Pinterest is the perfect place to look for inspiration for all your Halloween party planning needs.  Here are a few “tips and tricks” that will help you plan a spooktacular event, or at least get your home ready for the holiday:

1)  Make everything spooky using cheesecloth or gauze and googly eyes (even a school lunch or a flower vase can be decorated).

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2)  Use items from the dollar store to create easy and inexpensive Halloween decor, like this door wreath,  wall hanging, and door sign.

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 3)  Use Pinterest to find fantastic (and free) Halloween printables (like this one, which will help you ‘Boo’ your neighbors).

4)  Look for fun snacks that are imaginative and playful… and not too labour intensive.

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5)  Stand out from the crowd by offering cute “candy free” treats to neighbors and classmates, like these glow-in-the-dark worms and easy classmate gifts.

6)  Build memories around special Halloween traditions, like planting “magic” pumpkin seeds that grow in the Halloween moonlight into cookies.

Tips compiled by Gina Bellthe mommy blogger behind East Coast Mommy.

For more ideas and pins, check out the compilation below:

Halloween inspired food and drink recipes pins:

§  Eyeball Highball Cocktail Recipe: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056063190376/

§  Bat bites appetizers: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056063168620/

§  Spooky cocktail: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056063148133/

§  Healthy alternative for the kids: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056062863231/

§  Halloween breakfast: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056062923595/

§  Candy corn martinis: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056061071355/

§  Candy corn fudge: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056061025639/

§  Spider Cakes: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056060932463/

§  Halloween hot dogs: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056060818997/

§  Frozen Banana pops: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056059177781/

§  Lady Fingers: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056059176439/

§  Halloween cake pops: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/155303887121397795/

§  Wicked Witch cupcakes: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/32088216068682015/

§  Frankenstein Rice Krispy Treats: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85849936620151375/

§  Mummy Pizza: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/241083386275793676/

DIY Costume pins:

§  Child’s Lion costume tutorial: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/155303887121377099/

§  Kid’s chicken Halloween costume: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/155303887121377109/

§  Minion costume: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85849936620159676/

§  Martha Stewart Living – Halloween Costume Ideas: http://www.pinterest.com/ms_living/halloween-costume-ideas/

§  Fun Costume Ideas: http://www.pinterest.com/redtedart/costumes-ideas/

Halloween Crafts for Kids:

§  Halloween pops: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/221028294183200428/

§  Halloween paper plates crafts: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/221028294185389818/

§  Glowing Ghosts: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85849936620199623/

§  DIY Lanterns: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85849936620113107/

§  Tootsie pop ghosts: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85849936619135862/

Home décor pinspiration:

§  Glittery pumpkin: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/241083386275858545/

§  Black cat DIY tutorial: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/155303887121383801/

§  Spooky Bat Garland: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/155303887121377184/

§  Pumpkin spice Halloween wreath: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/155303887121377141/

§  Lighted pumpkins: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/77476056060124682/

§  Paper Mice: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/221028294185413259/

Posted on 10/2/2013

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