With the final season of the series Stranger Things being less than a month away, everyone seems to be getting into the Hawkins High School spirit this year for Halloween. There are tons of ways to style the 80's fashion trends of the decade we all know and love. Many of the looks can easily...
Decorating the yard for Halloween has become really popular, but can also be really expensive to do. From giant spider webs to creepy skeletons to fog machines to decorative Halloween lights to spooky animatronics and inflatables, all the favorite fall holiday decor can really add up in cost! Thankfully there are tons of DIY yard...
Celebrate Halloween with delicious themed cupcakes! Easy mummy cupcakes are the perfect treat for all sorts of Halloween events. The school Halloween party is a great place to both create and then eat mummy cupcakes. Using unfrosted chocolate cupcakes with white icing and candy googly eyes, an easy cupcake recipe, with very few steps, and...
Step right up! Playing the carnival pumpkin pond game at the school Halloween party is an easy way for kids of all ages to win prizes! This classic carnival game with a twist is a fun addition to a toddler or elementary school fall party. Carnival Pumpkin Pond Game for Kids Halloween Party An Carnival...
One of the best haunting musicals has arrived at the Fox Theatre here in St. Louis. And it's just in time for the month of Halloween! Over the years there have actually been quite a bit of musical theatre productions with spooky elements featured on stage at the Fabulous Fox. Let's take a look back...
Start a new Halloween tradition with the You've Been Booed printable family activity. It's a fun way to spread Halloween cheer throughout your whole neighborhood during the month of October or even just a few days before Halloween night. Free You've Been Booed Printable Signs Halloween Activity For Family Fun It's time to usher in...
Kids always want to be the most random things for Halloween. And sometimes the costumes do not exist. You'll search high and low only to discover that there's no such thing as a Harry Potter Basilisk costume. So you'll just have to haul out the sewing machine and make one! How to make a DIY...
An oversized printable Halloween advent calendar is the perfect way to countdown to October 31st. Kids will love celebrating each day of the spooky season as they color their way through to Halloween night! Oversized Printable Halloween Advent Calendar The giant printable Christmas advent calendar that I created last year was so popular and I...
There are so many great Halloween books for kids. It's an excellent alternative to all the candy and a Halloween family tradition idea that's fun for all ages! Halloween Family Tradition Idea Using Kids Books When I was growing up my grandparents (Nana and Boompa) would give me a book for each holiday. These book...
Do I ever love a good DIY Dollar Tree craft. I'm thrilled with how this Hocus Pocus Halloween wreath turned out. So much so that I decided to share the step-by-step instructions with you! It's the perfect Halloween wreath and a decoration that will put a spell on all who enter your door. DIY Dollar...
When it comes to dressing babies for Halloween it doesn't have to be difficult at all. Baby witch onesies are the perfect baby Halloween costumes. So simple and even works as a October outfits, not just on Halloween! Baby Witch Onesies Are Simple Baby Halloween Costumes There are so many cute Halloween costumes for babies...
All aboard! Train or Treat has arrived in the station! St. Louis Union Station that is. The Union Station Halloween train has pulled back into the Lou and there's something for the entire family to experience at this historic St. Louis location. If you are looking for a family Halloween activity in St. Louis then...
Happy fall y'all! It's like the most wonderful time of the year. Well, next to Christmas. Just don't tell anyone that I said that out loud. It's not really a secret though. I absolutely LOVE all things Halloween. The crispness in the air, pumpkin patch fun, fall decorations, black cats, watching The Great Pumpkin, caramel...
This Halloween at the Farm is updated for Halloween 2021! For the second time ever you will be able to experience a St. Louis cherished destination in a whole new way. The Grant's Farm Halloween drive-thru experience is happening again this year and why you need to go! Grant's Farm Halloween Drive-Thru Experience I've been...
Still looking for a fun fall family activity to do during this family pandemic Halloween? I got this Halloween egg hunt idea from our very own community! About a month ago the community offices sent out a sign up where for a small fee plastic Halloween eggs would be delivered to our front yard. Read...
Last week we were invited to the Union Station Halloween train adventure. It's a Halloween experience unlike any other and such a good time right here in St. Louis! Read on to get all the details and see just a sampling of what we experienced. Union Station Halloween Train In St. Louis Don't...
If you are looking for some fun ideas for this Halloween season then look no further than this family Halloween bucket list. It's so much fun for the entire family. Get the free printable below! Family Halloween Bucket List Free Printable I love the fall season and doing family activities that are all about this...
Halloween time means lots of decorating and Halloween treats. These Halloween dipped chocolate Oreo cookies are delicious and easy to make. Get the recipe below! Halloween Dipped Chocolate Oreo Cookies Recipe So fun and perfect for your Halloween party! Don't miss out on any of the other Halloween ideas on Seeing Dandy! Subscribe to...
Halloween is still different in this year of 2021! My kids aren't doing online school this year, but the typical school parties still aren't taking place. There will be a few activities but not costumes. These free Halloween printables are the perfect activity for doing at the school parties. Kids will have so much fun...
Amuck! Amuck! Amuck! When it comes to Hocus Pocus fashion, there's just so many options out there. Which (pun totally intended) do you need in your wardrobe? Well, I've done all the work for you! Read on to see the best options that I've found just for you! Hocus Pocus Fashion For Halloween 2020 It's...
Happy October 1st! It's definitely Halloween time and we are decorated around here! Sure I know that it's only the first day of October, but we already have the spooky Disney Halloween movies set to play. Read on to learn all about the lesser known Halloween movies that your family will love! 9 Spooky Disney...
Get ready to "trick or train" at the Union Station Halloween Experience! This brand new Halloween event will feature haunted train tours, rides on The Wheel, and lots of family fun. Read on to get all the details! Union Station Halloween Experience In St. Louis Safety during this pandemic is a top priority at our...
Once upon a time our girl wanted to be a unicorn for Halloween. And I saw costume after costume online that was just too expensive. Having three kids of course means three halloween costumes. So I decided that it would be super easy to create a DIY unicorn costume. And it was! Read on to...
Happy fall y'all! Are you ready for Halloween? How about the whole teal pumpkin thing? Become a teal pumpkin house with this teal pumpkin printable. Get the free Halloween printable below! Chevron Teal Pumpkin Printable Sign For Halloween I regret to say that I never paid too much attention to the teal pumpkin project until...
Happy October 1st! (This Halloween decorating idea is from a few years ago, but I've updated it for October 2020!) My kids really like for our house to look creepy and extra spooky for Halloween. They especially like to decorate like Disney's Haunted Mansion. The ride is most definitely a family favorite at both Walt...
There are tons of different lesser known Halloween movies to choose from and all are classic scary movies perfect for watching all spooky season long. The best part about the classics is they aren't the scariest movie options out there. Most are thrillers. If you are looking for a non horror genre then go with...
Kids love the school holiday parties and they especially love all the fun holiday games, crafts, etc. that are found at the party. It's a welcome break from the same old, same old educational learning. We all need a brain break every now and again! A Halloween word search is in fact always a hit....
A big hit at the school Halloween parties (or any school party for that matter) are always the fun crafts. Kids love creating and the parent party planners love something that will take up some time during the party. You all know how I'm a fan of things that are a win-win and this thought...
I love decorating for Halloween. Remember how it's my favorite holiday? It's such a fun time of the year and there are so many themes to go with the season. When it comes to DIY Halloween decoration ideas there are just so many out there! Read on to see just a few of my favorite...
You know what day it is, right? It's October, witches! Happy October 1st to all. This is my month. I love everything about the month of Halloween. Over the weekend we sat around the fire pit in the backyard and told ghost stories. Not super scary ones but about as scary as you can get...
It's almost October! The witching hour (or rather the witching month) is almost upon us. My season and time of the year. I also love a good Halloween party. It's one of my favorite kinds of parties to throw. There are just so many great ideas out there from creepy decorations to spooky recipes. I...
If you've been following this blog for awhile then I'm sure you've noticed by now that I'm a big fan of Halloween. It's definitely a favorite holiday of mine. My kids enjoy it, too. So it's a family favorite. How could it not be? There are just so many fun parts to the October holiday....
You may remember it as being 13 Nights of Halloween because that's what it has always been known as for the list of the best Halloween movies... until now. Freeform has decided to make the switch to 31 Nights of Halloween and I'm too thrilled about it. All the fantastically dandy Halloween movies for 31...
I love going to Disney in the fall. Not too hot out. Not too cold. The lines aren't crazy-crazy. Just perfect. In my opinion it's the best time of year to visit either of the parks. Plus, everything is Halloween decor. It's so fun and festive. Keep in mind that I've never been to Disney...
If you are looking for a fun and unique treat for the school Halloween party then look no further than these cute pretzels! Slime monster pretzels are easy to make and sure to be a fan favorite. In fact you don't have to make 'em just for the school parties. Also perfect for any other...
It's September which means we are just a month away from the month of Halloween! I'm a big fan of October and all things fall. It's just such a wonderful time of the year. Sure I like November and December, too. But there's just something about October. The crispness in the air and all the...
If you are in charge of the school Halloween party and looking for an easy craft for the kids to do then I have the perfect idea for you! Crafts for the Halloween season crafts are my favorite things to make, particularly of the dollar store variety. DIY Halloween votive holders are both easy to...
I'm embarrassed to admit but I never thought too much about the whole teal pumpkin thing until my son had a reaction to peanut butter. Now, this time of year, it's on my mind all the time. We went from having kids who could always eat anything and everything (no allergies whatsoever) to a peanut...
We are just 20 days away from Halloween! It's crunch time. If you haven't gotten the costumes yet then now is the time to really get thinking about what the kiddos are going to wear on Halloween night. We've been talking about it nonstop around here but it's getting to be the point when decisions...
Wow. Did I ever find the best deals today. My kids have been asking and asking to get the Halloween decorations out. What can I say? It's their favorite time of the year and mine too. They like to make our house spooky. It has become a family traditions once October hits. Bye, September. Hello,...
Oh, it's finally that time of year. The temperatures are starting to cool off. I guess. Kind of. Okay it was 95 outside here today in St. Louis so not very welcoming of the first day of fall. But the leave are starting to change color and fall to the ground. So that's definitely an...
Happy almost Halloween and Trick-or-Treat to all! I've got a Halloween seek and find printable that's perfect for the big day. My kid's love holiday themed games and such so this type of Halloween printable is definitely a hit around here. It's also something that we can give out with our candy. After all, tonight...