^{Posted by: ShortOrderMom}

The countdown is on and Halloween is just around the corner. If you're caught short on time, but still need to get a party together, this may be just the post you need to read. Now, this isn't fancy or overly special, but it works!

I decided on a color theme and went with it. I sat with my husband and a couple kids and brainstormed for ideas. We came up with lists of foods that came in orange, white and … Read More

^{Posted by: WhitneyMWS}

I love the fall. I've lived in both the West coast and overseas in my life, and I literally yearned for the East Coast fall when I lived in those places: the changing colors on the trees, the smell of burning leaves, apple cider and pumpkins.

Of course, here in Philadelphia we've been having an Indian Summer most of the fall. It had been in the upper-80s for over a week now, but this morning we woke up to… Read More

^{Posted by: ShopandTell}

My husband and oldest daughter are in full "Halloween" mode right now. It is exactly one week until our annual Halloween Spook House, which takes place in our basement. I've included some pictures of just a few of the items that are included in the "Haunted Basement" maze and tunnel that is part of the Halloween annual event.

We have almost as much Halloween stuff as we do Christmas stuff, because of this extravaganza. As mentioned in my

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^{Posted by: Joe_LoCicero}

Setting up a Halloween scene inside your home -- on the mantel or on a countertop -- might seem daunting. But with a few tricks and inexpensive treats, the kids can help out in creating a display that's fun to look at and gets everyone in the spirit.

And you've still got two weeks to enjoy some spooky fun... which is also now when you'll start finding some discounts on Halloween crafts, creations and decorations at big box stores,… Read More

_{Posted by: IronJessica}

So, as a Fit Mama, Halloween brings some difficult issues for me.

How can I let my children dress up and run around the neighborhood like I did as a kid and enjoy getting as much candy as they possibly can in light of my own weight issues and the obesity epidemic in this country? I want them to be kids and have fun...yet I worry about their weight and all the healthy food that will inevitably be displaced by candy.

Last… Read More

^{Posted by: ShortOrderMom}

We already know that I adore fall and a huge part of the fall fun is Halloween. Beyond the usual jack-o-lanterns, costumes and candy, I like to make the holiday last by starting a few weeks early. I have fun wandering the aisles of local stores looking for new and neat things to try out each year. The kids certainly like that I do this and wait with great anticipation for me to break out my newest finds.

This year I found several… Read More