This was our FIFTH ANNUAL party for Halloween.
A few things we never change. Our invites are a paper ghost. We print out the info on white card stock and then cut it out to look like a ghost. When you are invited, you find a ghost taped to you door or window. BOO! Yes, occasionally they do blow off in the wind. Sad to hear about that after, like when your friend finds it months later... you know who you are!!
We always have CRAFTS for the kids. It is my kids' favorite part, and I try not to let them know what they are before the party.
This year the kids made:
Lollipop spiders and ghosts.
Window Hangers "stained glass" that the kids coloured with permanent markers instead of paint, and this worked wonderfully!
Fun Popcorn Hands
They made Halloween Bracelets also
We also had an assortment of foam pieces and pumpkin cut outs that they could decorate how they chose.
Quite pleased with our drink offerings this year! We would not tell what exactly it was either. I did have to make clear to a few of the boys the PRETENDNESS of the "poison".We also made a gross PUNCH with tapioca "frogs eggs" and "eye of newt" at the bottom. I added some food colouring to the water for each when I made the pearls. This too was a hit!
Made some FUN cookies and some Yum cookies.
Top tray are Pumpkin Chocolate Chip. I must say these are a new fave!
Good old sugar cookies underneath. I used chocolate chips and licorice for the faces, just cut it.
I do not know if you can tell how awesome this is on your monitor! It is some kubasa ( or garlic coil/sausage) with cheese around.The cheese are half a cheese string, with an almond slice "nail" attached with cream cheese. (you need to cut a little slice off the top of the cheese to flatten that spot) Then using a pairing knife, made some "knuckles".
Kids LOVED THESE fingers!
Tried to catch a picture of my favorite little skunk... always moving!
All the kids dressed up - it was GREAT!
I think everyone has a great time. It is such a TREAT to meet all the neighbours. So many are surprised to discover just how many kids there are around. We have a lot of fun doing it, and plan to keep at it. The kids are getting even more involved in the planning and food prep now. Thank you everyone for coming!
This brings us together as a family, and then a community.
It is all about TAKING THE TIME!
