Did we scare you?
We know from experience that Halloween can sometimes turn from light hearted and fun to downright stressful. Whether you’re planning your own party, heading out for a night on the town, or even just having a low key evening at home waiting for trick or treaters, a little advanced planning can go a long way!
We’re here to dish out our favorite easy entertaining tips, costume ideas (for you and your furry friend!), and homemade candy recipes, so that whatever you choose to do this halloween, it will only be smooth sailing.
DRESS TO IMPRESS:
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT:
Having a killer costume this year should be your #1 priority. Whether your dressing up by yourself or with a beau, try some of our picks for punny food centric costumes. Our favs include this hilarious take on a Kosher Hot Dog, this life size Ice Cream Cone, a fem take on Miss Banana, and this Cheeseburger Hat that can be worn on its own or with a chefs coat. For those of you dressing up with a partner try these fun duo costumes, Milk & Cookies, Peanut Butter & Jelly, and Egg & Bacon. Celebrating two nights this year? Ditch the bacon and slap on these devil accessories and go as a deviled egg for night two. Follow the links to purchase or if those creative juices are pumping, think of your own!
ACCESSORIZE:
If you’re someone who loves to stick to a more traditional vibe, think witches and ghouls and bats and other spooky things, try some of our picks for awesome Halloween themed accessories. For earrings, try these ghost and pumpkin earrings from Suzywan or these googly eyed studs from Claire’s. For the batwoman in you try this choker from Suzywan or this headband from Claire’s. For cat ears with a twist try this pair with a polka dot veil from Ricky’s. Dress up your lashes with these googly eyed lashes from Wicked Hippie, and go to town with these body crayons from Claire’s.
NO DOG LEFT BEHIND:
Let’s not forget about our furry friends this holiday! Here are some of our picks for adorable costumes for your best friend. Head south of the border with this Taco costume, or to the ballpark with this Hot Dog costume. For extra caffeine points buy this Starbarks Iced Coffee costume and be the envy of all your canine friends. For delicious dessert themed costumes try this Banana Split or Gingerbread Pup costumes.
PARTY TIME:
Hosting a party this year? Check out our Halloween mood board to get inspiration for things we’re loving this Halloween, simple entertaining ideas, and fun party accessories for guests.
Paint your pumpkins white and carve ghoulish eyes into them to give your jack-o-lanterns a new spooky spin this year. Try serving your favorite holiday punch right out of the pumpkin with this pumpkin keg tapping kit from Urban Outfitters, and make your own candy corn piñata by following these easy steps.
SUGAR RUSH:
It’s starting to get spooky out there, but one thing you don’t need to be scared of is staying vegan this Halloween. You can make your own candy with these easy vegan spins on old classics. Try our recipes for snickers, peanut butter cups, and candy corn and shake things up this year for your neighborhood’s trick or treaters.
If you can’t find the time to make your own candy, there are plenty of candy brands out there that are already vegan. Stock up on Airheads Taffy, Big League Chew Bubble Gum, Dum Dums, Jolly Ranchers, Jujubes, and Swedish Fish, and you’ll be good to go.