Despite popular beliefs, Halloween doesn’t have to become a holiday for socializing, partying or trick-or-treating. October 31st can be a night of complete relaxation indoors, on a couch with delicious snacks and spooky movies. If you find yourself contemplating leaving the costume in the closet and cuddling up on the couch, do not fret! Here are some tips to keep Halloween a special occasion; after all it still is a holiday so you might as well celebrate!
Gather Some Snacks
If the children can trick-or-treat and spoil themselves with sugar, than you can too! There is no shame in enjoying yourself with some baked goods. To keep the Halloween spirit alive, try and pick out some hauntingly adorable treats or bake them for yourself! Here are some simple recipes to follow that will start your evening off right:
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- Black Nutella Buttercream
Pick Out Your Drink
Well, you can’t really eat all those pastries without something to drown it all down with. Below are some recipes that are easy to follow but invoke that fall feeling we all love. For those of you who can, grabbing a bottle of red wine will make you feel like a blood thirsting vampire…. and you might even trick yourself into becoming one with each sip.
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Get Comfy
This is the most important step to a successful night! It’s important to find the comfiest place in your house and dwell there for the rest of the night. Once you have laid out your snacks and beverages on the table you will not want to move. Keep yourself comfy by bringing blankets and pillows to embellish your area. Halloween decor is also a plus! Adding some candles and dimming the lights will also set a spooky atmosphere. For those who don’t want to miss out on dressing up this year getting character inspired pajamas can help ease that longing.
Pick Your Entertainment
So you’ve managed to gather enough food, drinks, and blankets to survive a natural disaster but what’s next? Deciding what you want to do for the rest of the night may be the hardest step of all. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of things to do while spending your time indoors:
Watch Movies
Streaming your favorite halloween themed movies is an easy way to entertain yourself for hours. If you are brave, turn the lights off and watch a horror film. For those who just want to reminisce on their childhood, opting for animated films might be better. Regardless of your preference this master list of “Movies streaming on Netflix” can help you out!
Tell Spooky Stories
This option might require an audience but is fun if done right! Researching a couple of stories to read out loud or getting a book such as “Spooky Stories To Tell In The Dark” can help. For those who are really imaginative making your own folktale is just as fun. To aid in a more frightening atmosphere, turn off all the lights and illuminate your face with just a flashlight.
Pass Out Candy
You can’t stop the doorbell from ringing, no matter if you put the porch lights off or leave a sign. The children will knock until someone comes to the door. If you want to see the Halloween magic at work, pulling up a chair on the lawn and people watching can be really entertaining. You can make a game out of it as well! Try tallying up repetitive costumes or write down the ones that made you laugh.
Following this guide will help your Halloween indoors feel more like a celebratory occasion! Don’t be afraid to decline that party invitation. You may find yourself really enjoying this holiday season from a different, relaxing perspective.
