Rhinestone Armadillo

Best Halloween Playlist EVER

Ooooh....perhaps the best playlist EVER for Halloween from NPR. (Just head on over there and click 'play'.)

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Pumpkin Toss

I just can't quit posting today!

(From Country Living's article on the amazing vintage Halloween collection of Bruce Elsass.)

Remember this game?  I used to go crazy over the Pumpkin Toss at our school Halloween carnival.  I'm thinking about making a version for myself next year.

I talked to my friend Michelle this morning (it's her birthday!) and she will be working the carnival at her daughter's school.  She will be staffing the Fishing Booth.  Remember that one for the little bitty babies?  You put your fishing pole (with a clothespin at the end of a string) over the wall, and a fish magically bites the bait, then you get to reel in a bag filled with candy or toys.  

What was YOUR favorite game?

Nightmare Before Christmas

If you haven't seen this movie, I highly recommend it. What a delightful holiday film! The claymation is amazing, it's great for kids but also written to keep adults entertained, and the music is really wonderful.