Skip the stress of pricey costumes or complicated outfits—face paint works whether your child has a costume or not. It’s affordable, fun, and lets kids enjoy seeing their look come to life in minutes.

Head into a truly animated Halloween by making yourself into a cartoon. This one is colorful and bold (with the help of a bright wig to pull it together). Using a Q-tip will go a long way. Who said ...

The Day of the Dead — Dia de los Muertos — is celebrated every Nov. 1 and 2 as a way to honor and remember friends and family members who have passed on. The observance is typically happy, with ...

The several faces of Doctor Veev. This week’s blog post is by The Paternity Test co-host Matt Boresi, who lives in the Edgewater Glen neighborhood of Chicago with his wife (“Professor Foster”) and ...