Practical Advice for Families

Best of Halloween List

Thursday, October 30th, 2008 Posted in Family | No Comments »

Parent Hacks has done it again...they have created another great "Best of" list, but this time it's for Halloween! This is definitely worth check out, the list explains everything from how to prolong the life of you pumpkin, to the best ...

Vintage Halloween Costumes

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 Posted in Family | 2 Comments »

  Still trying to figure out what to dress your kids up as for Halloween? Go vintage - check out this collection of old photos from Wired.com of children and adults in their Halloween costumes. Yes the picture quality may make it ...

How to Make Candy Apples

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 Posted in Cooking | No Comments »

  Carmel covered candy apples are one of those treats that go hand-in-hand with Halloween. They are as beautiful as they are delicious... and messy to eat. They are also a really fun activity to do with your kids. Check out this ...

7 Halloween Questions Answered

Friday, October 24th, 2008 Posted in Family | 1 Comment »

Have you ever wondered where Halloween originated?...Why we wear costumes?...Why we carve pumpkins?...or why candy corn is the signature sweet of Halloween? Check out Mental Floss' s post 7 Burning Halloween Questions: Answered!  In it Streeter Seidell explains the history and practices ...

Keep Your Kids Safe This Halloween

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 Posted in Family | 2 Comments »

Halloween is just around the corner, and because this year it falls on Friday police are predicting a much bigger turn out of trick-or-treaters, making it even more important to make sure your child is safe this Halloween. According to the National Safety Council nearly ...

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 Posted in Cooking | No Comments »

This recipe is always one of the first dishes to disappear. So if you are planning to take it to an event with a lot of hungry people, I would suggest doubling the recipe. Although it is a great recipe for ...