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The Black Cauldron

“The Black Cauldron“, based on the novel by Lloyd Alexander, is a Disney animated feature from 1985. It’s quite possible that you’ve never heard of it. It’s the first animated Disney film to garner a PG rating and it is certainly a bit darker than the usual Disney fare. It actually bombed when it was first released to the theaters, but has since found a new audience since its release on DVD. Young Taran is an assistant pig-keeper who dreams of adventure. But one day, he learns that the pig he helps take care of, Hen Wen, is no ordinary … Continue reading →

A Grand Halloween Entrance

For a long time, there was an amazing Halloween house down the street. Every year on the stroke of the day before Halloween, the people who lived there would unload a piece of fabric as large as the front of their house and drape it from top to bottom, making the entire home look like a castle. From black lights to a giant skeleton superimposed on the tree across the street, their house was outstanding and no one could compete. Sadly, they moved away last year. However, their Halloween shenanigans inspired me to do more with my house on Halloween. … Continue reading →

Quotes for Your Halloween Scrapbook Page

As you get your little goblins, ghouls, princesses, cheerleaders, puppies, and pirates ready for this Halloween don’t forget the camera! This is one night you will want for the scrapbook. Here are some great quotes for this time theme: “Too cute to spook, but not to sweet to trick or treat”! A grandmother pretends she doesn’t know who you are on Halloween. A Renaissance faire is just an excuse to wear funny clothing and run amok. A spooking we will go! A Spooky Good Time At first cock-crow the ghosts must go Back to their quiet graves below. ~Theod… Double, … Continue reading →

Getting Ready for Halloween

Halloween is a little over a month away. I love Halloween. I love decorating the house and wearing anything Halloween themed. The people who live on the street where I grew up and my parents still live always make a big deal about Halloween. The teenagers at one house and their friends would all dress up as famous characters and haunt the house. Even though these were my brother and sisters’ friends, I wouldn’t go anywhere near that house. The house next door to that one served hot apple cider. The next house down tricked out the whole front yard … Continue reading →

Roy E. Disney Dies, Aged 79

On December 16, 2009 Roy Edward Disney, a powerful and fundamental force in the Disney company, succumbed to his year-long battle with cancer. Though his face bore a strong resemblance to his famous uncle Walt, Roy’s continuance of Walt Disney’s legacy involved far more than looks. The son of Walt’s brother Roy O., who co-founded the entertainment company with Walt in 1923, Roy didn’t join the family business right away. After attending Pomona College and then Harvard University, Roy first became a film editor on the television show “Dragnet” in 1952. Before long Roy did follow in his family’s footsteps … Continue reading →

Devilishly Delectable Halloween Treats

What’s Halloween without a few bloody fingers? Bloody finger cookies, that is. If you want to make your Halloween buffet as gory as possible you might consider adding the recipe to your collection. Then, round out the spread by adding a few tamer selections for the faint of heart such as Halloween Orange Potion, a liquid refreshment featuring the colors of the season and traditional Halloween Snack Mix, a tasty and festive treat that guests can munch on by the handful. Each recipe makes for devilishly good eats at a Halloween bash. BLOODY FINGER COOKIES Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened … Continue reading →

Simple Crafts to Add to Your Halloween Buffet Table

Over in the FOOD blog I have been sharing dozens of simple, affordable and extremely festive recipes to feature on a Halloween buffet. But, devilishly tasty dishes are only part of a spooky spread. To make your table look as festive as possible you need some equally creative pieces to accent the bloody bites and Kitty Litter cakes. The following are a couple of easy crafts you can make a few days prior to your Boo Bash that are sure to have your costumed guests moaning with delight. PAINTED CANDY CORN CLAY POTS This craft is as straightforward as they … Continue reading →

Halloween Recipes: Creepy Zombie Cookies

Any other time of the year the aforementioned recipes wouldn’t sound very appetizing. But when you are creating a creepy buffet for a Halloween party or a festive pre-trick-or-treating meal then they’re the perfect additions. The first recipe for Creepy Chili is a Cheplic classic. While my mom didn’t create it (someone from Hormel Foods gets the credit) she did make when I was a kid—-only she used homemade breadsticks not the refrigerated kind. You can’t top this dish when it comes to simplicity and creativity. If you struggle to get your excited little ghosts and goblins to eat something … Continue reading →

Games to Play at a Pooh Bear Party

Here are some games to play at your Pooh Bear Party! For a fun game, that is harder than it sounds, try to throw “bees” into a honey pot. The bees can be any decent sized candy. We used miniature Hersey candy bars. To make the candy look more like bees, draw black stripes on yellow tissue paper, then wrap a small pieces of the tissue paper around the candy and secure it with a piece of clear tape. To play the game, try to throw the “bees” into the pot. The honey pot can be a punch bowl, or … Continue reading →

Two Frugal Decorating Ideas for Halloween

It is hard to believe that Halloween is only a little more than a week away. But that shouldn’t stop you from having some more fun with Halloween crafts and decorations. Fall is one of my favorite seasons, one of my favorite times to decorate and probably one of my most creative times of year. My most favorite things to work with at holidays is wreaths and pots, because they are easy to store, really add a nice touch to any décor and are easy and frugal to create. Wreaths This is one of those things I have for every … Continue reading →