Holidays

Sharing our favorite holiday activities, family traditions, festive decor, and more!

Family Traditions : Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party
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Family Traditions : Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party

Hands down my favorite Halloween tradition is our annual pumpkin carving party with our family! If you’ve never had a pumpkin carving party, it is a festive and creative way to celebrate Halloween with family and friends! Read on for the essential elements to consider when planning one.

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Halloween Traditions : Spread Kindness with Our "You've Been Booed" Kits!
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Halloween Traditions : Spread Kindness with Our "You've Been Booed" Kits!

Halloween isn’t just about spooky costumes and sweet treats—it’s also the perfect time to start a tradition that spreads joy and teaches the little ones the importance of kindness and generosity. Our “You’ve Been Booed” kits are a fun way to surprise your neighbors, friends, and family with a little Halloween spirit, while showing them you care! Read on for tips and tricks to make your Boo bags extra special and spread the joy throughout your community.

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31 Favorite Halloween Movies
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31 Favorite Halloween Movies

There's just something magical about snuggling up with a warm blanket, a big bowl of popcorn, and a Halloween flick playing on the screen. It's the perfect recipe for creating cherished memories with your little one, or for a date-night-in with your boo. Whether it's the classic thrills of "Ghostbusters" or the eerie adventures of "The Nightmare Before Christmas," these movies have a way of adding that extra sprinkle of spookiness to the season!

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Squad ghouls : A Case for Family Costumes
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Squad ghouls : A Case for Family Costumes

One of my favorite Halloween traditions is choosing family costumes. The excitement of brainstorming ideas and bringing them to life was slightly easier before Alex had a say, but I love that he has a (strong) opinion now! If you want to do family costumes this Halloween but don’t know where to start, just know it doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive!

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This is Halloween, This is Halloween!
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This is Halloween, This is Halloween!

Here are my top 10 suggestions for decorating the outside of your home for Halloween. Whether you're going for a hauntingly elegant vibe or full-on creepy-crawly chaos like us, these ideas will help you make your outdoor Halloween decor truly spooktacular!

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