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Friday, October 21, 2011

Last-minute Halloween pumpkins, costumes, parties, done Real Simple

Every holiday seems come to sneak up on me. Halloween is 10 days away, but there is no need to stress. RealSimple.com has everything you need to gather up, costumes, decorations, and party food just in time for the spooky holiday.
No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating
You still have time to pick up some pumpkins to decorate your home or front yard – and you don’t even need to make a mess carving. Have clean fun with your kids using ribbon, paint, buttons, and more with creative designs.

10 Last-Minute Costume Ideas
If you haven't had time to buy the perfect ensemble, you can still create something for yourself. Use your Halloween spirit and make a kooky (but not creepy) costume you can pull together in a snap.
Easy DIY Costumes
Do you have a little more time to create, and want to save money? Use items you have around the house to make one of these costumes, and your child will be the shining star of the Halloween parade.
Let Makeup Make Your Costume
No costume? No problem! Try a budget-friendly and fun alternative. Use makeup and you'll still rock on October 31.

8 Easy Halloween Hairstyles
Draw inspiration from these easy-to-do ‘dos!
Halloween Party Checklist
Horrified at the idea of throwing a Halloween bash? Don’t be afraid — we’ve made a list of everything you’ll need for a frightfully fabulous event.

Food and Drink
Candy and loot bags
Punch bowl
Napkins, plates, utensils, and tablecloths
Serving dishes
Beverages and cups
Appetizers
Desserts
Setting the Scene
Carved jack-o’-lanterns
Pumpkins and decorative gourds
Fake cobwebs and spiders, paper bats, balloons, and other decorations
Candles
Spooky music
Halloween movies
Costume accessories
Camera
Tricky new ways to use pumpkins and other seasonal treats.


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Happy Halloween!

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2 comments:

nicóle said...

What a fun post!!! I love the DIY & Last minute costume ideas!

Liz Mays said...

I really love some of these ideas!