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  For Halloween lovers, there is only one major problem with spooky season: It ends  too soon .   But in certain U.S. cities, where  Halloween-related  enthusiasm is sky-high, candy shops abound, eerie historic sites dot the landscape, and walkable neighborhoods make trick-or-treating a breeze, the festive spirit  never really has to fade. Plus, with affordable self-storage options to keep all that spooky décor safe year-round, these metros keep the fun alive long after October 31st .   Here are some of the best U.S. metros where Halloween is taken to the next level:   The Midwest is a Halloween lover's haven , with its  sprawling  pumpkin patches, close-knit communities ideal for trick-or-treating, and a haunting history that adds an eerie edge to the season.     St. Louis, MO ,  w ith some of the highest online enthusiasm for Halloween,  and endless family-friendly events ,  is the perfect place to bob for appl...

    ~  CA Music Notes: What’s going on inside the music industry in October 2024? Read on to find out, fracturing  Amy Grant, Vince Gill, For King and Country, Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake, Tauren Wells, Fairfield Four & More! October 55th GMA Dove Award Winners Revealed: CeCe Winans, Forrest Frank, Brandon Lake & More Cece Winans Wins Big, Jonathan Smith, Brandon Lake, Forrest Frank & More All Take Home Honors: 55th GMA Dove Award Winners Revealed The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out Tuesday night, October 1st, 2024, to a sold-out, live audience in Nashville, Tennessee. Jonathan Smith was most awarded with 7… Read more Meet Christian Activities Publisher: Kathryn Darden Kathryn Darden  is an American author, publisher, entrepreneur, and journalist, best known as the founder and publisher of Christian Activities, an online platform that covers news, events, and reviews related to the Christian community that launched in  October 1, ...

  October articles about politics and culture from Christian Activities featuring Sam Sorbo, Hurricane Helene, voting, Germany, and more! Sam Sorbo Releases New Book on Homeschooling Sam Sorbo Releases New Book Mrs. Sam Sorbo, actress, conservative pundit, radio show host, writer, and passionate child home education advocate releases PARENTS’ GUIDE TO HOMESCHOOL: MAKING EDUCATION EASY AND FUN – a soup-to-nuts, all-you-need-to-know-to-get-you-started workbook for parents who want to homeschool their children.  Read more The Downfall of German Culture Before Hitler October articles about politics and culture from Christian Activities featuring Hurricane Helene, Germany, Voting and more. The downfall of German culture: What cultural factors led to the appeal of the Nazi Party in the eyes of the average German citizen?  The decline in morality in large German cities that helped Hitler take power can be attributed to… Read more Southeastern States Struggle to Re...

A few months ago I read an article about repurposing water bottles. Of course I didn’t save the article, but today I decided to try one of the hacks from memory—making a scoop out of a water bottle.  Without the article, I came up with my own simple design. I pressed my scissors into the bottom of a one-gallon water bottle, and I cut off the bottom. Then, leaving as much length on the side opposite the handle as possible, I cut up towards the handle, stopping a bit over an inch from the handle so the handle wouldn’t be compromised. For esthetics, I went back and retrimmed one side a bit so that both sides would be roughly symmetrical.  What I Like about the Water Bottle Scoop It’s Free. I used a 1 gallon bottle I had just emptied.  It’s Comfortable. The scoop is balanced and easy to use.  Use It Open or Closed. Because water bottles come with caps, you can use the scoops open or closed. The scoops can be used to both carry and funnel.  What I Don’t Like about th...