A Few Geeky Ideas for Halloween Parties

Written by Shae Rufe

There are very few things I love in this world more than I love Halloween. It’s my Christmas. Which sounds so weird to say, right? I truly love this holiday and all it has to offer. That being said, many of you may be going to a party soon, or throwing one, and with that, I bring you, some easy and fun Halloween ideas. Why? Why not!

If you’re like me, sometimes you forget that these parties you’re throwing require food. I’ve got a few quick tricks to take any party from frightfully dull, to terrifyingly tasty. Okay, that was a bit cheesy. So! You’re having a party, guests are arriving, what do you do? They’ll want something to nibble on. Go to the store, grab some pre-made guacamole, a little pumpkin, and some tin foil. Carve that pumpkin into a tiny jack-o-lantern. Line a baking sheet with tin foil, set your newly, adorable baby carved pumpkin on the tray, and place that guacamole around. What’s more fun than dipping your chip into ‘pumpkin barf’? Nothing. I’ve done this before, and it is pretty tasty and makes for good conversation.

If you have a bit more time before the party starts, or you’ve been invited to something requiring some food, this is a treat I admittedly have stolen from my mom. Make (or buy) deviled eggs. Season to your liking; place an olive on top and boom! Eyeballs. Is it a cheat? Yes. Is it tasty? Yes. Am I making them this year? No, mostly because I am allergic to eggs and would really just eat the entire batch myself. Another fun treat is to make homemade caramel or candied apples. Upside, they’re tasty. Downside, they’re messy to make and take a bit of time. So, slice some apples, melt some caramel (or make your own sauce) and you have that fun festive treat without having to dip entire apples into caramel. Plus, some people may not even like caramel apples (Monsters!).

But, my number one Halloween go to is candy. It’s simple! A bag of candy goes a long way, and who doesn’t love candy!? It’s Halloween, after all, and candy can be found anywhere. So, we’ve settled food, what about costumes? There’s always Spirit or any store around selling costumes. But I’ve got a few quick and easy ideas that are cost effective and you most likely have in your closet.

Throw on a plaid shirt, a scarf, some yoga pants or skinny jeans, and some fake glasses and you are now, officially, a Hipster for Halloween. Likewise, if you have some converse and any jeans to go with any college endorsed jacket, you can now be a college student. I have to say, Halloween is amazing, but I had a tough time coming up with an idea of what to dress as this year. A costume can be as intricate or as simple as you’d like. Personally, I’ll wear a costume for a bit and then just change into my PJ’s. It’s Halloween! It doesn’t matter what you wear, all that matters is that you have fun.

And eat Candy.

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