21 Halloween Traditions to Make October Spooktacular!

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Halloween Traditions to Enjoy with the Family

October is a great time to get the family together and have some Halloween fun. Take a look at some of the Halloween traditions to enjoy with your kids.

1. Read a spooky story. Get in the spirit of Halloween with one of the many Halloween themed books.  Your little one is sure to love the colorful pictures and rhythmical rhymes in Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming.  For preschoolers through early elementary school, try Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman or The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything by Linda D. Williams. For older kids, pick a classic like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling.

2. Visit a pumpkin patch. Instead of buying pumpkins at the grocery store head out to a pumpkin patch for an afternoon of fun.  Many pumpkin patches offer hay rides, corn mazes, and even petting zoos, so take the whole family and enjoy. Remember your camera – the pumpkin patch offers great picture opportunities.

Halloween Roundup: Save on Candy, Costumes and Decor

If the cost of Halloween costumes, candies and decor frighten you, don’t fear; the following ideas can help you simplify this ghoulish season without spending an arm and a leg.

Costumes

DIY
You don’t have to be an expert seamstress to make great Halloween costumes. When your kiddos are little, it’s especially easy to go the DIY route since they’re fairly easy to please. In addition to fabric stores, look to the Domestic Queen for ideas for a creative costume.

Shop Early for Savings
Everyone knows the best deals on Halloween costumes happen after Oct. 31, but what good does that do you right now? Thankfully, some stores offer discounts on costumes before the holiday, when it’s actually helpful. For example, you can get a coupon code at FreeShipping.org for 30-percent off costume orders from the The Children’s Place.