Get your kids howling with a few of our favorite Halloween jokes.
What’s the best game to play at Halloween?
Hide and Shriek!
Why don’t skeletons like parties?
They have no body to dance with.
Why wasn’t there any food left at the monster party?
Because everyone was a goblin!
What do ghosts like on ice cream?
Whipped scream!
What do ghosts eat for breakfast?
Boo-berries!
Happy Halloween!
Laura and Alan Furner recently hosted a family pumpkin carving party at their home in Stone Creek. These are the finished products!
Pumpkins were carved by Alan Furner and Katie (age 2), Dode Strimbu, Emily McCleary(14), Kelsey McCleary (13), Dave McCleary, Ann McCleary, Emma Weaver (15), Laura Furner, Luke Weaver (13), and Maggie Weaver (9).
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Halloween is such an exciting time for kids that they can easily forget to be careful. Monsters and witches aren’t nearly as scary as the thought of a child getting hurt or lost in the midst of all the holiday fun.
Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe this Halloween.
Happy Trick-or-Treating!
Mad libs are perfect for family game night, a party or even a long car ride. And they’re a great tool for teaching the parts of speech.
You can find all kinds of Mad Libs at bookstores or on-line
Here’s a story my husband wrote for my daughter’s preschool Halloween party a few years ago. He was able to tailor the tale to include the names of all the students. He was certain to be very specific about the words he was asking for since the kids weren’t yet familiar with nouns, verbs and adjectives. The whole activity was a great success. The children thought the story was hilarious and begged to do another one!
On a (kind of weather) Halloween night in the town of (name of town) , (classmate #1) , (classmate #2) and I were going to a Halloween party at (teachers name) ’s house. We were all excited about the party and made sure our costumes looked perfect. I was dressed as (a) (Halloween costume) , (classmate #1) was dressed as (a) (Halloween Costume) , and (classmate #2) was dressed as a (Halloween costume) . When we got to the party, we were surprised when a (type of monster) opened the door and said (type of greeting) , but it was only (another teachers name) who invited us in. Inside we saw (classmate #3) dressed as a scary (costume) and playing (a type of game) . We also saw (classmate #4) drinking some (liquid) . There was lots of delicious food for us to eat. (classmate #5) said his/her favorite was the (type of food) , but I was looking to eat some (kind of dessert) . Just when we were getting ready to sing (name of song) , our favorite Halloween song, we heard a very loud (type of noise) ! Suddenly, the door slammed open and there were three (Halloween costume) coming into the room. I held onto (classmate #6) because I was very (feeling) . As we were about to run out of the house, the three yelled “ (Surprise word) !” It was just (classmate #7) , (classmate #8) , (classmate #9) and they brought (Halloween treat) . We all laughed and (something you like to do) . Then we had some wonderfully tasting (color) punch and ate some (kind of candy) . As we were leaving, I had to agree with (classmate #10) and (classmate #11) that this was by far the best Halloween party ever!
There’s nothing like a spider to give me chills on Halloween. Or any other day for that matter. Have your kids lend their hands to make this creepy craft they can wear.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it.
Supplies:
Directions:
This is the kind of Halloween snack the kids can prepare themselves, which is great because wrapping strips of goopy crescent rolls around cold slimy hot dogs is kind of nauseating. I thought I would never want to look at a hot dog again after making 30 of these for a party, but once they cooked up I lasted about 5 minutes before eating one. It tasted awesome.
To make this a healthier snack, you can buy nitrate-free hot dogs from Nutrition Corner in New Philadelphia, or Buehler’s carries chicken sausages that are pretty tasty. If you use prepackaged crescent roll dough, go generic: the Our Family brand at Buehler’s has 0 grams of trans fat per roll, versus 1.5 grams of trans fat per Pillsbury roll. Not to mention it’s cheaper. If you come up with an easy homemade whole grain substitute, let us know!
Here’s how to do it (it’s easy):
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner Heather Wall!
We’re always on the lookout for quality entertainment that reinforces our family values. Provident Films offered us an inspiring option with the new movie “Upside.”
About the movie:
High school senior Solomon White seemingly has everything going for him: great athlete, good-looking girlfriend, nice car, scholarship offers, bright future.
But things aren’t always as they appear.
When a devastating head injury flips his vision—and his world—upside down, Soli is left not knowing what normal looks like anymore. His challenges grow deeper when he starts falling for Wren, a believer who’s been blind since birth.
When you’re facing life’s twists and turns, it’s important to know what you believe. This fresh story of faith, romance, and coming of age is an inspiring reminder that when life gets you down, there’s always an UPSIDE.
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Since our children are a bit young for full-length films, we decided to share “Upside” with our very good friends and their five children ranging in age from toddler to young adult. After a fun family movie night, here’s what they had to say:
“A great testimony of the way God allows trials in our lives to bring us closer to Him, and set us free on the path to His purpose for our lives! “Upside” is a great view for anyone, but especially families with teenagers!”
-The Owen Family, Mineral City, OH
We’re certain this is a movie you’ll want to see, too. You can always go out and buy a copy – it’s available in stores right now – but thanks to Provident Films, we’re able to offer you the opportunity to get a copy of “Upside” for free! All you have to do is enter your name, a valid e-mail address and the mailing address where you’d like to receive the prize should you win via the form below for your chance.
Some giveaway things to note:
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner Heather Wall!
I stopped trick-or-treating when I was around twelve having gotten the stink eye from one too many candy-givers. I still dressed up, but looked at Halloween from the other side of the candy bowl. Instead of saying “Trick or treat,” I was the one giving sideways glances to the costumeless teenagers expectantly holding out their plastic shopping bags.
Somehow, it all seemed a little unfair.
So, what are your thoughts?
OH! Wants to Know:
I tried to teach
my child with books.
He gave me only
puzzled looks.
I tried to teach
my child with words.
They passed him by
often unheard.
Despairingly
I turned aside.
“How shall I teach
this child?” I cried.
Into my hand
he put the key.
“Come,” he said,
“play with me.”
This poem can be found at the entrance to the Louisiana Children’s Museum in New Orleans, by anonymous.
Big thanks to local mom and My OH! Momma reader Andrea for sharing this adorable shot!
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