halloween round up 2014
Find creepy crafts, Halloween recipes, DIY costumes and more Halloween fun in our round-up. These hair-raising Halloween ideas will make your family's celebration faBOOlous!

 


SAN DIEGO PUMPKIN PATCHES
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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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No-Bake Halloween Treats -- Photo credit: The Seaside Baker

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Candy Corn Smoothie
 -- No candy was used in the making of these fruit smoothies!

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Mummy Cupcakes


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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!

Spooky Halloween Cocktail
Poison Apple Halloween Cocktails or Mocktails 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 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.

 

MORE HALLOWEEN FUN

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Entertaining the neighborhood "littles" this Halloween? These games will keep them giggling!

10 Haunted Spots in San Diego
SD has its share of haunted places. "Meet" our local ghosts at these infamous locales.

Is Your Child Ready for a Haunted House?
Take a look behind the scenes to help decide

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