My decorating for Fall/Halloween is done and now I can devote myself to making favors for our upcoming Halloween party. I have hosted a kids party for over 18 years and it's probably one of my favorite things I do. I am working on witch's hat candy bags, which will be a party favor for the adults. I have several relatives coming from near and far as well as neighbors and friends and everyone brings their kids so it's nice to have a a few favors for the kids but also one for the adults as well!

I will post a photo of my candy bags when they are finished. If you are interested in making them, check Martha Stewart's website under party favors. This was a party favor she did several years back. It's not hard but it does take just the right amount of tweaking to get the hat assembled right! I try to save a template of it every year. In my opinion, Martha Stewart's Halloween crafts have been the most fun. I have made her Halloween "crackers" (tubes filled tricks and treats), paper and plastic candy holders and more.

I also have to get my menu planning underway. I serve snacks and finger foods so I have to finalize everything. The party is Saturday afternoon, October 23rd. I am running out of time! Thank goodness having a black cat (above, pictured is Robin) is good inspiration!