Family Halloween Activites

Well it's that time of year again, so a little Halloween fun on the blog today.  A few fun new activities for the kiddies including Craft, baking and make your own Halloween decorations. 

1. Mason Jar Lanterns.  These are really cute and you could make them in lots of different styles.  Image and full tutorial on According to Kelly. 

2. Paint Halloween Rocks.  This is a nice easy one that would be lots of fun for the kids.  Just find rocks in your garden and paint them in your own Halloween style.  Image and full tutorial on Multiples and More. 

3. Little Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops.  Easy cooking activity for the kids lots of fun and super yum! Image and full tutorial on Celebrations. 

4.  Recycled Soft Drink Bottle Ghosts.  An easy and fun way to decorate your home for Halloween. Image and full tutorial on Mom in Forward.

5.  Monster Feet.  We made these once with the kids and they stomped around in them for weeks until they fell apart, loved them!  Full tutorial on Womens Forum. 

6. Mummy Drink Bottles.  These would make excellent gifts or party favours or just for the kids to take to school as their drink bottle on Halloween.  Image and full tutorial on Fave Crafts. 

7. Jack O Lanterns.  With Halloween becoming more popular in Australia, supermarkets release carving pumpkins in the lead up to Halloween perfect to make your own Lanterns.  Image and full tutorial on Home Life. 

8.  Egg Carton Bats & Leaf Ghosts.  Fun hanging decorations to get into the Halloween spirit.  Image and full tutorial from iVillage. 

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

Kate x

Halloween Favourites

I can't believe Halloween is nearly upon us again, it feels like yesterday that I was writing last years post on this spooky occasion.

It seems the ideas for this theme get better and better every year and I have noticed such an increase in the Halloween products available this year in the shops.  I must admit I love the Trick or Treating and decorating aspect of Halloween so have been excited by the goodies available and some of the cute crafty ideas I have come across. 

Here are some of my fave Halloween themed ideas for kids this year ...

Cute Ghost Donut Holes by Say Yes to Hoboken
Full DIY instructions here.  You could also use this concept on cake pops or lollipops. 

I love kids cooking like this!  So cute and fun.  Adorable cookies by Red Ted Art.  Find the full how to instructions here. 

Cute Halloween pictures made with pasta by Martha Stewart.  These look like a lot of fun! 

This idea is so cool, I wish I had of thought of it!  Rubber glove goody bags, clever!  By Caponsdesserts via Pinterest.   

Too cute & super simple, cotton bud craft by Polish the Stars. 

Fun & healthy Halloween themed food by Sugar Free Kids. 

Paper Plate Spiderwebs by No Wooden Spoons
Super cute and inexpensive to make, these are a great Halloween craft for little ones.  Find full instructions here. 

Having a party & need supplies ?  Check out some of the fun options available from some of the great businesses in the What's on 4 Kids Parties directory. 

Cute Halloween Party Box by Kids Party Bags. 

Vampire Cookie Cutter Set from Partyzone. 

Zombie Cake Kit by Cake 2 the Rescue, many other Halloween styles available. 

Black & Orange Party supplies from Piece of Cake Parties & Celebrations 

Happy Halloween All!!

Kate xx

Family Halloween Fun!

Hello! Thought I would do a little post today with a few fun things to do for those who partake in Halloween celebrations.   We love to get into Halloween, we always have little treats for door knockers and usually take the kids trick or treating.  I must admit I would love to see Halloween in a country like the USA where the day is widely celebrated, I think the atmosphere would be a blast :)


Trick or Treating

If Trick or Treaters are welcome at your door hang some orange balloons or streamers on your front porch or letterbox so they know it's a Halloween friendly house.

Why not get the kids involved in making their own Halloween costume ?  Handmade is always extra special & things like cardboard boxes, tubes, alfoil, material scraps & some paint are all items that can be used that we normally have around the house or can get cheap at discount shops.  Check out this Scuba Diver, Hot Air Balloon & Lego Man how awesome!  Check out the link to see some other great homemade costume examples - CRAFT Creating Really Awesome Free Things

Another fun activity you can do in the lead up to Halloween is make little treats for Trick or Treaters who come to your door.  We have made some cute little 'Lollipop Spiders' and the kids had a lot of fun making them.  Very easy you need;

Lollipops

Pipe Cleaners

Small Pom Poms 

Wiggly Eyes

Simply cut pipe cleaners to size and twist around lollipop stick to make 8 legs.  Glue a pom pom onto the legs then glue on two wiggly eyes.  Done :)

Halloween Treats & Party Supplies

I'm not sure if we will trick or treat this year as its during the week and my son has sport on that evening so I was thinking it might be nice to do a mini Halloween party/themed dinner instead.  Just simple, a few spooky treats and still let the kids dress up and do our own trick or treat at home.  How cool are some of these! 

Strawberry Ghosts - How To & Picture via Lucky Boy Co

Spider Cupcakes - How To & Picture via Bright Ideas

Jack O Lantern Cake Pops image via Rock UR Party
(Oreo pops would work awesome for these, find the recipe on our menu under Party Food Recipes.)

Why not really get in the spirit with some Halloween themed party goodies, check out what some of our Whats On 4 Kids Parties advertisers have available for your Halloween celebrations. 

Party Supplies from Fantasy Kids Parties - check out some items from their Boo Bunch tableware range. 

How cute are these Trick or Treat Invites from Little Dance.  Invite other families to go Trick or Treating with you. A great way to interact & get to know other families within your community.


Be sure to also check out our party directory on the website to see what other great Halloween goodies are available. 

I hope you enjoy your Halloween celebrations and have a great time with your family & friends! 

Kate xx