A Pirate theme on the Halloween party would be one helluva fun way to enjoy. Here are some quick ways to organize your very own pirate theme Halloween party less the hassles.

Theme Invitations

Stick to the theme from the very beginning; opt for the invites that match with the theme. Since the theme is all about pirates, ships et al, the design of the invitation card should be according to the overall pirate mood. You may go for extensive designs like an entire pirate ship loaded with shabbily dressed pirates. You may even go for the simple designs like a face of a pirate sporting a bandanna and eye gear.

Gaming Zone

This time let the chill run down your spine with Halloween party games. For the scary story sessions, keep the stories revolving around the pirate theme of the Halloween party. If you have more guests turning up then organize games based on the theme.

As for what games to have, there are so many it is the subject of a separate article altogether! Suffice to say – ensure that everyone is participating in the game so no one feels left out.

Pirate’s Dining Zone

Keep the food part simple instead of lavish layouts on the Halloween. Stick to the traditional menu rather than contemporary. Keep your focus on the table layout, spanning from the cutlery and dinnerware to the table linen. Do not mow the table layout theme with the party theme. For instance, keep a mask or a placard with pirate’s slogan.

To add some mushy feelings to the mood, keep a nice looking flower arrangement. Put some fresh cut orchids teamed with Ireland bells in the vase. To add more glamor to the flower arrangement, you can put exotic calendula combined with bell lilies in all corners of the dining area.

Dress Them Down

Ensure that the attire is in sync with the theme. For male guests, follow the captain Jack Sparrows style. For the female folk, keep the Gothic attire for a dramatic feel.

Gear up to enjoy the Halloween in the pirates way.

If your house is anything like mine, you have dress up clothes scattered everywhere around the house from the kids bedrooms, to the playroom, to dress up shoes in the kitchen to trip over every time you turn around!  With 3 kids, 2 girls and a boy who have vivid imaginations and love to pretend, on any given day I have a Sleeping Beauty dress on my bed, a princess wand on the bathroom floor, dressups scattered all over the hallway and a pirate cape in my baby’s crib (because he won’t let go of it when he goes down for a nap, because he loves the softness of the velvet and the china silk lining against his face).  There is a great need at our house for some toy storage and a place to put the dress ups.

First of all, my kids are terrible about hanging things up.  They don’t have the dexterity to put a dress on a hanger yet and have it stay.  So hanging it up in a closet is not really an option for my children to put away their costumes by themselves.  A good alternative is hooks.  You can get the adhesive kind that you just stick on the wall or you can get decorative hooks that you screw in.  Your kids can then easily hang up their princess or pirate clothes on the hooks to keep the floor tidy and neat and also so the costumes last longer.  This concept also teaches them respect for their special things and helps them to clean up by themselves.

Another idea would be to purchase a toy box or a dress up trunk for only their dress up clothes.  They can just stuff their things in there when they are done playing with them and Voila!  Clothes off the floor.  Toy boxes or dress up trunks are great because they are inexpensive, an easy way for your child to clean up by themselves, and you can put them anywhere and they look beautiful.  However, the one down side with dress up trunks is that if they are deep, you can’t reach the things on the bottom, so the whole thing needs to get dumped out, or the things in the bottom don’t get played with as much as the things on the bottom.

An under the bed plastic storage box seems to work well for dress up costumes.  They can get their box out when they are ready to play dress up and put it back when they are done.  This method works great when toys are stored exclusively in the bedroom of the child.

We have large built in storage drawers in our basement playroom for toys to go in. It works very well.  The kids can fold and put their dress up clothes in the large drawer when they are cleaning up.  It is simple and easy for them to do.  They also put their princess accessories in there, as well as their capes and previous Halloween costumes in the drawers.  Over the years, we have had to expand to several drawers for their dress ups as dress up clothes seem to be a timeless, ageless gift that they always ask for and play with on a daily basis.

Organizing you dress up clothes can be fun and rewarding.  Spending a few minutes in the short run will make a big difference long term!

If your house is anything like mine, you have dress up clothes scattered everywhere around the house from the kids bedrooms, to the playroom, to dress up shoes in the kitchen to trip over every time you turn around!  With 3 kids, 2 girls and a boy who have vivid imaginations and love to pretend, on any given day I have a Sleeping Beauty dress on my bed, a princess wand on the bathroom floor, dressups scattered all over the hallway and a pirate cape in my baby’s crib (because he won’t let go of it when he goes down for a nap, because he loves the softness of the velvet and the china silk lining against his face).  There is a great need at our house for some toy storage and a place to put the dress ups.

First of all, my kids are terrible about hanging things up.  They don’t have the dexterity to put a dress on a hanger yet and have it stay.  So hanging it up in a closet is not really an option for my children to put away their costumes by themselves.  A good alternative is hooks.  You can get the adhesive kind that you just stick on the wall or you can get decorative hooks that you screw in.  Your kids can then easily hang up their princess or pirate clothes on the hooks to keep the floor tidy and neat and also so the costumes last longer.  This concept also teaches them respect for their special things and helps them to clean up by themselves.

Another idea would be to purchase a toy box or a dress up trunk for only their dress up clothes.  They can just stuff their things in there when they are done playing with them and Voila!  Clothes off the floor.  Toy boxes or dress up trunks are great because they are inexpensive, an easy way for your child to clean up by themselves, and you can put them anywhere and they look beautiful.  However, the one down side with dress up trunks is that if they are deep, you can’t reach the things on the bottom, so the whole thing needs to get dumped out, or the things in the bottom don’t get played with as much as the things on the bottom.

An under the bed plastic storage box seems to work well for dress up costumes.  They can get their box out when they are ready to play dress up and put it back when they are done.  This method works great when toys are stored exclusively in the bedroom of the child.

We have large built in storage drawers in our basement playroom for toys to go in. It works very well.  The kids can fold and put their dress up clothes in the large drawer when they are cleaning up.  It is simple and easy for them to do.  They also put their princess accessories in there, as well as their capes and previous Halloween costumes in the drawers.  Over the years, we have had to expand to several drawers for their dress ups as dress up clothes seem to be a timeless, ageless gift that they always ask for and play with on a daily basis.

Organizing you dress up clothes can be fun and rewarding.  Spending a few minutes in the short run will make a big difference long term!

If youâ??re not on Trick or Treat duty and throwing a monster bash instead, here are some tips on how to organize a Halloween party:

1) Pick a Theme. Will it be monsters, movie characters, celebrities, pirates, or a free for all? Depending on whether you are having a childrenâ??s or adult party, will help to determine the theme. If hosting a childrenâ??s party, be sure to have plenty of parental supervision. And if you decide â??costumes requiredâ?? party or casual.

2) Invitations. Make a guest list and send out invitations 2 weeks before the party. Choose invitations that will go along with your theme and get creative. You can save time and money and buy invites from your local party supply store or have some fun and make them yourself. Remember to keep it simple and be budget conscious. E-mails are also a fast, easy, and eco-friendly way to send out invites. Be sure to specify details about the party. Indicate if it is an adult, childrenâ??s or all ages party. If it is going to be a themed party, make sure to include instructions regarding costumes and if they are required. Donâ??t forget to include directions to the party, beginning and ending times and any special announcements such as costume contests.

3) Décor. Prepare your decorations 1 week before the party. Buy them from a party store, OR make them yourself. Give your self enough time to decorate. Depending on the complexity of your decorations, begin decorating the day before, or have some guests arrive early the day of to help out. One of my favorite décor pieces this season are the Oversized Paper Jack-O-Lanterns. The set of 3 are perfect for indoors or under the moonlight and collapse down flat so when not in use they can be easily stored.  Additional decoration tricks are throwing some white sheets over furniture to give an abandoned look. Replace regular light bulbs with black lights and red or green bulbs. Fog machines or dry ice in hot water always set a spooky mood. Fake spider webs are inexpensive and go a long way when decorating for Halloween and donâ??t forget the classic black and orange helium balloons to add instant spirit to your home.

4) Food and Drinks. Decide what type of food you will be providing and if you will provide a buffet table, simple refreshments and finger foods, delivery/take out or a potluck. Drinks will depend whether it is a childrenâ??s or adult party. Wine, cocktails, beer or a special Witchâ??s Brew is always fun! Drinks for the little ones can include fruit punch, soda, juice or a non-alcoholic Witchâ??s Brew. The perfect ice bucket or party tub can help youâ??re your drinks ice cold and refreshing the whole night through. And whatâ??s a Halloween party without sweet treats? The dessert table should include cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, pumpkin pie and a bowl of candy. Whether young or old, itâ??s always a good thank your guests with a goody bag full of treats and party favors

5) Party Games. Depending on the crowd, you may want to plan and organize games for your party that are age appropriate and fun for everyone! Make the games more appealing with door prizes for all the winners.

6) Music. Set the perfect atmosphere with the right music and sounds. Buy or make a soundtrack for your party. Look for creepy and eerie sounds like screams, ghoulish grunts, creaking doors and more! Throw some fun and nostalgia into the mix with some classic Halloween songs like Monster Mash by Bobbie Boris Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers, Thriller by Michael Jackson, the Ghostbusters theme song by Ray Parker Jr., the Twilight Zone theme song by Neil Norman & His Cosmic Orchestra, The Addams Family theme song by Vic Mizzy, The Munsters theme song, Put A Spell On You by Screaminâ?? Jay Hawkins, Dead Manâ??s Party by Oingo Boingo and the ever so popular Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack.

7) Clean Up. After the party is over, itâ??s time to clean up the mess! Have some friends help you out and make sure you have all the essential tools and accessories. Large trash bags (donâ??t forget to recycle!), large trash can, broom and dust pan, rubber gloves, bucket, caddy, sponges, scrubbers (for the sticky messes), cleaning towels, and an all purpose cleaner.

Storage. Store your Halloween decorations in plastic bins, lidded boxes and storage bags to keep them in great shape for next year!

Happy Organizing!