About Today: Make Your Halloween Scary and Exciting

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Today "...the rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open," described Doctor Frankenstein after seeing his monster alive. Halloween is a great occasion to wake up your inner creature, transform yourself into someone or something else. Today we will offer you last minute tips to make your own frightful costume, add a touch of creativity and ghoulishness to your party, prepare some gross but healthy treats, and host your own horror movie marathon. Let's Have a Frightful Time Competition for Halloween is stiff this year. Neighbors are transforming their homes into haunted houses. And some are going beyond store-bought candy to pass out homemade cookies and sweets that little goblins and monsters will kill for. Our Halloween guide will help you get an edge on your neighbors and make your home, party and treats the most haunting experience to remember. Inspire your inner monster to come out and play on Halloween night with these fun party themes. Don´t miss these top 10 party supplies that will set the table and spooky mood for Halloween. About en Español: Llena tu hogar de fantasmas y monstruos. Colorea e imprime estos dibujos de Halloween. Search Related Topics:  halloween parties  halloween cakes  halloween decorations Monster, Ghost and Serial Killer Makeovers You drowned as a child because those punk kid lifeguards at Camp Crystal Lake went off to fool around. Now, unencumbered by your own death, you've grown into a strapping man, and seek vengeance upon anyone who enters the old camp. Here we show you how to dress up like the notorious Jason Vorhees and other horror movie villains (PHOTOS). Don´t dress up like everyone else. Impress your friends and family as one of these lesser-known horror villains (Photos). Quick ideas for kids' Halloween costumes that are sure hits for 2013 (PHOTOS). About en Español: ¿Aún no compraste el disfraz de tus hijos? Ideas para disfraces infantiles de Halloween. Search Related Topics:  halloween costumes  jason vorhees  friday the 13th Spooky Halloween Treats "There is no metaphysics on earth like chocolates," said the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa. Chocolate and candy can reveal the sweeter side of existence, and transform even the most menacing fiends into adorable creatures. Try our eyeball cupcakes, jello brains, spider cookies, and other gross Halloween recipes. Steer your kids away from cavity-producing treats with these healthy Halloween goodies. Satisfy voracious trick-or-treaters with fun Halloween treats that have a healthy twist. About en Español: Hace tus propias calaveras de azúcar para el Día de los Muertos (Receta con FOTOS paso-a-paso). Search Related Topics:  gross halloween recipes  halloween party food  cooking with kids Seeing the World through Monster Eyes "These eyes do not see what you and I see. Behind these eyes one finds only blackness, the absence of light, these are of a psychopath," Dr. Samuel Loomis says in the movie "Halloween." Horror movies stir up our greatest fears, challenge us to be emotionally strong, and compel us to see the world through the eyes of scary villains and monsters. But they can also be fun. Read these essential tips to host a horror movie marathon. Let's count down the top 15 Halloween horror movies of all time. Spooky fun for fans and newbies: Top 10 Halloween cartoon picks on DVD. About en Español: Descubre los mitos más espantosos. Las 10 mejores películas para la Noche de Brujas. Search Related Topics:  horror movie marathons  parties  halloween Related Searches Halloween Food Halloween Chocolate Halloween Quotes Halloween Cakes This Is Halloween Featured Articles Essential Halloween Safety Tips Trick-or-Treating for When You Live in an Apartment Funny Halloween Quotes How to Keep Halloween Trick-or-Treaters Away Tricks for Treating Halloween Stains Halloween Costumes with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement