| Halloween is a fun holiday that begs for having a | | | | Just sit down and brainstorm everything that you can |
| creepy costume party. But getting such an event | | | | think of. Then go back over your list and figure out |
| together requires some planning and organizing. | | | | the order of what needs to get done. For example, |
| First Things First | | | | sending out invitations should be one of the first |
| Step one in organizing your Halloween party is | | | | things on your list. Organizing and buying decorations |
| deciding what kind of party you are going to have. | | | | should also be near the top. Getting food ready will |
| Are you going to have a themed party or just a fun | | | | be at or near the end of the list. Then go back |
| bash? Is it going to be a potluck or are you going to | | | | through that list one more time and organize it one |
| try to do it all yourself? Hint: Trying to do it all | | | | step further by figuring out roughly how long each |
| yourself not such a great idea. It makes your life a | | | | task will take you. Hint: It is better to overestimate |
| whole lot easier and allows you to have more fun if it | | | | the time it will take you than to underestimate. |
| is a potluck. Believe it or not, it can also make it more | | | | Get Ready Before The Day |
| fun for your guests. Some fun potluck ideas: Have | | | | Okay, so this is more of a tip than a step in getting |
| everyone bring the most disgusting looking or | | | | your Halloween party organized. But it is important so |
| sounding dish that they can find. However, make | | | | bear with me. In order to minimize your stress and to |
| sure that they know it must be edible! If youre | | | | make the party more fun for you, get as much as |
| doing a themed party, have everyone bring | | | | possible organized before the actual day of the party. |
| something in keeping with the theme. For example, | | | | This includes making as much of the food as you can |
| for a pirate party, have everyone bring a dish that | | | | before the day of the party. If you can make it and |
| has a skull and crossbones in it or on it. | | | | freeze it, by all means, do it. This also means cleaning |
| So first decide what kind of Halloween party you are | | | | whatever areas of your house you feel need to be |
| going to organize and how you are going to handle | | | | cleaned beforehand. A few more things you can do |
| the food. | | | | before the day of the party: wash dishes, decorate, |
| Make a List | | | | setup tables and put out anything non-perishable the |
| Step two in organizing your Halloween party is | | | | night before. |
| making a list of everything that needs to get done. | | | | And the most important tip of all: Have FUN! |