The end of the month is almost here, and our doorbells will soon be ringing. What will you be doing to celebrate the scariest night of the year? Here are some classic ideas for a frightfully fun Halloween:
Party like it’s 1799
Travel back in time for a decade-themed party. Channel the late, great Jane Austen and go “Pride & Prejudice.” Learn the dances from her time, and ladies, dress up like we wish we still could. If 1800 isn’t your style, go back just a few years and throw a 1990s bash. Break out those overalls and Doc Martens that are still in your closet, and make a playlist with Boyz II Men, Third Eye Blind and all of your favorite boy bands. Serve your guests popular 1990s snacks like Fruit Gushers, Bagel Bites and Doritos.
“If I develop this film, will you show in the picture?”
Throw your own Vampires vs. Werewolves party. Whether you’d die for “True Blood” or Jacob Black, or if you prefer classic monster movies, dress up as your favorite bloodsucker. Play your favorite full-moon movies in the background and serve up killer drinks and snacks. These vampire cookies (http://bakingbites.com/2008/10/vampire-cookies) are quick, simple and mouthwatering.
Honor the King of Pop and throw a “Thriller”-themed party. Make your favorite MJ outfit into an awesome costume — white glove and all — play music videos, and see whose dancing can compare. Buy or rent a karaoke machine for the occasion and laugh as your co-workers and friends belt out “Billie Jean.”
A Graveyard Smash
Be a kid again and throw a classic Halloween party. Buy a spooky sounds CD (don’t forget “The Monster Mash”), bob for apples, serve “bloody worms and eyeballs” (spaghetti and meatballs), buy some dry ice, a fog machine or a strobe light and have a costume contest. Play the latest hits and send your guests home with goodie bags full of candy. Nothing could be better than that.
Pretty (and Handsome) in Pink
Support breast cancer awareness month and throw an all-pink party. Dress in pink, decorate with pink ribbons, show female-empowering movies (such as “Pretty in Pink” and “Pretty Woman”), and serve a gourmet dinner. Ask for a donation of your choice amount, and send it to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Have a happy Halloween!
