Halloween Planning Guide

Cheryl Zibisky

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Get ready for the spooky season with tips on everything from creating a homemade costume to throwing a pumpkin party

Essentials for Hosting a Pumpkin-Carving Party

Carve some fun into fall with a day of pumpkin picking, jack-o'-lanterns, and treats to get everyone in high spirits

New Uses for Halloween Items

Is your house haunted by leftover Halloween items? Here are four easy ways to re-use leftover candy and pumpkins

How to Pick a Pumpkin

Three tips to choosing a carve-worthy pumpkin

Halloween Party Recipes

From soup to snacks, try these simple, festive recipes

Haunted Houses: Fact or Fiction?

What’s really behind the spooky tales of strange voices, creepy visions, and objects that move by themselves

Halloween Fun Facts

When Did Trick-or-Treating Start?

Pumpkin Recipe Ideas

Get in the Halloween spirit with these recipes for sweet and savory treats

Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

See what you can make with a clear umbrella and party streamers

Easy Halloween Decorating and Entertaining Ideas

Simply Stated Celebrations blogger Jennifer shares her simple (and spooky) ideas for Halloween

Healthy Halloween Treats

Simply Stated blogger Kathleen shares alternatives to the standard sugary loot

Holiday Cookie Recipes

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