Mission: Halloween

As if dressing up in a costume and getting all the free candy you want isn’t enough, this year Halloween falls on a Saturday (which makes it almost as exciting as flying to the moon, and back).

No school or work the next day means that you can ramp up the fun factor, break a few of the usual rules and make the most of one of the most exciting nights of the year. To help get you there, here’s our prelaunch mission countdown:

10. Disguise Yourself
No one’s going anywhere without a costume on October 31 so make sure everyone’s got one they’re happy with and that will accommodate warm clothes underneath. Consider dressing up yourself this year (be lean and green by skipping the non-renewable resource-based costumes at the store and recycling some old clothes for a homemade costume).

9. Set the Mood
There’s no need to overdecorate for Halloween but if you’ve got some (fake) skeletons in the closet or spider webs to put up, get that done early in the week. Download some spooky sounds onto your iPod for dramatic effect.

8. Get a Gang (Together)
Saturday means this year is the perfect chance to make a group celebration of Halloween—invite family and friends to join you for dinner and trick or treating.

7. Put on a Pot
Once you’ve got the friends booked, plan a menu that’s easy to keep warm on the stove and requires little effort to serve up. Our Pumpkin Chili, some of our Creepy Chocolate Clusters, and some warm apple cider (or something stronger for the adults) make a great pre-outing meal.

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