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So you want to throw a Halloween party that'll have both kids and adults howling with joy, but you donât want to drain your bank account like a vampire at an all-you-can-drink blood buffet? Here are three tricks to treat everyone, from mini monsters to grown-up ghouls:
1. DIY Decorations That Are More Fun Than Freaky
Forget overpriced store-bought dĂŠcor. Raid your closet for old sheets and transform them into ghosts, or use cardboard to make tombstones. Bonus points if you write hilarious epitaphs like "Here Lies Fred, He Lost His Head." Grab some glow sticks from the dollar store, toss them in balloons, and voilĂ âinstant eerie lighting thatâll impress everyone from toddlers to wine-sipping adults.
2. Costume ContestâFor Cheap Prizes, Big Bragging Rights
Host a costume contest thatâs fun for both kids and adults! Categories like âBest DIY,â âMost Likely to Scare the Mailman,â or âLeast Effort Put Into a Costumeâ keep the mood light. Offer dollar-store trophies or goofy handmade certificates. The real prize? The glory (and endless teasing) that comes with winning âMost Ridiculous Costumeâ when Uncle Bob shows up dressed as a banana.
3. Create a Killer Playlist & Candy Bar
A partyâs not a party without tunes and treats! Put together a playlist of Halloween classicsâThriller, Monster Mash, and some spooky sound effects to keep the vibe going for both generations. Then, set up a candy bar with all the favorites. Buy in bulk to save cash, and throw in some non-candy options like popcorn or pretzels. The kids will love the sugar rush, and the adults will appreciate the nostalgia of raiding a candy bar like theyâre 8 again.
With these hacks, you'll throw a Halloween bash thatâs so good, it'll haunt everyone's memoriesâin a good way, of course!