Friday, September 10, 2010

Halloween Game Gross Enough for Teens to Enjoy

To old to Trick or Treat and they don't want to play silly games, well in Halloween Fear Factor the more gross the food is the better. Last year Halloween Fear Factor was our most popular Halloween teen game idea.

So popular was this idea that food items we recommended for Halloween Fear Factor game sold out online. Knowing this we wanted to get this game idea out early so parents and teens and find all the items for this game.

Best thing is that thing game can be as gross as you want, they can eat real crickets, lavae, meal worms, gizzards or just things that look gross like squishy gummi eyes and other gross Halloween candy.  So while this game is perfect for grossing out teenagers it can also be adapted for tweens too.

Check out the game details for Halloween Fear Factor and also have fun checking out the Gross Halloween Candy we dug up.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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Top 10 Halloween Party Planning Tips

It may seem scary to start your Halloween party planning now, but before you know it the seasons will begin to change and Halloween will be here. By taking steps now, you'll be sure to have a hauntingly successful Halloween party.

Here are our Top 10 Halloween Party Planning Tips
1. Select the Date for Halloween Party
Halloween falls on on Sunday this year so top Halloween Party days are October 29th, 30th and 31st with the 21st, 22nd and 28th also excellent alternative days for Halloween events. Many communities may have Trick or Treating on Saturday rather than on Sunday this year, so be sure to check before finalizing your Halloween event.

2. Decide on Type of Halloween Party
Costume Party, Murder Mystery or Casual Dress
Attendees: Adults, Kids or Both
Activities: Halloween games, Scavenger Hunts, Haunted House or Social Gathering

3. Determine Halloween Party Theme
Favorite Monster or Horror Movie, Animals, Dead Celebrity, Super Hero & Princess, Black & White, Most Creative or just a Classic Halloween Costume Party.

4. Set a Budget for Halloween Party
Invitations, Halloween Decorations, Costume Food, etc... Once you set your budget it's time to get creative and shop online, check out yard sales, thrift stores, borrow and get creative.

5. Send out Halloween Party Invitations
We have found some awesome Halloween invitations from a variety of party sites and they range from spooky to oh so cute - so check out and order them today. If mailing we recommend sending them out between after September 20th and by October 5th. This is very important if you are asking for an RSVP and if other parties are being planned.

6. Halloween Decorations
Consider your budget and determine what type of mood and setting you want for your Halloween party. Consider a wall scene setter to add excitement to a boring wall, foggers to give a sense of eeriness, haunting ghouls to creep guests out, a haunting cd to give them chills and animated props like witches, Jason and zombies to scare them to death! 

7. Decide Your Halloween Costume
Whether you make your own Halloween costume or purchase a new costume, it's important that you decide on your Halloween costume and purchase by the 10th or at least the 15th of October. Why do we recommend this? Because your Halloween party is a big event and planning ahead will help it go smoothly.

8. Decide on Halloween Games, Costume Contest & Activities
Add Halloween games and activities can make your party a truly memorable event, so decide which Halloween games match your event. Halloween Trivia and Bingo games work in offices, fun bean bag and target games, scary story games are great for kids, tweens and teens enjoy gross games and outdoor activities and adults might enjoy a challenging Halloween murder mystery! Great news we have Halloween game ideas for all of these!

9. Plan on Haunting Food Menu, Party Supplies  & Food Display
We recommend you plan 1 or 2 featured items of scary foods and surround them with basics, this way the featured items will stand out. Also how you present items can make something ordinary look gross. Consider a ghoul throwing up salsa - yuck! but it's only salsa. So be creative and have fun, we put together some Halloween party supplies to help you get started.

10. Party Prep One Week in Advance
It may sound silly but if you are having a big Halloween party, have everything ready 1 week in advance. Go over your check list of what you have and still need, place all decorations and room items together and start setting up if you haven't already started, put all food together, review guest list and make any last minute changes to menu or props. Remember if you have a lot to do invite a few friends to help you set up and prepare.

These Top 10 Halloween Party Planning Tips should help you plan for a successful Halloween Party this year and help you enjoy planning for the big event with less stress!

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Here for Halloween Costumes, Scary Decorations, Gross Halloween Candy and of course Halloween Party Games 

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Thursday, September 9, 2010

Lifesized Animated Jason, Freddy and Michael Myers Put Terror into Halloween Displays

Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th are scary enough, now imagine a life sized Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger and Jason scaring the crap out of trick or treaters or party guests on Halloween.



These animated terrors are sure to frighten guests and send them for cover when they seem to come to life. Last year many of these animated Halloween decorations Sold Out. Yikes so we wanted to share with you, what we consider to be the most haunting animated Halloween props we could find.

If you act early enough these classic horror props can be part of your Halloween Horrors decor. Perfect for Halloween horror movie themed parties.

Check out our selection of great Halloween animated decorations including creepy ghouls, zombies, inflatable yard decorations and more.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Here for Halloween Costumes, Scary Decorations, Gross Halloween Candy and of course Halloween Party Games 

Party Game Ideas may receive compensation if Halloween items are purchased on the linked web site.

 

Create a Spooky Halloween Story for your Party or Sleepover

Sometimes the best Halloween games or activities involves kids using their imaginations and creating something you never would have dreamed up. The Create a Halloween Story is just that game.

One game that can be played at a Halloween party, sleepover or any social event is to create a Haunted story where each child can add an additional phrase to the story. (Basically an Improv Haunted Story)

We have ideas so you can play the Create a Halloween Story with kids as young as 5 or as old as 12. Young children will need help from adults while those 8 and above should be able to play by themselves.

This Halloween game is a good catalyst for other creative game ideas so have fun with it.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Here for Halloween Costumes, Halloween Decorations, Gross Candy and of course Halloween Party Games

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Fun Halloween Game for Pre K, Kindergarten and Young Kids

Vampire or Not is a Not So Scary Halloween Game for Pre K, Kindergarten and young kids.

This Halloween party guessing game challenges kid's to try to determine who is a Vampire and who is not! While that sounds exciting, the kids will really enjoy the wax fangs and lips that go with party game.

Vampire or Not! is a game for kids aged 4 - 8
Adult Supervision is required
This Halloween game includes game variations for older kids.
This party game can be adapted for your Halloween event.

Get all the game details on Vampire or Not! and start planning your Halloween party.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Here for Halloween Costumes, Halloween Decorations, Gross Candy and of course Halloween Party Games

Friday, August 27, 2010

Toy Story & Cute - Lead Early Halloween Sales for Infants and Kids

It is only August and while many retailers are still waiting for Halloween costumes, props and accessories to arrive early Halloween costumes trends are emerging and so far cute and Toy Story costumes are leading the pack.

While adults may be puting off Halloween costume purchases until later, they are not waiting to purchase their children as infant and children's costumes as they have learned in the past - buy now and it is yours, wait and you might have an unhappy child. Basically, the ease and convenience of buying Halloween costumes early can often outweigh a frantic last minute search.

While we are surprised that anyone would buy a Halloween costume so early, history shows that trends start now and stores only have all the costume sizes early and with retailers running with lean costume inventories it makes sense to act now.

Top Infant Halloween Costumes for August
5. Dragon Costume
Cute and colorful animal, novelty and flower Halloween costumes are tops for infants.

Popular kids Halloween costumes reflect summer movies, Disney and video games.
Woody Toy Story Costume1. Toy Story Costumes - Woody, Jessie, Buzz, more
2. Tinkerbell and Disney Princess Costumes
3. Super Mario Bros. Costumes
4. Batman and Spider-man
5. Harry Potter Costumes - Still Going Strong

Although we expect some new additions to the more popular Halloween costumes list over the next few weeks, expect to see a lot of cute infants, Toy Story costumes, Princesses and Superheros this Halloween.

Want to see more Baby Girl Costumes, Baby Boy Costumes
Plus Girl's Halloween Costumes and Boy's Halloween Costumes

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Here for Halloween Costumes, Scary Decorations, Gross Halloween Candy and of course Halloween Party Games 

Party Game Ideas may receive compensation if games are purchased on the linked web site.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

New Halloween Party Game - The Morgue Assistant as Gross Game for Tweens and Teens

In a tough economy any job seems like a good job right? Well maybe not if it's at the Haunted Hill Morgue!

The Morgue Assistant is our newest Halloween party game for tweens and young teens that puts them right in the thick of things so to speak. Morgue Interviewees of this party game must act fast to find the body parts faster than anyone else in order to get the job.

We just hope they don't get cold feet before the interview is over.

The Morgue Assistant is a gross and fun game for those that want a unique Halloween party game for their big event. Check it out Party Game Ideas newest diy game for Halloween - The Morgue Assistant.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Here for Halloween Costumes, Scary Decorations, Gross Halloween Candy and of course Halloween Party Games

Monday, August 23, 2010

Death of a Pirate Murder Mystery interesting Halloween Event Adult and Teen versions

Looking for something unique for a fall dinner party or Halloween party then consider Death of a Pirate an interesting Murder Mystery based around a swashbuckling murder mystery set in 1674.

What is great about this murder mystery is that there is an adult Death of a Pirate and a teen version of Death of a Pirate mystery, which allows you to adapt it to your party or event.

Death of a Pirate murder mystery party is good for groups of 8, 9 and 10 people, so it works well after a nice dinner.

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Your resource for Halloween Costumes, Halloween Decorations and of course Halloween Party Games

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Friday, August 6, 2010

5 Simple Tips to Save on Halloween Costumes

Everyone is looking for ways to save and while Halloween is months away, the best way to save on Halloween costumes and decorations is to plan and keep your eyes open for bargains. We have put together some great ideas to help you scare off the high cost of Halloween.

1. If you have kids consider look at used costumes on Ebay.
Often Halloween costumes are only worn once or twice and then kids grow out of them, so check Ebay for cute costumes at discounts up to 50, 70 and even 80% off and by shopping now you can often save big because few people are bidding on these Halloween items now!

2. Last Years Halloween Costumes are on Clearance
Halloween Costumes retailers are getting rid of discontinued costumes at big savings. We found new kid's and infant Halloween costumes for as low as $6.99 - with some really cute costumes up to 80% off! one thing to note is that sizes and quantities are limited, so once they are gone they are gone. Check out Halloween Clearance Costumes Now!

3. Incredible Daily Deals
Not sure what to be for Halloween this year well don't worry. Just keep checking out the Daily 5 Under $5 - where every Monday through Friday they list new items each day that are under $5. Costume savings can be up to 90% and that is the type of savings we like to see. View 5 Costumes under $5 here

4. Plan Now to Make Costumes
Halloween is a great time to be creative and do your own thing, so why not consider making your own costumes? Hit the library, check out word play costumes or start doing some brainstorming for your costumes than plan on what supplies you need so you can start collecting early.

5. Halloween Costume Trade
If you have a group of Mom's or relatives with kids around the same age and sizes consider setting up a costume swap lunch where everyone brings costumes that no longer fit and might be used by others. This is a great way to get something new, recycle your Halloween costumes and tend to work well when kids are 1 - 5 years old.

Yes Halloween is many weeks away but saving money is always in style. If you use some of these tips you might be able to get a Halloween costume for free or save up to 90% off regular price! If you are looking for a new Costume trend like Avatar then keep your eyes open for online coupons like this one where you can save on brand new costumes too!

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
Your resource for Halloween Costumes, Halloween Decorations and of course Halloween Party Games

Party Game Ideas may receive compensation if games are purchased on the linked web site.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Emerging Halloween Costume Trends for Halloween 2010

Halloween is months away but the Halloween costume trends for this year are quickly emerging and greatly influenced by Summers biggest movies. Last year's biggest costume, Michael Jackson, may still show up for Halloween 2010 but a new bunch of costumes are ready to take there place with influences coming from movies, music, tv and movie icons and colorful entertainers.

Summer Blockbusters and ongoing movie sagas will lead the Halloween costume list this year for kid's with Toy Story characters Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jesse leading the way, Minions from Despicable Me, Shrek, Iron Man and Harry Potter favorites joining traditional costumes like Witches, Ghosts, Princesses, Pirates and Animals.

Alice in Wonderland Halloween CostumesAdult and teen costumes trends will evolve around common themes of the past few years with a few breakout costumes along the way. Twilight with it's vampire and werewolf themes, Iron Man, Michael Jackson will be back but less popular, parents are likely to select adult Toy Story, Shrek or Classic Disney costumes when the family heads out for Halloween. New costume trends this year are Avatar where you can go as Sully, Neytiri or a member of the Navi tribe, Alice in Wonderland also offers up some very cool and interesting costumes choices and our favorite is the Red Queen.

Men's Halloween CostumesMusic and Celebrity trends that we expect to be seen this Halloween, more Lady Gaga as long as she continues to release new music and interesting videos, characters from TV's Glee make for a great Halloween idea for groups that can sing, Betty White costumes and The Golden Girls make for popular do it yourself costumes, Kiss costumes continue to trend higher so expect to see more of them this Halloween.

Reality TV Show Trends - I hate to say it but dressing like the Jersey Shore crew will be popular. The question is will there be enough hair gel and fake tans to go around? Cover your costume in pets and you are an Animal Hoarder, cover yourself in trash and you can be on Hoarders, if you tend to be angry go as Gordon Ramsey of Hell's Kitchen, yes the options are endless!

As we get closer to Halloween, we will keep you informed about Halloween costumes, Halloween decorations and Halloween party games!

Sarah - The Party Game Ideas Lady
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