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Halloween Births, Deaths and Marriages

posted by caroline On October - 26 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

So like Friday 13th, Halloween is regarded by many to be an inauspicious date. But does it really matter or is it a load of tosh? So here are a few instances where for some people it may be inauspicious but it’s definitely significant…………
Famous People born on Halloween:
*Interesting fact, those born on Halloween are [...]

A Dog is for Life, not just Halloween!

posted by caroline On October - 25 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

Well if you think people put too much effort into their costumes nowadays, then check out these. Yes, people dress up their pets as well. And it would appear they go all out too judging by the selection below. Scarily enough, you can get costumes for dogs for almost any occasion or [...]

Halloween Cocktail Triple Bill

posted by caroline On October - 25 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

Well as it’s October, we will be in need of something to keep us warm in our Halloween outfits, so why not try one of these seasonal tipples? They may look and sound ghoulish, but the effects won’t be, especially if you remember to drink responsibly!
 

 
 
 
Blood Orange Cocktail
30ml Cointreau liqueur 120ml freshly squeezed [...]

Halloween Make-up Tips

posted by caroline On October - 25 - 2009 3 COMMENTS

 
These easy tips and tricks can be made quite cheaply with things found in your own home, so don’t spend time and money on your ghoulish looks this Halloween!

Face make up This will give you an excellent base on which to paint your ghoulish looks, add green food dye for witches [...]

Halloween Candy Corn Recipe

posted by caroline On October - 25 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

You’ll love this homemade candy corn recipe! Candy corn is a popular confection long enjoyed in the US, traditionally around Halloween. This recipe makes a colourful homemade confection that recreates the taste and appearance of traditional candy corn. Some think it actually tastes better. Now you can get your fill of candy [...]

Famous Witches

posted by caroline On October - 25 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

Witches outfits have been the main fallback of Halloween costumes for many years now, but the generic uniform of pointed hat, big nose and warts overrides the actual lore and history of witches. Here are a few well known witches from past times, perhaps you’ll be able to garner some inspiration for your costumes this [...]

How to Trick or Treat safely

posted by caroline On October - 24 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

Trick or Treating should be one of the great adventures of Halloween for children. They look forward to  Halloween because of the dressing-up and costumes but the mostly like it for the sweets and treats! Who doesn’t?
Halloween should be a fun time, without trouble and pain, so following some easy tips can keep your [...]

Halloween DIY goodies!

posted by caroline On October - 24 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

Why not save cash on expensive supermarket treats and make your own? Not only will it keep the kids occupied but you can easily customise them so everyone gets their favourite flavours and ingredients.
 
Halloween Owl Cakes   These cakes are fun to make and even more so to eat, kids and [...]

Happy Lolloween!

posted by caroline On October - 24 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

So it’s that time of year again and who says we can’t laugh and be scared at the same time? Check out these little guys, some cute, some sinister and all funny, enjoy!
 
Well if there’s a time of year for black cats to be seasonal, this is it!
 
  
He’s right you know………….I’m sure Rodin would [...]

Top 10 International Horror Movies

posted by caroline On October - 22 - 2009 2 COMMENTS

 
Nightwatch
Ok, so this really isn’t a horror film per se, more fantasy really. But it’s filled with vampires, witches and werewolves among other creatures of the night. They are known as ‘Others’ and live alongside us humans and are divided into the forces of light and the forces of dark. These two sides signed a [...]

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