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October 31st
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.
Oh, I'm sorry, you caught me in the middle of brewing something up.
Welcome to my dungeon
Here you will find the BEST variety of ideas, Halloween Costumes
Enjoy your Halloween, be careful, and stay safe!
Trick or Treat
Too Cute
Their first Halloween can be so much fun. Find the perfect costume for them in our Trick or Treat?
section. You will find hundreds to choose from. 
Tootsie Roll Candy Infant Halloween Costume 3-9M
Little Trees Car Freshner Infant Infant Costume (3-9 Months)
Infant Baby Boy Shrek Costume (Size:6-12M)
Time To Dress Up
Best Halloween Costumes
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT COSTUME?
For the largest selection of costumes online, I highly recommend Amazon. Find Halloween Costumes
for everyone, and every price range.Is it for you, your child, or a friend?
Let me save you the trouble of spending hours online, or at the store.
Also if you still haven't found what you're looking for here are some more Top Sites, to choose from.
ShinDigZ
CostumesbyShindigZ.com
Extreme Halloween Network
Is made up of 11 websites with costumes and costume related merchandise for Halloween as well as all year round.
Halloween Costumes 4 U
offers a huge selection of costumes, accessories and decorations. They have been in business since 1985 and online since 1996. With over 12,000 items over 4 Halloween websites, they are one of the largest suppliers of Halloween items on the web. Here's one of the many unique costumes they have to offer.
Halloween Costumes Gorilla's Girlfriend Women's Costume
Halloween Costumes Gorilla's Girlfriend Women's Costume
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You can't go wrong with these selections.
History Trivia Tidbits
Did you know?
The word "Halloween" is derived from All Hallows Eve, which occurs on November 1. The "All Hollows Day" or "All Saints Day". It is an important date on the Catholic calendar, a time to observe and honor saints.
People believed that the souls of the dead come back to earth to visit their families or friends. People began to call November 1st as a holy or "Hallowed" day. It was to be called Al Hallow's Day. Which was later shortened to what we know today as Halloween.
Throughout the centuries, pagan and Christian beliefs intertwine in a hodgepodge of celebrations from October 31st through November 5th, all of which appear both to challenge the ascendancy of the dark and to revel in its mystery.
Halloween is on October 31st, the last day of the Celtic calendar. It was originally a pagan holiday, honoring the dead. Halloween was referred to as All Hallows Eve and dates back to over 2000 years ago.
More HISTORY
Trick-or-Treating is believed to have originated with a ninth-century European custom called "souling". All Souls Day (November 2), early Christians used to walk from village to village begging for "soul cakes". These cakes were made out of square pieces of bread with currants. The more soul cakes the beggars would receive, the more prayers they would promise to say on behalf of the dead relatives of the donors. At the time, it was believed that the dead remained in limbo after death. People thought that prayers could help hasten a soul's passage to heaven.
Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States.
Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is associated with the Fall harvest and black is associated with darkness and death.
The world's biggest pumpkin weighed 1385 pounds.
Signs of a werewolf are a unibrow, hair palms, tattoos, and a long middle finger.
The Ouija Board ended up outselling the game of Monopoly in its first full year at Salem. Over two million copies of the Ouija Board were shipped.
If you see a spider on Halloween, it is the spirit of a loved on watching over you.
Jack o' lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.
TOP TEN HAUNTED HOUSES
Here is a review of the "Top Ten Haunted Houses."Whether you believe or not, the stories that have been handed down, will indeed intrigue your imagination. A brief feature of the top two.
Let's begin,
1.The Myrtles Plantation
The witching hour at the Myrtles Plantation is three o'clock. At that hour, Chloe, (not me) sometimes peers in on sleeping guests, spectoral children jump up and down on the beds, and 17 mysterious footsteps are heard on the creaking wooden staircase. The Myrtles isn't an ordinary plantation. It's supposed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Find out more about the HISTORY of the Myrtles Plantation.
Perhaps you are looking for a Bed & Breakfast, why not spend a night at MYRTLES PLANTATION if you dare!
2.The LaLaurie House
Located in New Orleans has surely endured the most gruesome history, and its reputation for otherworldly visitations is well-deserved and well-documented.
On April 10, 1834, a fire broke out in the LaLaurie home, and when the volunteer fireman came to the scene, they discovered the horror hidden inside. Dozens of slaves were reportedly chained to the wall in a secret attic. Some were in cages, and body parts were strewn about haphazardly. Horrible mutilations had been perpetrated, and some slaves cried out begging to be put out of their pain and misery. Learn more about the evil behind this house, LaLaurie
3. The Whaley House
4. The Winchester House
5.The Stranahan House
6. The White House
7. Congelier House
8. FRANKLIN CASTLE
9. Hull House
10. Lemp Mansion
To learn more about each house, TOP TEN
Jerry Seinfeld & Halloween
Too cute, too funny.
October 31
Halloween - the best holiday of the year. Jerry Seinfeld tells you why.
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Ghosting
Start a new tradition
"Ghost" Your FriendsWant to begin a new Halloween tradition in your neighborhood, and get the excitement started early? Ever been Ghosted? Ghosting is done a week or more before the big day.
All you need is some Halloween candy, 2 brown paper lunch bags, 2 copies of the "You've Been Ghosted" letter and 2 copies of the Ghost picture. Put the candy, one letter and one picture in each of the brown paper bags.
When it's dark, sneak over to a neighbor's house with an adult, leave the bag on their porch, ring the bell and run away. Don't let them see you.
Your Ghosted neighbors will in turn, ghost two more people. Before you know it, it will spread throughout the neighborhood.
Copy this letter, and include a picture of a ghost.
"You've Been Ghosted"
Now it's your turn to "ghost" two other people in your neighborhood.
You should "ghost" these people within 2 days of receiving your treat.
Hang the ghost on your front door so that everyone can see that you have been "ghosted" and will not ghost you again. This will also let you know who you can ghost.
Fill 2 bags with candy and treats. Copy this letter and the ghost twice. Include treats, letter, and ghost in your bag of goodies for the neighbors that you choose.
After dark, and only with an adult, "ghost" 2 of your neighbors. Do not let the person that you are "ghosting" see you, for it adds to the fun of it all. Place the treat bag on the doorstep, ring the doorbell and run!
It will be fun to see how many ghosts will appear in our neighborhood by Halloween.
Pumpkin Painting
Made Easy
Have you seen those awesome pumpkins with the painted faces? Thought to yourself, "I'd like to try that." Then thought, "no, I couldn't do that."YES YOU CAN!
I have found a very simple detail package, that will show you how. Plus, much more.
Pumpkin Painting Is A Wonderful Way To Celebrate Autumn! Great For Kids And Grown-Ups, It's Easy, Fun And Fast! GREAT FOR GIRL SCOUT TROOPS, HALLOWEEN PARTIES, FALL FESTIVALS, CRAFT SHOWS AND MORE!
PLUS, You'll Receive These
FREE BONUSES
With Your Order!
Halloween Face Painting Guide
Be a Puppy Dog Or A Bunny Quickly, Easily And Oh-So-Cute With These Simple Full Face Painting Designs...Step-By-Step Photos Included!
Halloween Fun E-Book
Tons Of Simple And Fun Halloween, Crafts, Games,
Decorations and Recipes!
MORE Halloween Games And Recipes
Another Great Collection Of Ghoulish Games And
Roarin' Recipes Perfect For Any Halloween Get-Together!
TThe BIG Holiday Book
Over 40 Gifts-In-A-Jar Recipes, Turkey Basics PLUS
Over 60 Fantastic Holiday Recipes!
Kid-Friendly Recipes E-Cookbook
Because the first smiles for Halloween and pumpkins come from kids (and kids at heart), we're including this free e-book of hundreds of kid-friendly recipes.
Reasonably priced, find out more. Click Here!
Crafts for Kids
Family Time
Whether you are a Mom, Daycare provider, Scout leader, Grandma. You will love these crafts!Looking for something to keep the kids busy? I have found a great site to do just that.
KABOOSE
Here is a simple project to get you started.
Fun Halloween Finger Puppets
Finger puppets have long been a favorite for kids. This year, make some fun and ghoulish creatures to put on your hands. Invite your friends over to make some with you!
What you'll need:
Patterns (Pattern 1, Pattern 2)
Construction paper (black, white, orange, green, purple, yellow)
Black craft pen or Sharpie marker
Scissors
White craft glue
Hot glue or tape
How to make it:
Print off both sets of patterns. (Link provided below for patterns).
Cut out the patterns and trace onto construction paper: white for mummy and ghost, black for cat and vampire, orange for pumpkin and green for witch. If you prefer, place the construction paper on the table, place pattern sheet over the top and use a ball point pen to trace the lines on the printed pattern, creating an indent on the construction paper underneath.
Cut out finger puppets. (for younger children, cut out patterns for them).
Use a black craft pen to decorate each puppet. Draw wiggly lines across the front of the mummy, draw lines and facial features on the pumpkin, and draw a face on the ghost.
Cut pieces of construction paper out to decorate the witch's hat and dress, as well as the vampire's purple face and shirt, and the cat's yellow eyes.
Use white craft glue to stick them on.
Once you are finished decorating the puppets, wrap the bottom square section around your child's finger for sizing. Remove from finger and hot glue them back together to form the tube.
Notes:
For class projects, cut out the puppet figures ahead of time so that children can decorate during class.
This will leave enough time for a fun puppet show.
These puppets make fun party favors. This is a good project during the party, or for early bird guests to work on as others arrive.
If this is a class project or party favor, have the children write their names on the back of the finger tube so that they don't get theirs confused with someone else's.
Tons of Halloween Crafts, including patterns. Click link below:
KABOOSE HALLOWEEN CRAFTS
Cool CafePress Goodies
Just wanted to make sure you have everything ready for Halloween.
See what CafePress has to offer.
See what CafePress has to offer.
Recipes
Yummo
BAT SANDWICHESSemi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee
White Bread
Mustard
Prosciutto, thinly sliced
Monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
Spread slices of bread with mustard and layer with prosciutto and jack cheese to make sandwiches. Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter to make cut-outs out of completed sandwiches. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Let me provide you with a link to the "Food Network," HALLOWEEN TREATS AND MORE
Or if you haven't the time, and want that homemade taste.
Try David's Cookies, click on the banner below:
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It starts with our innovative roast-to-order process. Coffee is considered "Roaster Fresh" for approximately 45 days after roasting. To ensure you get the best cup of coffee, we don't start roasting until you order. We also label each bag with the date your coffee was roasted on or "born". Each bag has a certificate showing when the coffee was "born."
Shop Amazon
Best Prices
Whether you are looking for that scary Halloween movie. Or find out more about the history. Maybe decorate your house for fall. Or do some great crafts with the kids. You will find it here
The Haunted History of Halloween (History Channel) (A&E DVD Archives)
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
Hocus Pocus
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
Halloween - The Curse Of Michael Myers
Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
Spooky Halloween Crafts
Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
Create a Bewitched Fall-o-ween: 45 Projects for Decorating and Entertaining
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/19/2008)
A Variety at eBay
Unique Ideas
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Vermont Teddy Bears
Great Gift Ideas
For yourself, or someone special. All dressed up and ready to go.
You can't go wrong with a Vermont Teddy Bear
Highly recommended!
You can't go wrong with a Vermont Teddy Bear
Highly recommended!
15" Classic Teddy Bear
Price: $49.95
15" Classic Teddy Bears Each Classic Teddy Bear with colorful bow tie is designed, cut, stuffed and sewn by hand. That means no two are alike! Classic... more »
15" Franken Bear
Price: $65.95
15" Franken Bear Vermont Teddy Bears love to dress up for Halloween, and this furry Frankenbear is sure to scare up some fun wherever he goes. His co... more »
Wedding Teddy Bears - Bride and Groom Teddy Bears
Price: $159.95
15" Wedding Bears As centerpieces for bridal showers, wedding receptions, and engagement and anniversary parties, these Bears will bring a lifetime of... more »
15" Military Bears
Price: $64.95
15" Military Bears A salute to those who serve and protect, this Classic Teddy Bear wears a white T-shirt with your choice of Army, Navy, Air Force, M... more »
15" Twin Boy and Girl Bears
Price: $129.95
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Talk To Me
I sure need to know what you think. Oh ya, you better be nice. You wouldn't want me to cast a spell on ya now, would ya?
thank you, Wicked Witch Chloe 
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Those ccokies made me hungry! Posted June 15, 2008 |
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Wow! Tons of great Halloween stuff! Posted October 15, 2007 |
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Love the glittery Happy Halloween. A 5 to you! Consider stopping by our Recycling lens and giving a rating. :) Posted October 13, 2007 |
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It's halloween alread? I can't wait for the candy! Great lens with lots of great information for all of us. Keep up the hard work. Come over to A DAY OF HOPE Posted October 12, 2007 |
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KarenC
Very cute! I'm adding this to my Dog Clothes Posted September 24, 2007 |
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