A wheelchair, walker, or other mobility aid can be worked into a costume as a feature, not something to hide. These ideas build the costume around the equipment rather than trying to disguise it. Photo by

Glow-in-the-dark decor works for both outdoor displays and indoor parties, and most of it is reusable for years since it’s paint or UV-reactive material rather than something that gets thrown away. Photo by David Liu on Unsplash 1. Glow Paint Handprint Ghosts Dip hands in glow-in-the-dark fabric paint and press onto black poster board for … Continue reading 5 Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Decorating Ideas

A wreath is the fastest way to make your entryway feel decorated without committing to a full yard display. This version uses a plain foam or grapevine base you can find at any craft store. Photo by CrowN on Unsplash What You'll Need A grapevine or foam wreath base (14-16 inch) Black and orange ribbon … Continue reading DIY Halloween Wreath for Your Front Door

Trunk-or-treat events have become a genuine Halloween tradition in a lot of neighborhoods and churches — a safer, more contained alternative to walking door to door. If you've got a car and an afternoon, here are five themes that photograph well and don't require a garage full of props. Photo by Selvin Esteban 1. Pirate … Continue reading 5 Trunk-or-Treat Decorating Ideas That Don’t Require a Truck Full of Supplies