by Elizabeth Blankenship

Created on: September 05, 2008   Last Updated: October 09, 2009

Throw an eco-friendly Halloween Party no one will forget. It is easy, fun, and perhaps will get your guests thinking about the carbon footprint they are leaving for our future generations. Get your friends to "Go Green" with you.

Pick an eco-friendly place to hold your party. The easiest and most roomy place would be a local park in your community. Another option is to hold your party at your home or another friend's home. Either indoors or outdoors, weather permitting. Think about using Organic soy candles for your lighting. Candles will add to the atmosphere of the party and helps to conserve energy.

Purchasing food will be most of your budget. It is easy these days to pick up organic and natural foods at your local grocery store. Having a hard time finding certain items necessary for your menu? Check out your local natural food store. Plan ahead and shop online. Purchase organic bulk foods from an organic bulk food supplier like www.bulkfoods.com. Buying locally is the best route to go. Got a tight budget? Shop early, scout out the best prices.

Have everyone bring an organic main dish. If your guests need some organic recipe ideas, send out handmade organic recipes with your Halloween Party Invitations. Finger foods are easy. Not too messy, colorful, and fun! Try colorful organic carrots and celery, purchase them in larger portions because it will be less expensive. Use in-season organic broccoli, cauliflower, and organic fresh fruits. Create attractive veggie and fruit platters. Ordering pre-made platters can get very expensive. Serve party guests a warm organic Fall cranberry punch. The recipe is available at www.organicauthority.com . Place some reusable scary plastic eye balls in the punch to create some scary effects. A great easy organic dessert recipe is apple and raspberry cake. The recipe can be found at www.greenfootsteps.com, look under desserts.

While decorating think about how you can reuse the decorations. Utilizing bowls of organic fruit is festive, colorful, and yummy. If using table clothes go for the organic cotton and recycle them when the party is over as receiving blankets or curtains. Use recycled Halloween ribbon or hemp twine or purchase Halloween ribbon at your local craft Store. When you think about decorating think "green" and use potted plants, herbs, and flowers. Mums are inexpensive and are a wonderful fall flower. Potted plants have a much longer life then store bought cut flowers. Go outdoors and spend a few minutes looking

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