Halloween doesn’t have to mean big, elaborate plans (or spending hours crafting). Sometimes the most magical memories come from the little surprises woven into everyday life. Here are five quick, easy, and fun ideas to make your kids’ days feel just a little more magical this Halloween season.
1. Monster Door Surprise 🚪
Cut out eyes and teeth from white paper and tape them to your kids’ bedroom door — suddenly, it’s a monster greeting them in the morning!
2. Boo-napkins 🧻
Fold napkins into little ghost shapes (just pinch the middle and tie with string or ribbon). Perfect for lunchboxes or dinner table fun.
3. Magic Light Switches 💡
Stick a tiny Halloween sticker or cut out from a piece of paper (ghost, pumpkin, spider web) near light switches or door handles. It’s a fun surprise they’ll notice every time they flip a switch.
4. Glow-Stick Bath 🫧
Drop a few glow sticks in the tub before bath time — instant spooky fun (and the easiest “Halloween spa night” ever).
5. Boo Basket Surprise 🎁
Drop a tiny surprise — Halloween stickers, a small toy, or a treat — into their backpack with a note that says, “You’ve been boo’d!"
A Little Magic Goes a Long Way
You don’t need elaborate crafts or Pinterest-perfect décor to make the holidays special. Sometimes it’s the tiniest touches — a doodle, a sticker, a silly breakfast — that your kids will remember most. What’s something small you’ve done to make the holiday feel extra special?
