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Ruston Artisans gave area young people the chance to get into a sweet Halloween spirit with a Spooky Sweets Cupcake Workshop. The youngsters decorated cupcakes with all kinds of ghoulish toppings that emphasized the “treat” of the season rather than a “trick.” Facilitated by April McNeil of Be Humble It’s Just Pie, the workshop allowed the children the opportunity to exercise their creative chops while learning how to decorate cupcakes of all types. Caroline McFalls is seen putting the finishing touches on one of her creations while Steele Day strikes a scary pose to mark the occasion. Chloe Ashworth shows off her yummy, spooky treats, some of them shown close up (top). COURTESY PHOTOS

While you may primarily associate insect invasions with warmer weather, bugs are liable to make themselves at home in your living spaces during all four seasons.

DEAR HARRIETTE: My brother and I were jokingly poking fun at our mom the other day. My brother’s girlfriend kind of laughed with us, but now she thinks that she can join in as well. The jokes that we make at my mother’s expense are funny only when we, her kids, make them.

The “happiest place on earth” is having a birthday.