Monthly Archives: September 2012

Not Just for Boys Anymore: Superhero Costumes You Would Actually Wear

After the slew of superhero movies that were released this year–“The Avengers”, “Batman: The Dark Knight Rises”, and “The Amazing Spiderman” to name a few– I can almost guarantee that superhero costumes are going to be the go-to idea for … Continue reading

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Get Creative With a Theme Jack-O-Lantern Display

I may have mentioned before that I am a nerd. In addition to Halloween, I love sci-fi, and fantasy. As I was developing ideas for my Halloween decor this year, I decided that I am going to do my jack-o-lantern display … Continue reading

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Halloween Fun: Great Ideas to Get you Ready

 The mornings are getting colder and the leaves are just starting to get the slightest  amber yellow twinges on them. I love this time of year and it really gets my annual fall holiday planning mood kicked into high gear. … Continue reading

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Halloween Party Games and Activities

Halloween  celebrations are usually about the costume party and games. Party and activities are just a way to lighten up the mood of the celebrations. Whether your party is only for the young goblins or is for grown-ups, there has … Continue reading

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Holiday Costume Ideas for Teens

Moooommm! I have nothing to wear! I can imagine that parents of teenagers find very few phrases as chilling as the ones above. But, fear not! For I, Emma Rae, am at your service. This Halloween, your teenager will have … Continue reading

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Top Halloween Movie Picks For Your Halloween Party

When you are planning any kind of Hallween event that involves large groups, you’ll want to be sure to have a “chill-out area.” I went to a great vampire costume themed Halloween party a few years ago that was complete … Continue reading

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Tragedy Lover’s Classic: Why Romeo & Juliet IS NOT a Love Story and Why It’s Great For Halloween

I know what you are thinking…What on earth does Shakespeare’s tale of Romeo & Juliet have to do with Halloween? Isn’t it a love story? Doesn’t it have lots of references to gushy, mushy more-suitable-for-Valentine’s-Day love? Allow me to set the record straight: Romeo … Continue reading

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Pumpkins, Devils and DIY Halloween Pumpkin Carving

Carving pumpkins is a very American thing to do at Halloween. The traditional vegetable was a turnip and that began in medieval Britain and Ireland. Once the tradition had been brought to the Americas, pumpkins were the more plentiful resource … Continue reading

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Halloween Superstitions

A cat as black As blackest coal Is out upon His midnight stroll, His steps are soft, His walk is slow, His eyes are gold, They flash and glow. And so I run And so I duck, I do not … Continue reading

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How To Host a Murder Mystery Dinner

Who dunnit? I can remember playing countless games of Clue as a kid, using my keen sense of deduction to be just like Sherlock Holmes and figure out who the murderer was and the weapon they used and in what … Continue reading

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