Halloween in Lockdown – Things to Do
Halloween weekend is fast approaching! With the presence of more COVID-19 restrictions what better time to start preparing for a Halloween in lockdown? We’re here to help provide you with fun and creative things to do whilst adhering to government guidelines. From traditional pumpkin carving to Halloween fancy dress competitions, we've got all of our fave celeb Halloween Outfit inspo right here.
Fancy Dress Competition
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Dressing up in fancy dress for Halloween has got to be one of the most exciting times of the year for a lot of Women, it gives us a chance to be somebody or something else for the evening whilst expressing our creative sides. Since we are still in the Coronavirus pandemic a lot of us will make the wise decision to stay home rather than going to overcrowded Halloween venues, but this doesn’t mean we can’t dress up! Why not hold a fancy dress competition with your BFFLs on a zoom video call? You could even have mini house parties with groups of 6 and whichever party collectively scores the highest points for their Halloween outfit wins!
Halloween Fancy Dress Inspiration
Red Devil
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Clown
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Austin Powers Fem Bot
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Daisey Fluffy Heeled Mules in Nude
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Cleopatra
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Pumpkin Picking
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It’s no longer just about buying your Pumpkin from a small selection in your local supermarket and carving it. There are many farms that have Pumpkin patches for you to stroll around with wheelbarrows selecting your perfect pumpkin out of hundreds! Pumpkin picking is a fun activity for everyone to get involved in, from families with young children to friends looking for a day out with all the autumn feels. Pull on your Combat Boots and get wrapped up for a fun filled day in the outdoors.
Pumpkin Carving
Halloween seems to be getting bigger and bigger, some may say it’s even on par with Christmas and we think this is mostly down to the insane Halloween decorations people are putting up. Pumpkin carving has come a long way since the days of carving with a knife and spoon alone. Using a drill to carve your pumpkin is the new way forward, this method is going to save you so much time and is super easy. Follow these simple steps below to carve your best pumpkin yet!
Step 1
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Cut off the bottom so the pumpkin sits flat to the table.
Step 2
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Scrape out and remove the middle through the bottom with a spoon.
Step 3
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Mark off with tape where you want to drill your holes.
Step 4
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Select your drill bit for the size of the holes you want to achieve, then begin drilling through your marked holes.
Step 5
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Wash your pumpkin and clean the holes using pipe cleaners
Step 6
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Place a candle underneath your pumpkin and you’re all set!
Scary Movie Marathon on Netflix
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Quite simply get the Ben & Jerries and popcorn in and snuggle down in bed for a serious Netflix and chill night with the scariest movies you can find!
Bake Halloween Treats
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So you may not be able to throw a mega Halloween party this year but you can still get your baking head on and bake some delicious Halloween treats, the difference is this time you won’t have to share! Take to the internet to find some of the most creatively terrifying cake recipes you’ve ever seen.
