I definitely want to try making some of these specimens - http://www.marthastewart.com/268406/specimen-jars
Also, I have a lab coat I'm going to incorporate into a scarecrow.
Also, I have a lab coat I'm going to incorporate into a scarecrow.
Oh snap! Are you vegan?! I'm transitioning, and will be putting stuff on my youtube channel about my vegan journey, so I'm hoping that next year I can provide more vegan treats. My goal is to have an entire vegan Thanksgiving too.I had my party this Thursday, and it turned out great! Had a few cancellations, but still a good number of friends showed up. Finally got people from my art group to meet people from my writing group!
I'm adding pictures to this album: http://www.halloweenforum.com/members/greenwick-albums-halloween-2015-a.html
i only set up two rooms, and I went simple since time ran out. But I am pleased! Everyone had a good time.
Now for some notes:
- At some point I opted to abandon the idea of vegan jello brains. I haven't made them before, and didn't want to waste time screwing it up. So instead I filled the brain mold with kale chips, calling them "moldy brains." The effect was great!
- in my rolls I slathered down canned pumpkin instead of butter, then added pumpkin pie spice & brown sugar. I'm doing this from now on! So much better than cinnamon rolls.
- ran out of time to make parting gifts, but the supplies I do have will be great for my idea next year.
- one of the beakers wasn't needed, so I filled it with juice from an olive can. It looked appropriately gross! Gives me ideas for potions to brew for next year.
- small amounts of a variety of candy was a great idea!
- After the party, it felt like when Halloween is over - except it's not! I get a whole half month more to enjoy! Very worth getting ready early.
- I need to get more novelty drinkware. I haven't collected more than a few spooky wine glasses before, and having more guests makes that not so fair. Plastic goblets is what I'm leaning towards.
- A dish was set out with small dog treats, so if people were tempted to feed the dog something, they had an approved healthy snack to give. I highly recommend this!