Your Last Minute Stop for Halloween Ideas
October 28, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Halloween, Holidays, Homemaking Blogs and Websites
I’ve been pondering this whole Halloween thing for weeks now. I’ve done a tad bit of preparation, but nothing like I needed to. I know the kids will be off from school the rest of the week and that will give me some time to finalize everything. If you’ve procrastinated like me, you’ll appreciate these last minute Halloween ideas. If not, then bookmark it for next year. 
Bridget at Bake at 350 gives step-by-step instructions for making these cute spiderweb cookies. You’ll also want to know how to make her perfectly black icing for the spiderweb cookies and other Halloween treats.
Thrifty Mommy is always interested in saving money. Check out 33 do-it-yourself costume ideas, ways to save money on Halloween candy, tips for taking Halloween photos, 10 ways to save on Halloween part 1, part 2, and part 3. Also, don’t forget to take advantage of after-Halloween sales on candy and costumes.
If you’re concerned about handing out so much candy this you might want to check out these Halloween candy alternatives from Boston Mamas.
Linette at Play Library has some great Halloween ideas. I’m glad she posted these 10 easy homemade costume ideas. My son was wanting to be a ninja but I was determined not to pay $20 for a costume. There is an idea for a homemade ninja costume that uses everyday items. You should also check out 5 favorite Halloween books for young kids, treat ideas for the school Halloween party, 10 fun Halloween papercraft ideas for kids, and Kids Halloween – Painting Pumpkins.
Kids Birthday Fun has a round-up of cute ideas for a ghostly Halloween party.
Little Fun; Little Learning has an easy pumpkin song you can teach your kids. You can also let your child fingerpaint or easel paint a pumpkin or make a Christian pumpkin carving. There are also several fall-themed ideas.
And from your very own Keeping the Castle – 17 Halloween cupcake ideas, 20 pumpkin inspired recipes, the coolest pumpkin carving designs on the web, pumpkin-carving ideas from Martha Stewart, and pumpkin faces.
Katelyn Thomas has haunted house tips, Halloween decoration ideas, and tips for making a Halloween emergency kit.
Noreen at Hankering for Yarn shows us some gorgeous masks created with yarn and an upcycled mask trimmed with spool knitting. Also, how to make a pumpkin pincushion and Halloween dolls to weave on a potholder loom.
While it’s probably too late to order a costume, maybe these Halloween tutu ideas will give you ideas for making your own or using one that you already have.
Are there any holidays that you don’t celebrate? Mary Emma offers some tips for parents.
Which links did you enjoy?
image from Kids Birthday Fun
Those homemade Halloween lanterns would be easy to make and would look great as decorations.
Nice round-up you’ve featured, Karen. Thanks for referring to my post for those who may not celebrate some of these holidays and like to have a Harvest Festival instead of Halloween this time of year.
Thank you so much for including my posts on Hankering for Yarn, Karen! Most appreciated!
Thank you, Karen for the link love!
This looks like a great list! Can’t wait to check everything out!!! Happy Halloween!