Are you ready for Halloween? Family Fun version

           Need Ideas for your Halloween fun? I have some to share :)


Let's start with something almost everyone can level on, Movies!!!
This first list is going to have movies suitable for families and those of you (Heiwa too) that don't like something super scary.

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 1. Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney)
This movie may seem somewhat odd but the messages are pretty clear. "We look mean but we're not mean in our town of Halloween" (This Is Halloween) The lonely skeleton is looking for something more than being the baddest in the land, he is looking for love. Not to dark and scary for a Halloween movie right?  

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2. Monsters University (Pixar)
Usually sequels are not as good as the original however this movie is serving its purpose right here. This movie has more humor than horror. It has a great uplifting attitude mixed with some creepy crawlies that gives it the perfect Happy Halloween feeling.

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3. Hotel Transylvania (Sony Pictures)
This movie would be a big hit right now sense the sequel just came out, I am hoping it will be as fun as the first movie was. The original is another good expression of monsters being not so scary after all, it relates to a teenage girl trying to spread her wings and a widowed dad not wanting to let go. All the while staying up beat and the afterlife of the party!

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4. The Addams Family ( Paramount Pictures)
This movie can be disturbing to some people but is very funny for those with a good sense of humor. You have a family that is different than the rest and is proud of it. They are very close, in fact the butler (Lurch) has some Addams blood in him. The first movie tests the family bonds when the strange Uncle Fester is reunited with the family with the aid of a money hungry "Doctor". Its a mystery, comedy and a scary movie.

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5. Edward Scissorhands (Twentieth Century Fox)
    I can explain this movie in two words.
Johnny. Depp.
I will give more than two though. Edward is a invention whose creator died before he was finished. Not knowing what to do he stayed in his castle of a home until one day a kind door to door make-up sales woman found him and decided to bring him home.
The community is welcoming at first but things eventually take a turn for the worst.
You really have to see this movie to know if its for you but its definitely not super scary. It has some minor adult themes in it but nothing super obvious.

I could keep going on and on about Halloween movies but I have more to cover in this blog post!

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Carving Pumpkins! It might be nasty when you think about gutting a pumpkin however it is really fun and a good bonding chance with your family, friends or significant other! The best part is that you get to decorate and feel proud that you made it yourself.
I will be carving some pumpkins this year and will probably post them here! ( If you have a request feel free to comment it and I will see what I can do ^-^)

Haunted Houses!! I would do a segment about them but if scary isn't your cup of tea than I don't think you would appreciate it much so I will skip it for this post ;)

Hay Rides!!

Now if you are thinking "Why on earth would I get in a wagon pulled by a tractor and ride around?" Well here is your answer!! Something about this simple thing is, for lack of  a better word, Magical.
My favorite Fall memory so far is going on a hayride with a friend at a festival. It was just something that was special and unique and gave a good feeling that I can't describe.
Don't worry if you have allergies, it will probably be so cold your nose will run anyways :D


Another fun thing to do is a Corn Maze, nothing gives you that feeling of being watched like being in a corn maze. Now you need to be careful because some really cool mazes will have people chasing you dress up as werewolves, chainsaw murderers, children and other monsters. I wont post a picture because those mazes change every year but trust me, they are cool.

Don't forget the joy of costumes! This time of year anyone can dress up and it be ok, so if you are really into anime and want to try a cosplay without having to go to a special event then its your time to shine!

I told a fan I would have a picture of me up here soon so here it is!
This picture was taken after Hickory-Con after Heiwa and I had walked through the rain so I had a serious frizz problem.

Now back to the Halloween stuff :P

When you settle in to watch your movies don't forget the best part of Halloween. The FOOD!!!!

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There is all kinds of super cool recipes for tasty treats that you can make or buy! Don't miss out on the once a year festivities where its socially exceptable to eat finger food. Literally.

I really hope you enjoyed this blog post and that you will come back to read more :)

Good luck and best wishes,

                                            ~ Aki Ame Okami