Happy Halloween

Instructions Step 1: Figure out your size Figure out what your ideal dress size is, then squeeze into clothes that are 2 sizes smaller than that. Step 2: Dress carefully Wear your bottoms low and your tops high so you’ll always have a muffin top, even if you’re not overweight. Pair ripped pantyhose with hot …

Instructions Step 1: Annoy the neighborhood grouch Annoy the neighborhood grouch — you know, the one who turns off all their lights on Halloween to avoid giving out candy — by lavishly decorating their property so they attract hordes of trick-or-treaters. Step 2: Play invisible string Head to a heavily trafficked walkway with a friend …

Instructions Step 1: Find a nemesis Find a superhero to despise, and vow to obliterate them. After all, what’s a supervillain without a superhero? Step 2: Acquire your own powers Acquire superpowers of your own by stealing advanced technology from the government, nurturing your genius intellect, or subjecting yourself to a gene-altering radioactive accident. Step …

Instructions Step 1: Power up Develop an amazing ability. Hang out near DNA-altering devices or animals, travel to a planet with a different sun, or have mystical beings imbue you with incredible gifts — whatever turns your regular powers into superpowers! TIP: If you can’t develop superpowers, develop a super body and carry incredible gadgets. …

Instructions Step 1: Be fearless Be fearless: Lisbeth Salander doesn’t take crap from anyone. And she’ll risk her own life to save a friend. Step 2: Take up kickboxing Take up kickboxing; it’s one of the skills that helps Lisbeth be a badass. Step 3: Be a computer whiz Lisbeth is a genius hacker, so …

Instructions Step 1: Write a list Write a list of the candies you are looking for so you don’t forget one of your childhood favorites. Step 2: Search the internet Search the internet for sites that specialize in retro and rare candy. There are several companies that specialize in finding old-time favorites. Step 3: Visit …

Instructions Step 1: Decide on a location Decide on a location; any good-size backyard will do. Or consider asking town leaders about organizing a community event at a local park. Step 2: Invite people Inform guests of the date in advance of Halloween so they keep their pumpkins. Arrange to pick up any from friends …

Instructions Step 1: Know the categories Know the categories of the costume contest and how it will be judged. TIP: Find out which costumes won in previous years. Step 2: Get ideas Brainstorm ideas for your costume. Choose a costume that is appropriate to the contest and choose a character that is familiar to others. …

Instructions Step 1: Set the mood Set the mood by dimming the lights and turning off any electronic devices, like the TV or stereo. Light the candles and set the food offering out on the table. Step 2: Select the medium Select a person to act as the medium to lead the seance. They should …

Instructions Step 1: Invent “what-if” scenario Invent a “what-if” scenario that seems impossible to solve and terrifying to face. Describe closed rooms, dark hallways, and sudden obstructions or tests for the hero. Step 2: Choose characters Choose a protagonist who resembles your audience — someone their age, belongs to the same group, or shares one …

Instructions Step 1: Think logically Think logically about the situation. If you heard a crash in the basement, could it be the cat? Is your house settling? Did your water heater just take a giant gulp? If you can’t seen to find a logical answer for the activity, begin your investigation. Step 2: Research Research …

Instructions Step 1: Check the appliances Check whether your appliances frequently turn off and on. This goes for your lights and television, too. It’s thought that paranormal energy can drain the energy when it passes an electrical source. Step 2: Watch for strange occurrences Watch out for unexplained occurrences in your home: items being moved …

Instructions Step 1: Find a ghost-hunting group Find a local group of people interested in paranormal research. Step 2: Research Research locations that are likely to be haunted. Talk to friends or family members who have had paranormal experiences in their homes. Investigate places in your community that are known for being haunted. Step 3: …

Instructions Step 1: Find a good setting Your story won’t work if you’re shouting over street noise or basking in a bright, sunny day. If you want maximum scare impact, find a spot that’s dark, quiet, and secluded, and pick a time when you won’t be interrupted. Step 2: Understand the basic structure Whether it’s …

Instructions Step 1: Don’t let kids eat until back home Ask your kids not to eat any candy they receive until they get home. Let them take along some candy from home, so they won’t be tempted to dig in. TIP: Consider alternatives to walking door-to-door—many malls, town halls, businesses, and schools give out Halloween …

Instructions Step 1: Wear a great costume Buy or make a great costume. No one likes to give candy to kids who think they’re too cool to dress up. Step 2: Hit the streets early Hit the streets early, when everyone is fully stocked. You’ll also be first to the houses where people leave out …

Instructions Step 1: Wear garlic Discourage the undead from wanting to bite you in the first place by wearing garlic around your neck; the pungent bulb is thought to repel vampires because it deters their blood-sucking cousins, mosquitoes. Step 2: Throw seeds If a vampire is approaching you, spill a bag of millet, seed, or …

Instructions Step 1: Talk to it Be confident, firm, and polite, and talk to your ghost. If you can live with it, detail what you’d like it to stop doing. If not, use the same respectful tone of voice to tell it to leave. TIP: Ask the spirit if it wants something. Ghosts may need …