … Continue reading →

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Art Projects

Help your kids get in on the holiday preparation by allowing them to make these Thanksgiving decorations. Not only will these art projects keep your kids busy while you complete the Turkey Day meal, but also these crafts will yield amazing decorations that can be used to brighten up your holiday table. CORN PLACEMATS Materials: Ears of corn Knife Plastic corncob holders Paper plates Fabric paints Cloth placemats Directions: Break each ear of corn into 3-inch pieces (adults can use knife if necessary), then attach corncob holders firmly to the ends of each piece. Roll the corn pieces in a … Continue reading →

Election Night Party

Why not throw together an election-day party for your family? If you have extended family or friends who can join you, so much the better. (Use judgment in selecting guests who can watch and discuss election results with each other in a civil manner.) Invitations: Have these ready when your crew comes home from work or school: Folded cardstock: on front, paste a clip art image of Uncle Sam and write“I WANT YOU…” On the inside write “… to join me for an election party.” Then lower on the page put the headline: “Proposition One” and following that this text: … Continue reading →

Halloween Party Themes

It’s not too late to put on a spectacular Halloween party at home. Invite your neighbors to come over after trick or treating, or plan the party for the day after Halloween and get a little more use out of those costumes. Having a Halloween party theme can go a long way in making preparations easier. You can have a set of parameters to work in, so making decisions about decorations and food will be easy. Just remember that there are different approaches to having a party for kids and a party for adults. Adults might not appreciate the cutesy … Continue reading →

Frugal Halloween Costumes

It is fall and Halloween is approaching fast, are you ready? What do the kids want to be? You can make some great homemade costumes without sewing. And the best part, yet is that you can give the kids exactly what they want, such as popular characters or classic characters. Here are some ideas, along with general directions to go along with them. Robot Costume We did this one for my son last year. All that is needed is a few simple items, such as some duct tape, a few aluminum disposable pans and a gray sweat suit. Use dryer … Continue reading →

Halloween Wallpapers

Ready to decorate your desktop for Halloween? Then you’ll want the best wallpapers out there. Whether you want something truly scary, something with just a little spook, or something tame, these websites will give you a lot of options to choose from. You may need to go out and get another computer just so you won’t have to choose! And if you really want some Halloween desktop fun, why not check out the Halloween screen savers that many of these websites also offer. Let us start with the aptly named, FreeHalloweenScreenSavers.com. There is a lot here on this site, and … Continue reading →