Halloween gives geeks a perfect opportunity to embrace their geekdom and go all out with some of the craziest and most complex costumes you'll ever see. From larger than life iPads and digital cameras to Iron Man and Tron characters. You'll need to check this out like you need a gaping hole in your chest, which is also quite awesome. More

Photo booths at Halloween parties: guests love them, and your zombie costume will live on in perpetuity. Enough said. More

I love a good DIY as much as the next crafty lady, but sometimes there just isn't time. This is especially true if Ann's off golfing, and I'm the last line of defense before our first party guest rings the doorbell at 8pm. A party is like the world's largest ball of twine; it can't throw itself. Help is appreciated.

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Halloween is almost here, so we thought we'd get a jump on both it and our children's book theme week with this roundup of homemade character costumes for kids. Adorable all! More

According to my son, who is 4, it is officially "Halloween season". Decorations from classic to gory are popping up all over our neighborhood, so we've been having some pretty deep conversations about all things spooky and scary. And as I've been thinking about it, I realize there are still things that genuinely spook me out. Attics, crawl spaces, dolls...eek! More

I love throwing seasonal parties but hate having themed, once-a-year stuff crowding my very limited storage space. Here's how to get in the Halloween spirit with things you can use year-round (and may already have!). More

You probably already know that the right lighting can make all the difference in a room, but you can also use lighting outside your home to get a spooky effect for the holidays. Don't know where to start? No problem. Here are a bunch of great ideas for geting into a ghoulish spirit for Halloween. More

With Halloween coming up two weeks from today, we thought it might be a good time to start thinking about costumes. (Please comment below with your ideas!) Today's One Minute Tip comes from John Gleeson Connolly (who can also tell you how to make a Pirate Key in case your dragon needs one.) More

I don't know about you, even though Halloween isn't my favorite holiday, it is my favorite holiday for parties! Interactive and silly or elegant and spooky, Halloween parties can go in so many different directions — it's a party planner's dream. More

Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday, but I usually channel all my energy into making a costume versus decorating my home. That might change this year, because some of these crafty projects are just too good to ignore. (I mean, come on, look at that little pumpkin with fangs!) Whether you're having a party, or just entertaining yourself at home, these are a fun and festive way to enjoy the holiday.
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