I’m just realizing that this coming weekend is THE weekend to celebrate Halloween. I absolutely love holidays and any reason to celebrate something but since college, I’ve become pretty uninterested in Halloween. I have never been a fan of dressing up which probably explains things, but I must say I love all the sweets and festivities that come with Halloween otherwise – I’m all about spooky themed treats. If you’re feeling the same way that I am about Halloween this year, I’m sharing a few easy ways that you can still get in the spirit of things without going to a bar in a full zombie get up.
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- There’s nothin like some good music to get you in the spirit. I didn’t really think Halloween music was a thing until someone played a Halloween playlist in my office one year! I’m sure Spotify and Apple Music will be feature Halloween playlist but if not, here are a few song suggestions to get you in the mood.
- Host a brunch or wine night and paint pumpkins with your girlfriends: My girlfriends and I did this a few weekends ago and it was SO much fun and way better than carving pumpkins. I love carving pumpkins, but all the gross guts that come with it can be a huge pain especially in a tiny apartment. We opted to paint pumpkins and embellish them with fun flowers and sequins. It was a blast! The best part of this is they will last longer and you can paint them with a fall theme to last you through to thanksgiving! Here are some fun ways that you can decorate your pumpkins!
- Host a Halloween themed wine night: Get together this weekend or on Halloween night with some girlfriends and have everyone bring a fun Halloween treat to enjoy while watching a scary movie or just catch up with each other – you put that Halloween playlist on too! My Halloween wine night menu would look something like this
- If you’re just having a quite weekend or Halloween night with your hubby you can still have a fun Halloween date night in by making these cute Jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers (one of my favorite meals) for dinner and try out a spooky cocktail recipe to go along with a scary movie marathon.
- Last but not least, track down the closets pumpkin patch with hayrides or a corn maze for a fun post dinner activity to do with your significant other or girlfriends. These places always have all kinds of festive treats and drinks that make it a little more fun for adults. I think Ryan and I will try to stop by Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up in Chicago!
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How are you planning to celebrate Halloween this Weekend?
