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Posted by: thewifey on 2008-10-06, 08:50:08
This is what we do every year: first, visit the local dollar store and get the goody bags, pencils, bubbles, and whatever else that comes in bulk. this is the cheapest way to go. Line the hallways with table cloths that are cut and hung vertically,. we cut them until about 2 " from the top and tape them to a string that runs the entire lenght of the hallway. this is the path to the garage. (cost: about $20) we have a small sterio playing creaking and scream sounds as they walk through the "hallway " (free downloadable music from limewire) we have a small strobe light at each corner and a for machine at the first turn (cost: 15 for small strobes, and 25 for fog machine) inside the garage, we buy the scene setters, this year it is the mad scientist theme (cost 44.50 for 2 wall coverings, oriental trading company website) Check out oriental trading website for their bulk halloween items. I buy about $40 per paycheck to get enough stuff for the kids. on the same website you can get game ideas, they have limbo, bean bag toss, halloween bingo, and much more other games to play: pass the pumpkin, like hot potato bob for apples, or hang apples on a string and whoever bites the apple wins (this is hystarical, it is really hard to grasp the apple with only your teeth mummy wrap, get lots of toilet paper and the first one to wrap someone, whoever you choose, is the winner Play Halloween music and have the kids dance like monsters! Monster Mash is a good song for this game. When the music stops the kids freeze in their monster positions. The first kid to move gets to stop the music. This is a good game for the end of the party since you can make it last as long you want. for food: you can make cupcakes and set up a station so the kids can decorate their own cookies get some $5 pizza's, easy cheap and no cleanup *Snake Sandwich: Make one giant salami and cheese sandwich out of a loaf of French bread. Cut the sandwich into 2-inch pieces. Arrange these in a snake curve on a large platter or cutting board. (Garnish the platter with leafy lettuce first.) For the snake's head, halve one heel and open it to make the snake's mouth. Wedge two carrot strip "fangs " into the mouth to hold it open. Cut a piece of red pepper into a tongue shape and set between the fangs. Add broccoli florets for eyes, radish slits for eyebrows, and red pepper for nostrils. Use the remaining heel at the tip for a tail. *Scary Face Pizzas: For this Halloween party recipe, you'll need 6 small pitas or mini pizza breads, 3/ 4 cup tomato sauce, and 3 cups mozzarella cheese. Pizza toppings can include: zucchini rounds, mushroom slices, olives, broccoli florets, red and green peppers (sliced in curves), tomatoes (chopped or sliced) and pepperoni slices. Heat the oven to 375°F. Position the pitas or pizza breads on a large baking sheet and prick them with a fork. Spread about 2 tbsp of sauce on each pita or pizza bread and sprinkle on about 1/ 2 cup of shredded cheese. Set out bowls of the toppings from the ingredient list. Then let the kids choose their favorite toppings to make creepy faces. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the bread begins to get crispy. *Worms on a Bun: Cut hotdogs (1 per guest) into thin slices (you'll get about 4 worms per hotdog). Boil or microwave until the slices curl like wiggly worms. Serve three or four worms to a bun and, for an extra-icky touch, add a few squiggles of ketchup. *Bat Wings: With a little soy sauce and honey, ordinary chicken wings can be transformed into exotic bat wings. First, combine 1/ 2 cup honey, 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup water, and 2 crushed garlic cloves in a large baking dish, reserving 2/ 3 cup in a bowl for a dipping sauce. Toss in 2 dozen chicken wings and marinate for at least 1 hour. Broil for 8 minutes on each side, allowing the wings to char slightly. Serve with the bowl of reserved dipping sauce. here are lots of websites for you to find the perfect games, food and decorations: partygamecentral.com/ hallowee... associatedcontent.com/ article... partygamecentral.com/ hallowee... kids-birthday-party-guide.com |
