3 Spooktacular Ideas for Throwing the Best Halloween Party

Easy Ways to Throw a Horrifically Fun Halloween Party

Summer is over, and it’s time to start slowing things down. Kids are back in school, and everyone returns to their routines. Summers are always busy with vacations and constant activities, but the fall and winter are opportunities to slow down and take it easy. The first opportunity to have a nice relaxed fall get-together is Halloween.  

A Halloween party is the perfect opportunity to have friends over and watch spooky movies or celebrate the change in seasons. For people looking to entertain friends and family this season, take some advice from a local heating service. With a few Halloween tips to make parties fun, homeowners can host the best party on the block. 

Spooky Decorations

• Exterior inflatable decorations
• Exterior lighting
• Interior displays and decorations
• Lawn ornaments
• Digital outdoor displays
• Fog machines 

With a little effort and creativity, anyone can set a festive mood for a Halloween party. Be sure to include elements both indoors and outdoors so that guests feel the spirit as they show up. Including multiple senses also helps give a holistic experience. For example, playing a spooky soundtrack along with decorations entices two senses. The next section will bring in two more senses for a complete experience. 

Candy and Confections

Treats at Halloween can delight both the smell and taste senses, so having a spread of treats at a party is essential for the party’s success. For starters, no Halloween party would be complete without bowls of candy for people to munch on. Staging the candy in decorative bowls or cauldrons is a great way to make it accessible. 

The next step is to prepare some easy treats for guests to eat. Candy eyeballs are a must-have for spooky decorating. Just about any snack can be turned into a cute treat with the addition of candy eyeballs. Brownies, sandwich cookies, and bananas can all make easy treats with a quick dip in white chocolate and the application of the eyeballs. 

Focus on HVAC Maintenance

Keeping a comfortable atmosphere is just as important as decorating. No party host wants to deal with a home that is too hot or cool as guests try to enjoy themselves. Fall is the perfect season to schedule HVAC maintenance to guard against an embarrassing scenario such as the heater failing to kick on. 

By scheduling attendance in the fall, HVAC technicians get the opportunity to check the AC after a hard season of cooling and prepare the heater for the upcoming drop in temperatures. By scheduling maintenance in the fall, homeowners can reduce the likelihood of problems and lower their heating bills. 

About Sunset Heating & Cooling

Sunset Heating & Cooling has been keeping Portland, OR homes warm for a century. Their reputation for customer service remains the highest in the area. Call them today for flat-rate pricing on furnace maintenance and repair. 

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