The Sandspur

Issue date: 10/28/05 Section: Life & Times

Media Credit: Rochelle Siegel COSTUME HUNTING: Many students find themselves trying on masks at Halloween stores to find the right one.

Looking to throw a great Halloween get together with some of your friends? Don't know how to decorate or what kind of food to make? Look no further, for you are about to be informed of some of greatest and most simple Halloween party treats and decorations.

First, one needs to decide the theme of their party. Many options are available to you, such as a haunted hoedown, a pumpkin-carving gathering, a dress-up party, a ghoulish gathering, friendly fiends, or even fall harvest. Once the theme has been decided upon, the fun part really begins.

Invitations can be sent out in the form of hand-crafted paper invitations of various styles and themes. You can also be a bit more modern and send out an e-invite or greeting. Whichever way you choose, make sure your guests receive something that is bewitching and makes them anticipate a hauntingly good time.

Decorations are an essential part to helping every guest get into the setting and mood of the party. Some simple decorations that are always enjoyed by all are spider webs, spread across any surface or piece of furniture. Plastic spiders are perfect to nestle into the webs.

Dripping candles can be lit in a dim room and placed around the room or on tables, and artificial vines with berries can create a more outdoorsy, pumpkin-patch feel. In accordance with your choices for food choices, make sure you have a large kettle of witches' brew to drink from, complete with dry ice and plastic glowing ice cubes.

Options for this drink include Orange Ooze, which is simply vanilla yogurt, orange juice, and orange soda, or a zesty cider, consisting of apple cider, frozen red raspberries, and cinnamon sticks. Black lights and a fog machine are especially helpful in creating a spooky aura.

All ideas and suggestions were taken from Better Homes and Gardens at www.bhg.com.

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