THE RECIPES
6 Quick and Tasty Halloween Night Dinners (+ A Deliciously Spooky Dessert!)
Halloween night is all about costumes, candy and chaos—which means dinner needs to be fast, filling and kid-approved. So, whether you’re fuelling up before trick-or-treating or hosting friends for a party, these recipes hit the sweet spot between easy and delicious. From slow cooker pulled pork tacos to gouda-and-honey grilled cheese, there’s something here for every ghost and goblin.
Tap each recipe title for the details.
Fajita Pizza
Broccoli Mac and Cheese Bake
Saucy Meatballs Four Ways
Hearty Beef Chili
Pita Grilled Cheese with Gouda and Honey
Pulled Pork Tacos
+ a frightfully fun, low-effort dessert: Creepy Eyeball Donuts!
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THE POLL
Do You Have a Horror Story That Starts With These Chilling Words?
We’re betting you have stories that rival anything we’ll hear on Halloween night. Spill the tea!
TODAY’S POLL
Do you have a story that starts with “I just stepped away for a minute…”?
Answer from last week’s poll
Have you received the “a student in your child’s class has lice” letter yet?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yep. Pretty much every year. (37%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Not yet this year but I have in the past. (22%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 No, I’ve never known the horror (knock on wood). (41%)
THE GRANDPARENTS
A Batty Craft to Make with the Grandkids
Looking for a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit with your grandkids? With just a few easy-to-find supplies and a little creativity, you can turn an ordinary tote into a boo-tiful candy carrier. It’s an easy, no-sew project that gives kids a chance to cut, glue and decorate—and gives you the joy of making something special together. Once it’s done, it’s ready to be filled with Halloween treats!
THE QUESTION BOX
I’m So Not Organized—What Halloween Costumes Can I Pull Together With Stuff I Already Have?
We’ve all been there: October 31 sneaks up and all of a sudden you have to come up with a costume with just a couple of days to go. The stores are all picked over and there’s no way Amazon is delivering in time. So, what do you do? Fear not—you no doubt have everything you need at home already. Tap the button below for these fun, last-minute costumes you can assemble from things you probably already have in your closet (plus maybe a quick trip to the dollar store!):
Where’s Waldo?
Angel or fairy
Mad scientist
Zombie
Cat burglar
Tourist
Nerd
Little Red Riding Hood
Robot
Rock star
