The Brain Cocktail Recipe

From printable party invitations to cute cupcake toppers, boo basket embellishments and party favors plus pumpkin-carving templates and indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, we've got everything you need to frighten up some fun this Halloween. All you need is a printer!

This week we’re talking about Halloween with the Crafty Lumberjacks (aka Dennis Setteducati and Andrew Boza). Then, Jen Perkins, the Queen of Kitsch, talks about Halloween trees and collecting vintage decor.

Full of fall flavors, these treats are scary good!

Round out your springtime brunch with the ultimate light side: a garden-fresh, leafy green salad. Arugula and watercress are ideal for this healthy recipe as both are cool-weather crops harvested in spring, with a crisp, peppery flavor. Fresh orange slices, tart strawberries and sweet blueberries scattered on top harmonize well with the from-scratch orange-poppy seed vinaigrette. Sprinkle on blue cheese crumbles for a savory, creamy note.

Frighten up your Halloween party table with this scary-cute skeleton bone cookie board. The spaces between the cookies overflow with sweet and salty treats to create an interactive, crowd-pleasing dessert display.

If you haven't heard of Ranch Water yet, prepare yourself because it's about to be everywhere. And, once you've tried it, it's easy to see why: Ranch Water is basically a not-sweet, super pared-down margarita ... with bubbles. Intrigued? Read on for the unbelievably easy recipe, plus our tips for setting up a Ranch Water serving station (on a bookshelf!).

A citrusy, mezcal-based twist on the classic cocktail.

Rev up the friendly competition with games designed specifically for grown-ups. We have your next party planned with an epic game night.

Soft, chewy pretzels are a frequent sight in German biergartens and the perfect salty companion to beer and (yum!) beer cheese. Up your Oktoberfest game this year and bake up a batch of these chewy munchables that are perfect for dipping. Learn how to make this fun, easy dish in just a few steps using readymade dough.

Get in the spirit and give your neighbors something to talk about with these thrilling Halloween outdoor decorations.