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More Halloween Ideas for the Family to Enjoy
We (my sister and I) have been discussing a lot about some scary Halloween ideas to expose little tykes to during Halloween, and so far we came up with a few.
A Nature Walk
Taking a walk together through a hiking trail, park or the cemetery during Halloween could be pretty scary. However, most families will be around sharing the scares and the tricks so it could be fun! During your walk, he leaves, twigs, rocks, pine needles and bones (!) you collect could be used to spice up the Halloween scrap books. Nature tripping during Halloween brings back memories of our childhood, and we remember the tiny details of pretending to be princesses and frogs (I, in particular, wanted to be the frog that turns into a… princess. Hey, it’s our story!). These items may also be used as centerpieces during your Halloween dinner (oh yeah, the nature walk should always be in broad daylight).
Paint Pumpkins and other Cucurbits (why discriminate among the cucurbit family right?)
Pumpkin painting will soon replace carving as far as families are concerned. Carving our own pumpkins could be tedious and dangerous. The best compromise would be to buy carved pumpkins and paint them. You can hold Halloween Cucurbit painting contests and be the talk of the town for weeks after.
Have a Wonderful and Scary Halloween Dinner
Halloween is the time for pigging out, so make sure you have a few plans to carry out in terms of losing the “Halloween Treats” Weight (see Tonalin article). Nonetheless, here are a few Halloween Foodstuffs you can consume at will:
Rice Cereal Treats
Drop orange food coloring into the marshmallow or butter mixture as it melts to turn ordinary rice cereal treats into delicious Halloween consumables. Adding one candy to the top of each square will increase the fun and child appeal.
Marshmallow Haystacks
If the above rice cereal treat recipe doesn’t appeal to you you can replace the rice cereal with corn flake cereal. Haystacks can be built from these cereal mixtures, and like the previous recipe, can be spruced up by adding candy as accent.
Famous Couples Costume Party: Corporate Halloween Party
Halloween is as much fun for adults as it is for kids! A Halloween party for grown ups has all the elements of a Kids’ Halloween Party but with a slight difference, the party theme should cater to the whims and quirks, as well as food tastes, of grown ups.
Much like the 80’s party theme, dancing and finger foods are components of a Famous Couples Costume Party. The main difference is that in the latter, couples come in dressed in celebrity costumes. Do you know any famous couples? How about Brangelina or the first couple of the USA? Or Barbie and Ken?
This theme is Ideal for a Corporate Halloween Party because the employees can bring their spouses or partners and play dress up with their colleagues. A company party may ideally be held during Christmas season because it’s also the time for giving the bonus pay, but the “costume” theme makes this party ideal for Halloween.
One way of creating a costume for this party is to first figure out what the celebrity you are coming as is known for. In the Brangelina example, Angelina Jolie is best known for Tombraider and so the woman can come in wearing something that resembles her get up in the movie. Brad Pitt, on the other hand, is best known for his Jesse James movie and so the man could come in dressed to the nines with a Jesse James’ outfit.
A nametag could be distributed and people can write down their movie character impersonations for better reception, but really, the best part about this particular costume party is the conversation that will ensue with everyone discussing who he pattern his costume from. Food can be served buffet style and some prizes may be given out to couples with the best costumes. For giveaways,I recommend promotional pens with the company logo.
Some employees need not feel alienated with the ‘couples’ theme. They may still wear costumes to the party and come in groups or alone. The only thing to consider is the ‘famous’ clause, i.e. the costume must be depicting a famous personality.
Some Recommended Couples Costume Options
Couples may come in as:
Adam and Eve
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Anthony and Cleopatra
Barbie and Ken
Pierre and Marie Curie
Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
Lancelot and Guenivere
Some Recomended non-Couple/Groups Costumes Option
For single guys coming in pairs: Bert and Ernie
For groups of women: Spice Girls
Halloween for Adults: The 80s Costume Party
We all remember the fun and carefree 80’s. This was the era when all the trends revolved around Michael Jackson, Madonna, Flash Dance, Miami Vice and Punk Rock. For an 80’s-inspired costume party, couples may be instructed to dress in the style that made the 80’s popular, namely: bright-colored tights; padded blouses and vests; acid wash denim, hairspray-laden punk hairstyles; funky hats and big sunglasses.
Invitations may be given out a few weeks to a month before the party, to give families time to prepare their costumes. A disco dance floor may be prepared, complete with spotlights for that “Flash Dance” feel of your 80’s party.
Food and drinks will be served prom-style, in a long buffet table adorned with centerpieces that represent the 80’s, such as multicolored Rubix cubes or a lady’s bust draped with punk implements (scarves, beach glasses, geometrical earrings). Finger foods are a must! The usual fried chicken and pasta should be available in easy-to-hold plastic plates because people will be dancing to 80’s music.
Couples who bring kids may let the children stay inside a playpen with a designated adult watcher while they spin the night away on the dance floor. Here, the kids can get in the groove of the 80’s party by creating paper crafts like paper sunglasses and personalized funky hats for their parents.
This is the time to prepare for an 80s inspired costume party for adults to attend during Halloween. If the preparations get to you and no funds are avaliable at the moment for you to spend on decorations and preparations, there is always a first cash advance option that you can avail off to fund your party needs. Apply for a small business loan early to have a really fabulous Halloween.
Best Live Music Getaway: The Branson Party Holiday
With the moniker “Live Music Capital of the World”, Branson, Missouri has established itself as the getaway of choice for honeymoon couples or families who really want to have a great time listening to live music. The only question is: Where to go to first?
A party planner who is put in charge of the whole wedding package can plan a trip to Branson, Missouri using tools and tips provided in different booking agents’ sites. The ability to look for discounts and worthwhile packages is something that a planner should develop prior to taking a job like this.
In our Branson example, one could plan a trip around the Christmas events at Silver Dollar City. One night could be devoted to sharing laughs with other people in a comedy bar, and another night could be devoted to dancing and romance under the soothing spell of jazz music. The day could be spent shopping or enjoying the sun and the sport in Holiday Hills.
The main things to consider when planning a vacation in Branson for a couple or a family are the needs and quirks of each family member. While this is tricky for a 3-days-2-nights stay, this is doable if planned correctly.
