Getting Organized for Halloween: 10 Spooktacular Tips
by Maria Gracia

Ghosts, witches, goblins and black cats . . . yes, it's
Halloween once again. Here are 10 tips to ensure this
holiday is a fun one for your and your family.

1. MAKE A LIST.
Make a checklist of everything you'd like to do for
Halloween--such as making/getting costumes, having a party,
attending a festival, carving a pumpkin, getting some scary
books or videos at the library and taking the kids
trick-or-treating, safety precautions, and baking pumpkin
pie.

2. DECORATE FOR THE SEASON.
It's time to pull out your tried-and-true Halloween
decorations from year's past. If they're not in one
organized place this year, be sure you put them all in one
organized place for next year when you're done with them.

3. FIND THE FESTIVITIES.
Using the Web and your local newspapers, find out what
Halloween festivities are happening in your area. Schedule
some outings for your family and enjoy the season. Apple
picking, pumpkin picking and hay rides are popular this
time of the year.

4. SEARCH YOUR TV LISTINGS.
Search through your TV listing and make a schedule of all
Halloween programs and cartoons you wish to watch. If the
family can't be together when a particular program is
airing, video tape it and watch it together later on.

5. BUY TREATS AHEAD OF TIME.
Pick up Halloween treats at the supermarket now so you're
ready for trick-or-treaters.

6. ORGANIZE TREATS INTO TREAT BAGS.
Spend time before Hallowing, placing an assortment of
treats into each treat bag (or plastic baggie.) Every
trick-or-treater will then get an equal amount of treats.

7. ORGANIZE A HALLOWEEN PARTY.
If you plan to have a Halloween party at your house, plan
for the party ahead of time. Make a list of everything you
plan to do, and everyone you wish to invite. Be sure to
get the invitations out early. Begin preparing meals and
baking before October 31st.

8. GET READY FOR PARTIES YOU'RE ATTENDING.
If you already have plans to go to a Halloween party
elsewhere, determine what you'll need to bring to the
party. Will you need to bring food? Find out what dish
you'll be bringing, and determine if it can be prepared
ahead of time. Need a costume? Begin making one now, or
be sure to hit the costume shops early, while you still
have time.

9. SEND OUT HALLOWEEN GREETINGS.
Halloween is a great time of year to keep in touch with
family and friends. Send Halloween greetings in the mail,
or save money and send e-mail greetings.

10. ENJOY THE SEASON.
Go outdoors and enjoy the fall foliage. Take a walk in the
brisk air. Enjoy your neighbors' Halloween decorations
around town. Take some photos for your memory book. After
all, this holiday doesn't linger after October 31st--you'll
be heading right into the holiday season!

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by Maria Gracia - Get Organized Now!
http://www.getorganizednow.com

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