Tag: Halloween

Posted in Halloween, Lifestyle

DIY Ghost Bucket Dupe

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

This is a great way to reuse those trick or treat pails from last year!

Did you manage to get your hands on the trendy cute ghost buckets this season? I missed out, so I made my own & you can, too.

Materials used:
Pumpkin Pail
Cardboard
Masking Tape
Paper strips ( ie newspaper or kraft paper)
Paper mache glue
Joint Tape
Joint compound
Small joint knife
White & black acrylic paint
(Materials linked in my LTK under “DIY Ghost Bucket”. https://liketk.it/4jxk5 )

A few notes on this project:

•Be sure to make a hole for the handle through each layer, so you don’t crack the compound trying to do it afterwards (#talkingfromexperience)

I found the compound was too thick to add the original handle to the pail. I added 16 gauge wire instead. But it’s totally fine to completely SKIP THE HANDLE.

•Be sure to sand between layer for the smoothest results. I will definitely sand better on my next one.

•I used masking tape because I thought it would be the easiest way to create a base for the paper mache layer.

•I used joint tape to give the bottom stability for the joint compound because I only did a single layer of paper mache.

•You can probably skip this ⬆️ step if you do several layers of paper mache instead. I simply used what I had.

Posted in Affirmations, Halloween

21 Punny Affirmations for Autumn

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

21 punny affirmations for autumn:

  1. “I’m falling for the beauty of autumn.”
  2. “I’m a-maize-ing and full of potential!”
  3. “I’m leaf-ing behind negativity and embracing positivity.”
  4. “I’m grateful for the pumpkin spice in my life.”
  5. “I’m acorn-y kind of wonderful!”
  6. “I’m apple-solutely fabulous!”
  7. “I’m cozy, warm, and in my element.”
  8. “I’m turning over a new leaf.”
  9. “I’m corn-tent with the simple joys of fall.”
  10. “I’m grateful for the blessings that autumn brings.”
  11. “I’m nutty about this time of year!”
  12. “I’m falling into a season of self-care.”
  13. “I’m cider-ably happy right now!”
  14. “I’m raking in the positive vibes.”
  15. “I’m full of thanks and giving.”
  16. “I’m spicing up my life with autumn’s magic.”
  17. “I’m making hay while the sun shines.”
  18. “I’m embracing change like the changing leaves.”
  19. “I’m a-maize-ing just the way I am!”
  20. “I’m gourd-geous and ready for anything.”
  21. “I’m enjoying every moment of this autumn adventure!”

These punny affirmations capture the playful and positive spirit of the fall season. Enjoy the cozy and colorful days ahead!

Posted in Lifestyle

Thirteen PG13 Halloween Movies For Older Kids

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

Here are 13 PG-13-rated Halloween movies that are suitable for older kids and teens:

  1. The Haunted Mansion (2003): A family visits a creepy mansion and gets entangled in a ghostly mystery in this comedic and spooky film inspired by the Disneyland ride.
  2. The Monster Squad (1987): A group of kids forms a club to battle classic monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman in this fun ’80s adventure.
  3. Goosebumps (2015): Based on the popular book series by R.L. Stine, this film follows a teenager and his friends as they accidentally release a slew of monsters from Stine’s books.
  4. Monster House (2006): While suitable for older kids, this animated film about a house that comes to life can be quite spooky and thrilling.
  5. The Witches (1990): Based on the Roald Dahl book, this film follows a young boy who discovers a coven of witches led by the Grand High Witch. The witches have a plan to turn all children into mice.
  6. The Little Vampire (2000): This family-friendly film tells the story of a boy who befriends a young vampire and helps him and his family become human again.
  7. The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008): When a family moves into an old house, they discover a hidden world filled with magical creatures. They must protect a book that can control these creatures from falling into the wrong hands.
  8. Beetlejuice (1988): This Tim Burton classic is a quirky and darkly comedic tale about a couple who dies and haunts their own house, enlisting the help of the mischievous Beetlejuice.
  9. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010): A young sorcerer’s apprentice must stop an evil sorceress from unleashing dark forces in this fantasy adventure inspired by the classic tale.
  10. The Corpse Bride (2005): Another Tim Burton stop-motion film, this one tells the story of a groom who accidentally proposes to a deceased bride while rehearsing his vows.
  11. Stardust (2007): In this fantasy adventure, a young man ventures into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved, only to discover that the star is a living woman.
  12. Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015): In this animated sequel, Dracula and his friends try to bring out the vampire side of his half-human, half-vampire grandson in humorous and spooky situations.
  13. Monster Family (2017): This animated film follows the Wishbone family as they go on a vacation to escape their everyday monster problems, only to become monsters themselves and face various spooky adventures.

Please note that while these movies are generally considered suitable for older kids and teens, individual sensitivity to spooky or scary content may vary, so it’s a good idea for parents to preview them or watch alongside their children to ensure appropriateness.

What is your big kids favorite Halloween movie? Let me know in the comments.

13 PG 13 Rated Halloween Movies for Older Kids and Teens