Articles and Ideas October, 2007

Halloween Party Planning Tips

Halloween Party Planning Tips Throwing a Halloween party looks so easy – just send out a few invites, throw a bowl of chips on the table and call it a night. Unfortunately, a lot of work can go into a successful party. If you're stuck for ideas or just need some help getting started, we can help. Keep reading for tips on how to choose a theme, work within that theme to make your life easier, and, of course, survive the actual event. Choosing ...

Black Death Punch

Black Death Punch The Black Death . . . A dreaded plague that wiped out much of Europe in the 14th century. First, the patients broke out into black boils. After that came fever and delirium. Death ultimately followed. This potent adults-only fruit punch brings the magic of the black plague to your Halloween party! Brew Ingredients 1 two-liter bottle of grape soda ginger-ale or Sprite (grape soda is too sweet) 1 packet of black cherry Kool-Aid 1 12 oz of frozen berries (a mix of ...

Tabletop Halloween Tree

Tabletop Halloween Tree This is a fun Halloween crafts project you can use to decorate any corner or table in your home. You can adjust the size of the branch to make a bigger tree to keep on your front porch, too. If you opt for the bigger tree, use a painted clay pot and add some sparkly lights. This particular project will also be great to decorate a table or your mantle. Have your kids help you by taking them ...