Top 4 Places to Show Off Your Halloween Costume in Westchester

What are your kids going to be this Halloween? Whether they decide they want to be a witch, ghost, goblin, or a superhero, they'll fit right in with all the kids in costume at some of the best kid-friendly Halloween parties in Westchester.

Limited Edition Spooky Halloween Thinking Putty Glows

Crazy Aaron's Puttyworld, makers of Thinking Putty, just released two spooky limited edition colors that are great for your little goblin or witch. The putties come in orange, Great Pumpkin, and purple, Monster Mash, are sparkly and have an eerie glow when the creatures of the night come out to play.

WIN: Basket of Retro Halloween Candies and Toys

Voted "Best of Long Island" in several categories including best candy store and toy store by "Long Island Press," Bobb Howard's General Store boasts thousands of retro candies and toys that take customers back in time. Win a basket of retro Halloween candies and toys from Bobb Howard's General Store.

Top 7 Places to Show Off Your Halloween Costume in Long Island

Head to one of Long Island's best Halloween parties to show off you and your family's creative costumes. Many of the parties will host a costume party so your child can enter for his chance to win a grand prize.

Party Time: Memories, Planning Tips, and Ideas to Inspire and Assist

Your child is another year older, but does the thought of planning a celebration with their friends make you stressed? We've compiled sweet memories, planning tips, and fun new ideas to inspire and assist you.

5 Best Parties in Brooklyn to Show Off Your Family's Halloween Costume

Your child has finally settled on what she wants to be for Halloween this year. Take her to show off her Halloween costume at these kid-friendly Halloween parties in Brooklyn and she could take home a prize for the most creative costume.

9 Best Places to Show Off Your Family's Halloween Costumes in Manhattan

Your kid has thought about what he wants to be for Halloween since last year--and he's changed his mind a handful of times. This year, take your child to show off her best Halloween costume at Manhattan's most fun Halloween parties for kids that will also award prizes to the most creative of costumes.

The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond. Here's a closer look at why we love these mom bloggers and dad bloggers and how they're shaping the web for parenting today.

The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond. Here's a closer look at why we love these mom bloggers and dad bloggers and how they're shaping the web for parenting today.

One Charming Party E-Books Make Party Planning Easy

One Charming Party makes themed party planning easy with their instructional e-books full of DIY craft and decoration ideas, recipes, and printable invitations, labels, and more. E-book themes include mermaid, dinosaur, water, art, pajama glam, county fair, superhero, and baking.

Online Shopping Safety Tips

Remember these online safety tips from Mozilla Firefox to help secure your online shopping purchases and to protect yourself against potential hackers and from identity theft.

New York Children's Theater Festival Accepting Submissions for Spring 2013 Productions

Beginning Oct. 1, 2012 through Nov. 12, 2012, the New york Children's Theater Festival will be accepting submissions for its spring 2013 productions, encouraging people from all over the world to write live children's entertainment.

Monster High's New DVD Ghouls Rule Is Spooktacular

Hitting stores nationwide on Oct. 9, this brand new DVD from Monster High will encourage kids to be themselves, even as they dress up in costume for Halloween.

Ask the Expert: How Can I Keep My Child Eating Healthy During the Holidays?

A registered dietician offers advice on how to help your child stick to a healthy diet during the holiday season when temptation abounds.

Emma's Pumpkins - A Halloween Tale with a Heartwarming Message

When her family moves into a new house on Halloween, Emma decorates their new porch using her positive spirit in “Emma’s Pumpkins” by Betty Yanchulis.

Halloween Costumes For Babies: Tiny Tillia Animal Coverall

If you've been wondering how your newborn can get in the Halloween spirit, wonder no more. These adorable Halloween bibs and animal-print coveralls scream "spooky scary" for babies in your life.

WIN a Ticket to Ripley's Boo-lieve It or Not! Slumber Fest

Enter to win a ticket for one child/adult pair to Ripley's Boo-lieve It or Not! Slumber Fest in NYC's Times Square.

Travelers offers some great tips for families to stay prepared and on top of any emergency situation, including inclement weather. Learn tips on how to make your family preparedness plan here.

Jumpstart Announces Ashanti as Celebrity Ambassador for 2012 Read for the Record® Campaign

Jumpstart, a national early education non-profit organization, announced the official kick-off to its 2012 Read for the Record campaign on Sept. 25. As part of this year's campaign, Jumpstart will host nearly 250 Read for the Record events nationwide to set a new world reading record and raise awareness of the importance of quality early education.

WIN the Martha & Friends: Holiday Collection

Enter to win the Martha & Friends: Holiday Collection DVD, out Oct. 2, which features 10-year-old Martha Stewart in three animated adventures, plus downloadable recipes and DIY holiday craft instructions.

Ask the Expert: How Do I Help My Child Who's Nervous About Trying Out for Her School Sports Team?

Colleen Carroll, a children's leadership expert and family consultant, offers advice on helping kids who are nervous about trying out for sports at school.

Top 3 Places for Kids to Score the Best Trick-Or-Treat Candy in Queens

Fill your Halloween treat baskets with some of the best candy in Queens at these spooky haunts that also offer fun activities of the season.

Top 5 Halloween Fests for Kids in Queens

The coming fall brings with it great outdoor festivals full of kid-friendly activities. Here are the top five Halloween festivals in Queens to enjoy with the kids.

6 Spots for Outdoor Halloween Fun for Kids In and Near Brooklyn

Spend time outdoors enjoying the fall activities that only come once a year, including fun-filled Halloween events. We pick six spots in and around Brooklyn that are perfect for enjoying the outdoors while having some Halloween fun.

The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond. Here's a closer look at why we love these mom bloggers and dad bloggers and how they're shaping the web for parenting today.