Thursday, November 1, 2012
Don't forget to enter the national Patch contest! There's still a few more days to enter!
What were you this Halloween? Were you a witch? A ghost? Or something really unique? We sent out a call for costume pictures on Halloween night and you sent in the above photos, but we want to see more! You can show off your best Halloween costumes by entering Patch's national Halloween costume contest! To enter, visit the Halloween contest page here and upload your costume photo. The deadline has been extended until Nov. 5. And don't forget to tell us what you dressed up as this Halloween! We want to here about your costume! Tell us in the comment section below!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
A few homemade Halloween costume ideas to try.
Halloween is a week away. Have you decided on your costume for the upcoming haunted holiday? In my opinion, the best Halloween costumes are the ones that are homemade. It's fun to make your own costume, and can be an affordable option if you stick to items you already have around your house. Not to mention, you get to put your creative genius (or kids) to work. Here are my picks for the best homemade Halloween costumes: I'm sure there are tons of other homemade Halloween costume ideas out there. Add yours in the comments!
Not sure how to trick your little ghosts and ghouls into eating a real meal on Halloween night? Here are some recipes that are sure to be a treat (and won't take too much time or effort) - for you and your hungry hobgoblins!
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
On Halloween night, many parents struggle to get their kids to eat something besides sweets while fulfilling their own adult responsibilities and having fun themselves. All of the recipes that follow can easily be completely prepared or fully prepped either before trick-or-treating or while answering the door and handing out goodies. Alternately, most of these recipes are simple enough to allow for little helpers to assist in the preparation while they wait for it to get dark enough to go out. Ingredients: Directions: Green Goo Dip (Arugula-Basil Pesto) Ingredients: Directions This recipe comes from the website “Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke.” Ingredients: Directions: Note: These can be baking while you are doing the stovetop …
Friday, October 26, 2012
With the hurricane heading up the coast, will the storm make you remove your Halloween decorations?
With Hurricane Sandy's path possibly heading towards Rhode Island, many are wondering if the storm will impact their Halloween plans. As of Thursday morning, it looked like Sandy's path was unlikely to drift away from the area, and she could arrive as early as Monday or Tuesday. "There is a consensus forming in weather forecast models that Hurricane Sandy is unlikely to go out to sea," according to The Washington Post. The town of Middletown has already ordered the removal of all outdoor signs in preparation for the storm. This makes us wonder: Will you remove your Halloween decorations from your yard? What about political signs? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Where do you think the most haunted spots in Portsmouth are located?
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
It's Halloween season, and that means lots of ghost stories. Every town has its local ghost stories. Tales of people who died long ago and supposedly linger around town unable or unwilling to move on. So we're wondering what the most haunted spot in Portsmouth might be, if there were ghosts in our town. The Valley Inn Restaurant? The Glen? Or maybe a lesser known local spot? What do you think? Is there a place in town you'd pick to be haunted more than others? Leave a comment and discuss.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Do you have a photo of a Halloween pumpkin that you or your kids just decorated? Upload it now for your chance to win a $25 dollar gift card!
Oh my gourd! Halloween is almost here. This year, Patch wants to see how you've decorated the pumpkins in your home for this spooktacular holiday! Submit a photo of your creepy or creatively decorated pumpkin for your chance to win a $25 dollar gift card! The contest starts Monday, Oct. 15. Enter as many photos as you'd like. The winner of the pumpkin contest will be announced on Halloween and chosen by Patch staff. To upload your photo, just sign in to Patch, click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button on this article, choose a photo you'd like to submit, add a caption, and save. For full contest rules, see the .PDF document attached. Please be sure to include your name and e-mail address with your submission. So what are you waiting …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Here are some of the essential apps and accessories every vampire, werewolf and mummy need to get the most enjoyment out of the spooky season.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Halloween is just around the corner and nothing is more important than to make sure the kids are enjoying themselves while at the same time being safe. From building trick-or-treat maps to picking the right costume, AT&T has some apps to help kids feel better prepared and parents to feel more at ease. Apps for Android users Apps for iOS users These apps, which are all compatible with wireless devices offered by AT&T such as the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy SIII and the HTC One X.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Check out ReadKiddoRead's list of the best Halloween books for kids.
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Saturday, October 20, 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. 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 2-6 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: GHOSTS IN THE HOUSE By Kazuno Kohara For ages 1-6 There are fuzzy pumpkin costumes in sizes as small as 6 months, so why not a Halloween board book for toddlers? This one tells…
Can you guess where this photo of Halloween decorations were taken?
Look twice. If you pay attention to Halloween decorations, you might be able to pick out this location in Portsmouth. If you think you know where this photograph was taken, tell us your guess in the comment section below! Good luck!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Upload your photos of Halloween decorations and we'll post them on Portsmouth Patch for all to see!
Ghosts dangling from your trees? Pumpkins overpopulating your front yard? Witches, wizards and warlocks on your door? It must be Halloween! In honor of the haunting holiday, Patch is seeking spectacularly spookful Halloween decorations in Portsmouth. Whether you just carved a crooked smile in a pumpkin or overspent your budget on skeletons, we want to see photos and share them with Portsmouth Patch users! From now until Halloween, upload of your Halloween decorations (inside or outside your home) to this article page. Just click on the green "Upload Photos and Videos" button above. Happy Halloween!
Sandy McGee
9:49 am on Friday, October 26, 2012
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