Web coolness : Last-minute Halloween help up the whazoo, creepy books to read the kids this weekend, and the world’s scariest lollipops.

Here are some links we’ve liked reading around the web this week. Hope you like them too.

 

A massive guide to last-minute Halloween ideas. No-stress, promise.

Great creepy books to read to your kids this weekend: Hit the library, your local bookshop, or the Kindle store.

9 fun, free printable Halloween coloring pages to keep the kids busy.

On the kitchen front, links to 171 Halloween recipes all in one place, from treats to healthy dinners to adults-only cocktails.

9 creative recipes for those pumpkin seeds. (Mmm…really good ones.)

Ha, we need this trick-or-treat bag immediately!

Now those are some Zombie lollipops. Creepy!

Some of the worst things we’ve seen on Pinterest.

Ooh, lookie what Cool Mom Eats is giving away! If you cook, you want this. (No, they’re not Zombie lollipops)

The best kids and family music of the year, plus Our own Stephanie Mayer’s intro to kindie music for parents.

Is makeup shaming a thing now. (Or just a clever campaign to promote a cosmetics site.)

 

We just featured the hip, hand-knit hats from Wool & The Gang, and now they’ve got a new baby set to knit or buy, that supports Every Mother Counts.

 

How to keep your Facebook feed from freaking you out. Well, in one way.

A really compelling way to help teach children about giving.

The most awesome cop in DC. We love her.

One town’s Christmas parade that will make you cry, whatever you celebrate. (And now, we’re not entirely ready to talk Christmas yet either, but this one is worth it.)

Tips for helping the kids adjust to daylight savings.

And don’t forget: “Fall ahead” Saturday nigh and change the batteries in your smoke detectors!