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As Halloween approaches, many are looking for creative ways to celebrate the holiday. Craft expert Julie Loven, founder of TheEffortlessGirl.com, shares some affordable, innovative tips for making the most of your Halloween festivities.

Loven makes it a point to involve the whole family. “My favorite trick is to include everyone because Halloween is about creativity and fun,” she explains. One way to accomplish this is to encourage family members to select costumes from items already present in the home, showcasing individuality and creativity.

If you want to decorate, Loven recommends the Cricut Joy Xtra, a versatile cutting machine. “The Cricut Joy It allows users to bring Halloween ideas to life, from decorations to costumes to party favors. The device is easy to use for both beginners and experts and is available at major retailers such as Target, Walmart, Amazon and Michael’s.

In addition to decorations, treats are also a big part of the holiday fun. Loven highlights with Almond Breeze almond milk for Halloween snacks. “It’s incredibly good for your bones,” she notes, mentioning that it’s fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Almond Breeze can be used to craft treats such as Graveyard Pudding Cups, Chocolate Spider Web Cookies, and Mummy Cookie Bites, and serves as a 1-1:1 swap for milk. It is also suitable for people with lactose intolerance, vegans or vegetarians.

For special effects, Loven recommends using GE Sync Dynamic Effects Neon Shape Smart Lights. “You could spell out ‘Happy Halloween’ or ‘Boo’ in bright neon letters, or create shapes like ghosts or pumpkins,” she says. These lights can be synced to music and offer millions of color options controlled via the Sync app. They are available for purchase on Amazon.

Loven also has a tip for parents to avoid the mess of pumpkin carving: Decorate pumpkins with markers, paint or stickers. “It’s super unique, there’s no mess to clean up afterward, and no tears or sore fingers from carving accidents,” she explains, making it a perfect activity for younger children.

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