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I started carving pumpkins by myself when I was in middle school. I remember taking my time to get it just right and being so proud of my work. In 8th grade I entered a Jack-o-lantern contest at school and won!  One of my teachers liked it so mu...

You've come to the right place! I've put together everything you need to plan a wonderful Halloween party for kids and adults. Break out the costumes, decorate those pumpkins, and get ready to have some fun! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays,...

I have always been able to sense ghosts and spirits. I don't see them with my eyes; it is more like a mental image or picture in my mind. Sometimes the image comes with knowledge of how they might have died. These are mostly just feelings or thi...

It's easy to become a Who or Horton the Elephant for Halloween. All you need is a few pipe cleaners a large pom pom and a little time. With a few twists and turns you'll soon have your own Pink Clover Who Hat or Pink Clover Accessory. Horton Hears a...

Okay Giant Squids, it's time to show your stuff again for this contest. What is your favorite Halloween costume? Have you already used it or will it debut this year? Do you have a spooktacular recipe for a Halloween treat? A ghoulishly delightful tal...

Black cats have long been associated with witches and are favorite icons used for Halloween costumes and decorations. This association dates back to the Middle Ages and may have been due to the fact that cats are nocturnal and therefore more active a...

Not all black cats are bad luck, some cultures actually revere the black cat as something sacred.  On Halloween, black cats are just fun! At Black Cats Crossing you'll find everything you'll need to have a very black cat Halloween this year, blac...

The Phantom of the Opera, Erik, is the main character in Gaston Leroux's 1909 book by the same title. This musical genius lives beneath the Paris Opera house in the catacombs masking his face because of a physical deformity. In 1925, the Phantom of...

She's sexy... she's sultry... she's scandalous. She's the Queen of the Macabre. It's not hard to understand why the Mistress of the Dark has inspired the most popular Halloween costume of all time. Women—and a not-so-surprising number of men...

Here's a look at some of those trick-or-treat items that every kid dreads, along with some advice on what to do if you get stuck with them.

BOO!! Move ovr lolcats, we iz ur lolbones. We iz n ur Oktoburz, & n ur Halloween & n ur Day of the Dead. We will eatz ur cheezburgrz and kiss ur hubby or wif. We will danz wid ur chillen or ups on ur gravez, pla wid ur lolcats, n fli wid ur lo...

It seems unfair enough to have to share your birthday (or even just your party) with another person (like your baby brother - YUK!), but what about if you have to share your birthday with a holiday? And a great big snarking one like Halloween to boot...

BOO!! So I heard there was a Giant Squid Halloween Contest (2008)..... and I was asked to submit a lens. But, wanting to be different and me, well being me, I decided to make this my * ahem * Halloween lens entry! .... somebody I know is gonna be ro...

Halloween is upon us, and for the thrill seekers that means haunted houses!  Learn about haunted houses in WI and plan your schedule in advance to ensure a frightful Halloween experience.

I have always been able to sense ghosts and spirits. I don't see them with my eyes; it is more like a mental image or picture in my mind. Sometimes the image comes with knowledge of how they might have died. These are mostly just feelings or thi...

Nowhere is Halloween scarier than in the perpetual mist and fog of the northern New England coast in Maine. One of the alltime creepiest and most authenticated hauntings is that of the Seguin Island Lighthouse. Seguin Island is located approximately...

I adore spooky~~stories! I found the SquidBoo and WOW, I had to write a lens about Spooky Georgia~ I have experienced some things here and will incorporate those stories ~maybe~ So where shall we begin~ Does that sound like the line from "Interview...

It's that time of year - Halloween is on it's way and you just want to go somewhere that will scare the bee-jabbers out of you.  Well, if you live in Ohio, search no further:  this lens lists Haunted Houses and Attractions from all over the...

Are you lazy?  I mean REALLY lazy?  Now you don't even have to come up with a creative idea for Halloween costumes.  All you need is one of these great shirts and a candy bag and you'll be collecting candy with the best of them. ...

Halloween is all about the Dead, Forgive me, it has to be said,  So, although it's considered tasteless and rude, An offensively politically incorrect mood, What could be more appropriately vile, Than mimicking a dead person for a while? Marilyn...

Carving your Halloween pumpkin is quite an experience. The whole family can take part in the fun. All you need is a pumpkin, a little prep work, and the proper tools. Let's dig in and get to some Halloween pumpkin carving...

Pumpkins are very popular during the fall season, especially for Halloween and Thanksgiving. They have so many uses. You can plant, grow, and cook pumpkins. They can also be used for decorations, or to create beautiful, albeit temporary, works of ar...

So, Squidoo did something odd for a website -- it actually coaxed me away from my keyboard. Yes, it's true! I was pulled away from the computer because I was compelled to get pumpkins of my own that I could take knife and creativity to and see what w...

I started carving pumpkins by myself when I was in middle school. I remember taking my time to get it just right and being so proud of my work. In 8th grade I entered a Jack-o-lantern contest at school and won!  One of my teachers liked it so mu...

Tis the season for carving and decorating Halloween pumpkins!  If you're looking for great designs on pumpkins that are a little less scary, try our patriotic pumpkin carving, scraping, and decorating ideas.  All you need to get started is...

There is music for every holiday---and Halloween songs are no exception! Fall is a great time of year to spend some time learning new songs with your children! Sing on the way to school, activities, shopping. They may know more of these than you thin...

Written and Composed by: Vic Mizzy The Addams Family (1964-1966) Carolyn Jones: Morticia Frump Addams John Astin: Gomez Addams Ted Cassidy: Lurch Jackie Coogan: Uncle Fester Frump Ken Weatherwax: Pugsley Addams Lisa Loring: Wednesday Addams Marie Bl...

Welcome to Spooky Music & Decorations With Halloween just around the corner, it's a great time to find the perfect theme music for your party and for the "trick-or-treater's". The right Spooky Decorations are just as important as the righ...

I scanned the internet and the foggy files in my head for at least 10 decent Halloween songs.  It was harder than I thought.  Only a couple of songs pop in my head when I think Halloween. Monster Mash and Thriller.  Definite classics fo...

Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers each night may become a wolf when the wolf-bane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.

I can remember watching Samantha Stephens on "Bewitched" and wishing that I could be her.  Oh, to be able to twitch my nose and have things happen for me.  Needless to say, that wasn't a wish that ever came true, but that never st...

Why feature Classic Halloween Cartoons? I love the old black and white cartoons.  They just set that proper mood with the shadowy darkness inherent to black and white animation. The Disney and Bugs Bunny Halloween themed cartoons are the ones that...

I admit I love television specials of all kinds - but Halloween specials are really cool!  Whether it's a special show just for the holiday or a special episode of a TV series, I'm going to watch them over and over again.  Take a look insid...

Since the 1977 release of Star Wars, millions of fans around the world have been captivated by the story of the Skywalker family. Now you too can dress as your favorite Star Wars character!

Who is the original warrior princess? Princess Leia, of course! From her 'cinnamon bun' hairdo and white gown to the infamous slave girl metal bikini, Leia is one of the hottest women in the known galaxy! Now you can dress up as her for Halloween!

Star Wars Costumes are the best Halloween costumes you can find! There are adult Star Wars costumes for men such as Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Anakin Skywalker, Stormtroopers and Yoda. There are also adult Star Wars costumes for women such as Princess L...

That sinister breathing, that gigantic form clad in black, that mask... Darth Vader is the original villain! And who better then to dress up as for Halloween?!

All Hallows Eve better known as Halloween is a time for tricks and treats.  Follow the links on this lens to find the best Halloween goodies, couples costumes, yard decorating tips, Halloween ideas and Halloween fun!  

Get your Halloween Spirit off to a spooktacular start! Read the stories, check out the freaky products, and add your impression about visiting this lens. SQUIDBOO HQ

I remember reading the series when I was younger. My older cousin had an entire bookshelf of the scary books writen by R.L. Stine, so I had to try it out. I was hooked. Stine wrote most of his books to have one main plotline to be followed throughout...

It's funny what people used to believe in... and still DO believe in, even in today's world. Halloween superstitions are definitely some of the strangest. In fact, many of our common everyday "superstitions" are directly associated to what people bel...

Set the spirits flying on Halloween night. Carve the pumpkin, light the candles, then sit down with these Halloween poems and poetry books. Some of my favorite Halloween poems appear on vintage Halloween postcards. That's why I've included several o...

You've come to the right place! I've put together everything you need to plan a wonderful Halloween party for kids and adults. Break out the costumes, decorate those pumpkins, and get ready to have some fun! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays,...

Why sure. It couldn't be easier, thanks to life-sized cardboard cutout standups. Who better to greet your Halloween party guests than the Mistress of the Dark? I've used standups at several parties, and they're always a hit. Everyone loves having the...

Trick-or-Treat is the cry heard throughout the land at Halloween. When children go house to house looking for treats, and some go looking for mischief. What is your favorite Halloween tradition? Do you like the treats, or do you prefer a good prank? W...

Scare up some fun with these creative and spookily good beverage and food ideas for Halloween parties! After all, what fun would a Halloween bash be without some great food for everyone to enjoy? The ideas in this lens are great for both kid and adu...

A cauldron full of recipes and ideas for creepy crawly (but still cute) easy-to-make, easy-to-serve Halloween cupcakes. These Halloween cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties, school functions, or that extra special t...

One easy way to create a simple, fun and effective Halloween costume is to start with with a mask, a cloak, a cape or a robe to hide your true identity. Halloween is a time when children and grown-ups alike get to take on a different identity for a...

Get in to the Halloween spirit this year by wearing Halloween scrubs. A fun pair of scrubs featuring pumpkins, bats, witches, candy corn, ghosts, and even skulls will have you enjoying the Halloween season. How about a costume you can wear to work th...

Tigers are a unique cat. You can go in style this halloween as a cute and cuddly tiger or dressed up a the latest terror to hit cat land. It's your Decision. Choose Wisely.

Spiderman is everyone's favorite web slinger. This Halloween, Dress up as Spiderman or one of his arch enemies Venom or the Goblin. Where to find the best costumes on the web? Why, right here of course!

Here is the DIY guide to being a vampire. Get some historical background about vampires, read tips for makeup, watch videos that show you how to do different types of vampire makeup, explore ideas for costumes and find links to great accessories like...

Although occurring around the same time of the year as Halloween, Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, is a very different holiday. Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in many Latin American countries with a different focus.   This festival...

Skeletons have been a symbol of death at least since the Middle Ages when they were portrayed as the Grim Reaper. Dancing skeletons are featured as participants in La Danse Macabre or the dance of death and as such skeletons have become objects of fe...

How many times have you seen this movie? Do you believe it is real or just a project to help make some college kids famous? This is the difinition I found on line for witch: -enchantress: a female sorcerer or magician -a being imagined to have spec...

As witches go, the Sanderson Sisters are not the worst that you will ever meet -- but they're trying.  They make this one of my favorite Halloween movies ever.  Come along and run amuck with me!!

I remember my first time at "The Rocky Horror Picture Show".  I went with a bunch of friends who had all already been and they took great care of me.  It was the best time ever, I think I smiled for two days.  The audience de...

Welcome! If you are looking for a fantastic and fun source of information about the Igor the movie, you have come to the right place! Here you will find a brief summary of the plot and the characters, Igor movie reviews and rating information, blu-ra...

  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 Costum...

Fun, food and frolic were the mandates during the "Golden Age" of Halloween (1875 - 1935). What was originally a pagan ritual celebration had turned into a fun, spooky holiday filled with fortune telling rituals and amusing party events. This is when...

Every Halloween our Church, Pendleton United Methodist Church, sponsors "Trunk or Treating" in Pendleton, SC. The volunteers ask community members to bring their cars on the square or at the church and to have their trunks decorated so the...

Do you want to harvest the excitement of Halloween? Doing a Halloween jigsaw puzzle may just be the answer to help you s-t-r-e-t-c-h out the fun! I have seen many exciting Halloween puzzles and I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the spooking...

Okay Giant Squids, it's time to show your stuff again for this contest. What is your favorite Halloween costume? Have you already used it or will it debut this year? Do you have a spooktacular recipe for a Halloween treat? A ghoulishly delightful tal...

Love the 2007 film Hairspray? Looking for a Halloween costume? Check this lens out for costumes inspired by all your favorite Hairspray characters! We've got 'em all: Tracy, Penny, Link, Edna and Motormouth Maybelle!

Is this going to be your baby's first Halloween? I've searched the web for the cutest costumes for newborns through toddlers. Animals, bugs, fruits & veggies, sealife, and superheros. I've also included "Baby's First Halloween" bibs, onesies, t shir...

For 21 years The Simpson's have made us laugh with their hilarious antics every week. 20 episodes of Simpson Halloween specials, called the "Treehouse of Horror", have aired and certainly prove Halloween is the Simpson family's fav...

Originally dreamed up by cartoonist Charles Addams, Gomez, Morticia and their family were brought to the masses in the by the 1960s classic television show The Addams Family. A whole new generation connected with the ooky family during the 1990s with...

Since the 1993 release of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington and Sally have become fan favorites. Now you can dress up as the Pumpkin King and his lovely rag doll for Halloween!

So, you've got the gravestones in the front yard, the skeleton is hanging from the tree, and the cobwebs are strewn about eerily.  You have the paper witch and black cat cut outs on the windows and doors, and the creepy candles are lit.  Wh...

Welcome to WhiteOak's Kitchen of Spooky Halloween Treats I wanted to list some yummies for the little ones to have for Halloween. What is more fun then to have a bowl of food with a very odd name that really does not look that good, but taste really...

You work full-time, have kids you courier to sports practice, need to answer your week old e-mail....Eeeeks! Who has time to throw a Halloween Party?  You do - with these easy point and click ideas. Toss together a little this and that for your...

I hope your thirsty for some bloody good fun! I've collected to best vampire stuff I could find to share with you here. You'll find costumes for the entire family, plus accessories like fangs and makeup kits. If you're planning a vampire party you'll...

Looking for a show-stopper treat for your Halloween party? Add a few Jelly Belly candy options as decoration, and viola! - you have some easy and creative Halloween food. These treats take advantage of the wide variety of candy offered by Jelly Belly...

Ghoulies! They're big. They're ugly. They're crude. And they aren't even a little bit cute. The only thing they have in common with smileys, is that they're round. They're ghoulies, and they're mine, all mine! Unless of course, you steal one from me, a...

Tattoos are can be either permanent or temporary, depending on the tattoo. There rare henna tattoos, wipe on tattoos, and real tattoos. If you want to celebrate Halloween with a new tattoo, go for it. If you choose to go with a real tattoo, find or c...

Tarot is a tradtional form of divination, that roughly dates back to the late 16th ceuntry. For those that love both Tarot cards and Halloween, there is now a deck devoted to Halloween imagery. Created by Kipling West, it's called The Halloween Tarot...

Send a spectacular Halloween Card this season. Scare up some fun with these awesome designs!

Katiyana's Collectibles makes handmade doll clothes and handmade bear clothes.  One of the holidays that I have designs made up for is Halloween.  This lens is dedicated to the Halloween themed designs I have created.  All of these ite...

Do you know that the corset costume has continued to be an extremely popular Halloween costume. Not only are they trendy, but they are so cool to wear in that they actually make your figure look better ... I love them! Keira Knightley certainly popu...

The Fantastic Four have become quiet popular over the past couple of years with two great movies based on Stan Lee's famous comic book series. Now, You can dress up as Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, the Human Torch, or Susan Storm (The Invisible Girl) thi...

Bats are an iconic image associated with the most haunted holiday of the year. So why not dress up as one for Halloween! Find loads of bat costumes and accessories to give you a bat-tastic night!

Vampires have been a part of popular culture since the middle ages. This makes them excellent choices as Halloween Costumes. Aren't Vampires a bit overdone? Far From it! The Costumes available continue to evolve and change so you never see the same v...

What better way to celebrate Halloween than to dress up like your favorite Super Hero!!! This site highlights some top super hero costumes for kids and adults for Halloween 2008. It is never too early (or late) to plan your Halloween Costume. Thank...

This lens has gone through many changes since I first created it. I am doing yet another change. I have decided to totally revamp (excuse the expression) the whole thing. I want to focus on movies, books and folk lore myths about vampires. What is t...

Vampires are one of the most mysterious of the mythological lore. There are different variations of the vampire throughout the different cultures. In today's society, we have somewhat glorified the blood sucking creature that is. We're made movies and...

Vampire myths are found all throughout history, dating back thousands of years. They're in almost every culture and they variety is endless. Ranging from red eye monsters with brightly colored hair, to those with the upper body of a woman and lower b...

Dogs, like children, make cute pumpkins, rock stars, witches, and clowns. It's impossible to dress up a dog and not smile. There are various costumes on the market today that you can purchase at various stores and online shops.

You don't want to wear just any costume this year. This year, you want a knock 'em dead. You want a sexy costume, but sexy with style. A Marilyn Monroe costume is perfect. You can adapt it to your needs and choose the right Marilyn look for you. Mar...

If you love to dress up, there is no reason to let the kids have all the fun! You've been thinking about costumes for the kids, now it's time to think of a great costume for you! If costumes aren't for you, but you'd still like to mark the holiday, c...

For all the wrong reasons.  It was pretty easy to find a collection of photos of really bad Halloween Costumes.  The difficult part was knowing when enough was enough and to stop looking at these horrible costumes. I tried not to include awf...

The original outlaw, Robin Hood is the everyman hero. With his bravado, cocky attitude, and sharp wit, what could make a better Halloween costume? Don't forget your bow and arrows!

Freddy Krueger Halloween Masks are amongst the most popular rubber latex masks available online. View the many different Freddy Krueger masks & gloves available and find the best costume for yourself or the little trick-or-treaters in your family...