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I Love The Holidays! (One At A Time)

JayCee — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:25:31 +0000

Satire (not really) from JayCee: I really enjoy the holidays, especially when family members bring their kids over to cry and scream and kick people. My favorite is when they pour themselves a beverage (all the Coke I can drink? Really?) from the cost-saving-but-spill-prone-3-litre-bottle, and they spill it (which makes them cry), then they forget [...]

Ultimate Guide To Trading Halloween Candy [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:54:21 +0000

Consider what you are about to see as the ultimate guide to trading Halloween candy. There is an art to it so that you don’t get ripped off. This guide will not just benefit the little ones, adults may actually learn very valuable lessons that are sure to enhance job performance and may even built [...]

Turn That Halloween Candy Into Cash!

Steve Wiley — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:04:05 +0000

Do you cringe when your kids come home with “tons” of candy on Halloween? If battles ensue over its consumption, take heart. There’s a win-win scenario. It’s a sign of the times that entrepreneurial trick-or-treaters know there’s a quick and easy way to turn all that candy into cash. They can sell it to the [...]

Nine Deaths and 800 Injuries Over Halloween in Louisiana Last Year

Debbie Ray — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:49:39 +0000

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is urging drivers to use extra caution tonight and not to drink and drive. Over the seventy-eight hour period that included Halloween last year, nine people were killed and 800 were injured in crashes. Whether you are walking door-to-door or driving from party to party, please be extra careful tonight! [...]

Acadiana and Lafayette Trick or Treat Hours and Safety

JayCee — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:26:57 +0000

Police Urge Safety For Those Taking Part in Halloween Halloween will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, within the City of Lafayette. For the rest of Acadiana, the times are: ACADIA PARISH Church Point: 5:30-7:30 Crowley: 5:30- 7:30 Iota: 5:30-7:30 Mermentau: 6:00-7:30 Morse: 5:30-7:00 Rayne: [...]

The 10 Best Skeleton Dances Ever

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Videos of old-timey skeleton dances are the best way to get a little spook-ified before Halloween without accidentally soiling yourself. That is a fact -- you can ask anybody. Oh, thanks for asking. Yes, that is a fact. From PBS to Disney and beyond, here are the best skeleton dances EVER to get you into the spirit of Halloween.

Your Week in Awesome GIFs – Clever Cats, Crazy Halloweekend and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:17:48 +0000

This week's list of GIFs is particularly awesome. We have more than a few funny animal GIFs but don't act too surprised. Sometimes we at TheFW just can't help spreading our love for cats doing adorably funny things, such as our first GIF of a cat finally figuring out who was really behind her toy.

Three Of the Most Haunted Houses In America Are In Louisiana

Mike Adams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:47:09 +0000

Tales of some of the greatest American hauntings emerge this time every year that serve as a darkened overtone to the season of the witch and All Hallows Eve. Frightening stories from the eccentric lunacies of William Winchester’s widow to the infamous Lizzie Borden murders all come to mind when one thinks of the scarier places in the country.

But where exactly are the most haunted houses in America?

Treats At The Village

JayCee — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:00:03 +0000

The Autism Society of Acadiana will be participating in "Treats at the Village" at Acadian Village on October 30th.

This annual Halloween event was created for individuals with special needs (of all ages) who will "treat" from house-to-house in Acadian Villagein a safe, family-friendly environment.

10 Babies in Food Costumes About to Be Eaten By Their Parents

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:45:34 +0000

A few weeks back, a tiny baby burrito kicked off our craving for kids dressed in food costumes. (Not for actual baby. We're not zombies or anything.) It’s such a simple concept, yet it yields such hilarious results. Talk about Halloween genius at its finest. Luckily, we can continue laughing and aww-ing over miniature tasty attire, thanks to the ‘Babies in Food Costumes’ Tumblr.

Halloween Costumed Girl Shot By Relative Who Mistook Her For a Skunk

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:35:06 +0000
It’s unclear if a nine-year-old New Sewickley, PA, girl was actually dressed as a skunk Saturday night for a localÂ HalloweenÂ party. But she was wearing a black hat and a whiteÂ tussleÂ and that was enough for a relative of theÂ unidentifiedÂ girl to mistake her for the stinky varmint. Apparently not a big fan of skunks, theÂ relativeÂ then shot the [...]

The Best Group Halloween Costumes

Bonnie Biess — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:14:09 +0000

We've all been there -- just a couple hours before you have to head out to a Halloween party, and you haven't had the time or money to put together a decent costume. Then suddenly, a flash of inspiration zaps you or one of your buddies -- but all too often, the final product is just sad at best, or lands you in the slammer.

Check Out This Giant QR Code Corn Maze

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:15:40 +0000
If you’ve got a lot of time and a helicopter on your hands, we might have just the thing for you. Allow us to introduce you to the Kraay Family Farm â€”Â more importantly, the 13th annual Kraay Family Farm corn maze. Located in Lacombe, Alberta (that’s in Canada!), the annual corn maze has a reputation [...]

Handy Halloween Helpful Hints

JayCee — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:05:46 +0000

I don't have children, so I have to settle for hiding in the bushes, waiting for the kids to approach the door, and then, in the scariest, breathiest whisper, say "I'm watching you".

Anyway, with Halloween right around the corner, I thought that I would list a couple of handy links to help make your Halloween more fun this year.

Record-Setting Pumpkin Weighs Nearly 1,844 Pounds

Mike Adams — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 09:08:44 +0000

If ever there were a great and almighty pumpkin put on this earth to bring the spirit of the Halloween season to children all over the world, it would be this record-setting melon discovered last week at the Deerfield Fair in New Hampshire.

Free Chili At Miss Mamie's Lunch Bunch With CJ And Debbie Ray On Wednesday

Debbie Ray — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:40:08 +0000
Come join us at Miss Mamie’s in Henderson on Wednesday, October 3rd, for ‘Lunch Bunch’ and enjoy a bowl of complimentary, all-you-can-eat, chili & a side of cornbread served along with all-you-can-drink complimentary soft drinks and the Miss Mamie’s Drink-of-the Day from 11-1. As always, during Lunch Bunch they’ll be punching the Cash Punch Box [...]

Museum of Fear Returns to the Lafayette Science Museum

Jen — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:00:56 +0000

Nothing can prepare you for the horror that waits around every turn in a nightmare-world that is bigger, better, and scarier than ever. The Lafayette Science Museum hosts MUSEUM OF FEAR on its 3rd floor from 7:00 pm until 11pmevery Friday and Saturday night in October.

'Marie Laveau' One Of The Most Requested Songs [VIDEO]

CJ — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:56:19 +0000

One of the most requested songs on the Halloween edition of the Polyester Power Hour and on Friday the 13th is 'Marie Laveau' by Bobby Bare. It is a great song about a woman who lived down in the swamps of Louisiana named Marie Laveau. Over the years she has been labeled a witch and thought to have practiced voodoo.

Kids Freak Out When Parents Pretend To Eat Their Halloween Candy [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:14:29 +0000
What happens when you tell your kids that you ate all of the Halloween candy they collected during the night? As it turns out, lots of crying. Jimmy Kimmel found this out when he asked parents to lie to their kids that they had eaten all of their Halloween candy, film it and then put [...]

What did Natalie Decide to Be for Halloween? [VIDEO]

Natalie — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:52:47 +0000
Heres a hint… watch Natalie “DROP IT LIKE ITS HAWWTT!!!” If you dont get it yet… Click to watch! Yes.. I’ve decided to be the “Sun Drop” girl from the commercials. If you have not seen this commercial I have provided a copy of the video for you. Now, of course I wouldnt be in [...]