Adding to the Fun of Halloween

Halloween is such a fun holiday; it's one of not only treats and goodies, but lots of creativity. From costumes to decor, and more.

One of the way that I like to add to Halloween fun, is to dress up, at least somewhat, when I give out treats to the trick or treaters. Sometimes I have worn funky glasses that make my eyes look all weired. Sometimes I have dressed up as a pumpkin. The kids seem to enjoy my festive looks and sometimes weird looks.

This year, I'm changing up my looks. This year I shall be wearing a cute witches' hat.

I had wanted to wear some bunny ears but couldn't find any of those. I looked through the costume section at Walmart for other head band options, but couldn't find any in adult sizes.

Then on my last trip to Walmart, I browsed the clearance isle and found a witch hat decoration. It was made to sit on a table. That would be perfect!

I wanted something colorful to accent the all black hat; like little colorful Christmas balls. I didn't find any of those, but did find a pretty purple strand of beads.

After I got home, I cut open the base of the hat and pulled out over half of the stuffing. Then I just pulled from other supplies that I had left over from previous projects, and began enhancing my witches' hat.

I had to also figure out a way to get it to stay in place on my head, and not readily fall to the ground. An old light blue shoe lace was the trick for that.

What do you think?

Do you dress up when giving out treats for Halloween?

Another thing that I have done to add to the fun of Halloween is to make coloring designs on postcards, that kids can color in. This one features my drawing of a cat face pumpkin.

Happy Halloween Cat Face Coloring Gift Postcards
by CherylsArt

Another thing that I usually do, weather permitting, is to play music outside and dance around, to help get in the Halloween spirit. The trick or treaters seem to enjoy this and have commented about my music and dancing. It's especially fun when The Monster Mash is playing.

If family and friends are coming by for a Halloween get together, a Halloween themed cornhole game set can add to the fun.

Ghosts vs. Scarecrow Cornhole Game Board Set
by CherylsArt

What are some ways that you add to the fun of Halloween?

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheryl Paton

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Challenging Witchy Halloween Word Scrambles for You to Solve! Take a Break!

Every so often, we all need something simple and a little spellbinding to give our minds a break from the everyday. So today, I've brewed up something different — a Witchy Word Scramble! 

Instead of searching for words, you'll be untangling them. Each one is mixed up like a cauldron full of curious letters, waiting for you to set them straight. It's not an easy one — more of a "hard level" kind of challenge — but that's half the fun. 

Think of it as a mini brain workout wrapped in a whimsical Halloween twist.

Try This Difficult Witchy Word Scramble Challenge - This List Isn't Easy!

If you're ready to give your mind a playful stretch, scroll down and take on this tricky little spell of letters. See how many witchy words you can unscramble without peeking at the answers (you know you'll be tempted). 

Whether you're relaxing with your favorite drink, winding down after a long day, or just craving a few moments of light distraction, this word scramble is designed to lift your spirits — without any actual magic required.

🧙‍♀️ Witchy Word Scramble Challenge 🧙‍♀️

1. 😂 CCEALK ___________

2. ✨ HBTEWIC ___________

3. 🪄 USOHC ___________

4. 🧙‍♀️ EXDHE ___________

5. 🤪 AYNZ ___________

6. 😏 NKARYS ___________

7. 🧹 BCRMKSIOTO ___________

8. 🐸 RWTYA ___________

9. 🔮 OUDLACRN ___________

10. 👻 POOYKS ___________

11. 💖 AHICHRSM ___________

12. 💀 HSAYGTL ___________

13. 🌙 MHIWYS ___________

14. 🕸️ ONECV ___________

15. 🔮 TCIMSY ___________

16. 🧪 PNTOEREOI ___________

17. 🤸‍♀️ YOWBBL ___________

18. 👸 HEECNSANSTR ___________

19. 😬 AMRGEIC ___________

20. 🐺 ERLWOH ___________

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✨Once you've unscrambled all the words, give yourself a little magical cheer — you've exercised your brain, embraced your inner witch, and survived this tricky Witchy Word Scramble. 

The Answers Will Drop Down When You Click The Answer Link Below

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1. Cackle
2. Bewitch
3. Hocus
4. Hexed
5. Zany
6. Snarky
7. Broomstick
8. Warty
9. Cauldron
10. Spooky
11. Charmish
12. Ghastly
13. Whimsy
14. Coven
15. Mystic
16. Potioneer
17. Wobbly
18. Enchantress
19. Grimace
20. Howler

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More Word Scramble Fun For the Holidays

If you enjoyed this Witchy Word Scramble, you might have fun with my Christmas Word Scramble book! 

With 500 holiday words to unscramble, large, easy-to-read pages, and a little festive art on each page, it's perfect for teens and adults. Each page features a new Christmas theme with ten words to solve, and the answers are included. 

It's a fun, festive way to exercise your mind — and it makes a great stocking stuffer, small party gift, or thoughtful holiday token.

Happy unscrambling, enjoy a little magical brain exercise, and don't forget to take a moment for yourself — even witches need a playful break now and then!

🍎Keep the magic going with this fun witchy short story!

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National Black Cat Day Review

We celebrate National Black Cat Day each year on October 27th. On this day, leading up to Halloween, feline fans love showing off their love for this often misunderstood animal.

Misconceptions of Black Cats

Black cats  have been considered both good luck and bad luck, depending upon locale.

In the British Isles, and also in Japan, black cats are considered to be forebringers of good fortune and prosperity.  But in most other places, particularly in much of the Western world, black cats are thought to be the bringers of misfortune and wickedness. This belief appears to have begun in the historical times of witchhunts and the witch trials when people mistakenly believed that black cats served as companions to potion-brewing, spell-casting witches, thus, symbolizing supposed evils.

Enough of this negativity surrounding black cats continues to exist today to the point where they have lower rates of adoption compared to other cat breeds. Thus, National Black Cat Day was begun to bring awareness to the plight of black cats.

Myths and a Holiday Associated with Black Cats

Halloween has long been associated with black cats. It seems to come from these cats’ stealthy and nocturnal nature, combined with their dark fur. It led to the belief that black cats were either witches in disguise or were witches’ supernatural familiars. It all apparently became  symbols of evil and bad luck and, over the years, contributed to a spooky holiday imagery. 

Personal Black Cat Story

Our family had a series of black cats over the years. Our very first one was an all-black, half-Siamese cat we got as a tiny kitten. We named her Spooky. The name came from the owner of our kitten’s parent cats.  Catherine was from England and once told us stories of a haunted house she lived in there. She called the stories her ‘Spook Stories’, so “Spooky” seemed the perfect name for our new kitten. She was the ‘best cat ever!’ 🙂

Summary

It is time to discard the old-fashioned notion that crossing the path of a black cat, or just associating with black cats in general, brings bad luck. 

Therefore, National Black Cat Day becomes a terrific opportunity to change these wrong impressions of these beautiful black cats and demonstrates appreciation for these animals who could use a little luck themselves!

National Black Cat Day

October 27

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*National Black Cat Day review was written by Wednesday Elf

+Black Cat images in this review are compliments of Pixabay

Black Cats Galore! Happy Halloween ~

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The Ultimate 1970s Riddles Playlist – Free, Fun, and Perfect for Parties!

 

Take a Trip Back to the 1970s with My Riddle Playlist

If you’re planning a retro-themed party, celebrating a birthday for someone who grew up in the 1970s—or even the late 1960s—I’ve got a little something that can add some fun and laughter to the mix.

I created a special 1970s Riddles playlist on YouTube, and it’s the perfect, uncomplicated game to keep your guests entertained while maintaining a light, family-friendly, and just a touch nostalgic vibe.

Short, Fun Riddles That Anyone Can Play

The playlist is made up of 14 short-form Riddle videos (soon to be 15), each one inspired by the 1970s. What’s great about these Riddles is that they’re super quick—you won’t get bogged down with long explanations. 

And to keep it fun, the answers aren’t shown on the Riddle itself; instead, I post them in the first comment. This way, everyone can guess first, then pause or peek at the answer when they’re ready. 

It’s simple, interactive, and perfect for sparking a little friendly competition at your party.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Whether it’s a retro birthday bash, a casual family get-together, or even a holiday party over Christmas or New Year’s, these Riddles are a playful way to bring a little 1970s flair into the room. 

Seniors and older adults especially seem to enjoy the nostalgic references, but honestly, anyone can have fun trying to solve them.

It’s one of those games that doesn’t require any preparation, props, or complicated rules—just laughter and a willingness to play along.

How to Enjoy the Playlist

Watching is easy. 

You can go directly to the playlist on YouTube from your TV if it has the YouTube app. 

Or, if you’re like me and want to control it from your phone, you can screen it to your TV—so you can pause, rewind, or skip around as needed. 

Either way, it’s a smooth, low-effort way to add a little interactive fun to your party setup.

And because these Riddles are short, you can sprinkle them in between songs, serve snacks, or even use them as a light-hearted icebreaker. 

Each Riddle takes just seconds to watch and guess, but it’s enough to get people chatting, laughing, and reminiscing about the good old days.

Why I Made This Playlist

As the creator of these Riddles, I wanted something that would combine my love for clever wordplay with a bit of nostalgia. 

The 1970s had such a vibrant, unique culture—music, fashion, movies, and trends that still bring a smile today. 

I thought, why not create a playlist that’s more than just music —a little game that taps into that decade and lets people connect over memories, laughs, and fun challenges?

Ready to Play?

If you’re curious or want to bring some retro fun to your next party, check out the 1970s Riddles playlist on YouTube. With 14 (soon to be 15) short videos, each with answers conveniently in the comments, it’s a ready-to-go party game that works for families, friends, and guests of any age.

It’s a light, playful way to get people talking, laughing, and maybe even singing along to some memories from the era. And even if your party isn’t specifically retro-themed, the Riddles are still a fun little brain teaser for anyone who enjoys a clever twist on nostalgia.

So grab your snacks, cue up the playlist, and get ready for some 1970s Riddle fun—you might just discover that retro game nights aren’t just for kids anymore!

Hosting a Halloween Party? Here's my Halloween Riddle Book on Amazon, Where Available - Featuring original riddles! Ideal for party gifts & prizes!

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Halloween Pencils & Straws Reviewed

Whether you are planning a Halloween party, or simply want to send a special treat in your child's school lunchbox or backpack, Halloween straws and pencils make fun surprises.

When my children were in school, I always sought out fun and unique surprises to include in their lunchboxes.  Halloween straws were an absolute must and a fun way to celebrate Halloween all month long.  I normally sent disposable straws to school so they didn't need to keep up with them, but we also had specialty washable  & reusable straws at home for after school.  I still have Halloween straws in my kitchen drawer and pull them out to use just for fun.  Our favorites were always the pumpkins or bats, but I know my family would love the little ghosts or black cats too.

In addition to straws in their lunchboxes, I loved giving them Halloween pencils to use during the month of October.  Of course, I always made sure to purchase #2 pencils in accordance with classroom requirements.  It has been many years since they were in elementary school, but I still have a few orange pencils in the school supply drawer in our home.  Now they are mementos, but in years past, they were a fun and unique surprise during school days.  

 

Halloween Pencils & Straws

Here are a few examples of fun Halloween #2 pencils for school and disposable straws, or reusable straws, for a child's lunchbox or after school.

 Halloween Themed 16 Pencils with 16 Giant Eraser Toppers in Assorted DesignsCheck Price MEAXUR 24pcs Halloween Party Favor Castle Bat Pumpkin Ghost Cat Witch Spider Pattern Reusable Straight StrawsCheck Price HANSGO Halloween Paper Straws, 180PCS Paper Drinking StrawsCheck Price

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Pretty Christmas Ornament Suite for the Holidays

This pretty Christmas ornament design is my painting of three Christmas ornaments on a wispy look background using lighter shades of the same colors.

The design on the Christmas ornaments is a resemblance of a paint pour. I'll describe that below, under Tips for making paint pour ornaments.

Here it is printed on a greeting card. The greeting card can be purchased as physical cards and or as a downloadable.

Three Christmas Balls Holiday greeting cards
by CherylsArt

I have purchased cards from Zazzle before and have been pleased with my purchases. The colors come out great and card materials are nice quality. There are different materials to choose from for the card stock when you place your order.

A collection of current products is shown below. The link will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.

Christmas Balls Design Suite
by CherylsArt

Tips for making paint pour ornaments:

I began this painting, using oval shapes, to design three Christmas ornaments. I was inspired to make a similar design that me and my family had created one Christmas. I had purchased clear plastic, see through Christmas balls from a craft store. I already had a variety of acrylic paint that was labeled for all surfaces, on hand. It is the acrylic paint that is made for crafting. I usually buy the Americana brand, but have been known to purchase whatever is available at the time.

We already had a portable clothes drying rack to hang the ornaments from while they dried.

The technique we used was to pour paint over the ornaments, in various colors, and let the paint flow and drip down onto the floor. I had covered the floor with newspaper ahead of time to catch the drippings.

Then you wait and let them dry. You can use regular hooks for hanging ornaments, or you can tie ribbons through the holes for hanging. I would wait until the paint as dried if you want to use ribbons.

I liked that we used a variety of colors that weren't necessarily traditional Christmas colors; which made this activity all the more fun and creative for me and my family.

Will you be making this fun activity part of your holiday activities? If so, do let me know in a comment below.

If you like this pretty paint pour design that I painted, you can check out the items already available in my collection. More items will be added as I design them, and if you have a request for it to be on a particular product that you want to purchase, do let me know that too. I'll be sure to design it and add it to the collection.

May all of your holidays be creative and have happiness in them too.

Cheryl Paton

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October is National Seafood Month

For Seafood Lovers everywhere, join me in a review of several seafood products and recipes by the contributing writers here on ReviewThisReviews.

Celebrating National Seafood Month

People everywhere love seafood. And what’s not to love with so many choices. The variety, from shrimp cocktails to fish, from smoked salmon to yummy, dripping in butter, lobster tails, makes choosing a favorite nearly impossible. And when you consider the wide variety of ‘ways’ to prepare various seafood delicacies, the list is just about endless. Plus, for quick meals, there are some delicious, pre-packaged, seafood dishes available at your favorite markets.

A few fish recipes and restaurants are included in this review, as fish (such as salmon, tuna and trout) are considered seafood, along with those in the shellfish category. 

So, read through the following list of seafood reviews from the helpful review site of ReviewThisReviews.com, and find a few you would like to try. After all, as a seafood lover, you want to help celebrate the delicious Seafood Month of October! 

Seafood Recipes

Buttery Pasta and Shrimp Recipe - review written by Wednesday Elf

Phillips Frozen Crab Cakes Recipe and Review written by Dawn Rae

Review of Our Favorite Seafood Dip - With Recipe written by Wednesday Elf

Recipe Review of Drunken Mussells written by Dawn Rae

Fish Recipes

Easy Meal Recipes for Fish Tacos written by Dawn Rae

Air Fryer Lightly Breaded Haddock, review written by Sam Monaco

Heat & Serve Prepacked Seafood Dishes

Gortons Grilled Tilapia Review written by Wednesday Elf

Review of Budweiser Beer-Battered Cod written by Wednesday Elf

Seafood Restaurants

Flying Fish Bar and Grill Restaurant Review written by Wednesday Elf

Restaurant Review of Go Fish Marina and Bar written by Wednesday Elf

Seafood-Related Holidays

January: 10th Oysters Rockefeller Day, 25th Fish Taco Day.

February: 13th Crab Rangoon Day, 24th Tartar Sauce Day, 24th Fish Fry Day.

March: 9th Crab Meat Day, 12th Baked Scallops Day, 31st Clams On The Half Shell Day.

April: 17th Crawfish Day, 29th Shrimp Scampi Day.

May: 2nd Tuna Day, 10th Shrimp Day.

June: 25th Catfish Day.

July: 3rd Fried Clam Day.

August: 5th Oyster Day, 27th Crab Soup Day.

September: 25th Lobster Day.

October: 2nd Fried Scallops Day, 8th Salmon Day, 19th Seafood Bisque Day.

November: 1st Fried Clams Day.

December: 21st Fried Shrimp Day.

Summary

So, throughout this National Seafood Month of October, indulge in some tasty fish and shellfish recipes and restaurants. Fish and shellfish are considered a healthier meal alternative, plus have the added advantage of being delicious.

Happy National Seafood Month

An October Holiday

*National Seafood Month is a fun food holiday review written by Wednesday Elf

Fish & Seafood Cookbooks:

From OCEAN TO TABLE: A Beginners Guide To cooking Fresh Seafood

The Ultimate Fish and Seafood Cookbook: 70 Delicious Recipes to Make at Home – The Complete Guide to Cooking Fish & Shellfish

Shellfish: Recipes with the Fresh Taste of the Sea (A Seafood Cookbook)

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