Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees tonight is Halloween. – Unknown Author
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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Well, I have to admit, I did not do very well with the Blogtober Challenge that I started on October 1. Even with planning and having the right intentions, I just could not blog as much as I wanted to. My husband is still recovering from his foot surgery, I’ve been working during the week, and helping my boys with homework. Despite all of that, I could not end October without writing a Halloween blog post.
It’s that time of year again when the leaves are falling from the trees, the days become shorter, and the temperatures begin to drop. When fall arrives we know Halloween shortly follows. I have to admit, I have never been excited about Halloween, but it was always nice to go trick-or-treating as a family. However, as you get older, trick-or-treating becomes very old and boring.
AMAZON RESOURCE # 1 – Halloween Decorations
Nowadays, Halloween can get very expensive with buying costumes, buying candy/treats, and going to various Halloween parties. Depending on your family size and the ages of your children, you may have to get a little creative when planning to celebrate Halloween.
Here’s some family-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween without buying costumes or going out to trick-or-treat:
• Decorate your house with fall colors, festive leaves, pumpkins, and wreaths.
• Go to a pumpkin patch to select your favorite pumpkin(s).
• Visit a local farm or park to enjoy hay rides, bonfires, corn mazes, and haunted houses.
• Have a pumpkin painting or carving party with a twist. Encourage the participants to be as creative as possible when decorating the pumpkins.
• Make pumpkin bread, popcorn balls, or any Halloween themed snacks as a family. Then, watch your favorite scary classic movies as a family.
• Host an orange and black party. Ask all guests to wear orange and black. Serve a variety of orange and black snacks/drinks.
• Enjoy a big bonfire outside in the backyard and tell scary stories.
• Visit a local cider mill to enjoy warm cider, donuts, live music, and apples.
• Enjoy time as a family doing spooky crafts, playing board games, and eating sweet treats.
• Visit a church that’s hosting Harvest Night which normally provides a safe, but fun environment for the children.
Remember, Halloween is just a bunch of hocus pocus for some and for others it’s a time to have lots of fun. Have a safe and Happy Halloween, in whatever ways you choose to celebrate!
AMAZON RESOURCES #2 – Halloween Games
SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS
A touch of magic; A pinch of fright; Cast a spell this festive night. – Rusty Fischer
Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Now, close your eyes and clear your mind. Grab your pen/pencil. Open your journal or notebook. Ready, set, write!
• My favorite activity to do around Halloween is ____________________.
• I enjoy celebrating Halloween because _______________________.
• One of my fears is ________________________.
• My favorite scary movie of all time is ___________________________.
• Do you prefer to trick-or-treat or go to a Halloween party?
AMAZON RESOURCE #3 – Halloween Books
TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT
Wicked never looked so cute. – Unknown Author
Let’s talk. Do you celebrate Halloween? If yes, what is your favorite way to celebrate Halloween? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!
Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!
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