For those of you who celebrate Halloween, Happy Halloween! For those of you who don’t, Happy Sunday! Here are some Red Cross Halloween safety tips to remember tonight: Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not in the street. Look both ways before crossing the street to check for cars, trucks, and low-flying brooms. Cross the street only at corners. Don’t hide or cross the street between parked cars. Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing so you are more visible. (And remember to put reflective tape on…
October 22, 2010 By 797 Comments
I can’t believe today is the last day of my Halloween Party! I suppose it’s time for me to put all of these great ideas into action with my own family and enjoy this fun time of year. Today, we’re talking about our favorite trick-or-treat memories and we have the best prize package yet! Hmmmm…my favorite trick-or-treat memory, can I think that far back? I think one of the joys of trick-or-treating for me was coming home from the hunt and then dumping all of…
October 19, 2010 By 372 Comments
We are talking about “Ghoulish Celebrations” today! What are some of your favorite Halloween Party ideas? I prefer fun, but simple ideas that I can do with my children. Let’s discuss, shall we? MOVIE PARTY. An easy Halloween party can be done in movie night fashion with family and friends. Have your guests arrive in their favorite costumes and serve traditional movie snack favorites with a Halloween twist, like popcorn mixed with candy corn! Play party movies that are appropriate for all ages like It’s…
October 26, 2009 By 18 Comments
It’s a few days before Hall-O-Ween, and I am Completely. Freaked. Out. Not by by goblins and werewolves and vampires. No. It’s the creepy-crawly H1N1 that’s got me hiding under the sheets with a bottle of bleach. The Swine Flu scare is on here in West Michigan where I live. Schools are closed, churches and community centers are canceling activities hoping to stop the rapid spread. Emergency rooms and doctor’s offices are clogged, mostly with parents looking to get some relief for their kids. I’m…
October 4, 2009 By 6 Comments
Trick-or-Treat Turnovers 1/2 lb ground meat ( I used turkey..and 1 lb of it) 1 TBSP finely chopped onion 4 oz. mozzarella cheese cubed 1/4 C prepared mustard 2 tubes (16.3 oz each) large refrigerated flaky biscuits 1, egg lightly beaten
