Halloween

How to make a Pumpkin Smoothie

How to make a Pumpkin Smoothie

So you've roasted the seeds and made a pie, but what else can you make with a pumpkin. Make a pumpkin smoothie, of course!

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How to make Maple Pumpkin Butter

How to make Maple Pumpkin Butter

Besides pie, what else can you make with pumpkin? Behold Maple Pumpkin Butter—your new favourite toast topping.

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How to make Whole Roasted Cauliflower

How to make Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Are you ready to eat brains? Well, not real brains but roasted cauliflower with tomato sauce. It's delicious and the kids will love this ghoulish recipe.

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The Trudeau family totally won Halloween with their costumes

The Trudeau family totally won Halloween with their costumes

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family killed it this Halloween dressed in their best super hero garb for a spooky night of trick-or-treating

Kevin John Siazon

Having an arm amputation ain't no thang for this sweet kid

Having an arm amputation ain't no thang for this sweet kid

Three-year-old Scarlette embraces having an amputation thanks to her mom who helps her feel extra special on the anniversary of her surgery.

Amy Valm

The “worst Halloween candy” fights back on social media

The “worst Halloween candy” fights back on social media

Kerr's Candy fires back with sassy tweets when a writer for the National Post labels one of their classic treats as "the worst Halloween Candy."

The Canadian Press

22 quick and easy baby Halloween costumes

22 quick and easy baby Halloween costumes

Are you ready for the cuteness? We have 22 baby costumes that you can easily put together—minimal crafting required

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7 ways to make Halloween more fun for kids with special needs

7 ways to make Halloween more fun for kids with special needs

Making a few simple changes for kids with special needs is an easy way for everyone to join in the fun trick or treating this Halloween.

Valerie Howes

Have a healthier Halloween by handing out these instead of candy (they're not apples!)

Have a healthier Halloween by handing out these instead of candy (they're not apples!)

Some towns across Canada are looking for healthier alternatives to candy. So trick-or-treaters are getting a fun surprise in their trick-or-treat bags.

Jennifer Graham, The Canadian Press

How to decorate monster cupcakes

How to decorate monster cupcakes

Most monsters are scary, but this one is super cute—and delicious. Watch how to make monster cupcakes, the perfect treat for your next Halloween party.

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How to make a typography pumpkin

How to make a typography pumpkin

Want to make one of those pinterest-worthy pumpkins, but don’t want to go to tons of trouble? We have a hack using big letter stickers that makes it easy.

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5 quick and easy ways to jack your lantern

5 quick and easy ways to jack your lantern

Here are five super easy and creative pumpkin carving ideas. Beware—you will have the best jack-o'-lantern on the block.

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School board to kids: Please don’t wear these Halloween costumes

School board to kids: Please don’t wear these Halloween costumes

Guidelines on how to avoid dressing your kids up in potentially offensive Halloween costumes were sent to families from an Ontario school board.

Tim Johnson

Why your white kid probably shouldn’t dress up as Moana for Halloween

Why your white kid probably shouldn’t dress up as Moana for Halloween

Some people continue to see no problem with their white children wanting to dress up as racialized characters.

Eden Hagos

How to make spooky Halloween-themed bath bombs

How to make spooky Halloween-themed bath bombs

Go for a spooky dip in the tub with your very own handmade bath bomb. Use essential oils to make it scented and food colouring to create fun colours.

Mandy Milks

27 best store-bought costumes for baby and toddler

27 best store-bought costumes for baby and toddler

Is there anything more adorable than a baby in a teeny costume? At the baby and toddler stage, you get to decide what they're dressing up as.

Amy Valm

How to make spooky cheesecloth ghosts

How to make spooky cheesecloth ghosts

BOO! Looking for Halloween craft ideas? Turn some cheesecloth and a mason jar into an adorably spooky ghost—it will even light up in the dark.

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8 fun Halloween party ideas for kids

8 fun Halloween party ideas for kids

Are you ready to do the Monster (Doughnut) Mash? Get in the Halloween spirit with these fun party ideas for kids.

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Halloween bingo game printable

Halloween bingo game printable

Play a Halloween version of bingo by printing out our free board game and rounding up some ghosts, goblins and witches to play with you.

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Face painting for kids: Fluffy bunny

Face painting for kids: Fluffy bunny

For your next magical trick, transform your kid into a giant pink bunny with this fun face painting tutorial.

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