Halloween Ideas for Parties, Costumes, and Activities

Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Oct 1, 2009

I just found a newspaper article about Halloween that said that kids will soon be rummaging around in the attic or basement for their Halloween costumes! This article was written more than 50 years ago -- today, kids don't always find their costumes in attics or basements...they find them in Halloween stores.

Whether you'll be looking for your Halloween costume on the internet or in your attic, this list of articles about Halloween costumes, decorating ideas, and fun activities will help you plan a boo-tastic October 31...

First, some articles about Halloween and psychology -- because the psychology beneath Halloween costumes is eerie!

What Halloween Costumes Reveal About Personality Traits - your Hallowen mask can reveal more about your personality than you care to admit.

Halloween Costumes for Introverts - because people with introverted personality traits may not enjoy being the center of attention (on October 31 or any other time of the year!).

Halloween Costumes for Women, Men, and Children

Dressing up for Halloween is the best part of October 31 -- and even better than the dressing up is planning your costume! Here are some articles that will ease the process...

Creative Halloween Costumes for Women, Girls, and Couples - one of my most popular articles ever -- and not just in October! People search for Halloween costume ideas all year round.

Halloween Costume Tips for Overweight People and Pregnant Women - because a reader asked for some of the best ideas for costumes for plus-sized people.

I especially like the idea of a Halloween costume exchange party, which allows you to recycle your old costumes and find new ones -- free!

Halloween Ideas for Parties

Halloween parties are becoming more elaborate, but they don't have to be expensive. You can cut down on expenses by asking guests to bring appetizers, making Halloween decorations from stuff around the house, and keeping the alcoholic beverages to a minimum.

Halloween Ideas: Props, Activities, and Stuff for October 31 - this article includes ideas for Halloween cookies, trick or treating, party decorations, and Halloween music.

Creative Halloween Decorations for Parties on October 31 - from naturally rotting pumpkins to creative ways to use toilet paper rolls, this Halloween article reveals a melting pot of ideas.

Ideas for Halloween Theme Parties - because a Halloween party with a theme (eg, the Monster Mash Bash) is much more fun than a boring old Halloween party.

If you have any questions or thoughts on these Halloween ideas for costumes, themes, or activities -- please comment below!