Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator -- and wearer -- will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ashley Playford dressed up as a pirate carrying a mermaid this Halloween. Well, actually, she dressed up as the mermaid. Well...Her creativity has earned her the title of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America and a $5,000 grand prize. It was Playford's use of an optical illusion that won us over. Take a look at the photo she entered on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch! Almost 4,000 Patch users entered the contest from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, with costumes ranging from the Eiffel Tower and Honey Boo Boo to a flower pot and a clever interpretation of "binders full of women." National judges chose 1 finalist from each Patch state based on who had the most creative and innovative costume (we combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this contest…
Sunday, November 11, 2012
The Georgia winner, who will receive $250, will now be entered to win the $5,000 grand prize in Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America contest.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
You know what they say—no (goblin) guts, no glory. Congratulations to "Box of Popcorn or 'KendallCorn'" uploaded by Paige Funk from Smyrna, the Georgia winner of Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. A total of 349 photos from across Georgia entered the contest. Parents posted hundreds of costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past. We had lots of ghouls, ghosts, and Honey Boo Boos to choose from, but this Box of Popcorn won us over. As the winner of the $250 prize for the best costume in Georgia, Box of Popcorn by Paige Funk is now in the running to be the $5,000 grand prize winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America contest. The winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 12.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Through November 5, enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Updated November 1 It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween — if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy from Wyckoff, NJ, won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize! Adults and children are eligible to enter. Parents can post costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past. Here’s how to enter: Simply click the green "Upload Your Photos and Videos" button above and upload your image (but first make sure you’re a registered Patch user). Then add a caption with the name of the person in the photo and a description of the costume. To add…
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Halloween means costumes, candy, a little spooky fun and most definitely pumpkin carving!
It’s Halloween, October 31. Kids have their costumes and are ready to Trick-or-Treat, and our question to you is, “Have you carved your pumpkin yet?” If not, you might want to get busy! If you have how about uploading a photo and sharing in our very own Pumpkin Patch! Uploading a photo is easy, just click the “Upload Photos and Videos” button in this article and then choose your picture. Let’s see how our fellow Barrow Patch readers chose to carve their pumpkins this year. -- What are your Trick or Treat plans? Tell us in the comments below.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Costumes for everyone that don't look like they were thought of at the last minute.
Halloween is almost here and you still don't have a costume ... What to do? While you could go to the pop-up Halloween store in the mall and rummage through whatever is left, we found some great costumes for all ages that will ensure a spooktacular Halloween. A Little Bearded Garden Gnome - Your kids may already have the clothes. You'll just need to make a simple hat and beard. Bag of Jelly Beans - You'll need a clear trash bag and set of strong lungs to make this sweet costume Quarterback - This funny costume is quick and easy to make. Spaghetti and Meatballs - Use a red and white tablecloth and a pot to make this saucy costume. Lego - This costume is easy to build using a cardboard box, paper bowls and spray paint. -- This article …
Monday, October 29, 2012
Judging will be October 31 on scarecrows at White Street Park.
There's still time to get in on the scarecrow contest at White Street Park in Suwanee. People can place their scarecrow entries at White Street Park, home of the popular community garden, through October 31. Winners will be notified November 1. -- Have you placed a scarecrow at White Street Park? Tell us about your entry in the comments below. People must attached their name, phone number and email address to their scarecrow; it is recommended that the contact info be placed inside a plastic bag to protect it from the elements. The scarecrows will remain on display until November 30. For more information, contact Kim Thompson at kimdthompson@bellsouth.net or call 678-644-5793. Don’t miss any Suwanee news. Subscribe to Suwanee Patch’s free …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Trek or Treat and Terror On The Trail at Suwanee parks this weekend.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Suwanee will have plenty of Halloween fun in its parks on Friday and Saturday (October 26-27). On Saturday, the City of Suwanee will hold Trek or Treat, an annual event, at Suwanee Creek Park (1170 Buford Highway). And Terror On The Trail will continue its October run Friday and Saturday at Sims Lake Park. -- Have you attended Trek Or Treat or Terror On The Trail in previous years? Tell us in the comments below. According to a city news release, Trek or Treat is free and designed for children 10-under. Parker the "dog," Suwanee's mascot, will be at the event and encourages those coming to dress in their Halloween costumes. Activities will include a costume parade, face painting, games, crafts, and pumpkin hunt. A DJ will provide music for …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Who says pumpkins have to be turned into jack o'lanterns?
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Halloween is near, and it is not necessary to do a messy carving job to dress up your pumpkin. Here are some family-friendly pumpkin-decorating ideas that don't require carving. These ideas will surely take you beyond the jack o'lanterns of old. 1: Make a mummy pumpkin. Pick up a pair of those goofy googly eyes from a craft or hobby shop, wrap the pumpkin in cheese cloth for a Halloween decoration that's perfect for greeting trick or treaters. 2. Send your children out in the yard to collect some of the leaves that have begun to fall. Then use the leaves as patterns to make cut outs and paste onto your pumpkin. This decoration will last until Thanksgiving. 3. Pick up some Washi tape - it's similar to masking tape and comes in lots of …
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Make decorating the house for Halloween a family activity.
--- I've been around the Trick-or-Treat block more than a few times and decorating the outside of the house has become one of the family's favorite things to do each year. What started with a couple of carved pumpkins put out on the front stoop the night before Halloween has grown into a weekend-long family activity filled with store-bought and hand-made decorations, arts and crafts, and lots of strategy — like whether white trash bags are a fitting replacement for actual sheets when crafting ghosts. By no means are we experts, but here are five fun, easy and inexpensive ways to get ready for the big day. 1. Two words: Dollar store. There are many varieties of these discount stores throughout Gwinnett, and many are filled with Halloween …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
All of us — adults, teens and children — enjoy a scary chill. What better time of year than Halloween to indulge in stories that make our spines tingle? It's the perfect time for your family to share some spooky stories each evening. To get you started, here are some Halloween books filled with ghosts and ghouls, wizards and witches, haunted houses and black magic that everyone can enjoy together. Picture books for ages 2 to 6 The youngest children love the fun of Halloween: costumes, trick-or-treating and gentle tales of ghosts and goblins. Here are some books for this age group. Beginner reads for ages 6 to 9 New readers are ready for some scary stuff mixed with humor, handled with a light touch, and happily resolved. Page turners …
