Calling all guys & ghouls!  With Halloween creeping up on us already, DPC would like to offer some fun tips this month for hosting your own spooktacular party!

Invitations - Get creative with your party invites! For example, think “inside the box” by placing a fake finger (available at any costume store) on a bed of cotton inside a small box.  Tie a black “reminder” ribbon around the finger and affix a label with the party details to the inside cover of the box.  This is sure to be an invitation your guests won’t forget!

Finger Food – Thrill your guests with creepy culinary concoctions!  Eyeball brownies are always a crowd pleaser…just bake your favorite store-bought brownies for 15 minutes, roll them into 1” balls once cooled, dip the balls in white chocolate, and decorate with gel frosting!  For even more ideas, visit www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/creepy-treats.  Also be sure to ask your local wine store about Halloween-themed varieties with creepy labels that are readily available this time of year.

Dress to Kill – Costumes are a must!  Keep a spare costume or two on stand-by for any guests who choose to show up “as themselves.”  Feel free to have a little fun with the costume choice for your party poopers!