Carie’s Lists: My 10 Favorite Horror Books for Kids

When I was a kid, I watched a lot of Scooby-Doo, and I wanted to love it. The show had so much going for it—a giant talking dog, a cool van, creepy caretakers, haunted carnivals, lots of hiding in barrels and chase scene montages—but there was a problem. At the end of every episode, theContinue reading “Carie’s Lists: My 10 Favorite Horror Books for Kids”

5 *MORE* Tips For a Proper Haunting

Not enough bats in your belfry? Too much eye of newt in your witch’s brew? Ghosts hanging a little limp? Clowns refusing to cooperate? Have no fear! Er… wait. Scratch that. Have MORE fear! Master your Halloween decor with these tips. [Did you miss Tips #1-5? Check them out here and then come on back.Continue reading “5 *MORE* Tips For a Proper Haunting”

5 Tips for a Proper Haunting

Two years ago, I posted some tips for getting the most scare out of your Halloween decorations. Last weekend, while I spent six hours spookifying my yard for this year’s crop of trick-or-treaters, I came up with a few more. But before I share them, I wanted to repost the original piece (only slightly revised) for those of youContinue reading “5 Tips for a Proper Haunting”