kids halloween party ideas
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Our friend, Courtney, is always on the move (literally). She just moved cross-county for the second time in a year and, with most of her belongings in storage (including Halloween decorations), she still managed to throw a darling Halloween party for her children (she has 2 boys and triplet girls). Courtney's friend, Nanette, silk-screened cute Halloween t-shirts for prizes.
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The party began by decorating graham cracker "haunted houses." I have said it before and I'll say it again: do as much party preparation as possible in the weeks leading up to the party. You will be much less stressed, making the party much more enjoyable for everyone (yourself and your husband included!). With that being said, hot glue the graham crackers houses together in advance.
Courtney's husband was worried that this activity might be too juvenile for some of the older boys but everyone, from ages 2-10, quickly got into the candy decorating fun.
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Courtney strategically planned the food for lunch, trying to keep the sugar content to a minimum since many sugary sweets were to follow. She made "mummy" pizzas on mini bagels using pasta sauce, mozzarella string cheese and sliced olives for "eyeballs."
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Miniature "mummies" were made by wrapping Pillsbury Crescent dough around Lit'l Smokies sausages.
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I absolutely love Courtney's Nutter Butter ghosts. These couldn't be easier to make – simply dip half of the cookie in melted white chocolate and add miniature chocolate chips for "eyes." I suggest making these well in advance.
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Powdered doughnuts on strings were quickly devoured and the guests set off, their tummies full, for trick-or-treating around the house.
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For the "haunted houses", I like using chocolate graham crackers and chocolate frosting. You can see more photos here.
10.14.2009
Reader Comments (5)
LOVE these ideas!! thanks for sharing =)
Thanks for the great ideas. We have a Halloween Block Party every year and these projects look like fun! Is that chocolate frosting spread on the haunted houses to make the candy stick? Any tips for doing this project with a few Kindergartners?
Thanks again. I love your very professional yet very attainable ideas. This blog has become a staple in my weekly inspiration check.
What an adorable Halloween party for kids! I especially like the haunted house decorating idea.
Going to use those white chocolate nutterbutters. Genius.
Hey Angie, I was on Kelly's blog when I clicked over to yours. I have always wanted to tell you what a creative genius you are. These ideas are fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Brittany