When you think of advent calendars, you probably think of Christmas — it’s one of those traditions historically held by the end-of-year holiday. If you really think about it, though, Halloween advent calendars make so much sense. What does each day hold? Trick? Treat? Could go either way, but a sweet-a-day leading up to the...
Halloween is upon us, and the time for decorating is now (or maybe you’ve already done it, if you’re a true ghoul at heart). If you’re in the market for cheap, reusable Halloween decorations that’ll get you through this year and the next few, too, you’re in luck. Retailers know we’re all feeling the squeeze,...
After I separated from my ex-husband, I thought a lot about how we would celebrate the bigger holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. We talked about it and agreed we’d split Thanksgiving, he’d have the kids on Christmas Eve, and I’d get them on Christmas. We somehow forgot about Halloween. That first year, Halloween fell on...
For some of us, spending time in cemeteries is a routine thing. And while you might enjoy the walking paths and the easy escape from daily conversations, there’s something else lurking among the headstones. I’m not talking about ghosts, although there might be ghosts. I’m referring to gravestone-inspired baby names. Graveyards can provide endless inspiration...