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Are you in need of a quick (and adorable) treat for tonight’s festivities? Try these super easy French vanilla white chocolate ghost cookies.
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE! STAY SAFE OUT THERE.
ShareAre you in need of a quick (and adorable) treat for tonight’s festivities? Try these super easy French vanilla white chocolate ghost cookies.
From Etsy Store NicolesTreats
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE! STAY SAFE OUT THERE.
ShareHalloween is finally here. It’s only a short time before trick-or-treaters will fill the streets on a never-ending candy quest. Well, at least until bedtime.
Whether you’re planning on passing out candy or not, you should take some precautions to make sure any kids wandering your neighborhood have a safe Halloween. No one wants to be the house on the block responsible for mini-Effie Trinket’s tears when your over-friendly dog gets loose or baby-Incredible Hulk’s scraped knee (you won’t like him when he’s angry).
Clear a path. The morning or afternoon of Halloween, take a walk around the outside of your home. Put away hoses, bikes and garden equipment and clear away rocks, sticks and debris to prevent tripping. Make sure Halloween decor on the ground is either brightly lit or out of the way.
Watch out for your pumpkins. Keep lit jack-o’-lanterns in a high place or consider getting a battery-powered candle instead of the real thing. Loose-fitting or flowing Halloween costumes can easily catch fire.
Put away your animals. Yes, you did a lot of work getting Spot into that Batman costume, but all the excitement Halloween brings can rile up your pet for better or worse. Hours of shrieking children can stress out even the best-behaved dog. Do your four-legged friends a favor and keep them in a quiet place until the party’s over.
Leave the lights on (or off). Whether to leave the lights on or off if you’re not handing out treats is a common question. If you live in a high-traffic area where your neighbors are all expecting trick-or-treaters, it’s a good idea to leave a porch light on. Kids running between houses might trip or fall in front of your dark home. Try putting up a sign that says “No candy here, sorry!”
Think carefully about candy. Individually-wrapped candies are best. If you are thinking about passing out homemade treats, consider adding a tag with your name and phone number on it to give parents some reassurance.
If you’re taking the kids out, remember to let them eat a big meal so they don’t get hungry before the night is over. This will also prevent hungry children from tearing into their treats right before bedtime. Don’t forget to inspect all sweets – be on the lookout for unwrapped items and candy your child might be allergic to.
Make sure to travel in groups. Parents usually don’t mind people joining their group – parents will feel safer with a big group and trick-or-treaters will enjoy the company of other children.
Have a safe and happy Halloween everyone! Check out the links below for last-minute Halloween ideas:
Our Favorite Costume Ideas From HGTV Fans
Halloween Party Favor and Treat Bag Ideas
Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for the Entire Family
13 To-Die-For Halloween Cocktails
Spooky Halloween Table Settings and Decorations
FREE DOWNLOAD: Easy Pumpkin Carving Templates
More Halloween Inspiration From Design Happens
ShareSo, tomorrow’s Halloween and you’re still struggling to decide what ghostly (or adorable) character you’re going to transform into, amiright? Don’t let the pressure of creating a knock-out costume stress you out. You still have plenty of time to gather some materials and put your DIY skills to use to make a fun, homemade costume just in time for nightfall. And even if you aren’t handy with a needle and thread, many of these will look just as good with a hot glue gun substitute. So, I’ve picked my top 11 (I just couldn’t stop at 10) DIY costumes from around the blogosphere that you can make TONIGHT. Plus, there’s something for every person in your family, from babies to grown-ups. Go ahead and dive in.
FOR GIRLS:
Rag Dolls :: A Beautiful Mess
This rag doll costume is too cute. It’s perfect on its own or as a mother-daughter set. Get the Tutorial at A Beautiful Mess >>
Bumblebee :: Fiskars
Becoming a bumblebee is easy as can be(e). Sew strips of black tee onto a yellow shirt, and turn a regular headband into whimsical antennae. Get the Tutorial at Fiskars >>
ShareOn Halloween night, go trick-or-treating with your little ones, then come home and spend the evening with HGTV’s Property Brothers. Drew and Jonathan will be going head-to-head in our prime-time special, Pumpkin Wars.
The bros are helping two towns battle to see which one can carve and display the most jack-o’-lanterns (both attempting to set a new Guinness World Record). Watch the Brother vs. Brother showdown Wednesday at 9pm/8c.
Want to see Jonathan help eat the pies? Or see more of Drew in Keene? Check out behind-the-scenes videos from the episode.
Sneak Peek: Check out Facebook-exclusive photos from Pumpkin Wars right now. What’s that? You haven’t liked HGTV on Facebook, you say? Well, let’s take care of that first.
Warring Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott
HGTV Pumpkin Wars
How do you plan on spending your Halloween? Tell me below.
ShareHalloween is sneaking up on you fast (only 1 week left!) but don’t worry, we’ve got 23 printable (and free!) templates to make throwing a party, spooking up your front yard, treating your favorite ghouls and ghosties and perfecting your pumpkin relatively painless.
Start with our templates and instructions for creepy outdoor cut-outs:
Get the party started with our printable party favors, like this princess crown:
ShareReaders, I am super excited to share this new video series with you. Take a look at your new crafty best friend: Weekday Crafternoon. Every week, I will be walking you through a different craft project, ranging from handmade gifts, to centerpieces, and more. This week I have three last minute pumpkin crafts that pull double duty: they look as good on your front porch come trick-or-treating time as they do as part of your Thanksgiving tablescape.
So please take a moment and watch the video above. And then tell me: what craft would you like to see featured on Weekday Crafternoon? I love a crafty challenge!
ShareWith Halloween just over a week away, it’s peak pumpkin-carving season. While some pumpkin artists go minimal with a basic eyes, nose and mouth and others carve out more intricate designs, we all end up with a big pile of scooped-out pumpkin seeds. So it’s no wonder that searches for “cooking pumpkin seeds” are up a whopping 219 percent this week, according to Yahoo!.
So, what should you do with all those leftover pumpkin seeds? You should eat them, of course! Here’s how to roast them, plus new ways to mix them into fall fare.
Pumpkin Seeds 3 Ways From 101 Cookbooks
Prep Your Fresh Pumpkin Seeds
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Separate the seeds from the pulp, then rinse them in a mesh strainer or fine colander. Shake dry, then spread in a single layer on a baking sheet (you may need to use multiple sheets depending on the size of the pumpkin.) Bake for about 30 minutes to dry out the seeds. Remove from the oven and add a few drizzles of olive oil and salt. Keep them basic, or season the seeds to make them sweet or savory. Then, roast for another 20 minutes, or until crisp and lightly brown.
Here are some great seasoning options:
Let cool and keep in an airtight container for up to one week. If you don’t gobble them up immediately (seriously…these things are addictive!), try these creative recipes to use up your seed stash. Opting for faux pumpkins this year? You can make any of these recipes with store-bought roasted, hulled pumpkin seeds (also known as “pepitas.”)
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Most recipes for pumpkin seed brittle called for pre-shelled pumpkin seeds, which is time consuming to do at home. This recipe from Pitch Fork Diaries lets you use your fresh pumpkin seeds as-is to create crisp, salty-sweet brittle.
Pumpkin Seed Brittle From Pitch Fork Diaries
ShareAs Halloween approaches, spooky spirits, ghosts and goblins abound. Capture the spirit of Casper the Friendly Ghost with this Halloween cocktail that’s sure to impress your guests. Give the liquefied ghost cocktail, which tastes like a grown-up version of a milkshake, a sweet twist by serving it in a fancy martini glass. It’s sure to be the hit of your Halloween party.
Liquefied Ghost Cocktail
Want more spooky cocktails? From a zombie gut cocktail to a bloody brain shooter, keep your guests entertained with spirited Halloween cocktails and party drinks.
ShareServe this spooktacular pumpkin cheese ball from Cooking Channel at your Halloween party.
Besides looking amazing, the cheese ball tastes delicious (the recipe calls for crushed Doritos, need I say more?).
What foods will you be serving at your Halloween party? Tell me in the comments below!
ShareGo all-out for your Halloween party and impress guests with your attention to detail. The skull print flatware from Zara Home should do the trick (or treat). Because, you know — the devil (or the skull) is in the details.
Skulls in Design:
Decorative Skulls: Chic or Scary?
Justin Timberlake’s Designer Skulls
Black + White + Spooky All Over
Glam Goth
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