http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ Tricks and Treats is a spooktacular look at all things Halloween. We will fill you in on fun and creepy decorations, Halloween shopping, costumes, evilishly delightful food, planning a hauntingly good party and more. en-us hmcnabb@coxohio.com 2007-10-31T10:21:15-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/31/happy_halloween_1.html The big day has finally arrived! Halloween is here! I hope you’ve all enjoyed this blog over the last month or so. You should keep your eyes peeled though, because this blog is being winterized. I will keep it going... 204730@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-31T10:21:15-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/29/halloween_tv_specials.html When I was a kid, I remember always having to be home in time to watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on TV around this time of year. It’s on tomorrow night (Tues. 10/30) at 8 p.m. on ABC... 204323@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-29T15:42:28-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/22/mowed_over_decor.html After an unfortunate run-in with the lawnmower (not my fault - blame lies with a family member who shall remain nameless), my cemetery looked a little worse for the wear… In short, I lost a section of fence (slightly warped... 202745@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-22T10:54:53-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/17/sale_on_bath_body_works_hallow.html BathandBodyWorks.com is having a sale today on their Halloween merchandise. It’s online only, but there are some good deals to be had if you like their stuff! One day online only sale items!... 201742@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-17T11:07:33-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/17/halloween_decoration_photos.html I’m nearly done with my Halloween decorating. I’m sure I’ll add a few more finishing touches in the next week, but for the most part, it’s done. Click here for photos and detailed pricing for most of the items I... 201737@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-17T10:49:13-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/16/reader_photos.html After my last post “Patty” commented and said “You really should get down to Fairborn where (I presume) the owners of the Foy Halloween stores have went hog-wild with their displays at their own home.” She offered up a few... 201527@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-16T13:10:07-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/15/have_you_decorated_yet.html As of today you have around 2 1/2 weeks until Halloween on Oct. 31. Have you decorated for it yet? Over the weekend I saw lots of homes and yards decorated with lights, cemeteries, inflatable everything, lighted spiderwebs and bats... 201233@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-15T11:55:16-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/11/graveyard_nightmares.html My cemetery is complete! After months of hunting for all of the perfect elements and then putting everything together, it’s finally ready to be unveiled: View more photos!... 200573@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-11T14:15:37-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/08/costume_time.html It’s time to start thinking about your Halloween costumes for this year (if you haven’t already…). Once upon a time you had to be incredibly creative and make your own costumes. You can still do that, but there are thousands... 199812@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-08T12:12:48-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/04/deal_of_the_week_part_ii.html OK, so I know I indicated that Target’s sale on their outdoor Halloween decorations was the deal of the week. But, for something a little cheaper - but just as fun- Old Time Pottery has several great Halloween items on... 199058@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-04T07:23:37-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/03/overinflated.html Are you an Inflatable decoration kind of person? This time of year it’s pumpkins and spiders and ghosts and more! At Christmas, there’s the ever popular Santas, snowglobes and snowmen. The way I see it, people seem to be quite... 199039@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-03T13:46:53-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/03/deal_of_the_week.html If you don’t have the time or ambition to create your outdoor Halloween decor, Target has a variety of spooky decorations on sale this week. See the ad (it’s on pages 12-13) Some highlights from the ad: They have an... 198806@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-03T08:43:57-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/02/cemetery_creation.html The cemetery in my front yard is coming along nicely. I found my pre-lit garden arch. And while I’m not getting married anytime soon, it did come in pretty white wedding packaging. The Pre-Lit Wedding Arch from Michael’s was easy... 198794@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-02T15:30:14-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/10/02/phantom_of_the_opera_on_your_c.html Love The Phanton of the Opera? Not busy on Halloween night? This might be for you! From the Kennedy Center: Be a part of a ghoulishly thrilling All Hallow’s Eve when organist Ray Brubacher improvises his accompaniment to the original... 198789@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-10-02T10:20:57-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/entries/2007/09/24/firefox_gets_spooky.html Want to dress up your Web browser? If you use Firefox as your browser of choice you can add themes to turn the basic functions into a decorated environment! There are two Halloween themes to choose from. Here’s a look... 197191@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/halloween/ 2007-09-24T09:49:41-05:00 hmcnabb@coxohio.com