Halloween

Every year, people in the United States consume over 600 million pounds of candy. That’s equivalent to six Titanic ships! The average American consumes 3.4 pounds of candy during Halloween. That pans out to be 7,000 calories and 3 cups of sugar. The amount of money people in the U.S. spend on Halloween is mind-blowing. In 2022, […]

It’s spooky season! Halloween is a holiday beloved by children and adults. It is a day that you get to dress up as whoever (or whatever) you want, but choosing a Halloween costume can be difficult sometimes. Every year, social media trends, characters from blockbusters, and hot topics find their way to the top of […]

Did you know ninety million pounds of chocolate is  sold on Halloween each year? The most any day holiday with Easter and Valentine’s Day behind.  So, if you’re ready to make part of that data, we’ve got you covered. From peanut butter bites to sweet popcorn to fluffy marshmallows, we’ve found five of the tastiest Halloween-themed treats you can make […]

Here at The Balancing Act, we know how busy life can get. And when the going gets hectic around “spooky season,” selecting a Halloween costume can sometimes go on the back burner. (We see you, sister. This happens to us all.) It’s never too late, to pull your Halloween costume together! Read below for some […]

What few people know about October is that (in addition to bringing “spooky season” and glorious Halloween festivities) it is also National Dessert Month! What better way to celebrate this month than with Halloween-decorated desserts? Sure, there are obvious ones like candy corn, but there are so many Halloween dessert ideas out there—they can be […]

Halloween, the holiday that officializes the fall season. Not only is it super festive, but it also calls for creative costume ideas, yummy candy, and best of all: Boozy drinks! Overall, Halloween is a fun time to gather with friends and eat yummy foods. But if there is one thing wrong with it, it’s the […]

  As Halloween approaches, the streets get flooded with spooky, intricate decorations to celebrate the scariest night of the year. Halloween doesn’t only include delicious candy, fright houses, and spidery decorations… it also asks for costumes. Overall, Halloween can be a bit of a pain, wouldn’t you agree? Yes, Halloween has its perks and can […]

Spooky season is upon us! No wonder most kids can’t wait to have a house full of candy on Halloween. In the meantime, here are some new arts and crafts ideas to keep your children’s spooky spirits up all month long.

From all of us here at The Balancing Act, have a safe and spooky weekend!