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  • Halloween-themed flatlay with orange background, black spiders, googly eyes, and a movie clapperboard with text overlay: “15 Spooky (but Not Too Scary) Movies for a Family Halloween Night” — blog post from Our Little House in the Country.
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    15 Spooky (but Not Too Scary) Movies for a Family Halloween Night

    August 18, 2025 /

    Curl up for a Halloween movie night with this list of 15 spooky (but not too scary) films for families and teens. Perfect for cosy October evenings, from Hocus Pocus to Coraline.

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  • “Flatlay of decorated Halloween cookies including pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and skeletons with text overlay reading ‘25 Halloween Activities for Families & Teens – Easy, fun, and affordable Halloween activities for everyone’ from ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com.”
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    25 Halloween Activities for Families & Teens

    August 17, 2025 /

    Halloween doesn’t have to be just about sweets and costumes. Here are 25 fun Halloween activities for families and teens — cosy traditions, simple crafts, DIY costumes, spooky nights, and more.

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  • 10 cosy ways to celebrate Halloween at home – family-friendly Halloween ideas, simple spooky activities, cosy traditions, and fun things to do indoors on October 31st.
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    10 Cosy Ways to Celebrate Halloween at Home

    August 16, 2025 /

    Looking for fun ways to celebrate Halloween at home? Here are 10 cosy, affordable, family-friendly Halloween traditions — perfect for kids, teens, or a quiet night in.

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    10 Cozy Movies to Watch as a Family This Halloween

    October 8, 2024 /

    As the leaves turn crisp and the air fills with the cosy scent of pumpkin spice, it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with your family and dive into some delightful autumnal flicks! Whether you’re in the mood for a bit of magic, a sprinkle of whimsy, or a hearty laugh, we’ve got a lineup that’s sure to bring everyone together. From beloved classics to heartwarming tales, these 10 cosy movies are just what you need to embrace the spirit of the season. So grab your favourite blankets, pop some popcorn, and get ready for a cinematic adventure that’s packed with laughter, nostalgia, and just the right amount of spookiness!…

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    Creating Meaningful Halloween Moments with Teens

    October 8, 2024 /

    The Changing Face of Family Traditions As children grow up, so do their interests. Halloween, once filled with excitement over costumes, trick-or-treating, and house decorations, can start to lose its appeal for teenagers. As a parent, it’s natural to feel a bit nostalgic for those younger years when Halloween was a big event, but it’s also important to recognize that traditions can—and should—evolve as your family changes. This Halloween, why not create new traditions that feel more meaningful and aligned with your teens’ current interests? Just because they’ve outgrown certain aspects of the holiday doesn’t mean you can’t find special ways to mark the occasion. In this article, we’ll explore…

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    Witch Crafts for Kids – More Halloween Fun!

    October 20, 2015 /

    5 Fantastic and Easy a Witch Crafts for Kids Continuing with our Halloween theme this week, why don’t you take a look at these super cute witch crafts for children!  If it’s a ghost, bat or pumpkin you’re looking for, then simply click on the highlighted words for fantastic spooky ideas for kids! Our 5 Favourite Witch Crafts Flower Pot Witch (includes two more projects) by The Chirping Moms Stained Glass Witch by I Heart Crafty Things Witch Pine Cone Owl by All Free Kids Crafts Witch Hat Craft by Little Family Fun Paper Plate Witch by Crafty Morning Have lots of Halloween fun! Ciara xox Further Reading: 👉 You…

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    Ghost Crafts for Kids to do at Halloween

    October 19, 2015 /

    5 Ghost Crafts for Kids to Make at Halloween Ghosts are always fun to make for Halloween. These 5 crafts for kids are perfect for creating your own spooky decorations! Have fun with these cute and spooky Ghost Crafts this Halloween!   1. Pencil Eraser Halloween Ghosts by Crafty Morning 2. Paper Plate Ghosts by Clean and Scentsible 3. Hanging Ghosts by Blog Me Mom 4. Cotton Ball Ghost by Seven Thirty Three 5. Popsicle Stick Ghosts by Glued to My Crafts Happy Halloween! Ciara xox Further Reading: 👉 You can also browse all seasonal posts in one place over on the Autumn blog archive.

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    Bat Crafts for Kids – Halloween Fun!

    October 19, 2015 /

    Bat Crafts for Kids – Halloween Fun With Halloween just around the corner I have been trying lots of Halloween crafts with my children. These are some of our favourite Bat crafts! Our favourite bat crafts for kids Finger Print Bat Silhouette Craft for Kids by Crafty Morning Origami Bats by A Girl and a Glue Gun Clothespin Bat Craft by No Time for Flash Cards Hanging Bat Craft for Kids by Buggy and Buddy Bat Crafts for Preschoolers by Crafts on Sea Paper Bag Bat by I Heart Crafty Things 10 Super Fun Bat Crafts by Artsy Crafty Mom Bat Books for Kids by Fantastic Fun and Learning Pine…

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  • 5 Halloween Party Games - Family Friendly Fun - Our Little House in the Country
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    5 Halloween Party Games for all the Family

    October 29, 2014 /

    Party games always add to the fun of Halloween!  These 5 games have been family favourites for years and years! As Halloween draws ever closer, only 2 days to go, all my kids can talk about is Halloween, costumes, ghosts, goblins, trick or treating and dunking for apples!  Over the past few days we have been talking a lot about our favourite Halloween party games, so, today I am sharing out top 5 Halloween games – no doubt you are familiar with most! Our Top 5 Halloween Party Games: Bobbing or dunking for apples:  When I think of Halloween games, this immediately comes to mind!  Filkl a basin with lots…

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    90+ Halloween Activities, Crafts, Books, Tips, Tricks and Treats for Younger Children

    October 1, 2014 /

    It’s almost Halloween which can be such a fun time of year for the family.  However, sometimes it can  be a little scary for little ones.  With that is mind, I reached out to my amazing fellow members of the Kid Blogger Network for their tips, treats, activities, crafts, costumes, apps, books and ideas for younger children.  I think you will love this collection of amazing ideas! Halloween Treats: Lollipop Spiders – My Little 3 and Me Mummy Hot Dogs – Crystal’s Tiny Treasures Frankenstein Cookie Pops – Life At The Zoo Spooky Orange Faces – Danya Banya Cheese Monsters – Danya Banya Monsters: Monster Craft Creative Art Activity –…

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