Include some of these Halloween party ideas when hosting a party at home or in the classroom for a spooktacular event!
Halloween is almost here and this month has flown by. I recently traveled to Minnesota to speak at Bloggy Bootcamp, a great one-day conference for beginner bloggers. I also took our youngest daughter on a college visit to Mizzou — she’s considering their Journalism School with an interest in public relations, and it looks like a top contender. On top of that, I picked up a new 27″ iMac and am in the process of switching over to Mac, which means reorganizing my office to fit the larger monitor. Lots of changes, and I’m excited to get everything set up.
With the added excitement of postseason baseball, October has been a busy but fun month. I’m especially looking forward to watching the Cardinals play the Red Sox in the World Series — fingers crossed for a sweep!
It was a joy to see so many creative Halloween ideas shared in this week’s link-up. If you’re planning a Halloween party at home or in the classroom, here are several spooky and cute ideas that stood out this week.
1. Dress up soda bottles with printable Halloween bottle labels — an easy and festive detail for any party.
2. Create a DIY Halloween marquee sign with foam board, poster board and packing tape for a bold and budget-friendly decoration.
3. Bake Dr. Frankenstein’s monster chewy sugar cookies and let kids decorate the monster faces — a fun kitchen activity for little monsters.
4. Make spider light centerpieces that double as walkway lights; they’re an easy and atmospheric addition to your décor.
5. Pack a playful Halloween lunch, like a Mr. Happy Frankenstein plate, to surprise children (or the young at heart) with a themed meal.
6. Serve Frankenstein brownie bites — bite-sized and festive, these are perfect for a party platter.
7. Try homemade double-stuffed pumpkin pie Oreos for a decadent seasonal cookie that’s sure to delight pumpkin lovers.
8. Use a mostly no-sew approach to a DIY ladybug costume for a quick, handmade look that’s easy to put together.
9. Make adorable Halloween cupcakes topped with gumballs and sixlets for a colorful, child-friendly treat.
10. Serve drinks in spider web glasses for a spooky touch; you can create them yourself for a fraction of the cost of holiday glassware.
11. Host a round of Halloween Bingo — it’s easy to make your own themed cards and a great party activity for all ages.
12. Mix Chocolate Spider Web Martinis for adults, and offer a kid-friendly chocolate milk version so everyone can enjoy the presentation.
13. Put together black-and-white Halloween treat bags for classroom parties — simple and stylish favor options.
14. For a creepier front-door display, pot a severed hand as a spooky yard accent if you want to add some gory fun to your decorations.
Thank you for sharing so many wonderful projects, recipes and crafts this week! You can still link up through Sunday evening, or come back next week to join another I’m Lovin’ It Friday — maybe next week I’ll be featuring you!
More Halloween ideas you might enjoy:
Halloween Treats and More
20 Frightful Halloween Projects
20 Halloween Crafts & Recipes
