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Half-Way to October! Is Halloween Planned?

9/18/2018

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     One place I feel like I failed  as a mother is at enjoying Halloween.  It was never really that important to me, so my kids usually had last minute, thrown together costumes to go out trick or treating in.  Once in awhile I would make or buy something that would be passed down from year to year and repurposed, but not often. I wanted Halloween to be fun for them, I just wasn't that into it to give it a lot of fore thought and time. Consequently, the holiday for me was just exhausting and probably disappointing to my kids.  Surprisingly, most of my children have embraced Halloween as adults and really come up with some fun ideas and costumes.  Perhaps if I had been more like they are now, I would have planned ahead and Halloween wouldn't have been so exhausting for me.  
     My DIL told me last month what she was planning as a costume for my young grandson.  They usually do a family theme and last year they all went as Moana characters.  LIttle Spencer was Maui! My son was that giant turtle that loves shiny things and DIL was Moana.  They were adorable.  And, this year, even though Lindsey doesn't love Halloween that much, she is getting into it for the sake of her daughter and has their costumes planned.  
      How about you? It is mid-September and time to get into thinking about your kids costumes, and your own if you do that, not to mention parties and decorations.  Don't be a bad Halloween mom like I was! I'm here to help you! 
Costumes:
  •     Last year, Alicia had already recognized the need for planning ahead, and shared these last minute costume ideas.  But, they don't have to be last minute! They are so cool and if you spend more time on them, they could be even cooler! 
  • Disney characters are popular costumes for those who don't like scary. Our Mouse Ear tutorial will help you out and save you money!
  • On Friday Faves last year we shared some of our past costume ideas that might get you started with some costume ideas of your own! 
Decorations:
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  • Last year, Maddy, who loves Halloween, shared 3 Fall Wreaths.  This one was my personal favorite and the most Halloweenish I think.  
  • Last week I shared how to use old pill bottles to make a string of spooky lights! 
  • Alicia gave us some tips for throwing a Halloween party on this post.  There are some awesome decorations suggested!  
     Of course, many of our supplies come from Dollar Tree! 
Food:
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  • You may just want some simple cookies for a kids party, or even let the kids do the decorating!  Here is a simple way to do it. 
  • For your own friends, Lindsey shared some great Halloween themed appetizers. They look gooey and creepy, but taste great! 
  • The previously mentioned post by Alicia also has some fun Halloween food ideas. 
Activities:
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Don't miss our list of awesome Halloween Movies. There is something for everyone on this post. These are so much fun to watch year after year!
  • Here is a list of favorite card games that would be fun for any party!
  • This post has 10 Great Party Games that our family loves to play! 
     OK! Now get started! If you plan ahead you can help your kids and  yourself â€‹have a terrific Halloween this year!
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Olivia Morris link
9/19/2018 07:08:33 am

Lots and lots to do on this page....thanks for putting some great ideas out here for all of us to try.

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Helen Reynolds link
9/19/2018 08:54:55 am

Thank you for stopping by Olivia!

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Dee | Grammy's Grid link
9/19/2018 07:15:26 am

My kids always enjoyed Halloween and getting to dress up and I get to relive it all again thru the grandbabies. I like the wreath and the party foods look yummy! Shared x 4 ♥

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Helen Reynolds link
9/19/2018 08:55:38 am

You sound like the fun Grandma!

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Clearissa Coward link
9/19/2018 07:22:01 am

I don't do much if anything for Halloween except buy candy for the neighborhood kids and my grandson. I do enjoy sitting on the porch and watching all of the cute little ones but I am more of a fall and harvest girl, but I love your suggestions, recipes and card games suggestions. You are really on top of your game. Shared.

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Helen Reynolds link
9/19/2018 08:57:54 am

Thanks Clearissa. I'm with you. I love watching the cute little ones all dressed up. I love the more Thanksgiving type of Fall instead of the Halloween type as well.

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Victoria link
9/19/2018 07:31:18 am

I don't get the big deal with halloween at all. I did make the grandchildren nice costumes when they were younger but after I had more than three to make I quit. The community where I live now has no children and none come begging here so I don't even need candy.

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Helen Reynolds link
9/19/2018 08:59:22 am

That would be a lot of sewing! I do enjoy handing out the candy and seeing the cute little costumes.

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Catherine Sokolowski link
9/19/2018 07:37:59 pm

Great Halloween ideas!

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Sylvia link
9/19/2018 08:25:12 pm

Helen, you look like you have it all figured out now! Lots of ideas! Shared!

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Lori Hill link
9/19/2018 08:41:03 pm

So many fun ideas! My grown daughters are very much into Halloween and have been planning their families’ costumes for weeks.

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Nancy Wolff link
9/21/2018 04:58:54 am

Good ideas. We are so rural that we never did much for Halloween. Our grown kids have fun making very creative costumes for their kids!

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