In the mood to curl up on the sofa and watch a scary movie? Whether you’re with your special someone, the whole family, or a crowd of squeamish tweens, here’s a list of scary favorites for everyone. Some are classic, some obscure, but all are guaranteed to give you exactly what you’re looking for—a howling [...]

We had a great response to our Pumpkin Carving Contest and I’m thrilled to announce the following winners from some very stiff competition! Our first place winner features this clever take on a famous cookie lover. Check it out!

Our second place winner created this frighteningly detailed monster. (He looks a little grumpy, maybe he needs [...]

Hey Mrs. Fields Fans! Since we got so many requests for Free Cookie Trivia again, we’ve decided to give all of you another shot to win!
Answer the question below correctly for your chance to win FREE cookies. We will draw 1 name from the correct answers given and that person will receive a FREE Mrs. [...]

Halloween can sometimes wreak havoc on your wallet once you outfit the family, deck your Halloween halls, and fill the candy bowl for trick-or-treaters. Today, I’m sharing a recipe that is fun, tasty, and perfect for Halloween hand-outs. And at only pennies to produce each one, they will save you a bundle!
Candied Popcorn
Cellophane bags
Halloween stickers
30 [...]

The countdown to Halloween is on! I’ve prepared a list of my favorite Halloween “extra touches” to make for a smooth-sailing, memorable holiday for you and your household.
1. Replace your front porch lights with black light bulbs to give everything a neon glow.
2. Bring your house to life by adding googly eyes to furniture and [...]

All right, dear readers, it’s time to approach the podium and let your voice be heard in the most important debate of the season. No, I’m not talking politics! I’m talking about the heated debate regarding traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating versus the growing trend of trunk-or-treating in which families gather tailgate-style in a parking lot and [...]

One of my favorite traditions on Halloween is to have a pot of delicious soup simmering on the stove, ready to warm the bellies of your family and friends before a crisp fall night of fun and frolic. Or after a night of fun and frolic. Or both. This recipe is so incredibly savory and [...]

Hey, grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, and all other fans of the short and adorable crowd! I’ve got a fabulous gift idea (and deal!) for you in honor of upcoming Halloween. Instead of sending one gift for your favorite kiddos to share, send them each an adorable tote to enjoy now and to use for trick-or-treating [...]

There’s nothing quite like a homemade costume for Halloween. If you’re high on ambition, but low on inspiration, I’ve got a few ideas that are totally outside the box, even though they are, technically, inside a box. That’s right, all you need is a large cardboard box and a little elbow grease. Ready?

Kleenex Box
Spray paint [...]

Invite the kids to help you turn these soft, luscious pumpkin cookies into mini Jack ‘o’ Lanterns with well-placed chocolate chips for eyes, nose, and a toothy grin. They’re a delicious Halloween treat and a great activity to do together. I especially love the way the white chocolate chips look.
Keep the recipe on hand for [...]