Must See Halloween Movies for All Ages!

Halloween is my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing color, the air is crisp and the wind makes eerie noises as it blows over the land. It is the perfect time for a Halloween movie that is family-friendly or a dark Halloween horror if you can get a babysitter. Family friendly horror movies are great because the whole family can watch or you can put them on during a Halloween party since it they are appropriate for all ages.

Here is my list of the top family friendly Halloween movies that you can buy, rent or download.

• Corpse Bride (PG)- Tim Burton is the master of storytelling via the movie world. Corpse Bride is a love story based in the underworld. With the voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson and Tracey Ullman you really can't go wrong with this family-friendly Halloween movie.

• Casper (PG)- Father and daughter happen to sleep in an abandoned house only to find out it is not abandoned but has four ghosts. Three of the ghosts happen to be mischievous and one happens to be Casper the Friendly Ghost. This is a classic family friendly Halloween movie.

• The Nightmare before Christmas (PG)- Another Tim Burton film which has become a cult classic for Halloween. Jack Skellington, King of Halloweentown, finds himself in Christmastown after deciding he is bored with Halloween all the time. He gets everyone in Halloweentown to help him put on Christmas but things aren't quite right. A must see on Halloween.

• Ghost Busters!- Rick Moranis, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray star in this classic movie that is very suitable and family-friendly for Halloween.

• Addams Family Values (PG-13)- Among the ultimate Halloween families is none other than the Addams Family. Addams Family Values is a comedic horror movie where the family must rescue Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) from the grasps of a gold-digger.

• Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie (G)- This should be a classic family-friendly Halloween movie if you have children or are an adult with the love of everything Pooh. Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie is meant for all ages. Pooh's friend Lumpy the Heffalump is celebrating his first Halloween and scared witless. Pooh and his friends decide to catch an imaginary monster they call the Gobloon but scare themselves silly in the process.

• Garfield's Halloween Adventure (G)- Garfield's Halloween Adventure comes in two parts and is or should be a family friendly classic shown on Halloween. Garfield and Otis find themselves dressed as pirates and confronting ghostly pirates after hearing a scary tale.

• The Witches (PG)- Angelica Huston as the Grand High Witch is bent on transforming all the world's children into mice in this Jim Henson produced movie. In fact, it was the last movie Jim Henson produced and happens to be a great family- friendly Halloween movie.

• "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" (G)- If you have never seen this movie then you may not be human. This Charlie Brown special is the ultimate family-friendly Halloween movie in existence and thus ranks number one on my list. Adopted from http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/…
  

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2) Almost all emails that ask you to add your name and forward on to others are similar to that mass letter years ago that asked people to send business cards to the little kid in Florida who wanted to break the Guinness Book of Records for the most cards. All it was, and all any of this type of email is, is a way to get names and 'cookie' tracking information for spammers -- to validate active email accounts for their own profitable purposes.

You can do your Friends and Family members a GREAT favor by sending this information to them. You will be providing a service to your friends. And you will be rewarded by not getting thousands of spam emails in the future!

Do yourself a favor and STOP adding your name(s) to those types of listing regardless how inviting they might sound! Or make you feel guilty if you don't! It's all about getting email addresses and nothing more. You may think you are supporting a GREAT cause, but you are NOT!
Instead, you will be getting tons of junk mail later and very possibly a virus attached! Plus, we are helping the spammers get rich! Let's not make it easy for them! ALSO: Email petitions are NOT acceptable to Congress of any other organization - i.e. social security, etc. To be acceptable, petitions must have a "signed signature" and full address of the person signing the petition, so this is a waste of time and you are just helping the email trackers.

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Halloween Pet Safety

It's Halloween night and the door bell is continuously ringing. This may be very frightening to your dog or cat or other pets. You need to have a game plan for them, as well, on Halloween night. Have a room set up for them and keep them behind closed doors during trick-or-treating hours. Have food, water, a toy or two and a litter box if needed all set up for them.

You saw the cutest costume for your pet! Just because you think a certain Halloween costume for your fur person is cute doesn't mean that they will enjoy wearing it! Try it on them in advance and see how they react. If they don't like it, don't force them to wear it.

If you own a cat and let it go outside, remember that this a bad time of year for cats. Vicious people tend to find Halloween an excuse to hurt or kill them. Keep them inside for a few days and nights. While they may whine a bit because they are used to going outside, they'll be safer in the house where you can keep an eye on them. There's no need for a pet to run free anyway, keep it home where it's safe all year long.

Having an adult party? Remember, dogs, cats, birds and other animals do not like being intoxicated. Some people at the party may think it's funny to get an animal drunk or high but it can kill them. It's better to hurt someone's feelings by telling them to leave the party that to deal with a seriously ill beloved pet.

Here are some tips to keep your pets happy on Halloween.

• As much as your dog or cat may beg for some of your Halloween candy, always remember that chocolate is deadly to them in any amount. There's a chemical that naturally occurs in chocolate that they can not tolerate.


• The wrappers, such as tin foil, can get stuck in your pets digestive tract and make them ill or cause death. There are plenty of recipes for making home made dog and cat treats, you can always make them on a Halloween theme if you want to make something special for your pet.


• Large dogs can have lethal tails when it comes to wagging them. I've seen a German Shepherd that we used to have clear a coffee table in two seconds flat when she got excited. Don't leave any lighted candles or Jack-O-Lanterns where they could be knocked over by a swinging tail or by a curious cat. Not only could your pet start a fire but they could severely burn themselves in the process.


• If you are going to dress your pet in a costume, keep in mind that unless the dog or cat is extremely receptive to this kind of thing, you could be causing it discomfort and stress. Some animals don't mind at all but others do not want to be bothered with this kind of thing. They'll be under enough stress with the festivities going on outside and people constantly at the door so don't cause them any more stress then you have to. You may love to dress in costume but then, you aren't a dog or a cat.


• If a pet costume comes with a mask, don't use it. While some dogs will love dressing up, they usually aren't too keen on masks. If you do use a mask on your pet, make sure that it's eyes have plenty of room to see and that there is nothing covering it's nose or confining it's mouth.


• If you are having a indoor party, make sure that you put your dog or cat in a room where they won't be disturbed. Even if your pet is ultra friendly and doesn't mind loud noises, music and lots of people you should keep them separate for the night. Also, be careful your cat or dog doesn't dart out through the open door as you hand out candy. Best bet is to just put them in a room with some food and water for the night and check on them once in a while. Adopted From www.halloween-safety.com
  

Get To Or Got To?

Every morning for several years, promptly at 10:00 a.m., a prominent business woman visited her mother in a nursing home. She was close to her mother and loved her very much. Often she had requests for appointments at that time of day. Her response was always the same: “No, I’ve got to visit with my mother.” Eventually, her mother died. Shortly thereafter someone asked this woman for an appointment 10:00 a.m. It suddenly hit her that she could no longer visit her mother. Her next thought was, “Oh, I wish I could visit my mother just one more time.” From that moment on, she changed her “got to’s” to “get to’s.”

Her story makes us realize that pleasurable things are “get-to’s.” Burdensome things are “got-to’s.” I get to play golf today; I get to go on vacation this week, etc. We use the term “got to” when it’s not necessarily pleasurable: I’ve got to go to work at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow; I’ve got to clean house; etc. Since perceptions influence our thinking and performance, try this. Instead of, “I’ve got to go to work,” think about those who have no job. Then you can enthusiastically change it to, “I get to go to work tomorrow.” If somebody invites you to go fishing, instead of saying, “No, I’ve got to go to my child’s game on Saturday,” think about the fact that someday your child will grow up and you won’t be able to go to his or her games. Then it’s easy to change it to “get to.”

It’s amazing what that change in words will eventually do for your attitude. You’ll find yourself looking forward to doing those things instead of feeling as if you have to do them. With a difference in attitude, there’ll be a difference in performance. With a difference in performance, there’ll be a difference in rewards. So think about those things, change your “got-to’s” to “get to’s” and I’ll SEE YOU AT THE TOP! Adopted From http://www.ziglar.com/

Great Ways to Enjoy the Autumn Weather

As the temperature cools and children return to school, the common cold afflicts many, but it does not mean that the fall is not fun. Try these suggestions for inexpensive ways to enjoy the season.

• Apple Picking - Now is the perfect time to pick apples. Ripe apples are ready at farms everywhere. Apple picking is a great activity to do with family and with friends. Apple pie, apple crisp, simply baked apples or simply apples – the picking is only the beginning.



• Leaf Gathering - The trees are losing their leaves to the ground and it’s time to bring out the rakes. But before the leaves are raked, they are such an enjoyment for children especially. Raking them into a pile and jumping in them is an ever popular favorite.



• Brisk Windy Walks - A good fall breeze can be a refreshing way to put a smile on. Take a walk in the wind and the trees, but dress appropriately for the weather.



• Enjoy Fall Festivals - Many cities and small towns have their own festivals in the fall, celebrating autumn, the harvest and the changing times. These festivals can give a great homey, small town feeling to any place. They are full of attractions and good food and are enjoyable by young and old alike. They can be found on the internet & newspapers.



• Bike Riding - Yes, this is usually a summer activity, but during autumn the weather is mild and great for bike rides. The exercise is less strenuous when the air is cooler rather than warmer. If it is a little too cool, bike riding can actually warm the body up.



• Take a Country Drive - Taking a country drive is even better in the fall than it is in the summer. The changing fall colors will always be a joy to watch. Bring a camera along and try for some great candid shots of the trees and the falling leaves. Adopted From www.suite101.com
  

Sanitize Your Linens & Fight Off A Cold

We’re just at the beginning of cold and flu season, and now’s the time to put a little extra thought and effort into minimizing sickness-inducing germs and bacteria from spreading among your family members and throughout your home. And one of the simplest and most straightforward ways to do this is by keeping your linens spic-and-span.

• Though how often you wash your sheets is clearly a personal decision, there are scientific arguments for washing your bedding weekly to benefit your health. According to ehow.com and examiner.com, laundering sheets weekly (in hot, 130-or-more degree water) gets rid of the dead skin cells (fodder for bacteria) and allergy-inducing dust mites that accumulate after a few nights’ sleep. If you or someone in your family is prone to sweating - or if you’ve got Fido cozying up with your in bed - consider washing every couple days to rinse out dirt and pet dander. Mattress pad - it’s a good idea to wash it monthly.

• Pillows are another consideration. To ensure you’re not resting your head on a big pile of germs - you should be washing your pillows at least every six months. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when washing them, though generally you should be able to clean them in your home washing machine, and with down ones in particular, it’s a good idea to throw in a couple clean tennis balls while drying which helps keep feathers fluffy. Investing in zippered pillow protectors is also key: they act as a barrier between your pillow and its case to keep the former nice and sanitary.

• Comforters and blankets need proper maintenance as well. Your comforter should we washed monthly (and your duvet weekly). Read the care instructions on the label, since chances are you’re going to need a front loading commercial size washer to accomplish this. Make sure it’s dried properly to avoid mold and fungus from growing. Adopted From shine.yahoo.com
  

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