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]]>Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton dressed up as her bestie Britney Spears this Halloween and she decided to get her whole family involved. She recreated the singer’s look from the Toxic music video, while her son wore a tiny pilot outfit. Hilton wore two more matching family costumes, paying homage to Super Mario and Katy Perry.
Thomas Rhett
Super Mario-themed costumes were all the rage in Hollywood this spooky season, and country singer Thomas Rhett paid homage to this video game with his family.
Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber did their very best Grease impression while attending a Halloween party alongside their daughter Kaia Gerber and her boyfriend Austin Butler, dressed as Edie Sedgwick and Andy Warhol.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian paid homage to the ’90s classic Clueless alongside her daughter North West this Halloween. She did her best Cher impression, while North dressed up as Dionne.
Shay Mitchell
Mitchell transformed into the Wicked Witch of the West from Wicked this Halloween, while her daughter Atlas did her very best Glinda the Good Witch impression.
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]]>Set Sweet Expectations
Sometimes children are expecting to bring home a haul of sweets that will keep them going until Christmas. In order to avoid bringing home too much sugar, and to keep them calmer, it can be a good idea to set some boundaries around the length of time you’ll be out trick or treating, or the number of houses you can visit. If this is set at a clear amount, and your child knows they are visiting a maximum of ten houses, it can make ending the trick or treating easier.
Agree on a Costume
Make sure you and your kid have discussed (and ideally, sourced and completed) their Halloween costume long in advance. As kids get older, this can be something that they feel they want to match their friends with, but buying several Halloween costumes or accessories can get expensive and wasteful. If you’re handy with sewing, show your kid what you’re doing and help them to learn a few skills that they could use towards making their costume for next year.
Discuss Scary Movies
If your kid is spending Halloween night at a friend’s house, talk to your child and the other kid’s parents about scary movie limits. If you don’t want your child watching anything rated over a certain age, be very clear about this. Kids are often really curious about horror films, but then often feel very upset and disturbed after watching them, so try and agree on a film that they and their friends can watch beforehand.
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]]>Making Spooky Decorations
Carving pumpkins is a classic way to get in the mood for Halloween. But kids will also love getting crafty with some decorations for your home. Creating spiderwebs and bats, as well as some ghost shapes for your window will be super fun and result in a great Halloween look for your home.
JI££IANHave a Family Fancy-Dress Competition
Giving your kids full reign to create a Halloween-inspired outfit will be so much fun for them, and you’ll get to enjoy their adorable results. Make sure to get some photos of them all dressed up, and reward everyone for taking part.
Baking Halloween Cookies
You can easily buy some themed cookie cutters, and then let your kids get creative with decorations. Getting some food coloring to add to the frosting will help them look extra spooky.
Tell Ghost Stories
Let your and your kids’ imaginations run wild. This is way more wholesome than watching a spooky movie, and you’ll likely share some interesting tales.
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]]>Introduce Them to Halloween Through Books and Cartoons
Reading some children’s books and watching cartoons about Halloween will go a long way in introducing your kid to Halloween and its fun sides. They will realize all those spooky decorations and costumes are supposed to be fun.
Put Up Halloween Decorations Early
Invite the Halloween spirit to your house ahead of time with early Halloween decorations. This will allow your kid to get accustomed to the decorations and be more comfortable with them. Just remember to start small and keep on adding things as the holiday approaches.
Take Them Halloween Costume Shopping
Browsing through different Halloween costumes and trying them will make your kid much more excited about the holiday and allow them to see the fun side of it.
Tell Them About All the Candy They Will Get
Finally, make sure that your kid knows that Halloween is about candy as much as anything else. All the scary stuff will fade away when they realize how much sweets they will get.
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]]>Keep it Budget-Friendly
Before embarking on your spooky Halloween journey, set a budget and stick to it. Use things that you already have or shop at thrift stores to keep your DIY project on the cheaper side. There’s not much point in putting a lot of time and energy into something that will cost you much more than decorations you can buy at any store this holiday season.
Don’t Wait Up
DIY projects take time, especially when you’re a busy parent with a lot on your plate, so don’t wait until the very last minute to get things started. It’s also a good idea to focus on making decorations that aren’t too elaborate and won’t take up too much of your free time.
Make it a Family Affair
It will take less time to finish up your spooky decorations if you’re not doing it all on your own. Make your next DIY Halloween project a family affair and stick to letting your kids focus on age-appropriate tasks while handling the heavy lifting on your own.
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]]>Thrift Stores
Thrift stores are a goldmine for Halloween costumes, and they’re the first place where you should look. Since most kids don’t wear their costumes on multiple occasions, you won’t have any trouble finding one in a mint condition.
(@solittletodo)Spooky DIY
DIY costumes are never going out of style, and they’ll inspire your kid to explore their creativity. The best way to save money on a DIY costume is to work with things you already have at home.
Right Pick
Speaking of things you already have at home, you’ll have a much easier time making a costume if your child is not aiming for a very specific costume, such as superheroes and Disney princesses.
Set a Budget
Setting a budget for Halloween shopping is a great way to save a fortune while teaching your kid an important lesson about handling their money wisely.
Online Shopping
Online shopping is another great way to save money when looking for a Halloween costume, and your options will be pretty much endless.
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]]>Chilli Toffee Apples
Ingredients (to make 4):
- 4 apples
- 6 tablespoons golden caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 4 kebab sticks (or similar)
Instructions:
- In a large pan, melt the butter and sugar until they caramelize.
- Add the cayenne pepper and salt, and stir through well.
- Pierce each apple with a kebab stick, ensuring that the apple is secure.
- Drizzle the toffee sauce over each apple, or dip the apples in the sauce.
- Place on a tray covered with greaseproof paper and allow the apples to cool and set before eating.
Cinnamon Toffee Apples
Ingredients (to make 4):
- 4 apples
- 6 tablespoons golden caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 4 kebab sticks (or similar)
Instructions:
- In a large pan, melt the butter and sugar until they caramelize.
- Add the cinnamon and salt, stir through well.
- Pierce each apple with a kebab stick, ensuring that the apple is secure.
- Drizzle the toffee sauce over each apple, or dip the apples in the sauce.
- Place on a tray covered with greaseproof paper and allow the apples to cool and set before eating.
Chocolate Toffee Apple
Ingredients (to make 4):
- 4 apples
- 6 tablespoons golden caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 4 kebab sticks (or similar)
- ½ cup of broken chocolate pieces 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
Instructions:
- In a large pan, melt the butter and sugar until they caramelize.
- Add the chocolate and maple syrup, stir through until the chocolate melts.
- Pierce each apple with a kebab stick, ensuring that the apple is secure.
- Drizzle the toffee sauce over each apple, or dip the apples in the sauce.
- Place on a tray covered with greaseproof paper and allow the apples to cool and set before eating.
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]]>Pick Out the Right Costume
Make sure your kid feels comfortable in their costume, and they actually like it. Otherwise, they might get cranky and wish to leave home early, causing them to miss out.
Consider Your Kid’s Age
If your kid is older, you can allow them to walk to the houses alone while you wait on the sidewalk. However, if you are with a toddler, trick-or-treating isn’t a good situation for teaching them independence. Instead, follow them every step of the way.
Stick to the Familiar Neighborhood
Trick-or-treat in the neighborhood you are familiar with. This way, you will be aware of any obstacles or potential dangers and avoid them much easier.
Plan the Route
Winging it isn’t actually a good plan for trick-or-treating. The activity will be much more efficient if you plan out the entire route. This way, your kid won’t waste time while you try to figure out where to go next.
Check the Candy
After your kid has done with trick-or-treating, don’t let them dive into the candy right away. Instead, manually check every piece of candy to make sure they are safe to eat.
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]]>DIY Projects
Your Halloween decorations can be made, not just bought. Team up with your little ones and consider working on spooky DIY projects by each other’s side, making everything from carved pumpkins to bat cutouts.
Nature Comes First
From pumpkins to fallen leaves, there are many natural elements you can use to make your Halloween decorations truly pop.
Have a Budget
It’s also a good idea to shop for Halloween decorations with a budget in mind. Frequent cheap dollar stores where you can find décor that won’t cost you a fortune, and know exactly how much money you’re willing to spend.
Thrift Shopping
Visiting thrift stores when looking for Halloween décor is also an option, especially if you want your displays to look unique and have a retro vibe to them.
Decorations That Last
Instead of buying a bunch of new spooky trinkets every Halloween, consider investing in decorations that last and can be used time and time again for the years to come.
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]]>Honey Buttered Apples
Ingredients (to serve 4):
- 3 large apples, cut into slices
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Heat the butter in a pan, when it’s melted add the honey.
- Stir the honey and butter thoroughly, then drop the apple slices into the pan. Ensure they get well coated.
- Lay the slices on a plate, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Food . Life . Ayurveda (@honeygheeandtea)Sticky Date Surprize
Ingredients (to serve 4):
- ½ cup of plain flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/5 cup of sugar
- ¼ cup of butter
- ½ cup of chopped dates
- 2 tablespoons of treacle
- 2 tablespoons of milk
Instructions:
- Sift the flour into a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together, and then add this to the flour.
- Whisk in the eggs and milk, then stir in the treacle and chopped dates.
- Pour into muffin cases and bake in an oven heated to 350° F for 20 minutes.
Banana and Pecan Ice
Ingredients (to serve 4):
- 4 bananas
- ½ cup of coconut milk
- ½ cup of chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons of maple syrup
Instructions:
- Chop the bananas into thin slices
- Mix all of the ingredients together
- Pour the ingredients into a container, freeze for at least two hours, and then serve.
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