New Halloween Games Added! Now over 50 Halloween Games

We are excited to release another Halloween party game. Pumpkin Hunt is the perfect Halloween game for outdoor events, before the hayride or when you want to tire the kids and teens out.

This is the 3rd new Halloween game idea released this year and we more to publish over the next few weeks. Also check out Zombie Attack and our 4 Halloween Bean Bag Toss Games.

We now have more than 50 Halloween games with more coming soon. We hope this helps you plan a fun filled Halloween party.

Plus if you haven't picked out your Halloween costume, we have over 20 pages of Halloween costumes and do it yourself costume ideas too.

Sarah - The "Halloween" Party Game Ideas Lady

Cool Halloween Party Favors

I spotted these cool Halloween party favors and wanted to share. These really add a unique touch and let guests know you appreciate them.



How about an personalized Halloween tins filled with M&M's. These Halloween tins are iconic black and white with a scary little ghost. Inside are all treats and no tricks.






These cute and crafty bubblegum buddies are sure to be a favorite and they come as Frankenstein, Witches, Ghosts and more. These are the type of favors that make guests say "Wow, that is cool!"

Now you can invite or say thank you for attending our Halloween party with personalized carmel corn. A tasty treat to remind guests of a wonderful Halloween event! Watch out guests may want more than one bag!


Happy Halloween and check our site for Halloween Games.
Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady

Halloween Bean Bag Games - Simple and Creative Halloween Fun

Sometimes basic games can be the most fun with a few changes or modifications. So I spent some time this week putting a Halloween spin on the classic bean bag toss game.

The results were 4 Halloween Bean Bag Toss Games that are easy fun and inspire you to take a classic even further.

We came up with:
Trick or Treat Bag Toss
Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss
Pumpkin Bean Bag Relay Toss
Halloween Bean Bag Toss Scene

Check out our diy (Do It Yourself) Halloween instructions so you can play these Halloween games at home.

Visit Party Game Ideas for over 50 more Halloween Party Games!

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady!

10 Steps to a Successful Halloween Party

I received my first Halloween Party invitation and thought, oh my I haven't written my Halloween Party planning blog yet!

So here it is, 10 Steps to a Successful Halloween Party

1. Set the Date
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so there are going to be lots of big parties. Many people are planning parties the weekend before October 23rd and 24th, so that that guests can spend time with kids trick or treating and attending large community events. Smaller social events like dinner parties and group events are being geared towards October 28th and 29th. If you are having a small dinner party be sure to check out our Halloween Murder Mystery page. And last the big Halloween parties are taking place on the October 30th and 31st.

2. Confirm the type of Halloween Party
What to wear: Costumes or casual dress
Attendees: Adults and/or kids
Activities: Halloween games, active outdoor games, scavenger hunts or social gathering

3. Determine Halloween Party Theme
Superheroes, Favorite Monster, Animals, Dead Celebrity, Horror Movies, Recycle a Costume, Most Creative or just a Classic Halloween Costume Party.

4. Send out Halloween Party Invitations
As we said we already received our 1st Halloween Party invitation. So it is time to start getting them ready. Use Evite or consider Halloween invitations like the one shown. If mailing we recommend sending them out between now September and by October 5th. This is very important if you are asking for an RSVP and if other parties are being planned.

5. Set a Budget
This year it is more important than ever to set your budget and stay within it. So, determine how much you want to spend on food, decorations and your costume and then see if you can spend less. Visit Thrift stores, yard sales and look for natural solutions to cut expenses without your guests knowing.

6. Plan Halloween decorations to fit your theme.
Get a general idea of what type of decorations you want and see what you already have and make a list of things you need to buy. Fake tombstone, fogger machine, candle accents, then rank what is most important and purchase must haves first. We found a variety of indoor and outdoor Halloween decorations here.

7. Get your Halloween Costume
Whether you are planning on making your own Halloween costume or purchasing a new costume, it's important that you take care of this purchase by the 10th or at least the 15th of October. Why? Because it will ease your mind and let you focus on the party.

8. Plan Activities or Halloween Games
Office event, kid’s party or adults only, mixing in Halloween games or activities help people mingle and keep them entertained. For offices consider printable Halloween trivia games to challenge them, for kids do fun activity games or read a scary story and pass around fake body parts and for adults challenge with trivia or Halloween scavenger hunts. We now have over 50 Halloween party games!

9. Plan your Food Menu
Decide whether to go with simple foods or cool haunting foods. One tip even if you go basic, have one wow item like finger sandwiches that look like fingers, cookies that look like eyes, etc... this way one item will be a fun conversation piece. (And hopefully tasty too) If you are limited on funds, ask for guest to bring something. Soda, ice, meatballs, bbq, chips and dip, etc... This helps reduce costs and allows you to be relaxed during the party.

10. Decorate, pre-stage and make final checklist of things to do.
The weekend before your Halloween party make a plan where everything will go and if you have a lot of items start setting up. One tip is to group everything that goes in each room together and do a sketch of where things go. This is helpful if you have help when setting up your party. Next group food, favors, review guest list and make final checklist of items you still need to purchase.

Follow these 10 Tips and You will have a Successful Halloween Party!
Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady

Bachelorette Games and Enter Our Bachelorette Party Contest

Party Game Ideas is know for unique and fun Bachelorette party games that range from simple fun to a little naughty but always fun for all.

Announcing
Our first Bachelorette Party Contest where you can
Win a Bachelorette Party Kit! Perfect to start off your evening.

Entering is simple, just tell us your favorite Bachelorette item and why? Yes that's it!

The Bachelorette Contest runs through Wednesday, September 23rd!

Whether you are planning a Bachelorette party in October, December or in 2010 it's worth taking the time to enter our Bachelorette Contest and check out all the great game ideas at Party Game Ideas.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady

Best Selling August Halloween Costumes for Infants and Kids

Yes it is August and Yes in many parts the temperature outside is 90 or above, but a change is in the air as football season is almost here, cool fronts start to usher in cool air and Halloween lurks in the not so distant future.

While adults may be puting off Halloween costume purchases they are not doing the same thing for their children as infant and children's costumes have really started to pop over the last two weeks.

To be honest, I am surprised that anyone would be a costume so earlier, however in researching the topic I have learned that parents want the cute costumes for their kids and if they wait to long popular costumes could be gone. And with retailers cutting back on inventories popular costumes could go fast.

So let take a look at the Top Infant Halloween Costumes for August

1. Baby Blossom
2. Lil' Monkey
3. Lil' Lion

4. Dragon Costume
5. Bubble Bee Costume
Basically cute animal and flower costumes are leading the way this year.

However as we move into kids costumes popular shows and movies influence the top costumes.
1. GI Joe - Snake Eyes Costume
2. Transformers Bumblebee
3. Batman
4. Harry Potter Costumes
5. Super Mario

Right now the boys costumes are more popular but that will change some of the top little girls costumes include Lil' Mermaid and Cinderella.

I am sure that new Hallowenn costumes will crack the Top 5 but we will keep you posted. Try here for additional Halloween costumes and check out our Halloween party games too.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady

Halloween Trends Emerging as Halloween Costume Sales Increase

Halloween is 10 weeks away!
Yes it is true Halloween is 10 weeks away and this week we have seen an increase in traffic to our Halloween games and Halloween costumes sales.

So what are the emerging trends for Halloween 2009?

Well, this year is shaping up to be an amazing Halloween with more costume options than we have had in years thanks to summer blockbusters, sad passings of music, tv and movie icons and colorful entertainers.

Summer Blockbusters equal Halloween fun and we expect to see!

X-man Wolverine selling best in kids and the adult premium costume
Star Trek - this is big for the 30 to 50 year old crowd
Transformers - The kids are loving these costumes
Harry Potter a favorite among boys and girls
Other costumes that are selling are GI Joe and Batman
We also expect to see a lot of Twilight inspired costumes too.

RIP

Also impacting Halloween 2009 is the loss of famous celebrities and directors. It has been a sad summer as we have lost Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Ed McMahon and John Hughes. Based on these events we predict that these Halloween costumes will be popular; Farrah costumes, Charlie's Angels, various Michael Jackson costumes including the white glove and groups of zombies who will break into dance every time the song Thriller is played.

To a lesser extent, we think creaive groups will dress up as characters who represent 80's movies like Pretty in Pink, 16 Candles and Breakfast Club in honor of John Hughes.

Kids Animated Movies Fizzled
While there were several popular animated movies this year, none have crossed over into Halloween costume success, so expect to see Power Rangers, Harry Potter, Scoobie Doo, Disney Fairies and Princesses, Witches and lots of Ghosts at your door.

Emerging Characters
Some new characters that will make it into some Halloween parties include the colorful Lady Gaga, Characters from The Hangover and reality tv personalities like Nicey Nash - Clean House, The Kardashians, Jon & Kate Plus 8, Project Runway and others.

Now with only, lol, yes only 10 weeks to go before Halloween you may want to start thinking about your costume, party and games for the kids.

The good news is that we've got Halloween costumes and Halloween games. Now all you have to do is decide whether or not you are going to have a Halloween party. FYI - Plan early because Halloween is on a Saturday night and all the big parties will be sending out save the date notices soon!

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady

New Bachelorette Party Supplies Accessories

Looking for something new for your Bachelorette Party? Well, we just reviewed are newest bachelorette party accessories and games and noted which ones are selling fast.

So if you are not sure what to buy for your friends bachelorette party then these items might put the right sizzle into your evening of fun!

1. The Little Bit Naughty Veil - Simple but tasteful
2. Huge Light-Up Engagement Ring - This ring can't be missed
3. Pecker Nose Eyeglasses - Embarrassing - Yes Big Time
4. Glow Bracelets - Fun and Whimsical
5. The Giant Pecker Candle - The Fire Will Burn All Night
6. The Last Ride For the Bride Party Pack - Fun Party Supplies
7. Giant Dicky Straws - Colorful and a Little Naughty
8. The Sexy Man Cake Pan - Seconds Anyone?
9. The Lick Me Willy Cookie - It's a Big Cookie!
10. Pecker Poppers - Beacuase at the End of the Night - Eveyone Wants a Bang!

Sorry the last one might have been a poor choice of words, but I couldn't pass it up. lol

Anyways, I hope this new bachelorette party supplies allow you to have a fun bachelorette party. And if you need any Bachelorette Party Games visit my site for games and ideas.

Sarah
The Party Game Ideas Lady

Bachelorrete Party - Top 10 Accessories for Summer Bachelorette Parties

Wonder what the Top 10 selling Bachelorette Party Accessories are this summer well we've got them. Ready...

10. Peter Pecker Inflatable Doll and Ring Toss Game at Bachelorette.com!
For fun and games this ring toss game comes in at number 10.

9. 6 Penis Lollipops in a Bouquet
A Lollipop by any other name is called a sucker, but we won't go there.

8. Bachelorette Party ID Buttons
It is always best to leave with everyone you came with :)

7. Penis Pop
Hmmm, how many suckers are on this list.

6. Bachelorette Party Veil
Let everyone know she is getting hitched with one of these.

5. A Penis-Shaped Beer Bong
Whatever happen to having a quilting party, include aspirin packets if you order this for your Bachelorette Party.

4. Captain Pecker – 6’ Inflatable Penis
Men's private parts are sure a big, big, big theme on this list.

3. The Bachelorette Tiara
She'll enjoy being queen for a night, with these festive tiaras.

2. Pecker Pinata Bachelorette Party Kit
What's a Bachelorette Party without someone's balls getting busted? Well it's a Bachelorette party that wasn't as much fun as yours!

And the No. 1 Bachelorette Party Accessory for Summer 2009 is
1. Pecker Party Straws
Yes silly, fun and it makes drinks taste better! lol

If your planning a bachelorette Party pick up some of these great party accessories and check out some of our great Bachelorette Party Games at Party Game Ideas.

The Party Game Ideas Lady!

Making Up Summer Games for Kids is Easier Than You Think

The kids are out of school and they need activities to keep them busy. Well there is one thing I have discovered over the years, kids don't need to entertained all the time. And when they aren't they often find ways to have fun, learn and entertain themselves.

One of the easiest ways to getting them to entertain themselves is to have them create or design games to play. While most people think that a game need to be highly structured sometimes the best games are simple ideas played out in a challenging manner.

Here are some quick ideas:
You have 3 buckets and a baseball or bean bag.
- Have the kids place the buckets at 5, 10 and 15 feet and score each bucket a point of 1, 2, or 3 points. First child to reach 50 points wins.

Buckets / large plastic cups and a sponge or small cup.
- Divide up into two teams, have 2 buckets filled with water, place the same sized cup on a chair 20 feet away. Kids must soak the sponge and then run to the cup and wring it out. First team to over flow the cup wins.

Basically, you can quickly challenge your kids to come up with ring tossing, aiming, relay or scavenger hunt type games that will keep them busy and active this summer.

And if you need some indoor activities you can always get some printable games, board games or printable games they can play.

However if you need more game ideas for events check out out Kids Party Games list with more than 70 different games for kids and over 400 total.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady