A few of our favorite childrens HALLOWEEN books

                                    

Overview: It's Halloween, and Splat is determined to be the scariest cat in the class. Unfortunately he's just too much of a scaredy-cat. He's afraid of a little spider, and everyone says his costume looks more silly than scary. And when Mrs. Wimpydimple tells a ghost story in the dark, Splat gets so frightened that he tips over his jack-o'-lantern. But when the lights go back on, the entire class is scared silly by a small, black, furry creature with a big pumpkin head. Whooooo can it be?




                                       

Overview: PRESCHOOLERS WILL CHEER the return of Duck and Goose in their fourth board book appearance. This time, Duck and Goose are looking for the perfect pumpkin. Is it in the log? Is it under the leaves? Is it in the apple tree? Young children will surely enjoy going on a pumpkin hunt with Duck and Goose . . . especially when they find the perfect pumpkin at the end! 






                                        

Overview: Halloween is here, and Curious George is getting ready for the big night. There are so many costumes to try on, treats to share, and games to play! George has so much Halloween fun picking out the perfect pumpkin, decorating his house, and celebrating with his friends that he’s not sure he’s ready for the day to end. Follow the little monkey through his fun-filled day with this book of poems. Happy Halloween, Curious George is a sweet treat to help Curious George fans of all ages get in the Halloween spirit.







                                       

Overview: Boo! Join the Sensational Six as they visit the Trick-or-Treat Tower for the big Halloween party. But they have to get there before the moon is full. Young readers will enjoy using Mouseketools to help Mickey and the gang find their way to the tower in time with this spook-tacular Halloween lift-the-flap adventure.

Berry Picking in the Park

~ By Sam ~

Fall is officially here and before we turn in our t-shirts and light sweaters for heavy coats and scarves here in Washington, we like to get some last minute blackberry picking in at a local park. Gathering blackberries to make muffins and pie is how we kick off the fall around here. The boys love to walk along the brush and find the fattest berries they can! It is a fun tradition I hope to carry on through the years. Do you have any fun family traditions to jump start the fall?

Dark Shadows with Johnny Depp Blu-ray Combo Giveaway

I have been a Johnny Depp fan since Edward Scissorhands! I was so excited to see he was doing another spooky type of movie this year. Just in time for Halloween his newest movie Dark Shadows is available in stores on Oct. 2nd.


Movie Summary:

Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of Dark Shadows on DVD and Blu-Ray October 2nd 2012; along with the Dark Shadows Blog App!  

From the incredible mind of Tim Burton comes the hit film Dark Shadows, based on the classic television series!  Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) has been trapped for two centuries by an evil witch (Eva Green) who just happens to be an ex lover.  Barnabas now has to struggle with the ever changing 1970s and save his families business!  With an all star cast that includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jonny Lee Miller and more, Dark Shadows will be sure to whet your appetite for fun.

To celebrate the release of the new Johnny Depp movie Dark Shadows I am hosting a giveaway of the Blu-Ray combo pack!

Enter to Win in the Rafflecopter Giveaway Below:

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*Limited to US residents 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts Oct. 1,  2012 and ends on Oct. 13, 2012 at 12:01 am EST. Winner will be emailed and has 72 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize. Warner Bros. supplied these materials used in this post.

Fright Fest Halloween Fun at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Do you live in Northern CA or planning to visit during October? I have an fun and spooky idea for you! Visit Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo CA (near San Francisco) for Fright Fest. Fright Fest is when Discovery Kingdom is turned into a spooky frightful theme park! They have all the great rides and shows but with an added thrill!

I laughed when I read some of the Tips for Family Fun for Fright Fest.
Some of them are:   
-Our park is a smoke-free facility. This is a safety measure — smoking attracts demons and werewolves!  
- Weapons are not allowed in the park so please leave wooden stakes, silver bullets, garlic and holy water at home.

This Saturday Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is having a special day. October 6th is Resident Evil day!

 Special Event Admission Ticket – ONLY on October 6!
Pre-order or purchase the new Resident Evil 6, available October 2, 2012, online or in-store at GameStop and receive an exclusive ticket offer for Six Flags Fright Fest on October 6 – Resident Evil 6 Flags Night!  Ticket benefits include access to an Exclusive Ride Time event, a voucher for one free haunted attraction and a special admission discount!** Present your specially marked GameStop receipt at designated Resident Evil 6 Flags Night ticket booths at Six Flags to redeem your offer.
Valid October 6, 2012 ONLY.


Experience Resident Evil 6 at Fright Fest
All guests on October 6 who are age 17 or older can play the new Resident Evil 6 game live at Six Flags at our In-Park Game Zones.  In a first for the franchise, Resident Evil 6 sees series favorites Leon and Chris come together to face this unprecedented threat. They will be joined by new characters, each with their own unique perspective and involvement, in this relentless dramatic horror experience enacted on a global scale.

Want More?
Enter the Resident Evil 6: Fright Fest Getaway Sweepstakes NOW for your chance to win a fly-away trip to Fright Fest at the Six Flags Theme Park of your choice this year!  Getaway package includes airfare, hotel, tickets to Six Flags, front line privileges AND the new Resident Evil 6 game for Xbox 360®.***

Enter the Resident Evil 6: Fright Fest Getaway Sweepstakes for your chance to win.  And visit GameStop to purchase Resident Evil 6 and join us on October 6 for Resident Evil 6 Flags Night.
If you're 17 or older, you may enter once per person/per email address per day through October 14. Click here for official rules.
By entering, you agree that you are 17 or older and you agree to receive Six Flags email updates.


You can learn more about Fright Fest at Discovery Kingdom in CA by visiting the website, facebook and twitter. 


* I was not paid for this post. We will be guest of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for Fright Fest.

Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!

 ~By Laura

Ok so I am a little excited that its October 1st! This means I can decorate for Halloween and start to plan some fun ideas. I want to make some great treats and projects this year.

Here are a few from previous Halloween:

I have noticed they are all goodies LOL. I love Halloween treats and this year I am determined to do more crafts.

Do you have any Halloween ideas or post to share? 

I would love you to share them or leave a link for me to read.