I’ve attended quite the Halloween celebrations over the years… ranging from innocent elementary school get togethers… to college fêtes (I won’t elaborate…)… and then those young adulthood get togethers. Needless to say, my friends and I love any occasion to get together, even if those get togethers have changed over the years. We now all have kiddos in tow, some multiples, and they’re slightly more chaotic than they used to be…. yet, equally as fun…

For this Halloween season, I decided to throw a last minute, small, get together with my girlfriends and their kiddos (I always feel so rejuvenated after we all get together… good girlfriends truly are the best!). I wanted to decorate with simple + festive decor… and then opted for “cleaner” versions of Halloween favorites. Since I didn’t have all day long to run around town and look for decorations + snacks, I decided to grab everything I needed at Walmart… the one stop shop for all your Halloween needs. Whether you need a last minute costume idea, or decided to throw a party this weekend, they have it all… along with easy 2 day shipping, or “pick up in store” options (which I did for several of the items). The selection of Halloween decor + party supplies were adorable. I snagged these cute napkins, plates, and straws for all the snacks…  and the large Halloween balloon as a cute, and easy, backdrop. I also ordered this cute black+ white party kit for actual Halloween evening dinner with the family (we usually do a chili and some delicious corn bread….).

Once I had all the decorations planned out, I got to the snacks (hangry toddlers and parents is never a good combo….). I know Halloween is all about the treats + candy… but I opted for some cleaner ingredient options by picking up my favorite Simple Mills boxed baking treats (most of them have 10 real ingredients or less, taste amazing, and are so simple to make)… I bought some organic apples, sliced them, and then tossed some of the best Peanut Butter ever into a small bowl… and then grabbed Zevia soda drinks (so good, and clean)… and called it a day! No need to stop at several different stores when you can get it all done at one spot….. and I love knowing that what I’m giving everyone to snack on is clean _ delicious!

And while I’m all about the “cleaner” + “healthier” treats for a party I put on myself, I do know that come Halloween evening, I’ll be much more lenient and take equal excitement in all the treats accumulated throughout the evening. Life’s a balance!
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(Post Details || Elsa Costume |  My Cardigan | My Jeans |  Halloween Balloon | Ghost Balloon | Straws | Plates | Napkins | Cupcake Liners | Pumpkin Muffin Mix | Chocolate Cupcake Mix | Frosting | Chocolate Chip Cookies | Peanut Butter)

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