Hope you all have a fantastic day today - with the kiddies or enjoying the Halloween parties!! 

Just wanted to take the time out and express my gratitude to the people that have already donated to the "Pay it Forward" campaign. Hopefully, by the end of the year, we can have enough to pay someone's bill (especially after Christmas) Let's see how it goes. Please continue to support us and share this blog post to others. 

In case you missed any of our posts, here's a quick rundown on what we had in store this October. 

We started the month of teaching you how to Decorate For Fall and since we were on hiatus for about two months, in The All New Touched, we had to let you know the reasons for the absence. Most of you guys cheered us on as we went from not only interior design but beauty tips such as The Top 10 Concealers, Beauty Tips for the Work at Home Woman and of course How To Design Your Vanity. They were also impressed that we knew how obsessive the beauty industry and its followers are by sharing in What's New In Makeup 2013? I don't know how women spend so much money. Does that make you cringe? Well, turn your frown upside down and help me find Waldo. He must be in there somewhere. Or maybe he's just gotten slimmer with his Green Juices and Quick 15 Minute Workouts that he can't be spotted anymore. He totally Inspires our fitness journey. What inspires you? He is, however, a strange fellow that one but who isn't? If you aren't afraid to be crazy and Think Different - and you aspire to be just like him - or Steve Jobs. Speaking of Jobs, I'm sure he's had days where he's felt not so great about what he did and so we channeled him a little in Confessions of an Interior Designer. It was a glimpse into the mind of a NYC raised child who often dreams of her home city and goes around singing Empire State of Mind. But design we did, as we took you through how to Design your Patio area just in time for Halloween (which I'm sure you've all done already) and now you can relax and unwind in your living space that doesn't really have sofas. No Sofas Needed, right? A space can be inviting without it. Trust us. We know what we're talking about here. But if you want something a little more comfortable, head on over to your bedroom and relax in your new room that has been designed with new Headboards and Lighting.  Lighting changes a room significantly. Now go on and enjoy your MONDAY! (Oh wait, it's only Thursday ..getting ahead of myself..) Which can only mean one thing...

IT'S HALLOWEEN!! And pretty soon, you'll have kids knocking at your door. Go answer and learn How To Entertain the Trick or Treaters! 

Have a great day and don't forget to think about what makes the world go 'round and that's Paying It Forward - for Breast Cancer, for Families In Need or for any cause that's dear to your heart. 

HAVE A GREAT HALLOWEEN FRIENDS!

So you've decorated your home and all ready to receive trick or treaters? But how do you get them there?  Instead of just handing out candy, here's a few tips to entertain them.

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1. Lighting is crucial!!! Here's why? If they see your front entrance is dark, they will assume you have no candy for them and they will move on to the next house. If what you are creating is a creepy atmosphere, just leave something on - a pumpkin with a light on..a dimly lit porch light, a skull head with lighted eyes (you get the picture) - ANYTHING that will let them know you are interested in their knocking.

SHOP AT TOUCHED!!

2. Decorate, decorate, decorate. Nothing beats a non-knocked on door than no decorations. Have something up and make it as creative as you can.  I suggest making it visual to all aged kids since you might scare the little ones off. Here's a cool trick: Have something interactive such as a scary witch (or any interactive creature) in front of the door that will either say something to greet your guests. Jut remember, don't make it too scary!

3. Have some good candy! Nothing will stop the train of trick-or-treaters knocking on your door than bad candy! Trust me, word gets around. Don't give out healthy items like raisins and granola bars. I'm sure their parents will look through their baskets anyway and it's Halloween..it is what they look forward to. 

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4. Dress the part but don't act too creepy! Halloween is a time for fright but don't scare the kids away. Jumping out of bushes or opening the door as Michael Myers is going to garnish nothing but screams and runs and like I said before, word gets around...they will NOT come back!! 

5. Enjoy yourself!! Bring out your inner child - at least for one day and enjoy the trick-or-treaters that come to your door. For one day, forget your worries, your troubles, your stresses and just let go and have fun!! If the parents allow you, take pics of the coolest costumes and if they are neighborhood kids, make a collage and place it outside your door for them to enjoy the week after.

Question for you: Will you be entertaining trick-or-treaters? Share with us some tips on how you do it. 

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Happy Halloween, friends!!!