![John and his daughter dressed as Mario and Peach.](/web/20170628151304im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/e/f/q/q/image.related.landscape.380x253.gsefm3.png/1477877131384.jpg)
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This mum's facepainting skills are out of this world
Most parents muddle through and do their very best to create painted faces that will please for Halloween and other events. One mum from Ohio is showing she has all of the skills and frankly, makes our efforts look they belong on a 'Nailed it' meme.
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Amazing ideas for Halloween pumpkins
Halloween is one of our favourite times of the year and we're always up for Halloween decorating. A tried and true tradition is the carved pumpkin; it's one thing to do the iconic pumpkin face and another thing altogether to get creative and thinking outside the square.
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Halloween party ideas
Halloween is really just a great excuse to have a party, so we've scoured the web for some of the very best party ideas.
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Labyrinth-inspired goodies
It’s been 30 years since audiences entered the world of Jim Henson's film Labyrinth– celebrate with these themed goodies
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Awesome Halloween face painting videos
Face painting is an amazingly-effective and budget-friendly way to make a big impact.
![Kelly Crawford decided to create these incredible Joyce and Eleven <i>Stranger Things</i> costumes for her two kids.](/web/20170628151304im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/k/z/p/5/image.related.landscape.300x200.grkzhg.png/1474422938626.jpg)
Mum makes adorable (and very accurate) 'Stranger Things' costumes for her kids
If you're a little obsessed with Stranger Things at the moment (like we are), then you'll love these adorable – and very accurate – Stranger Things inspired costumes this mum made for her kids.
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Halloween costumes for kids
Apart from eating candy, Halloween gives kids a chance to dress up.
![The avalanche of lollies after Halloween gives parents a headache.](/web/20170628151304im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/1/c/k/s/image.related.landscape.300x200.gkp594.png/1485217707970.jpg)
How to deal with leftover Halloween lollies
As the Halloween tradition becomes more popular in Australia, a new parenting quandary has emerged.
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Halloween jokes for kids
How do you make a skeleton laugh? Tickle her funny bone! Download and print this page of Halloween jokes for kids. They'll be telling these ones for years to come.
![Dolores Umbridge](/web/20170628151304im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/k/j/z/x/image.related.landscape.300x200.gkkjxq.png/1446007087726.png)
10 Harry Potter costumes that aren't Harry Potter
Instead of reaching for your pipe cleaner glasses and painting a scar on their forehead why not try something else.
![Make sure you get your movie choices right for your family this year.](/web/20170628151304im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/g/s/j/e/image.related.landscape.300x200.gkgsl4.png/1445568845670.jpg)
A movie guide for parents just in time for Halloween
A guide for parents about how to navigate movies with stronger themes this Halloween.
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