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I’m hosting a Halloween party tonight, and the energy in this house is pure chaos.
Soon, the kids will be running around in half-costumes, my neighbor’s already texting about spooky apps, and I just want to make sure my veggie chili gets wrapped up before I have to put on my wig.
Let's see how into Halloween our Freaking Delish fans are.....
Our current household theme? Wednesday Addams takes on suburbia. I’m going as Middle-Aged Wednesday (armed with wine & realistic expectations).
My neighbor is going as her colorful werewolf roommate. Yes, she's stoked about the rainbow hair color. Our husbands? TBD — they’re still “figuring it out.” 😏
The only thing I do know is that my husband — who happens to have a PhD in Halloween makeup and facial prosthetics — is probably going to outshine us all.
Spooky Eats
We’re keeping the food simple (because I have zero interest in carving 27 jack-o-lantern garnishes...yall know that's not how I roll):
🥣 My signature Veggie Chili — always a hit, always a tradition. 🍸 My neighbor’s bringing syringe jello shots (because she’s an overachiever). 🧀 A spread of “cute but easy” apps, because we’re too old for stress. 🍷 And yes — I’m 100% trying that box wine in a styrofoam pumpkin hack this year. Peak adulting.
So whether you’re trick-or-treating, hiding with a bowl of candy, or knee-deep in crescent roll mummy dogs, here’s your gentle reminder:
Keep dinner easy. Keep it real. And let the people around you actually pitch in.
You don’t have to be the hero of Halloween dinner. You just have to feed the people (and maybe pour yourself a little "pumpkin" wine).
🕯️ Before You Crash in a Candy Coma…
If you haven’t yet, go grab some of the Candlelight & Comfort Fall Freebies floating around this week — each one is from a cozy, creative woman I adore (and my Dinner Simplified freebie is in there too 🥰).
A few worth checking out: 🍞 Quick & Comforting Fall Breads 🏡 Homestead Hygge Workbook 🥘 Dinner Simplified (yep, this one's mine!)
They’re free for just a couple more days before the full Candlelight & Comfort bundle launches Nov 2–6....deets next week!
Now go forth, embrace the chaos, and remember if anyone gives you crap about not having a costume this weekend....quote my girl Wednesday:
"This is my costume. I'm a homicidal maniac — they look just like everyone else." Wednesday Addams
Tricks + Treats🎃
Brett
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Dinner at home... without the chaos? Yes, please. I help busy moms skip the drive-thru and get real food on the table fast — even when it’s 5:15, nobody’s started dinner, and everyone’s hangry. 👇 Grab my 5 No-Cook Rush Hour Recipes — your secret weapon for stress-free weeknights.