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Who Would Star in a Reboot of the Original 'Star Wars' Cast in Episode 7?

Ken Hayes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:28:15 +0000

Ok nerds, let get to talking. Yesterday the over $4 billion purchase was announced that would give Disney rights and ownership to Lucas Films. They are already planning a new trilogy with the first movie (tentatively titled episode 7) to hit theaters in 2015. So far, all we know is that the trilogy will continue somewhat where episode 6 "Return of The Jedi" left off. So does that mean we will need a new Luke, Princess Leia, and Han Solo?

City of Duluth Provides Free Safe Halloween Family Events for Wednesday

Cathy Kates — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:08:45 +0000

More and more families are looking for a safe way to celebrate Halloween. Trick or treating has been limited to people you know and trust. There have been safe events in the Northland in the past, but once you've attending them for two or three years, you start looking for new ideas. The City of Duluth delivers with two free family-friendly events.

MN DOT Reminds Motorists To Look Out For Trick Or Treaters

Ken Hayes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:09:03 +0000

Halloween is tomorrow and once again we need to remind motorists to be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic. Shorter, darker days make it increasingly difficult to spot pedestrians. The MN DOT also offers tips for drivers and parents and children who are trick or treating. Halloween safety tips for drivers: Slow down in residential neighborhoods [...]

Tips for the Perfect Halloween Jack-O-Lantern

Cathy Kates — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:46:27 +0000

So you've spent time picking out that perfect pumpkin. You couldn't wait. Now, it's perched on a post, on your deck. Waiting, waiting, waiting....until YOU have time to carve it. WHEN will you have time? Don't worry, you will. But, until then, here's some tips from Taste of Home to help keep your pumpkin healthy, until you make it a jack-o-lantern. (with comments from me, Cathy Kates)

Can You Actually Be Scared … to Death?

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:09:18 +0000

The next time you think it would be funny to scare the living daylights out of someone, you might want to consider this: medical experts say that an intense fright can severely stun the heart, enough even to kill a perfectly healthy human being.

Get Creative for Halloween with Taste of Home's Spooky Cookie Cottage Recipe

Cathy Kates — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:44:48 +0000

Ok, I'll be the first to admit, even with the Taste of Home picture, I could never make my Spooky Cookie Cottage look like the picture. But, the main thing to keep in mind is, it's all about the memories your family will make and experiencing the amazing creativity hiding in your child's imagination. Have fun!

How Much Are You Planning to Spend on Halloween? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:21:57 +0000

According to a new survey from National Retail Federation, about seven in 10 plan on celebrating Halloween this year. Since revelry isn’t always free, the next question the NRF polled is how much celebrants plan on spending on the holiday this year. The average response was about $80. Broken down, that’s $28.65 spent on costumes, $23.56 on decorations and $23.27 on [...]

Jack-o'-Lanterns, Witches and Costumes: The Ghoulish Truth About 10 Halloween Traditions

Kathy Landin — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:12:17 +0000

Halloween is more steeped in tradition than just about any other holiday, and the roots of those traditions are as varied and seemingly unconnected as a pumpkin and a bonfire.

We decided to take a look at a few of Halloween's most well-known customs. What do they all mean? Why do we celebrate Halloween by putting on bizarre outfits and asking strangers for candy? Who is Stingy Jack, and why does he haunt our dreams?

Halloween Costumed Girl Shot By Relative Who Mistook Her For a Skunk

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:40:06 +0000

It’s unclear if a nine-year-old New Sewickley, PA, girl was actually dressed as a skunk Saturday night for a local Halloween party. But she was wearing a black hat and a white tussle and that was enough for a relative of the unidentified girl to mistake her for the stinky varmint. Apparently not a big fan of skunks, the relative then shot the [...]

10 Unnecessarily Sexy Halloween Costumes That Actually Exist — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:19:59 +0000

It's Halloween! That can only mean two things: 1) Scary things that go bump in the night, and 2) girls wearing senselessly provocative outfits. Oh yes, girls in so-called sexy costumes have become as much a Halloween tradition as pumpkin carving.

Now, we're not complaining that there are scantily clad women during the Halloween season. Not at all. The thing is, some of the costumes are trying just a little too hard. You know, when you look at the costume and think to yourself, "I didn't think it was possible to sexy up Optimus Prime." Well, you can! Here are 10 that really do exist:

15 Ridiculously Cute Halloween Costumes From the Tompkins Square Dog Parade

Bonnie Biess — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:30:55 +0000

Hundreds of canines and their proud owners dolled up in their Halloween best this past Saturday for the 2012 Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade. Among the many festive four-legged friends showed were a mutt Mr. T, a barking Miss Piggy, not to mention a traveling Evita equipped with her own Argentinian entrance music. Check [...]

10 Ways to Carve Your Pumpkin This Halloween

Jo Pincushion — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:32:56 +0000

The best part about Halloween is the pumpkin. On a nice fall day you head on over to the local pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect specimen. Then you and your friends or family get together to carve your masterpiece and cook some delicious pumpkin seeds.

Choosing the perfect method to carve your pumpkin is key, so we came up with 10 ideas you may not have thought of for how to carve your pumpkin this Halloween:

The Best Group Halloween Costumes

Bonnie Biess — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:00:09 +0000

We've all been there -- just a couple hours before you have to head out to a Halloween party, and you haven't had the time or money to put together a decent costume. Then suddenly, a flash of inspiration zaps you or one of your buddies -- but all too often, the final product is just sad at best, or lands you in the slammer.

A Flavor of the Season with Taste of Home's Halloween Acorn Squash Soup

Cathy Kates — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:22:02 +0000

I love squash, but my cooking/baking techniques limit me to boiling it and serving it with butter, salt and pepper. That's why I love Taste of Home, they give me tasty ideas that broaden my horizons when it comes to serving my family variations on food we already love!

The Best Nostalgic Halloween Songs

Emerald Catron — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:02:42 +0000

We're really getting into the Halloween spirit here at TheFW. It's nothing new -- it's always been one of our favorite holidays (right after Arbor Day). So, while we enjoying settling down with a good (bad) scary movie, sometimes we wax a little nostalgic. These are the songs from our childhood that really get us in the mood for trick or treating, which we're apparently too "old" to do anymore, unless our plan to dress up like a scary six-year-old finally works. Check them out, and let us know if we missed one of your favorites.

'Potato Jesus' Costume Can't Be Beat This Halloween

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:25:23 +0000

You might not have even known you were competing for the title of 2012′s Best Halloween Costume, but you just lost. The guy who made this ‘Ecce Homo‘/ Potato Jesus/ Good Grief, This Lady Can’t Paint costume just beat us all. What were you going to be for Halloween? A sexy referee? That’s just not [...]

Secrets Behind "It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown", Sally Almost Cut Out

Chris Allen — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:32:48 +0000

There’s always a back story of what really happened behind the scenes. With Charlie Brown using child actors to voice the cartoons, working with children sometimes presents a whole set of obstacles. The Washington Post shared some of those secrets. Like, Sally, Charlie’s sister, almost got the cut. The child actor playing the part was [...]

Dancing Pumpkin Man Is the Official Mascot of Halloween

Emerald Catron — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:34:10 +0000

It’s no secret that we love Halloween. Dare we say this is one of the greatest Halloween videos ever? While it’s lacking in Halloween-specific imagery and references, it *does* have a guy in a bodysuit wearing a pumpkin on his head and dancing. We’re guessing that’s the kind of dancing that comes with the freedom [...]

Halloween Candies That Need to Come Back

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:25:43 +0000

It’s that time of year again when we apologize to our pancreas and then eat until we're sick -- Halloween candy season! Everywhere we turn, we’re bombarded with chocolate and gummies and sour things and those peanut butter taffies in the wax paper wrapping that no one ever eats. Somehow those things have survived the ages but our favorites have gone by the wayside. It’s bittersweet heaven on earth.

Keeping the Holiday Safe: No Flame Halloween Luminaries From Taste of Home

Cathy Kates — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:55:11 +0000

If you're like me, you're starting to dig through your old Halloween decorations and many are starting to look tattered, nothing beats craft time with your kids to replenish your supply. Especially when the craft you make can also serve a purpose. These easy to make No Flame Halloween Luminaries from Taste of Home will light your trick or treat path!