Halloween means more than ghosts and goblins. It also means the start of parent-teacher conferences. Don’t be spooked! We have tips in this week’s cover story. Find out how to have a great birthday bash on a budget in this week’s Family Finance! Be sure to check out our Breast Cancer Awareness Page, and our new Teen of the Month, 19-year-old Neil Walker, a Pittsburgh Pirates' first-round draft pick! And should you allow your toddler to watch scary movies? See what our experts have to say here! Welcome October!

New at Halloween Headquarters

Cover Story
Parent/teacher conferences are right around the corner. I am not sure why they come right before Halloween, but it is a known fact that once school is in session for a short time, for most schools, the conferences will greet or beat Halloween. Read more.

Featured Costume
Need an easy costume for your child? Choose between a devil, policeman and a lion!

Featured Recipes
We have ghoulish goulash, creepy worms with basil and Parmesan cheese (spaghetti) and monster crunch! Plus, Sandra Lee of The Food Channel’s Semi-Homemade Cooking With Sandra Lee shares her recipes for Creepy Crunchy Eyeballs and Spider’s Nest Dip!

Join the Discussion

"In the older religions, Halloween is loosely a celebration of family and friends that have passed. We have a lovely fall celebration with lots of food – things our loved ones liked to eat – photos of loved ones that have passed, and use this time to share memories."

From the Halloween Party Ideas Discussion Board.