Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Zombies and skeletons and tomb stones… oh my!

From Google
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year – so take advantage and throw an epic party! Whether it’s a wicked gathering for adults, or something slightly less spooky for the kids, get inspired and create an unforgettable event. (BTW, zombies are absolutely EVERYWHERE this year!)

Use a theme. Whether you’re having a traditional pumpkin carving/painting party, or an elaborate fancy dress dinner, embrace a theme for decorating, food and costumes. It gives your guests costume guidelines and helps you plan the menu & décor. http://www.celebrations.com/c/halloween-party-ideas/all

Decorations are key. One of the things everyone loves about Halloween is the decorations. Classic jack-o-lanterns, spider webs and bats. Creepy, spooky haunted houses. Spine-tingling ghosts and witches. Horrifyingly realistic body parts. Suddenly ever-present zombies. Whatever you’re planning, there are plenty of Halloween decorations to suit your taste. http://www.hgtv.com/design/packages/halloween-ideas

Creative costuming. For people who love Halloween, planning, making and debuting their costumes every year is better than Christmas. Kids – and more than a few adults – love dressing up. And your choices for costumes are endless – pop culture figures, throwbacks to childhood, timeless witches and goblins, visual jokes & puns. Pick something you really like and go for it! http://www.punchbowl.com/p/five-themes-for-halloween-costume-parties

A menu that’s a horror! (Or not.) Are you throwing a kids’ party?  In addition to cupcakes with orange icing, try quesadillas “carved” like jack-o-lanterns or “bug” salad! http://www.myrecipes.com/menu/kids-halloween-dinner-menu
For an adult party, try “Frankenstein” punch, spider web soup or mummified pigs in blankets.  http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/special-recipe-collections/halloween/fast-halloween-ideas/

 Whether your Halloween affair is spectral or sparkly, have fun and enjoy yourself!



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