Spooky attractions are a blast and seem to be everywhere during the month of October. You have your pick of styles and activities from regular haunted houses to scary weekends at theme parks. This year, try something different from your usual haunts (heehee, see what I did there?). Give zombie ziplining a try. This is the ultimate fall experience complete with heart-pumping ziplines, healthy exercise, and spooky scares! Don’t let the zombie part fool you because this can totally be a family-friendly outing as well.

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Ziplining

Ziplining is a blast! In case you’ve never done it before here is a little bit about what to expect. Each zipline is a separate station. You will walk to the first station with your group after getting all of your gear on. The attendant will hook you up to the line and when you are clear to go you jump off. Remember to place your hands as instructed on the way down. At the bottom there will be attendants to help you get to the end of the line and get unhooked. Then you walk to the next station which is typically nearby. That is all there is to it.

Zombies

This is where it gets really fun. How do you take a night of ziplining and make it better? Turn it into a haunted attraction of course! Throughout the area there will be people are volunteers who have invented their own spooky scenarios.

When my friends and I did it, we went with a camper attack. We pitched a tent and hung some old clothes stuffed with newspaper half out of the door. In the stomach we placed a bowl full of pasta and pretended to eat entrails when zipliners came down the line. Another fun touch was our “brains patch” where we laid out heads of cauliflower dripping with red food coloring in the style of a pumpkin patch.

To help you out, here are a few tips for you if you decide to volunteer to be a zombie:

Dress Warm – It gets cold fast when the sun sets. That goes double when you are repeatedly shoving your hands in cooked pasta.

Bring Snacks – You will be at your station the whole night so make sure you pack drinks and snacks.

Wear Old Clothes – Make sure you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting ruined. Not only will there be zombie make-up on you there will be a myriad of other things like grass and mud that can ruin clothes.

Family

Don’t miss out on the experience because you have kids. These places are set up to be very adaptable to families. Each station attendant has a radio and can contact the attendant at the bottom of the line or at the next station to let them know that kids are in the group. The attendant will then pass this information on to the zombies so that they don’t scare your kiddos.

Kids can also go down the lines tandem with a parent, depending on their size. This is perfect for kids that are afraid to go alone. It is also great for parents that aren’t quite comfortable with their kids going alone yet. The workers want you to have fun and are willing to help in any way that they can.

Ziplining Tips and Tricks

Wear pants that are snug to your waist or be sure to wear a belt. The gear will pull on them as you zipline and worrying about your underpants showing kind of takes the fun out of it. Take it from someone with personal experience.

Also wear comfortable shoes. There is a decent amount of walking involved including steps up to the platforms. You also want to be able to run a little at the ends of the lines to get to the unhooking point.

It’s okay if you don’t quite make it. Sometimes you don’t weigh enough or you slide back at the end. They have tools to get you to the bottom so don’t panic.

Whew! Now you have all the knowledge you need to rock your first ziplining experience. This is perfect for your fall bucket list or simply as a unique girls’ night out. If you go with the latter, please dress for comfort. I cannot stress enough that this is not the venue to “dress to impress”. Your Channel pirate boots may look gorgeous but you won’t feel beautiful when the heel gets caught at the end of the zipline and you ungracefully flail on the line. I also totally recommend trying out being a zombie at some point. It is the perfect way to get the whole experience and enjoy some Halloween fun!

If you want to know where we went you can find The Big Zipper:

YouTube / (606) 564-8283 / 8094 Taylor Mill Rd, Maysville, KY 41056

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Floral crowns are gorgeous! They are such an easy and fun way to dress up any hairstyle. That makes them absolutely perfect for busy moms. Unfortunately, finding the perfect flowers to match your fall outfits can be difficult. The bulky flowers can also be too much for your autumn layers and boots. That doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a season of top knots and yoga pants (not that that is always a bad thing). Instead, take your fall hair from blah to wow with this easy DIY golden twig crown.

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Materials

Plastic Headband (I recommend one with teeth because of how it is worn.)
Floral Wire
Small Twigs (Literally collected these with my kids from the backyard.)
Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Gold Spray Paint

Step 1

Thicker twigs that are not pliable need to be curved to make them form to the headband without breaking. Luckily, you can do this in 3 easy steps.

Place your twigs in a container and cover with water. Weigh the twigs down with something if necessary.

Soak the twigs for 12 to 24 hours.

Carefully add the twigs to a round container one at a time. Allow them to dry completely.

Step 2

Choose one of your longer twigs to add to the headband. Begin attaching it with your floral wire.

Tips:

I don’t recommend swapping out the floral wire for anything else that you simply have on hand. I started this project using Soft Illusion Cord to attach the twigs. It was too difficult to tighten and secure while also holding the twig in place.

Don’t worry if your twig doesn’t completely cover your headband. You can add a second one to cover the rest. That’s what I had to do and it still turned out awesome.

Also, leave an inch or so on either end of the headband. This lets it slip more easily into your hair.

Step 3

Continue attaching your twig with the wire. You do not need to cover the entire twig. Using the wire every couple of inches will suffice.

Step 4

If your first twig does not cover your headband, add a second one now.

Step 5

Once your base twig or twigs are attached start adding additional twigs. These ones can be attached with hot glue.

Tip:

You will want to break these twigs into smaller pieces. This is what keeps them from coming off when you stretch the headband to place it on your head.

Step 6

Continue adding twigs to your headband until you achieve your desired look.

Step 7

Allow all of the hot glue to dry completely. This shouldn’t take too long.

Step 8

Cover your entire crown with gold spray paint.

Tips:

You will need to do this one side at a time unless you have a way to suspend the headband while painting.

If you choose not to prime the crown as I did, you will need to do 2 coats of paint for the best color result.

Step 9

Let your paint dry completely before wearing your new golden twig crown.

This crown is so versatile that you can throw it in your hair to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do. It’s also so easy to make that you can easily and inexpensively make a second one in silver. With two in your arsenal you can match any outfit that the weather throws your way. Don’t’ forget to complete your entire autumn look with this Pretty Spooky Jack-o-Lantern Bracelet. It’s the perfect accessory to rock on your PSL holding hand!

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Watching a new season of The Walking Dead on Netflix is seriously perfect to get you in the Halloween spirit.(If you’re a fan, don’t miss these awesome free trivia printables for Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3 from Erlene @ MyPinterventures) Soon the weather will be turning and then it is time to start pulling out the spooky décor, screening Hocus Pocus, and making costumes. Start planning your October style now by making this pretty spooky DIY jack-o-lantern bracelet. It is an easy seasonal piece to rock with an everyday fall outfit or an entire Halloween ensemble.

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Materials

Clear Thread
1” Jack-O-Lantern Beads (x2) I got all of my beads from Michaels
10 mm Ceramic Orange Swirl Beads (x8) I got all of my beads from Michaels
8 mm Cranberry Glass Beads (x6) I got all of my beads from Michaels
7 mm Chocolate Glass Beads (x6) I got all of my beads from Michaels
Gold Lobster Clasp
Gold Jump Ring
Scissors or Small Wire Cutters (from your jewelry tool set)

Step 1

Cut a piece of thread 24” long.

Step 2

Slide your jump ring onto the thread and center.

Step 3

Match the ends of your thread together and thread through one of your jack-o-lantern beads.

Step 4

Next, thread on one of your ceramic orange swirl beads followed by a chocolate bead.

Step 5

Thread on a cranberry bead next.

Step 6

Thread on another ceramic orange swirl bead.

Step 7

Thread your next beads on in the following order:

Cranberry

Chocolate

Orange Swirl

Chocolate

Cranberry

Orange Swirl

See the photo above for reference.

Step 8

Add your second jack-o-lantern bead followed by an orange swirl bead, a cranberry bead, and a chocolate bead.

Step 9

Thread the last beads on in the following order:

Orange Swirl

Chocolate

Cranberry

Orange Swirl

Cranberry

Chocolate

Orange Swirl

Again, see the photo for reference.

Step 10

Pull your beads taut and attach your lobster clasp. Do this by running your thread through the eye of the clasp and then through the orange swirl bead next to it. Again, pull the thread taut.

Step 11

Next, pull the loose ends of the thread off to the sides as pictured and tie them in a double knot between the orange swirl bead and the chocolate bead.

Step 12

Carefully trim the excess thread.

Tip:

Wire cutters from your jewelry tool set work best for this. Scissors will do the job but it can be difficult to get between the beads.

Now you have a beautiful and fun piece of wrist candy! This is so easy to make and a perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season. Bonus points if you pair it with a kitschy Halloween sweater. Don’t forget that if the jack-o-lantern beads are a little too spooky for your tastes change them out for large witch hats or cute spiders. Keep in mind that the size of the beads adjusts the length of the bracelet. If the new beads you choose are significantly smaller than the jack-o-lanterns simply add additional round beads to keep the length.

Want the Halloween crafts to keep going? Check out how to make this recycled jack-o-lantern treat jar or this gorgeous skull treat stand!

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Zombie Ziplining: The Ultimate Fall Experience

Ziplining

Zombies

Family

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Pretty Spooky DIY Jack-O-Lantern Bracelet

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