21 Steps To The Best Pumpkin Carving Party Ever

Three words: DIY Chili Bar.

1. Find a charming autumnal location.

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2. Maybe even a well-lit pile of leaves will do.

3. Send invitations.

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4. Gear up…

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…so your guests can create masterpieces.

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5. Brush up on your carving hacks.

13 Brilliant Pumpkin Carving Hacks

6. Put together carving kits for guests.

In mason jars, duh.

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7. Ready a playlist.

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8. Decorate.

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9. Replace your regular bathroom soap with a superior bar that looks like pumpkin pie.

Get it on Etsy for $6.50

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10. Put these in your bathroom so guests don’t all use the same gross damp cloth to dry their hands.

11. Set up a DIY Chili Bar.

Find more amazing photos of this DIY Chili Bar at Celebrations At Home

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Ruth Reichl has some good tips on how to make better chili.

See Ruth Reichl’s tips on Gilt Taste

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12. Put all the party snacks that usually goes in a bowl inside a pumpkin instead.

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13. Offer a vegetarian alternative to the chili.

Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Chive Yogurt. Get the recipe at Bon Appétit

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14. Serve pumpkin beer. This one is the yummiest.

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15. Provide cups.

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16. Serve boozy pumpkin pie milkshakes.

Get the recipe from How Sweet Eats

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17. Maybe people want something lighter, like Honeycrisp Apple Sangria.

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18. Or nonalcoholic mugs of hot chocolate rimmed with graham crackers.

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19. Send people home with party favors.

Paint plastic easter eggs like skulls and fill with treats bc Martha says so.

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20. Maybe those skulls are filled with pumpkin seeds you’ve roasted during the party.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Scatter pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, mix together. Bake for about 7 minutes, until light brown and crispy.

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21. Make sure your pets are ready for company.

20 Cats in Festive Pumpkin Costumes

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