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Marshmallow Monster Eyes
These sweet, squishy Halloween treats look positively unnerving staring up from a party platter. For the ultimate in gross realism, the eyeballs gush "eyeball jelly" when eaten. Gross… but very tasty! Kids love these, but they do have a lot of sugar. So, unless you have padded walls, it is probably best to make sure they have an outside activity to do afterwards - trick-or-treating, perhaps? These are much easier to make than ...You’ve Got the Right Stuff – An 80’s Theme Party
Over twenty years later, we may no longer have to fight for our right to par-taaay, but that doesn't mean we should stop. Throwing an 80's Theme Party is a fun way to be nostalgic, whether it was for your teen years or your childhood. Yes, mullets and shoulder pads were terrible, but they make for easy to find and fun to put together costumes. If you want to throw a tubular 80's party, ...Savory Severed Monster Fingers
Severed fingers with rotted black fingernails . . . hungry yet? A twist on the traditional pigs in a blanket, these delicious digits are simple to prepare, yet they look wonderfully gruesome on an appetizer platter. Everyone needs at least one quick and easy Halloween recipe. Kids will love these, and this recipe is easy enough that they can help make the fingers. Monster Finger Ingredients 2 cans ...Throwing a Widow’s Ball
A Widow's Ball is the ultimate, gothic-themed night. Don your black and lace attire and get ready for a Halloween dinner party to remember. All the elements that go into planning a successful Widow's Ball are the same as a regular dinner party, just darker, spookier, and much creepier. To learn how to throw a memorable Widow's Ball event this Halloween, keep reading for great tips on invitations, decorations, and menu and gothic ...Brain Dip with Bone Breadsticks
Mmm . . . brains! The human brain is the preferred food of zombies everywhere, so why not serve it at your next Halloween party? This recipe is actually a tasty red pepper hummus dip in a bread bowl. This is easy to make and delicious. This dip is complemented by a simple bone breadstick recipe for dipping. Brain Dip Ingredients 1 16 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo ...How To Throw a Black & White Ball
Invoke the glamor of early Hollywood films or simply the stunning graphic effect of a room filled with only black and white, and host a Black & White Ball! Great as a fundraiser or a memorable social event, the premise of a Black & White Ball is that guests are requested to only wear black and white. One of the most infamous Black & White Balls was hosted by author Truman Capote in 1966. Held ...Ghostly Kid-Friendly Party Punch For Halloween
This is a recipe with flair! The presentation is part of the overall recipe, and it makes a great centerpiece your Halloween party. On your table, hang Halloween plastic streamers (the kind with the ghosts and/or witches and cats) around the edges, about one or two inches down. Place a white or light-colored table cloth over the streamers, covering them completely. You can also get a large table cloth that will hang near to the ...Coffin Cake
This beautiful coffin-shaped cake is the perfect dessert to add a little bit of class to your Halloween party. In fact, why limit the recipe just to Halloween? This cake would also make an outstanding birthday cake, either for the morbid Goths in your social circle or for an over-the-hill birthday party. Whatever time of year you choose to enjoy it, this rich chocolate cake is to DIE for! ...How to Host a Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball
Create a night inspired by the tragic tale that is The Phantom of the Opera. It's one steeped in gothic design, love, tragedy, and terror – making it a perfect party theme for a haunting evening. This article has great tips on how to plan, prepare, and host a memorable Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball. Keep reading for great tips on everything from striking invitations to dark decorations. Invoking The Phantom - Your ...Rat Stew in a Pumpkin
This "Rat Stew" is complete with legs, tails, whiskers, eyes and entrails. This Halloween recipe is actually for a scrumptious Mediterranean stew, baked in a real pumpkin for a stunning presentation. If anyone thinks they have identified the "rat legs" as chicken, simply give them an evil smile and say, "Well, they say everything tastes like chicken, right?" Even though it may look complicated, this is an easy recipe....How to Throw a Pirate Party
Argh, matey, so ye' want to throw a pirate party, eh? Well then, everything you want to know is right here. Whether you're celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day (Sep 19), hosting a pirate-themed Halloween party, or throwing a pirate's birthday bash, we'll cover it all! Keep reading for tips on pirate invitations, decorations, costumes, and menus. Pirate Invitations Start incorporating your pirate theme right from the very beginning – with your invitations. ...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 ...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 1 packet of black cherry Kool-Aid 1 12 oz of frozen berries (a mix of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and ...Grave Rot Jell-O
As you can see below, this Halloween dessert looks really gross, just the way kids and kids-at-heart like it! However, it’s actually quite tasty - a perfect mix of sweet and tart. Kids will love digging out the worms and other ghoulish goodies from the Jell-O. If you have a Jell-O Mold, you could also make this in a mold. If not, just use a clear glass bowl. Ingredients 1 ...Building A Buffet Table - Think Up!
Present a Professional, Stylish Buffet Table Your Guests Will Flock To You've made a list of ghoulish goodies you want to make, grabbed Halloween decorations to use on the table, and set it all up. You stand back smiling at your handywork, thinking the table will look great. Then you see it finished. Suddenly, it hits you. Your food and decorations just don't look like the cool presentations you see in magazines and on tv. Your decorations look mountainous, ...Host a Halloween Block Party
In many neighborhoods around the country, people don't know their neighbors or are new and looking for ways to meet them. I don't think anyone would disagree that knowing your neighbors is a good thing, especially if you have kids or for everyone's general safety. In our hustle and bustle world, it's getting harder to get to know your neighbors with all the crazy work schedules and children's extra curicular activities, not to mention both ...Halloween Trivia Game - Music Pop Quiz
Here's an entertaining trivia quiz about Halloween and popular music. For example, what Halloween song has sold over four million copies, received three gold records and hit number one making it onto the Billboard charts three times? Written by Mark Harvey, here's a great chance to learn about music of Halloween and what makes the Halloween season a little more fun. 1) What Halloween song has sold over four million copies, received three gold records ...Hopeless Eyeballs - The Snack That Looks Back at You!
By David Lady If you're as skilled in food preparation as I am (and I'm generally about as useful in the kitchen as a set of golf clubs is to a tree frog), you're probably always happy to learn about a Halloween party treat that's so simple to make that even you can do it. Working against the obvious kitchen-related disadvantage of being Male, I'm pleased to report that I came up with a spooky treat ...
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