Halloween's approaching fast this year! Already received a ton of flyers for costumes and my arch nemesis...minature candies. Yikes!
I guess I should put away the flip-flops already, huh? :)
Scenario 1.
Going to or throwing a Halloween party
SWEET IDEA
As seen on allrecipes.com, they call this one "lava lamps." Great for throwing a halloween party; It's like a gelatine shooter, but fuzzy because of the champagne. Full recipe takes 2 mins to mix, 2 hrs to chill. You'll need:
1 (3 oz.) package red or blue colored instant gelatin mix
1 cup boiling H2O, 1 cup vodka & 1 bottle of bubbly!
First, if you don't have a costume for this Halloween party you're either throwing or going to... then that's the first thing you've got to do! C'mon, at least the host(ess) needs to set the vibe just right! (Witch? Pirate? Vampire?...Ghost?)
There are some hilarious ideas listed on this website! Two of which are great at-home ideas if you're too busy to get a costume or don't feel like forking over the $ for it this year:
Be a tourist! Wear a Hawaiian print shirt, a big floppy hat, bermuda shorts, flip-flops and carry a map.
Be a con artist! Wear a typical prison outfit (white with black stripes would be great) and be sure to also wear a beret, and carry an artist's pallet and a paint brush.
Scenario 2.
Going to or throwing a Halloween birthday party
(Let's assume he/she at this point is sick of having Halloween associated with their birthday every year!)
SWEET IDEA
Make these delicious carrot cupcakes with white chocolate cream cheese icing!
With carrots, some pineapple a little bit of nutmeg and ginger...they really are unbelievable. From start to finish, they can be ready in under 1 hour! I found this recipe on allrecipies.com, the link is listed here.
SPOOKY FUN
SWEET IDEA
So maybe the idea of vampires and mummies doesn't exactly fit a shower, but you can make cute "hotdog mummies" (i.e. mummies out of hotdogs and Pillsbury crescent rolls)! I've actually done them before. Just insert the hotdog in the middle of the dough before you roll it up. They're a fun finger-food idea and a great way to incorporate the day it falls on. http://www.top50states.com/images/halloween-recipe-3
SPOOKY FUN
Saw these cute invitations for a baby shower! Use thick paper for best results (depending on what your printer can handle, of course). You can find them here.
You can also incorporate white balloons and stick pieces of cheesecloth or gauze on them to give it a "mum-ified" look.
How about a prize for someone who can guess how many candy corn are in a beautiful red or clear jar?
Would you rather just incorporate the autumn look in general? Get some small pots and fill them with local flowers in red and orange variations.
So what, if any, are your ideas? Are you dressing up this year for Halloween? Let us know what you're up to this year! >:) Mwah-haha!
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I guess I should put away the flip-flops already, huh? :)
Here's some fun ideas to make your 2010 Halloween a little bit sweeter:
Going to or throwing a Halloween party
As seen on allrecipes.com, they call this one "lava lamps." Great for throwing a halloween party; It's like a gelatine shooter, but fuzzy because of the champagne. Full recipe takes 2 mins to mix, 2 hrs to chill. You'll need:
These "spider cupcakes" can can go for either throwing or going to a Halloween party. While I attach the recipe, keep in mind you can make the cupcake out of whatever your heart desires. Health conscious? How 'bout using a bran muffin?
Ready in 1.5 hrs, these will definitely stir up attention! Full recipe
SPOOKY FUN
First, if you don't have a costume for this Halloween party you're either throwing or going to... then that's the first thing you've got to do! C'mon, at least the host(ess) needs to set the vibe just right! (Witch? Pirate? Vampire?...Ghost?)
There are some hilarious ideas listed on this website! Two of which are great at-home ideas if you're too busy to get a costume or don't feel like forking over the $ for it this year:
Be a tourist! Wear a Hawaiian print shirt, a big floppy hat, bermuda shorts, flip-flops and carry a map.
Be a con artist! Wear a typical prison outfit (white with black stripes would be great) and be sure to also wear a beret, and carry an artist's pallet and a paint brush.
Scenario 2.
Going to or throwing a Halloween birthday party
(Let's assume he/she at this point is sick of having Halloween associated with their birthday every year!)
SWEET IDEA
With carrots, some pineapple a little bit of nutmeg and ginger...they really are unbelievable. From start to finish, they can be ready in under 1 hour! I found this recipe on allrecipies.com, the link is listed here.
SPOOKY FUN
For a hint of Halloween (or autumn!), how about being a little creative with your gift to the birthday boy or girl?
Tie a bow/ribbon out of orange and gold or red and gold ribbon. Either way, it's a cute, seasonal touch suitable for just about anyone!
For the party you're throwing, be sure to have some plastic spiders and fingers throughout the party space! On bookshelves, coffee table...be creative!
Also, get some spider web and little plastic spiders at a local party store or simply get creative with some cotton! Set it up in corner areas, on a bookcase/tv stand. The plastic spiders on the webs add a nice touch.
Scenario 3.
Throwing a baby or bridal shower on Halloween
So maybe the idea of vampires and mummies doesn't exactly fit a shower, but you can make cute "hotdog mummies" (i.e. mummies out of hotdogs and Pillsbury crescent rolls)! I've actually done them before. Just insert the hotdog in the middle of the dough before you roll it up. They're a fun finger-food idea and a great way to incorporate the day it falls on. http://www.top50states.com/images/halloween-recipe-3 |
| As shown on babyshower-simplicity.com/halloween-baby-shower-invitations.html |
You can also incorporate white balloons and stick pieces of cheesecloth or gauze on them to give it a "mum-ified" look.
How about a prize for someone who can guess how many candy corn are in a beautiful red or clear jar?
Would you rather just incorporate the autumn look in general? Get some small pots and fill them with local flowers in red and orange variations.
So what, if any, are your ideas? Are you dressing up this year for Halloween? Let us know what you're up to this year! >:) Mwah-haha!
***************************************************************
Want to feature this article in your blog, e'zine or otherwise? You can, as long as you attach the following to the article:
Gabriela is the partner and certified wedding/special event consultant for No Limit Events LLC as well as the main writer for the company blog, No Limit Events LLC: Bloggin’ It. She enjoys sharing fun and unique wedding ideas, which include helpful wedding and party related posts, inspirational photos and advice for those planning special celebrations. Gabriela lives in New Jersey with her husband and business partner, Justin, and their 2 lovable cats. Planning a luxurious wedding or special party? Please visit her blog and website for specials and helpful advice.
