A Not So Spooky Halloween Party-Inspiration Board/DIY Ideas

::I warn you..feeling especially sarcastic right now. maybe it's because as I start writing this both girls are napping at the same time. i'm in a good mood..and my snarky side is coming out.::: ok. you've been warned.

Since having kids, holidays are even more fun than before!

I'm not one to get into the creepy super scary parts of Halloween..

but I want to take the fun part of it and create special memories with my girls!

What I could live without during this time of year is when horrified/confused sophia asks at the store what is that?!? and it's a 'bloody thing' and you are wishing you cut through a different isle....even the toy/drag them out before they touch everything isle would be better than this.

If you are in the same boat as me..and want to make Halloween a fun and imaginative time for you and your family/friends..without going too scary/wierd.........
then this inspiration board is for you! 

The veggies that look like chopped off fingers are on another blog.........sorry. :) haha.

I've covered everything from food to decor to games! 

All DIY. Hope this post inspires you!

Enjoy Picking and choosing ideas to incorporate into your own

 'Not So Spooky Halloween Party'

1. Party Table Display via Better Homes and Garden & The Celebration Shoppe

2. Owl Cupcakes via One Charming Party

3. Pumpkin Bowling via Jeanetics

4. Pumpkin Costumes via Living with Lindsay

5. Boo Letters via Eighteen 25 - Guest blogger Jen Johnson

6. Mini Caramel Apples via Allyson Baker Design

7. Ritzy Halloween Spiders via Sprinkled with Flour

8. Sand Witches via Lisa Storms

9. Ghost Smore Favor via Southern Vogue

10. Bats across Wall via Made

 11. Pumpkin Balloons via Martha Stewart.com

12. Veggie Dip Pumpkin via Pinterest

13. Boo Pumpkins via pinterest/ohhowposh.com

14. Pumpkin family via all you.com

15. Donut Tower via One Charming Party

Trick your kids...then they get the Treats!
Veggies and Fruit are more likely to be eaten if displayed cute/fun- it's been proven.. by a series of very professional studies.

Veggie Cups and Fruit Kabobs via Annie's Eats
Fruit Cups via bit-o-me       Vegetable Display via My Bride Story

I like the idea of using popsicle sticks rather than skewers...Fruit Kabobs are always nicer when you don't have to worry about injuries.
Fruit on popsicle sticks via delicate construction

Cute and Clever Pumpkins - I love pumpkinnns! going to pick them out..decorating them..the whole deal. And I love these ideas. Plus they make great props in photos with cute babies. 
Smiley Pumpkins via Good Housekeeping

Masked Pumpkins via Good Housekeeping      Black and White Painted Pumpkins via country living
Funny Faces Pumpkins via Family Fun       Pop Pumpkins via Happy Mundane

Fun Party Favors/Activities
Milano Cookie Ghosts via blonde-designs
Halloween Play Dough via The Idea Room


Goo! Because what parent doesn't want their 3 yr old to have that in their hands?! sounds awesome. (It's a party!! let them live a little. you'll survive the goo. your car seat might not..but it's washable.)
Goo Tutorial via dollarstorecrafts.com
Pop goes the Pumpkin game via marthastewart.com       Favor Bag (Decorate and Fill!) via laJollamom

DIY Invites- I love these designs! I'm all about e-vites..but if you want to do something extra special these would be so fun to get in the mail!
Bat Ribbon Invite via Parents.com        Paper Bat Invite via One Charming Party



More Sweet Treat Ideas-
Candy Corn Krispy Treat Pretzel Pops via Love from the Oven
Owl Cupcakes via One Charming Party
Candy Corn Cupcakes via The Curvy Carrot
Halloween-Push-Pop-Peeps via Love from the Oven
Happy Halloween Cake Bunting via Every day is a Celebration & Domestic Charm
Smore-Ghost-Marshmallows via Blondie and Brownies

Mini Caramel Apples via Allyson Baker Design


My Sophie would be happy with 1 marshmallow for halloween...She thinks they are just amazing. even the tiny tinyyyy ones. haha. (I make those a big deal. don't judge.)
Halloween Marshmallow Peep Treats via Love from the Oven

Pumpkin Cakes with Nutella Filling
via Kirbie's Cravings

And because I will use any party to have an excuse for cute striped paper straws..
i love these black and orange ones together.
via Domestic Charm

All of my finds can be found on 
my Pinterest Board: Halloween DIY Party Details