Halloween with Kids
I don’t think any of us really know how Halloween is going to turn out this year, but that is not going to stop us from having a great Halloween! We plan on taking part in our normal traditions that we can still properly socially distance during, like going to the pumpkin patch. We may even start a new tradition like throwing a little Halloween party for just close friends and family or even do some trunk or treating. Regardless, the month will be full of fun activities, Halloween pyjamas and fun decorations. I am sharing some of our favorite ways to have fun with Halloween all month long!
Fun Decor
Unicorn Skeletons
Not sure how Liv will react, but I had to get it since it is a unicorn, haha!
These Mermaids are also really fun
Halloween Costumes
I am a sucker for the Pottery Barn baby costumes. TIP: if you can plan ahead those costumes get dirt cheap after Halloween. I have about 6 of them that I have gotten under $15 over the years, so definitely keep that in mind! If you have been following along long enough, then you know we do a family costume every year. My go-to is usually Halloweencostumes.ca (.com). I order early in case I need to exchange sizes, which I usually have to do every year. For any accessories we need, I usually hit up Amazon or Walmart.
Our costumes from the past couple of years . . .
BOOKS
The easiest way to get in the spirit! We are always looking to mix up our books, mama gets tired of reading the same old ones every night. If you have a public library you like to attend this is perfect, go stock up on some holiday books for free!
A few of our favorites are . . .
Little Blue Truck’s Halloween
Happy Halloween Little Critter
Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete
The Berenstain Bears Happy Halloween
MOVIES
Netflix makes this pretty easy, they have a host of Halloween movies that we have been enjoying all month long! I threw on Hocus Pocus and Casper just to try and was surprised that even these older kid movies kept her attention! So we were really able to enjoy those movies as a family.
We love to watch . . .
Hocus Pocus
Casper
Toy Story of Terror
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
MISC.
HALLOWEEN DINNER
I feel like Halloween evening is always hectic and trying to cook dinner while the doorbell is ringing every 30 seconds is super annoying! So, the last couple of years we have done crockpot meals that I prep in the morning.
For the last two years we have done this Chili Mac and Cheese from Skinny Taste. It is not necessarily a crockpot recipe, but works great in one and is super kid friendly! There is nothing better than coming home from trick or treating (usually freezing) and having a hot bowl of chili.
I hope this has given you a few more ideas of how to have fun with Halloween this year! Stay tuned for more ideas, decor and Halloween fun all month long!
Much Love,
