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More Fun Pumpkin Seed Projects for Kids

We bought our big pumpkins weeks ago, but have put off carving them until today because the weather has been so fickle (one day we’re in the 70s, the next day the 40s). We now have three incredibly cute (not spooky) jack-o’-lanterns on our stoop and more seeds than I care to deal with. I plan to roast a bunch for snacks and use the rest for craft projects. Our favorites include the pumpkin seed mosaic I shared in a previous blog and the other kid-friendly ones I have listed below. Note: If you have never used pumpkin seeds in … Continue reading →

A Week’s Worth of Simple Halloween Crafts

This is it; the countdown to Halloween is on. You now have less than a week to get your house is prime shape for trick-or-treaters. If your home looks more barren than Boo-some, more flat than festive or more hapless than haunted, then you’ve come to the right place. This blog provides detailed instructions on a variety of simple Halloween crafts that you can make to welcome all the little ghosts and goblins that will be ringing your doorbell Friday night. Take a look: October 20th—–Halloween Crafts: Spooky Scarecrows and Creepy Candy Creatures. Let your creative juices flow making these … Continue reading →

Kid-Friendly Halloween Decorations Using Acorn Squash

My daughter’s cooking class teacher provided the directions to this next kid-friendly Halloween craft. In fact, she tailored an entire lesson around it. She had the kids decorate acorn squash to look like black cats and then they used the leftovers to make a yummy (and healthy) acorn squash veggie dip. The cooking class is geared towards kids ages 3-5 so keep that in mind when you are getting your children involved. The students did such an incredible job on their acorn squash cats it’s hard to believe that the project only requires a few short steps. All you need … Continue reading →

Simple Crafts to Add to Your Halloween Buffet Table

Over in the FOOD blog I have been sharing dozens of simple, affordable and extremely festive recipes to feature on a Halloween buffet. But, devilishly tasty dishes are only part of a spooky spread. To make your table look as festive as possible you need some equally creative pieces to accent the bloody bites and Kitty Litter cakes. The following are a couple of easy crafts you can make a few days prior to your Boo Bash that are sure to have your costumed guests moaning with delight. PAINTED CANDY CORN CLAY POTS This craft is as straightforward as they … Continue reading →

Halloween Crafts: Spooky Scarecrows and Creepy Candy Creatures

If you have children of varying ages in your household the following projects should come in quite handy this Halloween season. Parental supervision is required for both because the projects call for a hot glue gun. I can tell you that the Creepy Candy Creatures are a bit easier to make than the Spooky Scarecrows. My preschooler had a blast embellishing her Creepy Candy Creature (thanks to some great tips provided on the back of a bag of Hershey’s Miniatures). But, we both struggled to find a way she could contribute to the Spooky Scarecrow project, which I think is … Continue reading →

A Week’s Worth of Halloween Fun

With less than two weeks to All Hallows Eve most major retail stores have shoved what’s left of their Halloween items to an obscure corner area to make way for all things Christmas. But not here in the FUN blog–Halloween is front and center and we’ve got a slew of great ideas for parties and other kid-friendly holiday gatherings. Take a look at what you might have missed last week: October 13th—–Fun Halloween Games for Kids. This blog contains ideas for fun Halloween-themed games that are sure to be a hit with the kids at your upcoming homemade Fright Fest. … Continue reading →

Haunted Halloween Games and Crafts

These candy-themed Halloween games and crafts will make your Fright Fest tasty and terrifying at the same time. All you need are a few pumpkins, some candy, and a lot of creativity. CANDY WEREWOLF WALL RACE The object of this game is to construct a wall to keep the werewolves out using just three items: Halloween candy, toothpicks and Popsicle sticks. Whoever builds the tallest wall in two minutes wins the game. Materials: Mini or Full-Sized Chocolate Bars Bubble Gum (sticks or chunks) Licorice Whips Peanut Butter Cups Chocolate Peppermint Patties Lifesavers Twix Bars Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Plastic Table Cloth … Continue reading →

No-Mess Pumpkin Decorating

Make that minimal mess. Either way you avoid the sloppy, goopy, labor-intensive task of gutting a pumpkin in an effort to create a bucktoothed jack-o’-lantern. This kid-friendly pumpkin decorating project doesn’t involve a single knife or razorblade. Rather, you and your children can go wild with a little paint (potentially messy, yes, but easier to wash out of hair than slimy pumpkin guts). This year say goodbye to the monstrous mess and hello to these adorable pumpkin characters made from inexpensive materials that can be found around your house. PUMPKIN LADY Materials: Pumpkin Fake eyelashes Straw hat Ribbon Silk flowers … Continue reading →

Cute and Creepy Ideas for Homemade Halloween Treat Cups

Whether you are looking to save money on Halloween party favors or you are searching for a simple seasonal craft to keep your kids busy on a rainy fall day this next project is one to consider. As I mentioned in my previous blog (which detailed ways to create black cat and baby bat treat cups) this easy art project is fun for kids of all ages. All it requires are a few affordable and easily accessible materials plus a good amount of imagination. A little creativity will go a long way when crafting these creepy (or cute, depending on … Continue reading →

Homemade Halloween Treat Cups

You can’t have a Halloween party without candy and what better way to pass out treats than in decorative candy cups. If you don’t have the time to craft dozens of cups prior to your party then put your young guests to work designing their own creepy critter cups. Fill a large table with the materials listed below and let the howling good times roll. HALLOWEEN TREAT CUPS Materials: 6 oz. or smaller black and green plastic cups (to save money buy clear or white plastic cups and paint them yourself) Black pipe cleaners White pipe cleaners Black, white and … Continue reading →