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As Halloween draws near, shut the lights off, grab your pet, a well-worn blanket, and curl up to read about some of the most spine-tingling and frightening places on Earth. As the ghost stories of each place draw you in, be aware of that disembodied footstep or strange rapping noise-it may just be a spirit trying to reach out to you!

We're really getting into the Halloween spirit here at TheFW. It's nothing new -- it's always been one of our favorite holidays (right after Arbor Day). So, while we enjoying settling down with a good (bad) scary movie, sometimes we wax a little nostalgic. These are the songs from our childhood that really get us in the mood for trick or treating, which we're apparently too "old" to do a

If your Halloween costume isn't coming along exactly the way you planned, don't feel bad -- at least you aren't any of these horrible Halloween fails.

Why do we celebrate Halloween by putting on bizarre outfits and asking strangers for candy? Who is Stingy Jack, and why does he haunt our dreams? We decided to take a look at a few of Halloween's most well-known customs and ask, What do they all mean?

Eating candy on Halloween is about as American as the obesity it may lead to. If you're looking forward to the sugar rush, then this may be a wake-up call you don't want to have.

Which Tim McGraw lyrics are your favorites? For over 20 years, Tim McGraw has connected with country fans through powerful lyrics from hit singles like 'Don't Take the Girl,' and later, 'Live Like You Were Dying.' While the singer isn't known as a prolific songwriter, he's an expert at finding songs that fit his life like a pair of well-worn cowboy boots.

A new list from scarymommy.com has the 50 things moms miss most about their lives before they had children. I read the list. I nodded, I laughed, I felt guilty, and sad and inspired.  So I thought I'd give my take on the top-10. 1. Sleep Yes, it's true...

Did you hear that Garth Brooks is making a major announcement on Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m. CDT?  What do you think it could be?  Is it the tour dates he promised us last year?  Is it an agreement to finally get his songs as digital downloads?  Is it a new album?

Here are the best movies of 2014 so far! (Note: These movies have all been released in theaters and I am not including movies that I saw at film festivals that have not been yet released to the public.)

Country Music has given us some compelling songs to help celebrate our patriotic pride. Here is a list of 10 songs that best represent the spirit of living in the United States of America. This list features 'original' compositions, excluding public domain classics and standards like The National Anthem, God Bless America, and America, The Beautiful...

It's my Wedding Anniversary today and my husband and I are celebrating 9 years of wedded bliss.  We have been together for 16 years now!  It's still hard to believe! We have two beautiful kids, Madelyn,7, and Turner, 2, and no, there won't be any more...

This summer's best tours show off the veritable cream of the crop in country solo acts -- veterans of the stage who know how to consistently and unflinchingly put on an absolutely killer concert. Even better, these masters of the sizzling summer show are sharing the stage with a mix of opening acts who are well on their way to headlining a tour of their own.