Halloween 101: Perfect Pumpkin Seeds; Pet Safety; Last Minute Costume Tips

Expert Tips to Scarify Your Halloween Costumes

• Why settle for that store-bought costume when you can have a unique one of your own creation.

Just in Time for Halloween: How To Roast Perfect Pumpkin Seeds

• Add a little spice to an October favorite.

Tips on How to Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween

• This holiday could be a frightening or dangerous experience for your pet.

Poison, Ecstasy and Razors In Halloween Candy: The Holiday’s Biggest Lie

• Warnings are worth heeding but here’s some perspective.

Could It Be True? Is Life Savers California’s Favorite Halloween Treat?

• According to an online product review website’s poll, the hard candy is the favorite in the Golden State.

What Do Teal Pumpkins Mean This Halloween Season?

• The Teal Pumpkin Project raises awareness of food allergies and promotes the inclusion of all trick-or-treaters with non-food treats.

Best Selling Halloween Costumes for Pets 2015

• Patch visited PetSmart and found out what the top selling costumes are for pets in 2015. Win a $1,000 prize in the best costume contest.

How Much Do You Plan to Spend on Halloween This Year?

• Halloween spending is expected to reach $6.9 billion this year. You won’t believe what people are spending on pet costumes!

Spirit Halloween Stores Open For Season

• The popular Halloween store has opened its creaking doors once more. Find out how to get a discount on your spooky costume purchases.

More spooktacular Halloween coverage on Patch:

Is This One of Pleasanton’s Legendary Ghosts Captured on Camera?

• One spooky hotel apparition seemed curious about a group of amateur ghost hunters. What do YOU see?

Top Pumpkin at Half Moon Bay Festival Falls Short of Record

• The North American record was set last year.

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