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How to Host a Halloween Party That Speaks to Both Kids and Adults

Find just the right balance of tricks and treats with these fun-for-all-ages activities.

Spooky Recipes for Halloween Brownies, Blondies, and Bars

No tricks, only treats here! These Halloween brownie recipes are scary good.

Three Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Halloween Party

Here're what you need to know before taking your spooky bash outside.

Our Halloween Cupcake Recipes Will Give You Chills

Watch what you eat this Halloween—what you eat might actually be watching you! Our creepy cupcakes are topped with monsters, aliens, spiders, mummies, and more.

These Halloween Decorating Essentials Will Bewitch Anyone Who Visits Your Home

Ready to get your haunt on? You might be pleased to know that not all Halloween décor is creepy and crawly. If you're opting for a more elegant evening on October 31, these are devilishly dark accents you need to make your guests do a double-take.

How to Host a Pumpkin-Carving Competition or Party This Halloween

Who can carve the spookiest Jack-O-Lantern of them all?

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Make These Drinks and Snacks for a Halloween Movie Marathon

10 Halloween Party Invitations and Cards

Strike fear and anticipation into the hearts of your guests with invitations that set a spooky mood the moment they emerge from the envelope. Print one of our templates or clip-art designs, then add the details by filling in your name, party address, and the time all spirits must rise to the occasion.

Mulled Wine Is the Warming, Comforting Drink of Fall—Here's How to Make It

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How to Accommodate Your Vegan and Vegetarian Friends on Thanksgiving

Prepare a meal that welcomes all of your loved ones with these dos and don'ts.

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