halloween

Competition (MM #4566)

Has decorating for Halloween become a competition? When I was growing up, most people just craved a jack-o-lantern and perhaps stuck a candle inside. If you had kids, you might tape a few cardboard ghosts, pumpkins, or black cats to your doors and windows. Today that isn’t even really decorating for most people. This year,…

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Summer Is Over (MM #4530)

Have you heard the news? Summer is over, or at least that’s what I read on Facebook, or was it Twitter? Sure, the temperature was near 100 degrees last week, but Fall must be here. Nearly a dozen friends found Halloween decorations in stores this week, so Summer has to be in the rearview mirror….

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Green Halloween (MM #4240)

This year, many have been talking about creating a green Halloween. Now, I’m not talking about replacing the color orange but rather making the holiday more eco-friendly. While Halloween has always been an American holiday, now that people celebrate worldwide, some are expressing concerns. Of course, some people will feel this is another attack on…

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Spirit Halloween (MM #4239)

You don’t have to be a fan of the season to know that Spirit Halloween is the place to go for quick and easy costumes. But many make fun of the stores. That’s because they pop up in closed retail outlets and are long gone every year shortly after the 31st. But this week, they’ve…

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Latest Complaint (MM #3877)

Everywhere you turn, people are griping about something. Every day there’s something new to rile people up. For many, the latest complaint is retail stores going from Halloween straight to Christmas displays. While I understand how many feel, I think they’re just looking for a fight more than anything else…

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Favorite Candy (MM #3868)

Halloween is almost here, and it’s time to think about our tricks and treats. Everyone has a favorite candy to give and receive. Now I’m not talking about brands here. I’m talking about the types of candy people enjoy the most. The favorite treat for Halloween won’t surprise you, but some other findings will…   

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Old-Time Favorites (MM #3510)

It’s been a long time since I went a trick-or-treating. And while some candy bars like the Snickers bar are still hugely popular, some candy bars are long gone. Recently, I’ve been thinking about some of my old-time favorites. Do you remember the Reggie Bar or Tangy Taffy?

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Sexy Costumes (MM #3144)

Halloween parties have been around forever. It’s the way that adults celebrate. But I’ve noticed over the last few years that for many Halloween has been all about sexy costumes. When did sexy costumes become the norm?

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Haunted Fun (MM #3139)

With Halloween around the corner many people are searching for haunted fun. Years ago when I moved to Northeast Ohio I learned that they took Halloween to the next level. And a car wash in Ohio has taken things to a new ghoulish extreme…

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Get Used To It (MM #3067)

Halloween candy and decorations are already out in stores. And while your first reaction may be to get upset, I say get used to it…

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