October 28, 2011
Not much. At least as it stands in today’s culture.
Let me clarify. Halloween is fun and thrilling and scary and usually harmless but to a true Christian, most of what we do doesn’t quite line up to their beliefs.
Some believers don’t celebrate at all, b... continue reading...
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Samhain October 27, 2011
It’s that time of year – Halloween is on the way and that starts all the fun for the holidays!
Get into the spirit and start your gift-giving planning with expert Terry O and her great (and green) gift craft ideas. This video has some... continue reading...
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Terry O October 25, 2011
One week away from Halloween – are you and your family getting ready? Picking out costumes, choosing which candy to give out (what you like or what you don’t so you won’t eat it all?), decorating the house, making spooky crafts and snacks are all part of the f... continue reading...
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Here’s an idea – instead of keeping all that candy you don’t give out tonight for yourself, your kids, your co-workers at work, why not do something better with it? You don’t want to go into the holiday season a few pounds heavier to star... continue reading...
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As we approach Halloween this week, do you ever wonder what your kid fears the most?
Spiders? The dark? Monsters? Being alone?
Actually, it is failure, according to Dr. Jim Taylor, San Francisco- based psychologist, consultant and author of “Positive Pushing: How to Rais... continue reading...
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Here we are, less than a week away from the spooky fun of Halloween. Your little ones (or bigger ones…) will be transforming into witches, ghosts, ninjas, Transformers and princesses.
Here are 11 trick or treat safety tips from Debra Holtzman from her boo... continue reading...
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No matter who you are, it’s still fun to get something in the mail, a real invitation that you can hold.
With the advent of “E-Vites” several years ago, it seemed printed invitations might not survive. However, one company has brough... continue reading...
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With just a little over two weeks until Halloween, the Fall party season is getting going. Time for costume parties and pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving get-togethers and Christmas, Hanukah and New Year’s feasts!
Safety and health expert Debra Holtzman... continue reading...
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You are probably planning a trip to the pumpkin patch in the next couple of weeks, especially if you have kids.
When you get home and get ready to scoop out the guts of that pumpkin, remember how nutritious the pumpk... continue reading...
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October is Crime Prevention Month so the National Crime Prevention Council has several initiatives going on to help cut down on crime. Halloween is one of those nights – mischief, drinking and parties can all lead to bad things happening.
Here are a few t... continue reading...