Best Women’s Halloween Costume Ideas for 2012
2012 has seen its share of formidable females worth imitating this Halloween, giving women plenty of costume choices beyond the pre-packaged racks. From TV and movie characters to sports heroes, here...
View ArticleReview: ‘Frankenweenie’ resurrects the old Tim Burton
By Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News Tim Burton, the distinctive filmmaker beloved for mixing quirky and macabre with innocent and heartfelt, has been in a creative free fall. His 2010 version of...
View ArticleBest Children’s Halloween Costumes for 2012
Halloween lets kids and their imaginations run wild, as each girl and boy thinks about who he or she most wants to be for one day. Plus, every child loves showing off that cool costume to their friends...
View ArticleBest Haunted Houses for 2012
‘Tis the season for scaring, and haunted houses across the country have ramped up the thrills to deliver screams and surprises around every corner. Zombies, chainsaw murderers, and more will be on the...
View ArticleTop Ghost Tours Across the US
Halloween’s origins come from the ancient Gaelic holiday Samhain, when the barrier between the living world and the world of the deceased was thought to be the thinnest. That’s why this time of year...
View ArticleBig Bird Meets Mitt Romney Costume Ideas
After Wednesday night’s presidential debate, Big Bird has become a big deal. Early in the debate, Governor Mitt Romney apologized to moderator Jim Lehrer when asked about government cuts. “I’m sorry...
View ArticleHalloween Traditions From Around the World
Cultures across the world have marked a special time of year where the spirits of the dead come to interact with the living on Earth. These Halloween-like holidays, usually celebrated in the fall...
View ArticleBarney: ‘Walking Dead,’ ‘American Horror Story’ set to heighten the scare...
For years, the mere idea of macabre horror stories made TV executives squeamish. Blood and gore? Oh no, don’t go there. But with the rousing success of shows such as “The Walking Dead” and “American...
View ArticleBest Pumpkin Recipes for Fall
Nothing says October quite like everyone’s favorite orange squash. Pumpkins are plentiful this time of year, and its earthy flavor infuses everything from pies to lattes to beer. The versatile squash...
View ArticleNew Halloween Treats (and Healthy Alternatives) for 2012
Trick-or-treaters will soon come knocking at the door, so it’s time to think about what sweet snacks to keep on hand. Whether you want to keep kids happy this season with their candy favorites or...
View ArticleBest Halloween DIY Decorations for the Home and Lawn
No need to spend a lot of money on pre-packaged Halloween decorations in order to induce scares and screams. These crafts look more authentic and have a creepy charm all their own. Create the best...
View ArticleSpooky Ohio tourism on the rise; vacation can include prison, haunted manor
By Tracey Read TRead@News-Herald.com I am standing in a 9-by-12-foot prison cell on an unseasonably bleak and rainy August day. There is a not-so-comfortable adrenaline rush as our guide warns me not...
View ArticleBest Halloween Party Games for Kids and Adults
The house may be decked out in cobwebs and ghosts, the creepy crawly appetizers prepared, and the black and orange invitations sent, but what do you do once your Halloween party guests finally arrive?...
View ArticleScary Ghost Stories to Share for Halloween
Spooky tales from beyond the grave let imaginations run wild during the Halloween season. The best ghost stories re-tell tales of angry witches, bitter spirits, and unsolved mysteries. Send chills up...
View ArticleBest Halloween Television Specials and Shows of 2012
Whether you’re looking for a classic movie for kids, a scary television special or a spooky twist on your favorite show, we’ve collected the best Halloween specials on TV this season. It’s the...
View ArticleFall Activities for Families Who Don’t Celebrate Halloween
October doesn’t have to be a time of spooky celebrations filled with costumes and candy. Many people enjoy autumn without the monsters and ghost stories. If you don’t observe Halloween, try turning...
View ArticleHalloween Safety Tips for Kids, Teens, and Adults
With scary masks, haunted houses, and lots of candy, Halloween can be one of the most fun holidays for kids, but it also comes with its fair share of dangers if the right precautions aren’t followed....
View ArticleBest Pet Halloween Costumes for 2012
Since pets are part of the family these days, it’s only fair that our furry friends get in the Halloween costume fun. From pop culture-inspired character to classic monster get-ups, we’ve collected...
View ArticleMonster High, ninjas hot Halloween costumes for 2012
By Tony Kindelspire Longmont Times-Call LONGMONT, Colo. — Lions and tigers and bears? Not so much. More like ninjas, Avengers and Abbey Bominable. A. Bominable and Lagoona Blue are two of the...
View ArticleMichigan Author goes Ghosthunting
By Joe Ballor, The Daily Tribune Helen Pattskyn is a romance novelist by trade. But, when the opportunity arose to write about paranormal activity in Michigan, she jumped at the chance. “I’ve...
View Article