Is this not the cutest wig/beenie ever?!  I would totoally wear this, especially in that bright pink!  Megan Reardon at knitty.com created this funky piece and shows you how here!  Enjoy!

I know I already shared a Humpday Tutorial with you today, but I simply couldn’t resist sharing this with all of you either! It’s another idea from the Martha Stewart team and they’re Skull Treat Boxes!  I haven’t tried them yet, but they seem super easy and they would be great to do with the kids.  They are egg shaped containers that you paint white and then cut out black crepe paper for the features (the face templates can be found here).  Then you fill them with treats and then you’re done!  Easy, right?  I was thinking though, instead of printing out templates and using crepe paper, why not save some trees, money, and time by drawing the faces on with marker or paint.  Well, I’ll let you get to it!  If you try this before me, please let me know how they turn out.  Heck, even email me the pictures of yours and I’ll put them on here!  Enjoy!

What a fun DIY for a Halloween party!  I’ve seen this in another magazine before and they used black charcoal or marker to fill in the facial features for an even more eerie look.  You can find the complete tutorial with additional pictures here.  This probably isn’t a project to work on with the kids because of the knife carving, but it’s a great nap time project for you!  That Martha Stewart team is really something, huh?  Enjoy!

What you’ll need:

• Paring knife
• Firm, unbruised apples
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Small bowl
• Knotted cord or twine
• Toothpicks
• Optional: Urn or vase filled with dried branches

of parents admit to sneaking goodies from thier kids’ trick-or-treat bags. – Woman’s Day Mag Oct. 2009

998

million pounds of pumpkins are produced annually in the United States. – Woman’s Day Mag Oct. 2009

“The largest pumpkin of all time weighed in at a whopping 1,469 pounds. The farmer who grew this massive pumpkin was from Cambria, Pennsylvania. The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from hollowed out turnips, not pumpkins.” – Associated Content

“The tradition of trick or treating door to door is said to have come from an old European custom called “souling.” It came about when beggars went from village to village begging for “soul cakes”, which were square pieces of bread with currants. Beggars promised to pray for dead relatives of the people who gave them these treats.” – Associated Content

“Did you know that the next full moon that will occur on Halloween night will be in the year 2020?” – Associated Content

“Halloween is second only to Christmas in spending. Consumers will spend over $2.5 Billion during Halloween. That’s a whole lot of candy, costumes, decorations, and party goods.” – Holiday Insights

90%

of the pumpkin is made up of water. – Pumpkin Masters

Don’t be frightened of these Ghostly Treats, because they’re a great recipe to make with your children!  Everyone will love the Rice Krispy center and the chocolate chip eyes. You can get the full recipe, instructions, and nutritional info here.  You can also add these Spooky Spiders to the table with this great recipe!

Now, these Spiderweb Pizzas will be the main attraction at any Halloween Party, or just for a Halloween dinner with the kids.  The best part is that your kids can make their own!  Get the recipe, instructions, and nutritional info here.

You can’t have a Halloween Party without a great beverage.  That’s why this Purple Potion Punch would be great!  Both children and adults will love this grape juice concoction, so get the recipe here.

These Spiced Pumpkin Softies would be great for children and adults of all ages.  If you’re not throwing a party this year, but attending one, these would be great to take!  Get the recipe here.

I’ve had this Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake before and it is heavenly!  You can make this all holiday season and never get tired of it.  Here is the recipe, pass it along!

These Skeleton Cupcakes have to be the cutest Halloween cupcakes that I’ve ever seen!  The black frosting is fabulous and sure to give your little ones black teeth for a few minutes.  Plus, who doesn’t love marshmellos?  Get the recipe here.

This Spiderweb Nacho Spread is so creative!  It takes a little time to make each layer, but it’s worth it.  Get the recipe here.  I’m sure you can semi-make it with pre-made beans and guacamole if in a crunch.  Enjoy!

These and other great ideas are on the hostessblog.com.  Check it out now!