Halloween party decorations (2016 edition)

Last weekend we had a blast celebrating Halloween with our traditional gathering near October 31st. This year my mom allowed me (finally!) to decorate way beforehand; with almost two weeks of spare time before the party date. Usually I can only decorate one or two days prior, so I was in awe because I started to breathe my beloved Halloween air before even choosing my costume.

I really wanted to invade my home with Halloween supplies, gadgets and decorations, so I went on a shopping spree to a local store that had amazing discounts and low prices on their Halloween stock. I was lucky enough to get there on their first day of spooky findings without even knowing; but just so you get an idea: when I got in, it was pretty full of Halloween merchandise. After I made a really long line to pay and got ready to leave with my three bags, there was practically nothing left!

Among the settings that I created this year, there was a science lab, a pirate locker, a zombie zone and a graveyard. Some of my decorations are from Dollar Tree, where it's incredible to get fantastic objects to decorate in Halloween; I recommend it 100%.

My husband and I prepared a Mexican taco self-serve bar for our friends, which was a huge hit! As a desert, we baked and decorated Halloween-motif cupcakes. We also had some snacks and sangria to spend the night.

Meat and chicken tacos for our guests

Super cute cupcake liners, decorations and colorful frosting! 

Stay tuned to watch my "2016 Halloween Haul" video to find out everything that I got this year for Halloween. I will also be posting past year hauls to show off my entire Halloween decorations collection.

Remember to follow me in social media and may it always be Halloween in our hearts!

Tiki Oasis 2016 will bring a party to Monster Island

The 16th anniversary of Tiki Oasis is right around the corner, so put on your best Hawaiian outfit, sip on an ice-cold Mai Tai and relax to the beat of Polynesian Pop!

Did you know Tiki Oasis was originally conceived as a fundraiser to help out on the refurbishment of Palm Springs "Caliente Tropics Motel"? The main idea was to conduct an extreme makeover on the already Hawaiian-themed hotel in order to attract hundreds of Tiki lovers as a great vacation site.

Year by year, Tiki Oasis has been adding more features, booths, acts and performances, accommodating more guests and growing in popularity. For each event, Tiki Oasis features guest bartenders, artists, musicians, DJ's and other personalities to entertain the audience, who also have the chance to enjoy wonderful meals and appetizers at tiki restaurants, or delight themselves with eye-catching cocktails straight from the bars of experienced mixologists.

Be prepared to receive all the 86 special guests that will be coming this year to Tiki Oasis 2016. The planned musical lineup includes King Kukulele, The Sonics, Sid Presley, Jimmy Psycho Experiment, The Wogglers, Jason Lee & Riptides, Howie Pyro and Cali Kid. The event will also introduce a roundup of over 20 burlesque shows, and 29 educators will bring exhibits and presentations, including Vaudeville Vixens, El Vez, Mike Skinner and Kelly Patterson. 

Other important shows at Tiki Oasis include car showcases, educational seminars and merchandise stalls who display their stands around the magically decorated hotel following a chosen party theme. Previous editions of Tiki Oasis have included Tiki Surf City, Hulabilly, Exotic Espionage & Polynesian Pulp, Hawaii-a-Go-Go, and many other well-thought ideas. This year's theme is "Party on Monster Island". 

Tiki Oasis has become the largest and longest-running festival worldwide to celebrate island and tropical lifestyles, and to gather tiki lovers from around the globe. Get ready to experience four days of Hawaiian splendor every day from Thursday, August 18 through Sunday, August 21 at San Diego, California.

Don't forget to get your tickets and book your reservations on the event's official webpage:

http://www.tikioasis.com/