Amy Valm

Amy Valm

Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.

Latest from Amy Valm

No-carve pumpkin: Gothic doily

No-carve pumpkin: Gothic doily

A classy Halloween party calls for classy decor. Wow your guests with this Gothic-looking no-carve pumpkin.

No-carve pumpkin: Poisoned apple

No-carve pumpkin: Poisoned apple

The evil Queen's apple has got nothing on this no-carve pumpkin.

No-carve pumpkin: Fangtastic Dracula

No-carve pumpkin: Fangtastic Dracula

Bring the most well-known vampire to life this Halloween with this not-so-horrifying no-carve pumpkin.

No-carve pumpkin: Doodle gourd

No-carve pumpkin: Doodle gourd

Your kids will have tons of fun letting their creativity flow with this metallic no-carve pumpkin.

No-carve pumpkin: Petrified pumpkin head

No-carve pumpkin: Petrified pumpkin head

Turn this pumpkin to stone with a little macaroni and spray paint—no dark magic required.

No-carve pumpkin: Geometric magic

No-carve pumpkin: Geometric magic

This aesthetically pleasing no-carve pumpkin will go great in any home this Halloween, and it's ever so easy to make!

No-carve pumpkin: Enchanting braids

No-carve pumpkin: Enchanting braids

While we can't Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo a gourd into a sparkling carriage, this pretty no-carve pumpkin is sure to add some magic to your home this Halloween!

6 awesome Halloween costume shops in Vancouver

6 awesome Halloween costume shops in Vancouver

Searching for the perfect Halloween costume? Look no further than these amazing West Coast shops.

5 great Halloween costume shops in Atlantic Canada

5 great Halloween costume shops in Atlantic Canada

Although there aren’t a ton of Halloween costume shops, you’ll find that quality trumps quantity in Atlantic Canada.

4 cool Halloween costume stores in Saskatoon

4 cool Halloween costume stores in Saskatoon

Gear up for the scariest time of the year at one of these costume-packed shops.

How to make an emoji magic 8-ball

How to make an emoji magic 8-ball

This magic 8-ball craft is so simple to make and will provide hours of fun.

5 awesome Halloween costume stores in Ottawa

5 awesome Halloween costume stores in Ottawa

Prep for your best Halloween yet at one of these great shops!

5 fun Halloween costume shops in Calgary

5 fun Halloween costume shops in Calgary

Find just the right costume or accessory at one of these independent shops.

3 great Halloween costume shops in Winnipeg

3 great Halloween costume shops in Winnipeg

If finding a Halloween costume is on your to-do list, be sure to check out these awesome costume shops.

7 best Halloween costume shops in Montreal

7 best Halloween costume shops in Montreal

Gear up for the Halloween season and get ghoulish (or, you know, pretty and cute) at one of these awesome costume shops.

10 great Halloween costume stores in Toronto and the GTA

10 great Halloween costume stores in Toronto and the GTA

Finding the perfect Halloween garb isn't difficult with these awesome costume stores.

No-carve pumpkin: Creeping tiger

No-carve pumpkin: Creeping tiger

With a few craft supplies and just a bit of effort, this wildly cute no-carve pumpkin will make you the envy of the neighbourhood.

Throw a Star Wars party

Birthday parties

Throw a Star Wars party

Turning your living room into a galaxy far, far away is easy. With these fun (and Yoda-approved) Star Wars party ideas, strong, the force is.

10 family-friendly places to stay in Orlando

10 family-friendly places to stay in Orlando

Awesome and affordable family-friendly hotels, resorts and even a campground to stay at in Orlando.

15 food-inspired baby names

15 food-inspired baby names

We’ve rounded up the sweetest food-inspired baby names.