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Halloween 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest is...

The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator—and wearer—will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.

Ashley Playford dressed up as a pirate carrying a mermaid this Halloween. Well, actually, she dressed up as the mermaid. Well...her creativity has earned her the title of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America and a $5,000 grand prize.   It was Playford's use of an optical illusion that won us over. Take a look at the photo she entered on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch! Almost 4,000 Patch users entered the contest from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, with costumes ranging from the Eiffel Tower and Honey Boo Boo to a flower pot and a clever interpretation of "binders full of women." In Pennsylvania, the finalist was Lucian Meckley of Germansville who dressed as a recycling truck, which Dad and Mom made from cardboard. National judges chose 1 finalist from…

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest

We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.

It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy from Wyckoff, NJ, won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize! Adults and children are eligible to enter. Parents can post costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past. Here’s how to enter: The contest runs from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, 11:59 p.m. National judges will choose 21 finalists from each Patch state and select one grand prize winner based on who has the most creative and innovative costume (we've combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this …

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Friday, October 19, 2012

Halloween-Themed Eats to Start the Party

Whether you're looking for Halloween dishes for the kids or the 21 and over crowd, Patch has rounded up some recipes that could be adapted to give everyone a scary good time.

Severed fingers, witches' brew: 'Tis the season for frighteningly good Halloween eats.  And, regardless if you're planning for a party of costumed characters, or are just looking to add some life to your kids' plates, these festive Halloween-themed recipes are sure to please.  Have your own scary good Halloween food recipes? Share them with us in the comments section below.  Cheesy Jack-o'-Lantern CUT 4-inch length from green end of 1 onion; slice remaining onions. Beat cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups cheddar with mixer until well blended. Stir in sliced onions and peppers. Refrigerate 1 hour. SHAPE into ball; roll in remaining cheddar. Cut pepperoni into shapes for the jack-o'-lantern's eyes, nose and mouth; press into cheese ball to make …

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