As the spookiest night of the year quickly approaches, you may be thinking about throwing your own Halloween shindig.
We'd all like to agree that we're more than capable of hosting a great party but actually planning one can either be a walk in the park or a total nightmare on Elm Street.
SEE ALSO:Star Wars Halloween costumes for your pet because it's never too early to start planningYes, parties come and go but there's nothing like hosting an incredible soirée, especially one your guests will be talking about for years to come.
In order to receive the Best Host Ever award this Hallo-weekend, there are several treats you can do and some tricks you should definitely avoid.
This is a great way to get your guests into the Halloween spirit.
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This should be pretty self-explanatory.
Starbucks cups, M&Ms, and Game of Thrones ensembles are surefire way to win best dressed. But if you're feeling lost, here are many, many suggestions.
Costumes based on cultures are not cool and tragic events are never clever. And please, don't dress up like Donald Trump.
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Candy corn, chocolate, popcorn, and chips are perfect.
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Not everyone enjoys crunching on carrots, Susan.
Pumpkins are always accepted and a few fake spider webs draped around a railing never hurt anyone.
Your neighbors don't want to be scared by a vampire popping out of a coffin in the middle of winter.
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Nothing says Halloween like glow-in-the-dark everything.
It's not cool, trust us on this.
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Everyone loves a great cha-cha slide.
No one likes a sore loser.
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After all, it is Halloween.
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After all, it isHalloween.
Have a safe and happy one!