The scariest thing about Halloween isn't witches or ghosts or the calorie count on all those fun size candies you wind up eating. It's the stress of picking out the proper costume.
Everyone wants to look good on Halloween. For some of us that means choosing a witty, pop-culture savvy ensemble. For others that mean wearing something both eerie and alluring. However, I think we can all agree that the best Halloween costume is one that won't break the bank. Believe it or not, it is possible to pull together a truly terrific costume with limited time, zero money and absolutely no stress.Continue Reading
Don't have your Halloween costume yet? Don't rush to the costume store. Not only will you have to brave the crowds, but just what are you actually going to do with your sexy meter maid costume once November comes? Instead, buy practical clothing pieces you'll actually wear again and style them to match today's popular costumes. These versions might not be cheaper than the original, but at least they won't spend a lifetime at the back of your closet, or in the dump. Plus, they're stylish and unique—you may run into another Tinkerbell, but never one with the same costume! Here's six women costume ideas that you may even be able to put together with things you already own!Continue Reading
Orange and black are typically designated as Halloween colors, but we want to help you make the holiday more green. By being more earth-friendly this October 31 you can also save money. Wondering how to make your carbon footprint less scary this Halloween? Get some great ideas on reducing waste while still having a freakish amount of fun.Continue Reading
Halloween's coming! I can tell by the signs: My neighbor's got her scarecrow out in front of the house already, anchored by a bale of straw. When you pass by the Walgreens on the highway, there's a giant spider with a really creepy look on his face hanging from the store ceiling. You can see Continue Reading
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What are you looking forward to in the New Year? My favorite New Year's Day tradition is the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. I never go (it's way too cold to stand outside for an eight-hour parade) but I watch as much of it as I can on TV. I love the colorful costumes, the huge variety Continue Reading
Last week I got an email from a friend I haven't seen in almost three years. Our children attend different schools now, and we stay (sporadically) connected through email. She wanted to alert me to a great bargain she had found at Pier One Imports. Shopping will never cease to be a common bond Continue Reading
So tomorrow's Halloween and we are so not ready. We've got all the materials to make our costumes but have yet to actually put them together, let alone try them on. I think it'll be a bit of a late night tonight, and then lots of last-minute adjustments tomorrow. But as long as the kids Continue Reading
We're still working on our Halloween costumes for this year, though we've got almost all the materials. I can't recall if I mentioned it or not but our 4-year-old son is obssessed with all the Mario characters from Nintendo, so he wants us all to dress up in that theme. He's going as Mario, his Continue Reading
I was going to dig up the one photo in existence of me dressed up like Dee Snider from Twisted Sister that I wore to a Halloween party back in college. But, well, I couldn't find it. Grrr. I'll try to rip the house apart this week and post it. So instead, at your right Continue Reading
Yeah, yeah, the kids aren't even back at school, football season hasn't started yet (don't remind me) and the apple orchards are still a good month away from getting trounced by families with long sticks. But as we've learned the hard way, it's never too early to start hunting for Halloween costumes! We got a Continue Reading