Snuggle up with One of These...

I can't flip on the T.V. without seeing haunting tale and scary flix.  Here's a couple of my favorites to snuggle up and watch.  By the way loving the cold snap that just hit south east Texas, definitely different than the brutal summer we just endured!

One of the first scary movie scene I remember seeing would come from the triller "Psycho" the shower scene, enough said.

I never saw the first one but the remake of Texas Chainsaw Massacre did me in - the 3 of us that watched it together were literally afraid to walk down the hallway of our house to go to bed.

The Shining always gave me the heeby geebies but I continue to get enthrawled everytime I see it on cable.

This one completely creeps me out because in my short lived time when I lived on Long Island a co-worker knew the actual family this happened to.

The first Jeeper Creepers movie really tripped me out but honestly I can't remember why, maybe that'll be on my list this weekend.

I truly wish I could remember the name to one scary movie I remember watching once - maybe if I give the plot line somebody could help me with the title....It's setting is in the woods maybe somewhere like West Virginia or the hills of Tennessee, there are 3 brothers who clearly have not seen much civalization, well they basically hunt people for fun and are cannabals.  This movie had my on the edge of my seat for a good hour!!  If anybody knows please share thank you and enjoy your snuggle scare-fest!

Kid Friendly Reads for Halloween

Another way to gear up for the celebration of Halloween is to involve your kiddos with some fun reads.  Here are a couple of my favorites that will delight!

My little one is always smitten for this series no matter the title!

Here's a fun counting book

If you like Goodnight Moon, you'll love Goodnight Goon!

This one addresses the ever picky eater with a fun little twist.

Another counting book that's lot's of fun, just how many can she fit on her broom?

There's no reason to be scared of this work of fiction

This is an endearing book that shows it's OK to be a bit different.

Not quite the party books we're used to seeing from Felicia Bond but a great book about being included.

Look to see what you're not afraid of, good one to calm the nerves of your little monsters.



I didn't want to leave out the big kids this one is great fun!  Lots of neat ideas!



Halloween Traditions You Should Start Right Now - I Mean it Get to it...NOW!

I swear every year the holidays seem to approach faster and faster but I'm here to tell you yes you can slow down and savor the time you do have.  I've done my research even started a few of these myself, of course I have yet to include all these fun ideas into my bag of tricks, but they are sure to interest the young and young at heart.

First get in the spirit, that's right no better way to feel the mojo than by surrounding yourself in the glow of the season or shall I say shadows.  Whether at home or in your workspace you can easily make your space fun and festive.  Here are a couple of fun office decor tricks to keep everyone entertained in the office.

Next your going to want to immerse yourself and the family in some fun TV time.  I will be enjoying some new and tried and true classics with my little one this year.  Tonight Friday October 21st, SpongeBob SquarePants "Ghoul Fools" premiere's - I don't care what you say I love the little yellow guy!  Then tomorrow Fred is back, made famous from  iCarly, in "Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred".  How sad is it that I'm not sure who's more excited about these shows my daughter or myself, hmmmm...

Next you're going to want to read some bedtime stories with your little ones.  I have compiled a list of some favorite Halloween children's books, that I will share with you soon.

I love this next one and had never heard of it until last year when we moved into a new neighborhood and we were "Boo'd"  If you haven't done this one yet let me give you the run down.  You will need to make up a Halloween goodie bag for one of your neighbors. You will leave the bag on their doorstep with a note letting them know they have been "Boo'd"  The receiver of your goodie bag is supposed to reciprocate and Boo another neighbor and so on.  It's really quite fun to get the kiddos involved to help sneak the goodies onto your neighbors porch without getting caught! 

Well these are just a few Halloween traditions that I like hopefully you'll find your own and carry them out each and every year.  Enjoy!!