Who loves Halloween?

My kids are already talking about Halloween.  For kids Halloween is like Christmas, New Years, the SuperBowl and just about every other holiday combined, in other words they love Halloween!

It's a lot of fun to not only plan Halloween costumes with the kids but to plan your home
Halloween decor, too

Here are some ideas, that I love and can't wait to try!





This is such an easy way to display Halloween treats.  some twine, some card stock, vases of various shapes and sizes and creative names make a fun and simple display



A modern spin on Halloween decor.  I purchased my skulls at Michaels but you could likely find some great ones at a dollar store near you.  As for the plates, again hit a thrift store and purchase some vinyl decals from your craft store or online.  If you are very creative, look online for some spooky stencils and use a sharpie

Making wreaths is easy and can make a big impact when it comes to celebrating any holiday

 



You will definitely want some outdoor decor to celebrate this holiday, so take a look at this spooky ghost!


So simple to create.  Try a craft store for a foam head, some fishing string to hang, and some gauze cloth

If you have a large glass door, try these spooky silhouettes





Love this welcome mat! And the kids will, too.  Some striped stockings, mannequin legs or even just stuffed with lots of cotton, thrift store shoes and there you go!

All things Halloween!

Halloween is the ultimate holiday!  It's full of freight and fantasy, food and fun!  It's the perfect holiday for all ages, too1  If you are looking for some of the best ideas out there for parties, decor, food and more...here are my current top Halloween resource picks for Halloween 2012

If you are looking for the best go-to resource for Halloween ideas for parties, decor, costumes, make up and so much more...than you need to check out The Martha Stewart Halloween Handbook Special collector's Edition 2012

Now if you are looking for new Halloween ideas and have many of Martha's previous Halloween magazines this issue is basically a 'best of' so you might be disappointed
But if you are new to the World Martha Stewart Halloween, than I would say this handbook is perfect for you or you can check out an online decade of Martha Stewart Halloween.  Now one thing about Martha is if you are craft or cooking challenged her ideas would be a big leap for you so work up to them but she has amazing ideas  for costumes, parties and make up that inspire any Halloween party planner

But here are some other magazines to check out that will leave you with some spook-tacular ideas for this Halloween and future Halloweens to come...

1.  Matthew Mead Halloween Magazine  Vintage Halloween with a modern spin, lots of simple craft projects, great entertaining ideas, tasty treats and spooky decor ideas, too

2.  Phyllis Hoffman Celebrate Halloween  Tons of great craft ideas (love the 'Candy Corn Party Invitation', and the 'Mummy's Night Out' invitation and definitely try the rich chocolate apple recipe, too)

3.  Gooseberry Patch Halloween  Perfect for families, as just about every craft and idea is kid-friendly!  Lots of super cute projects to get the kids involved be sure to check out the 'Haunted Ginger House'

4.  101 Spooktacular Party Ideas  This is another great starter book for crafts, party ideas, costumes and more.  Perfect again for kids.  this is a great book for a busy mom because it just keeps everything so simple. Plus lots of photos for every idea!

5.  Hungry Halloween  If you are tired of the same old Halloween classic snacks like popcorn balls - pick this up!  You can host a 'bewitched buffet' with Mummy Lasagna, Black Widow Bites, Werewolf Won-tons and so much more...plus the recipes are fun and budget friendly.  The kids and you party guests will love it and be amazed by your creativity