Throwing a Halloween Party for your kids? Do you want some simple, eco-friendly, and memorable ideas? Look no further! We’ve got some great tips here that are sure to get you in the Halloween mood!

• Organic candy favors wrapped in autumnal fabrics. Go to your local health food store where they sell healthier candy without preservatives. Search your house for fabrics or go to your local craft cooperative to find some scraps. Cut the fabric into circles and place candy in the middle. Tie with a decorative bow or ribbon. Viola! Healthy and simple party favors.
• Decorations needn’t be crepe paper that you throw away after the party is done. Consider investing in some LED lights for the occasion. Clear lights can be reused at other holidays. Also, you can find LED Halloween lights in retail stores. Light up luminaries to put on your sidewalk, they are fun and festive. Also, think of what nature has to offer. Collect fall leaves, acorns, corn stalks, and of course pumpkins. Spend an afternoon carving pumpkins with your children. Have the children sketch the designs and you carve them out. Of course, if they are old enough, they can carve with supervision.
• Snacks needn’t be all sugar and nothing nutritious. Think about cooking some healthy pumpkin muffins with minimal sugar or use honey or agave to sweeten them. All kids love spaghetti. Serve some in a bowl and label it “brains”. And, veggie sticks can be referred to as “fingers”. Serve with nutritious yogurt dip and your kids won’t miss the “sugar rush”.
• Costumes have gotten out of hand, with expensive costumes costing upwards of $50 or more. Where has the innocence of homemade costumes gone? Look around your house or grandma’s house for some fun ideas. Is there an old cape in the attic? It is easy to transform that into a vampire costume. Funny wigs and dress up costumes can be easily converted for Halloween night. Think big and outside the box, your pocketbook will thank you!
• Most importantly, have fun and don’t get stressed out about having the perfect party. Kids love to just get together and play. Consider having a few games, but not too many, as this will prevent you and the guests from just having a good time.

I hope this article inspires you to start planning your party and to remember make it fun and light. Halloween is coming soon! Start planning with your child today!