halloween round up 2014

Carve out some time for family fun with cute and creepy Halloween crafts, fangtastic recipes, DIY costumes for your boo crew and much more. These hair-raising ideas are sure to make your family's celebration fiendishly fun! Happy Halloween!

 

San Diego Pumpkin Patches

Wondering where to pick the perfect pumpkin in San Diego (and take some awesome photos)?
We've got you covered! Check out our list of pumpkin patches in San Diego to start planning your family's fun, fall adventures.

 

Fall and Halloween Recipes

Make no bones about it! These tasty treats make ghoulishly good grub for your Halloween party or family celebration.

 

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Halloween Cake Ball Truffles

from local mom Jennifer Garcia

 

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No-Bake Halloween Treats

Photo credit: The Seaside Baker

 

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Candy Corn Smoothies

No candy was used in the making of these fruit smoothies! 


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Pumpkin Patch Snack

A healthy snack that "screams" Halloween.

 

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These gourd-geous truffles from The Seaside Baker

are delicious and easy to make!

 

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Poison Apple Halloween Mocktails or Cocktails

from The Seaside Baker

 

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Have a bounty of apples this season?

Find a bushel of fall goodness in our Apple Recipe Round-Up.


Indulge in delicious sweet and savory pumpkin recipes in "Pumpkiny Goodness",
a round-up of recipes that takes you beyond traditional pumpkin pie.

 

Halloween Crafts and Art Projects

 

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Halloween Treat Boxes

 

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Halloween Luminaries 

Make adorable (or spooky) jar lanterns to cast a festive glow on your patio or walkway. Directions for several styles!

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Mini Halloween Pinatas

 

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DIY Halloween Treat Bags

Free, printable tags for treat bags -- perfect for friends and classmates.

 

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Creepy Cones

Cute table decorations that will delight your trick-or-treaters.

 

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Greedy Ghosts

This DIY party game is fun to make and play!

 

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Spooky Fun: No-Carve Pumpkins

An alternative way to think about pumpkins at Halloween

 

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Harry Potter-Inspired Potion Bottles

DIY potion bottles are fun to make and we’ve created awesome potion bottle labels you can print for free!

 

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Looking for crafts and recipes for Dia de los Muertos?

Visit Crafts, Decorations and Recipes for Dia de los Muertos

 

Find more ideas on our Halloween Pinterest Board. Visit our Halloween pinterest board for more crafts, decorations and party ideas!

 

DIY Costumes

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Find step-by-step instructions from Style Me Pretty Living

for these adorable Sushi Roll, Hot Air Balloon and Bubble Bath costumes.

 

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DIY Funko POP! Costume

Create your own Funko POP! costume this halloween.

 

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