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More Halloween Ideas for the Family to Enjoy
We (my sister and I) have been discussing a lot about some scary Halloween ideas to expose little tykes to during Halloween, and so far we came up with a few.
A Nature Walk
Taking a walk together through a hiking trail, park or the cemetery during Halloween could be pretty scary. However, most families will be around sharing the scares and the tricks so it could be fun! During your walk, he leaves, twigs, rocks, pine needles and bones (!) you collect could be used to spice up the Halloween scrap books. Nature tripping during Halloween brings back memories of our childhood, and we remember the tiny details of pretending to be princesses and frogs (I, in particular, wanted to be the frog that turns into a… princess. Hey, it’s our story!). These items may also be used as centerpieces during your Halloween dinner (oh yeah, the nature walk should always be in broad daylight).
Paint Pumpkins and other Cucurbits (why discriminate among the cucurbit family right?)
Pumpkin painting will soon replace carving as far as families are concerned. Carving our own pumpkins could be tedious and dangerous. The best compromise would be to buy carved pumpkins and paint them. You can hold Halloween Cucurbit painting contests and be the talk of the town for weeks after.
Have a Wonderful and Scary Halloween Dinner
Halloween is the time for pigging out, so make sure you have a few plans to carry out in terms of losing the “Halloween Treats” Weight (see Tonalin article). Nonetheless, here are a few Halloween Foodstuffs you can consume at will:
Rice Cereal Treats
Drop orange food coloring into the marshmallow or butter mixture as it melts to turn ordinary rice cereal treats into delicious Halloween consumables. Adding one candy to the top of each square will increase the fun and child appeal.
Marshmallow Haystacks
If the above rice cereal treat recipe doesn’t appeal to you you can replace the rice cereal with corn flake cereal. Haystacks can be built from these cereal mixtures, and like the previous recipe, can be spruced up by adding candy as accent.
The Best Holiday Deals and Spending the Holidays Abroad
Maybe it’s the fact that kids don’t take up much space, or that some couples are on vacation without their kids, but the fact is, many travel agents can tell you about holiday packages wherein kids stay free! Come to think of it, the hotels and cruises will benefit a lot with this kind of promotion. It’s the adults that will be enjoying the more expensive features, anyway, like saunas, spas, pools and other amenities.
The notion that they can bring their whole family and not pay for each head is definitely very attractive. If you’re lucky with your search, you may find some travel destinations that accommodate kids for free and offers inclusive air and hotel packages as well.
If you go online, the chore of finding the best deals for your family travel becomes easier. Look out for offers of kid-friendly packages to destinations including Asia, Europe, Brazil, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica. These are hot spot tourist destinations that will expose you to a cultures different from yours, and your kids will learn a lot more from this holiday travel. If you like things leisurely and relaxed, cruises are the way to go!
Your local papers could also be a source of information on the best vacation deals. Better yet, seek the advice of friends who have been on vacation already.
Yes, you can spend Halloween and Christmas somewhere else!
If the other members of your family are spending Thanksgiving, Halloween or Christmas aborad, maybe it’s time you planned a holiday travel yourself, while it’s still early. Halloween can be different in other parts of the world, and giving your kids the schance to catch a glimpse of other people’s culture will make them more aware that they aren’t all alone in the world. Christmas, is also particularly special in other cultures, and partaking in their celebration (at least this year) will be educational as well as memorable.
Reno Honeymoon: Pampering for Couples
If you are planning a Reno vacation for a honeymooning couple, here’s an agenda fit for royalty. Among the reno hotels, the Atlantis resort spa caught my eye because their spa features and facilities are just what lover birds need to relax and bask in each other’s company.
The main things to consider are the activities that the couple will enjoy together such as salon services, a romantic sauna visit, romance in the whirlpool, private lover’s conversation in the steam rooms, beating the weight together on cardio equipments, and the after-romance cold plunge pool swim. During winter, you can plan for a Reno vacation that involves skiing at Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak and Squaw Valley. During summer, it’s hitting the green in the golf clubs.
Provisions for Pets.
This hotel offers pet friendly Motorlodge rooms, where 2 pets (under 40 lbs) can stay with the couple for a non-refundable fee of $25 USD. These rooms are cheaper than those in the main hotel, and are located in a building adjacent to the main hotel. Guests can have full access to the indoor and outdoor pools, and outdoor spa facilities.
Tower Rooms and Entretainment
How would you like to stay in a 450 square ft room with floor to ceiling windows, allowing a magnificent view of the mountains and the skyline? VIP suite choices include one King-sized bed or two queen-sized beds. There are in-room coffee makers for honeymooners who don’t want to leave bed or each other to grab a cup. Some other room features include dual line phones, matching terry bathrobes and bathroom products. They offer non-smoking poker rooms for those who want to play in a healthier atmosphere.
Best Live Music Getaway: The Branson Party Holiday
With the moniker “Live Music Capital of the World”, Branson, Missouri has established itself as the getaway of choice for honeymoon couples or families who really want to have a great time listening to live music. The only question is: Where to go to first?
A party planner who is put in charge of the whole wedding package can plan a trip to Branson, Missouri using tools and tips provided in different booking agents’ sites. The ability to look for discounts and worthwhile packages is something that a planner should develop prior to taking a job like this.
In our Branson example, one could plan a trip around the Christmas events at Silver Dollar City. One night could be devoted to sharing laughs with other people in a comedy bar, and another night could be devoted to dancing and romance under the soothing spell of jazz music. The day could be spent shopping or enjoying the sun and the sport in Holiday Hills.
The main things to consider when planning a vacation in Branson for a couple or a family are the needs and quirks of each family member. While this is tricky for a 3-days-2-nights stay, this is doable if planned correctly.
