Category Archives: Halloween Party Planning

Choosing the Perfect Halloween Costume

Halloween is just around the corner and I’ve turned my focus to finding the perfect costume. There are so many considerations and time is of the essence. I don’t want to be the one person with a hastily thrown-together outfit … Continue reading

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Halloween Deliciousness For Foodies & Kids Alike

You could say that I have a minor issue with not “putting the cart before the horse” and that’s true for me today when it comes to food. My last post was all about candy, sweets and dessert, so I … Continue reading

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Thirsty? Top 5 Halloween Cocktails

For A Spirited Evening, Make It A Cocktail & Costume Party   A great Halloween party has equal parts ambiance, costumes and libation.  Narrowing down the right cocktail for the job can be a bit of a headache with hundreds … Continue reading

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Halloween Craft Ideas For You & Your Goblins

During the chilly fall, I have always loved getting together with my kids and grandkids to spend an afternoon crafting. The kids love this because they are getting used to be indoors after a summer spent outside, and having things … Continue reading

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Surviving Halloween With Kids

“There is nothing funny about Halloween. This sarcastic festival reflects, rather, an infernal demand for revenge by children on the adult world.” Jean Baudrillard I was reading an article about a mom and her son and the family chaos that … Continue reading

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Get Creative With a Theme Jack-O-Lantern Display

I may have mentioned before that I am a nerd. In addition to Halloween, I love sci-fi, and fantasy. As I was developing ideas for my Halloween decor this year, I decided that I am going to do my jack-o-lantern display … Continue reading

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Halloween Party Games and Activities

Halloween  celebrations are usually about the costume party and games. Party and activities are just a way to lighten up the mood of the celebrations. Whether your party is only for the young goblins or is for grown-ups, there has … Continue reading

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Top Halloween Movie Picks For Your Halloween Party

When you are planning any kind of Hallween event that involves large groups, you’ll want to be sure to have a “chill-out area.” I went to a great vampire costume themed Halloween party a few years ago that was complete … Continue reading

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Tragedy Lover’s Classic: Why Romeo & Juliet IS NOT a Love Story and Why It’s Great For Halloween

I know what you are thinking…What on earth does Shakespeare’s tale of Romeo & Juliet have to do with Halloween? Isn’t it a love story? Doesn’t it have lots of references to gushy, mushy more-suitable-for-Valentine’s-Day love? Allow me to set the record straight: Romeo … Continue reading

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Halloween Superstitions

A cat as black As blackest coal Is out upon His midnight stroll, His steps are soft, His walk is slow, His eyes are gold, They flash and glow. And so I run And so I duck, I do not … Continue reading

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