🎃 The Halloween Planning Kit
Every system on this site, in one printable workbook.
What's inside
1Halloween Master Checklist
Before Halloween week arrives, make sure every planner in this kit is filled in:
- October calendar filled in, Halloween week blocked first
- Grocery budget split 75/25
- Party budget split 40/30/20/10
- Guest list and dietary needs written down
- Shopping timeline dated
- Freezer appetizers labeled and dated
- Trick-or-treat dinner picked
- Potluck items assigned (if applicable)
2October Meal Planning Calendar
Halloween Week First: block Oct 29–31 before filling in anything else. See the full method.
Month: October Year: _______
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3Grocery Budget Planner (75/25)
From the 75/25 October Split: everyday groceries stay separate from Halloween spending.
Total October grocery budget: $_______
- Everyday groceries (75%): $_______
- Halloween spending (25%): $_______
4Party Budget Worksheet (40/30/20/10)
From the 40/30/20/10 system: fund food and candy first.
Total party budget: $_______
- Food & Drinks (40%): $_______
- Candy (30%): $_______
- Décor (20%): $_______
- Buffer (10%): $_______
5Guest Planner
| Guest / Family | # People | Dietary Needs | Bringing? |
|---|---|---|---|
6Shopping Timeline
From The Doorbell-Proof Party System.
- 2 days before: _______________________________
- 1 day before: _______________________________
- Morning of: _______________________________
- 30 minutes before: _______________________________
- 10 minutes before: _______________________________
7Freezer Prep Timeline
From the Freeze, Thaw, Serve system. Freezer label for each tray:
- Name: _______________
- Date frozen: _______________
- Reheat time: _______________
- Quantity: _______________
- Tray number: _______________
Freeze by: _______ Move to fridge: _______ Reheat at 400°F starting: _______
8Trick-or-Treat Dinner Planner
From the Pre-Treat Fuel-Up Formula — circle one from each column:
| Protein | Carb | Fun Bite |
|---|---|---|
| Scrambled eggs | Toast | Mandarin orange |
| Rotisserie chicken | Rice pouch | Candy corn |
| Hot dogs | Buns | Mustard spiderweb |
| Meatballs | Pasta | Olive spider |
Dinner at: _______ Leave by: _______
9Party Food Calculator
From The $3.75 Rule:
Guests _______ × $3.75 = Budget $_______
10Potluck Assignment Sheet
| Guest / Household | Item They're Bringing | Confirmed? |
|---|---|---|
11Leftover Planner
- Freeze leftover chili or hot dish for a quick dinner within the week
- Set aside extra candy for holiday baking, or donate it
- Turn leftover grazing board items into next week's lunches
- Toss perishable items you won't use within 3 days — don't let them linger
12Halloween Week Checklist
- Freezer meal
- Pantry meal
- Leftovers
- Fuel-Up Dinner
- Grocery shopping finished