Learn how to transform a standard pile of fresh veggies into a puking pumpkin, a spooky skeleton, or any “gross” thing you can dream up. Perfect if you’re hosting a Halloween party or attending a potluck and want to make sure there are some healthy Halloween snacks available.

It’s nearly July and the temperatures are already soaring. Sunburns and summer vacation are the hot topics. Time to put on some Risky Business sunglasses and head for the beach or a Slip N’ Slide or something… Wait… it’s 100 degrees out and you’re hungry for Halloween? So are we! Thankfully there’s no need to wait until October for Halloween. Our motto is “spooky Halloween fun all year long” for a reason: you can have a “mini Halloween” any day of the year.

During a particularly gloomy and muggy June day, we did just that. We spent the entire day in spooky makeup and outfits, making and eating Halloween treats, decorating the house in orange and black, freaking people out and watching scary movies.

In the morning …

Have a birthday or other event coming up? Kasey Smith recently staged an elaborate surprise birthday party with an awesome theme. “A yacht party to Angel Island that was infested with brain hungry zombies!”

I don’t know about you guys, but if I were the lucky victim of the surprise Yacht Club Yuppie Zombie Party I’d immediately elevate everyone involved to BFF status. That’s definitely the most elaborate and creative Halloween-related party theme I’ve ever heard of.

Do you think there were any survivors?

Most high school proms are a colossal let down. It’s supposed to be a “magical night”, but somehow they’ve become best known for bad music, tacky tuxes, and a cafeteria flavored meal. Among other things. So who wouldn’t want a chance to make some new prom memories?

The Portland Zombie Prom promises to be everything our proms weren’t; deadly tunes, cadaverous cuties, and even a costume contest! After you’ve scoured your local thrift store or eBay for your zombie costume duds, you can even arrive early and get your makeup done. Now there’s a perk for real zombie fiends: if you need help getting your dead on there are pro makeup artists available on the day of the Prom to help you out. Did I mentioned that costume contest winners will be crowned “Prom King”, “Prom Queen” …

We’re starting out this special Zombie (Good) Friday with an announcement that directly affects how awesome Halloween will be for the next couple of years. Unlike 2007, Halloween in 08′ and 09′ will be falling on perfect party days: Friday and Saturday! Since school and work won’t get in the way for many of us, that will result in more of everything we love about the holiday. More events and parties, entertainment on TV and in theaters, and even more crazy costumes and various stuff from Halloween retailers. It’s going to be one hell of a Halloween, folks. If you’ve ever thought to yourself “one of these years I’ll go all out for Halloween”, then you’ll be in great company in 2008.

And now, onto the undead!

Our 2nd favorite pop culture site in existence, RetroCrush, interviews George Romero and …

A delicious but healthy Halloween appetizer made with a variety of colors and textures. Make a lot, because these are a party-tested favorite and will quickly disappear.