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I almost always have three or four ongoing lists attached to my clipboard, but when I have a birthday coming up in my family, the number of lists tends to more than double. Here is a list of the lists that I use to help me plan a birthday.

1. A birthday to do list is a realistic recording of all of the details that go into planning a birthday for a loved one. Important things to include might be shopping for gifts and supplies, deciding whether to make or buy a cake, deciding how many people to invite, cleaning for the big day, making reservations, or even ordering something by a certain date to receive it in the mail on time.

2. A gift list is a necessity because often one or two gifts have been purchased ahead of time and placed in a secret hiding place. So an ongoing list is essential. There must be room on this page, however, to record the ideas you have for gifts along the way.

3. If you are planning a party for this birthday, then there are a few lists that are crucial to being ready. A guest list with addresses makes sending invitations and thank you notes a breeze. A timeline of the day of the party will help you stay on track. A planning list with possible games/entertainment options to help keep guests busy. A list of the dishes that will be served at the party with space for a grocery list of the ingredients of the food and drinks you'll need.

4. A calendar of the weeks leading up to the big day will help you set deadlines and goals so that you can accomplish everything involved in planning a lovely birthday for that special person in your life.

Jennifer Tankersley is the creator of http://www.ListPlanIt.com where you can find over 350 lists and planning pages including everything you need to plan your next birthday or party and much more and of List Mama Blog: Lists of Lists for List-Lovin' Mamas.

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Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and it is time once again to start preparing for the fall season. Besides dreaming of succulent turkey and the trimmings, this means readying holiday dinnerware, organizing cookware, polishing silver, and searching for new and exciting recipes and great holiday trivia! Liven up your Thanksgiving holiday with Turkey Trivia #1 - Turkey Facts, and Turkey Trivia #2 - Cranberry Facts.

Turkey Trivia #1 - Turkey Facts

Did you know...

• The first American Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans who taught the Pilgrims how to survive off the environment.
• There are many thoughts how the turkey got its name. One such theory was that Christopher Columbus thought the bird looked like a peacock and since the East Indian word for peacock was tuka, this birds name transitioned from tuka to turkey. Makes sense. And on the other hand, when a turkey is scared, instead of saying gobble, gobble, it makes a turk, turk, turk sound. No brainer here. Take your choice.
• Wild turkeys occasionally spend the night up in a tree.
• A female turkey is called a hen while the male is called a tom.
• A hen does not say gobble, gobble. Instead, they say click, click. That must be some sound fest when both sexes are simultaneously striving for attention.
• A mature turkey has approximately 3,500 feathers.
• Wild turkeys can run 25 miles per hour and fly up to 55 miles per hour. However, commercially raised turkeys cannot run at all, or fly.
• The heaviest turkey ever weighed toppled the scales at 86 pounds.
• A turkey can have a heart attack if it becomes overly startled; turkeys living near an area where the sound barrier was broken dropped dead from the shock.
• Turkeys have a fantastic sense of hearing but have no external ears. Hmm! Are the ear holes hiding somewhere under those 3,500 feathers? Only the turkey knows for sure but he is not telling.

Turkey Trivia #2 - Cranberry Facts

Did you know...

• The Pilgrims called todays cranberry a craneberry because its blossoms looked like the head and bill of a Sandhill crane.
• Cranberries were carried aboard American whaler and mariner sea crossings in an attempt to prevent scurvy.
• Many people believe cranberries live on water alone, but fascinatingly enough, they are grown on vines in bogs originally created by glacial deposits. A fence is installed around the entire growing area of a bog, in an attempt to prevent the cranberries from drifting away. They are covered with a layer of sand which acts like a blanket. Cranberries can survive only in these stringent conditions.
• If undamaged, a cranberry vine can survive more than 150 years.
• If you drop a load of cranberries on a declining slope, the firmest and freshest berries can bounce as high as 4 inches while going downhill. Soft and bruised berries will not bounce, therefore separating themselves from the quality fruit.
• Fruit nibblers beware! Raw cranberries are sour and bitter. Be sure to stir in some sort of sweetener; mixing in sugar or honey should help considerably.
• As well as bouncing, cranberries can float using the same internal air pockets that help propel ripe cranberries off the ground.

Terry Kaufman is Chief Editorial Writer for Niftykitchen.com, Niftyhomebar.com, and Niftygarden.com.

2006 Terry Kaufman

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Throughout every day of the year, many people in the United States celebrate unique, strange, and weird holidays. Any person can apply to their respective government or to the United Nations in order to have a day formalized as a particular celebration. Unless the day is racist, sexist or otherwise hateful, it is usually considered as a special celebration. This freedom has led to some pretty strange holidays. Some interesting events, daily observances or weekly observances can also be celebrated as weird holidays.

Some of the interesting holidays in January are Happy Mew Year for Cats Day, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, Thomas Crapper Day, Squirrel Appreciation Day, and Penguin Awareness Day.

Dump Your Significant Jerk Day, Weather Person's Day, Be Electrific Day, and Ferris Wheel Day are some weird observances of February.

In the month of March come Pig Day, Panic Day, Unique Names Day, National Children's Crafts Day, and Act Happy Day.

Weird holidays in April include Sorry Charlie Day, Blame Someone Else Day, Pecan Day, and Tweed Day.

Save the Rhino Day, Paranormal Day, and Kite Day are some of the weird holidays celebrated in the month of May.

Hug Your Cat Day, and Take Your Dog to Work Day come in June.

Weird holidays of July are I Forgot Day, Canada Day, and Country Music Day.

Sister's Day, Happiness Happens Day, and Professional Speakers Day are some August daily observances.

Labor Day and International Literacy Day are some in September.

Devil's Night, Internet Day, and Mother-in-Law Day come in October.

Among the weird holidays celebrated in November are All Hallows or All Saints Day, National Family Literacy Day, and Sadie Hawkins Day.

Coats for Kids Day, Special Education Day, and National Dice Day fall in December.

Bonza Bottler Day is a kind of fun holiday, which happens every month when a day and month coincide.

There are a fine number of websites or CDs providing a list of weird holidays and observances. These websites help to keep you informed about daily, weekly, monthly weird holidays and celebrations. Besides exact dates and list of the weird holidays, its history and holiday-related activities are also provided.

Holidays provides detailed information on Holidays, Jewish Holidays, Mexican Holidays, Federal Holidays and more. Holidays is affiliated with Valentine's Day Gifts.

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The Kung Fu Panda kids Halloween Costume costumes are the perfect costume for that perky look. Pick this Costume this Halloween, and you will definitely be the talk of the party!!

Thanksgiving is an occasion everybody looks forward to. It is a special event when families reunite and friends get together for a meal representative of thankfulness for all the blessings that have come the whole year round. Comparatively, Thanksgiving does not tend to the same level of decorating as Halloween or Christmas, holidays for which decorating has become so much a part of the celebration, but there are still wonderful Thanksgiving decorations to make your home more festive. And some of my favorite decorations are Thanksgiving vintage collectibles.

Most Thanksgiving collectibles tend to revolve around the foods we eat during the season, whether used as images on paper items such as Thanksgiving postcards or decorating food serving items such as trays and dishes. Pumpkins, corn and of course, turkeys are on top of the list.

The popularity of these collectibles is prompted by historic reasons. Originally, Thanksgiving Day is an occasion to symbolize the thankfulness of early American settlers for a bountiful harvest season. Through the years, the occasion has evolved and has become more symbolic in nature. Now, people gather in Thanksgiving to express thankfulness for all the blessings and good tidings accumulated in the past year.

Because the celebration of Thanksgiving revolves around the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, items that symbolize that meal gathering have become the objects that symbolize the occasion. Among the popular collectibles are Thanksgiving mementos made of paper, fabric, and wax; such as cards, tablecloths, and candles. You would also notice that Thanksgiving collectibles are mostly display and dinner pieces, usually ceramic or porcelain. These are collectibles that serve a functional, as well as decorative purpose, especially items like dinner plates, bowls, casseroles, platters, gravy boats and salt and pepper shakers.

In the 1800s and throughout the 20th century, manufacturers have produced Thanksgiving decorations. Most of the vintage items are still very much functional today, though some collectors may prefer to keep them for display purposes only so they'll be protected from any mishaps. I would hate to spill gravy or wine all over a vintage tablecloth.

Some other popular vintage Thanksgiving collectibles available are soap and food molds. As usual, these items are usable and can be very helpful in making food presentations during the Thanksgiving meal more appropriate, lively and decorative. Vintage candy containers are also readily available online at sites like Ebay. There are many fun turkey-shaped candy containers manufactured during the first half of the 20th century that can add to the Thanksgiving atmosphere.

If you enjoy decorating your Thanksgiving table, be sure to check out some of the vintage Thanksgiving decorations available, including some very cute Turkey Candy Containers.

Emma Martin collects vintage decor, especially Halloween and Christmas collectibles. You'll find more great vintage holiday items at her website: http://www.retroholiday.com

Everlast Boxer Child Costume

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Everyone loves to dress up. Whether it be for a party, a school production or indeed to celebrate a special date such a Halloween or Christmas.

Fancy dress parties really are alive and kicking in the UK and all across Europe. Adults just love to dress up as Bunny Rabbits, Gorillas, or indeed take the opportunity to be a cow boy or cow girl for the day. Fancy dress costumes can be hard to get hold of. Although you can find the odd retail shop dotted around, by far the best place to get hold of fancy dress costumes is an online store. Many people want to 'try before they buy', but product selection and design improvements have helped online retailers overcome this with 'one size' costumes which generally fit well between sizes ten and 14 for ladies.

Many party goers like to go dressed in complementary costumes, which really adds to the fun. An Indian man looks much more the part with his apache wife on his arm!

Festivals and holidays also provide a great opportunity to dress up. Bunny Rabbits abound at Easter, all manner of things abound at Halloween and course lets not forget dear old Santa.
School productions can be both fun and inspiring for adults and children alike. Many costumes now come well within a parent's budget. Take for instance this Child Goddess Costume selling online for well under ten pounds. Some school productions in particular prefer to make their own costumes since it adds to the original nature of the performance. One way of making a costume look really professional is too purchase a rubber mask. These masks come in all shapes and sizes these days and can be a handy addition to any costume or indeed used in isolation.

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Halloween is not just for kids, it is a holiday that is fun for everyone. Just as many adults celebrate this holiday as children, and they enjoy it as much if not more. Choosing a costume is the biggest part of celebrating Halloween; however decorating for it allows you to use your imagination in ways that may not be appropriate any other time of year.

Adults that love this holiday go to great lengths to decorate their homes, offices and even their cars. Choosing the right decorations are critical. Many people who are environmentally conscience want to decorate their homes, however they do not want to purchase anything that can do harm.
Organic Halloween decorations are fast becoming the most chosen form of decoration by those who have 'gone green' because they are all natural, organic pieces that can be found in many different shapes and sizes.

These decorations can make all the difference when you are decorating your home or office Halloween party. Organic Halloween decoration are inexpensive, non-threatening to the atmosphere and just plain fun to decorate with. You can use them to decorate windows, walls, and doorways and all are 100% safe, this is a great way to decorate, especially if you have small children in your home.

Halloween is the second most celebrated holiday of the year. When the season arrives, Halloween shops open all over cities and towns across the country. They offer an assortment of decorations from humorous to very scary. When you have small children, you want them to enjoy the Halloween season, not be traumatized by it.

Let's face it, when you purchase anything organic these days, it seems like you are paying triple the cost of regular items and this is why a lot of people do not buy organic merchandise.

Kelly Howe is a professional freelance writer/ghostwriter and the author of Kelly's Kolumn, and cooking with Kelly, a very successful e-cookbook. Kelly also creates organic decorations for each season, and offers them at a very low cost. All of the decorations are environmentally friendly because they are all edible. They are safe for small children because they are made from all natural ingredients. In today's world, not too many people can make that claim. The best part is that when Halloween is over, the children can add the decorations to their bags of candy!

If you are interested in ordering your organic decorations, email Kelly at kelly_howe_3@yahoo.com Place your orders early as all orders are shipped in mid September to assure delivery by October 1st.

Kelly Howe is a professional writer able to write on many different topics. Kelly has worked with a some of the biggest marketing companies on the Internet today, and is available to write at anytime with a fast turn around time.

Power Rangers Jungle Fury Red Ranger Muscle Child Costume

Includes: Jumpsuit with muscle torso and mask. Nun chucks and socks not included. This is an officially licensed Power Rangers costume.

A Superhero is defined as, "a hero, especially in children's comic books and television cartoons, possessing extraordinary, often magical powers; usually portrayed as fighting evil or crime." Every child dreams of being a superhero and this Halloween will be no exception. It's one night that a child can actually become the superhero they dream about. Making their dream a reality is as simple as a costume and a night out trick-or-treating where everyone from family and friends to the neighbors can see them dressed head to toe as their favorite superhero.

Since the debut of the superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes have dominated American comic books and have crossed over into television and the big screen. What draws many children to superheroes is simple - good v/s evil, with good always winning in the end. Of course their superhuman powers and all the cool gadgets they have doesn't hurt either. Another reason is that many superheroes are shroud in secrecy. They have secret identities, secret powers and even secret headquarters. Most wear masks and have some sort of sign on their costume recognizing them; for example, Batman has a bat on his chest, Superman the letter "S" and Spiderman has a webbed spider costume. On Halloween night children love the fact that they have a little bit of secrecy and that no one really knows who is behind the mask.

Many superheroes work alone in fighting crime, however there are also many superheroes that work in teams such as the Fantastic Four, X-Men, Justice League and Avengers. This makes for some great ideas for "group" costumes if your child wants to trick-or-treat with several of his friends.

A superhero themed birthday or Halloween party is also a wonderful idea. The child having the party gets to pick which superhero they want to be then all his/her friends come dressed as other superheroes. With all the great summer movies out this year there are quite a few superheroes to pick from; Batman The Dark Knight, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man just to name a few.

So this year for Halloween turn your child's dream into a reality and make them truly feel like a superhero for the day!

Anna Bradford is an author and blogger for Halloween Express where you'll find the absolute largest selection of Halloween costumes and costume accessories available anywhere including the latest Kids Costumes including Super Hero costumes.

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Includes: Top with attached shrug, pants, scarf, and wig. Boots and microphone not included. This is an officially licensed Hannah Montana costume.

Look around you and you will likely find a lot of grownups who really love to pull out the Crayons and stay within the lines. One of the greatest delights of childhood is one of the ones that starts very early for most kids - coloring. There is just something magical about placing colorful pencil or crayons to a piece of paper and making magic with color. I don't think any of us ever truly outgrows the sensation of joy and admiration that coloring brings. In fact, I am convinced that one major reason people resolve to have children is to have the opportunity to sit down and color again - without anyone looking at them sideways. And coloring is always fun for Halloween. One of the most popular themes for Halloween Coloring pages is Scooby Doo.

So, if you are in charge of some kids this year - whether they are your own youngsters, the friends of your children, or a schoolroom full of wee ones - you should not let the Halloween season pass by without giving them the opportunity to fill in some beautiful or scary or just plain fun Halloween colouring pages like Scooby Doo or Disney.

You can do the old fashioned thing if you like and lead out to the discount store and buy a few Halloween colouring books, but with technology what it is, you don't truly even have to make that much effort to put the fun of coloring into your schoolroom or living room this Halloween.

All you really need to do is get on the internet and type in a search. Just type in "Halloween coloring pages" and you will come up with 1000's of different sites that are linked to Halloween, and there will be so many Halloween coloring pages to choose from. Just go to a number of dissimilar sites and download or print whatever ones you like the best.

It is a good idea to pair the Halloween coloring pages with the age of the people who will be coloring them in. The older the youngsters, the more complicated the pages can be. If you have mostly toddlers, pre-schoolers, or kindergartners, you will want to stick with basic, simple coloring pages that have large expanses to color and simple things like pumpkins or witches or black cats.

If you desire to, it can be capital fun to hold a Halloween coloring competition. If you own a local business, this is a capital way to add a little flair to the Halloween season in your front office or under your cash register. Just print the Halloween colouring page and make lots of of replicates; then, let your tiniest clients color them and return them. Judge the finest one a week or so ahead of Halloween and give out whatever award you want.

Halloween coloring pages are a neat way for teachers to embellish the classroom or hallways, too. Kids love to find their work displayed for all to see, and the coloring pages can serve as decorations, too. So, give your students some time to make Halloween magic with crayons and provide them some Halloween coloring pages to put their creativity aflame.

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3Pc. Army Cadet Incl Hat, Shrug & Lace Up Side Dress MEDIUM GREEN/RED

The most important question musicians can ask themselves is "Am I doing something every single day to promote my band or telling someone about our show?" Venue owners depend on bands that can draw to keep their doors open. Bands need a place to play. In most situations, it's a good relationship that benefits both parties. You will get booked on better drawing shows or shows with out-of-state bands on it, if you can demonstrate that you have a fanbase.

This list of questions and answers is structured to be a "primer" for you to begin attracting new faces to your shows. It's not a surefire way and is based on my experience working with bands over the last 10 years. Handing out flyers, talking to people on the street and supporting other musicians in your scene are other great ways to meet new people and turn them on to your band.

5 - Is all of your information accurate on your myspace, facebook, purevolume or other networking pages?
(Whether you like those places or not is irrelevant. They are proven avenues for you to promote your band. You don't have to have a page setup with them, but it won't hurt you to do so.)

(if your answer is "No", you might consider creating one in a small quantity. You can take your design and post it online at numerous places to get the word out about your next show. It takes little time and requires you sitting in front of your computer for an hour or so)

1 - Do you create flyers & handbills for every show you play in your hometown?

When a musician here's the word "marketing" or "promotion", there's usually a frown or sign of dread on their faces. There are simple things you can do to promote your band that require little or no effort. Obviously, if you are willing to pound the pavement and go to other bands live shows, areas with lots of foot-traffic and local shopping areas/entertainment districts, you'll run into other people you know or some people you've seen at local shows. But, for a moment, let's say that you are a musician that has a busy day job and does not have the time to do lots of groundwork now.

Building A Fanbase For Your Band

(In some situations, the concert calendar will use live pictures of bands that are performing that week. If they do not have a picture of your band, you will probably be relegated to the one or two line blurb about your show. This is better than nothing. Lots of people read those concert listings over coffee and a bagel, so it's worth the time to make sure you are listed.)

(Set up an account and contribute to the discussions on the boards. Plug your next show in the "signature" of your screen name. Don't be obnoxious and post shamelessly all over the boards. You score points with your peers by bringing something of value (ie. practical knowledge) to whatever discussion they are talking about. Whether it's a favorite band thread or album of the year, or local topics. Post where appropriate and always be sure to update your signature with the most current gig)

Are you a new band just starting out and trying to get people to come out to your shows? Has your band been out for a few years and you are still having trouble getting people to care about your music? These are common situations that happen in every music scene in the country. Bands and musicians that get written about in the newspaper or talked about on the local radio show are those that are putting in the time to promote themselves.

3 - Are there message boards in your hometown you can visit? Is there a way to chat with people online about your show?

The secret to getting press for your band or attention from radio, magazines, newspapers is building your fanbase.

2 - Do you send out an email or press release to your local entertainment writers at the various newspapers or entertainment magazines in your hometown?

6 - Do you have an e-mail list of people you can send your next show info to?

Here's a basic list of questions you can ask yourself. The internet is a powerful tool and sending out e-mails is a simple way to get the ball rolling for your band.

(the next time you go out to your local entertainment district, pick up 1 copy of every newspaper and magazine that services your local area. Somewhere on the first 2 pages of the newspaper is a "masthead". That tells you every staff writer that works for that paper. Write down the mailing address of that publication and the Entertainment Writer or Editor. They usually have e-mail addresses or website listings there, as well. Visit their website and look in the staff section for contact information. Add them to your "industry" e-mail folder.)

Joe Cinocca is the owner of Pasadena Records and Music Supervisor for Tandem Arts in Los Angeles, CA.

Adult Pink Gorilla Halloween Costume

July 4, 1800's happenings in U. S. are written in the history of America in golden letters. It was on this day the Indiana territory was originally carved out from the western regions of the territory in Northwest. After this the Northwest Territory contains only some parts of Michigan and most parts of Ohio. Indiana at that time consisted of present day states like Minnesota, northeastern, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Most of the parts of Michigan and eastern peninsula except the eastern strip.

July 4 is a great occasion for the American populaces. They celebrate the day with much joy and many events. July 4 happenings in US are aimed at cultivating the patriotism among the people.There are events in which great orators of America give short speeches on the day of great honor. In 1800, July 4 Joseph Hall gave a memorizing talk in the town of Boston at the request of Inhabitants to commemorate the Independence Day. Luther Richardson and George Sullivan gave inspiring talks at Roxbury town and Exeter respectively. Thousands of inhabitants were delighted with these speeches.

The term Pow Wow started its use for identifying the gathering of the Native American people. Originally this term was used by Indians to represent the gathering of medical and spiritual people. The actual celebrations as conducted today of Pow Wow are assumed to be stated on 4th July 1800 in Montana. Historians consider the year 1800 as a turning point in the great nation's history and the July 4 on 1800 marked the beginning of modern United States.

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With the performance of the late Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight, the Joker terrorized, deceived, destroyed and captivated his way into the pantheon of the most memorable movie villains of all-time. His popularity is assured to make an impact during Halloween. With his evil clown makeup, facial scars of unknown origin and unique sartorial style, the character readily lends itself to becoming one of the most wanted Halloween costumes ever.

In creating the perfect Dark Knight Joker costume for yourself, you need to decide upfront how much detail you want in your costume. Most all pre-packaged costumes will include a mask, a purple jacket and a shirt/vest/tie combination. Some packages will have pants as well. Vinyl masks come with molded hair. Latex masks include synthetic hair and look more realistic.

The basic costume packages have a printed shirt that creates the illusion of wearing a shirt, vest and tie. (You may have seen a similar effect with "tuxedo" shirts.) An improved version includes what looks like a real shirt, vest and tie. However, they are attached together into one chest piece and are not whole articles of clothing. The Grand Heritage Collection Joker costume includes everything whole and intact - a mask with hair, additional makeup, a purple jacket, a green vest, a hexagon-patterned shirt, purple pin-stripped pants and a tie. For the money, it cannot be beat.

You could try to find individual articles of clothing that resemble the ensemble of Batman's nemesis at various clothing stores and vintage clothing shops. This could take quite a bit of time though and you wouldn't necessarily save much money versus going with the Grand Heritage Collection Joker costume.

Another costume strategy would give you a more unique look and could surprisingly scare your friends and family. Isn't that part of the fun of Halloween? Go ahead and purchase either a latex mask with synthetic hair or a full Joker makeup kit with wig. Then, purchase a regular police uniform costume or nurse costume and wear it with your mask or made-up face with wig.

In different parts of the movie, The Dark Knight, the Joker dresses as a policeman and a nurse to execute his nefarious schemes. Not many people will imagine being one of these "minor" characters from the movie on Halloween. So, you'll probably be the only one. And, you'll get more "I like your costume" comments than if you wore a typical purple-and-green outfit.

For some fun with your police or nurse Joker costume, you'll want to have your hair or wig covered by the police officer's hat or surgeon's cap. Hide your face a bit by turning your back to a person you want to scare. Have an accomplice friend or family member bring the unsuspecting victim to meet you. When they tap you on the shoulder, quickly swing around with a crazed look and laugh sinisterly. You should produce some fright for Halloween. Cheers!

Batman Dark Knight Adult Joker Costume

Jerry Kohler is an avid fan of superheroes and comic books. He especially enjoys the great number of movies based on comic book characters and has seen The Dark Knight 17 times and counting. His favorite character is The Joker and plans on wearing a special Halloween Batman Dark Knight Joker Costume to pay homage to the late Heath Ledger.

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Child's Toddler Skunk Halloween Costume (2T)

Every little girl wants or dreams of becoming a princess, from being Rose, Ariel, Snow White or Cinderella, they sure have a fabulous idea of who they can be. This coming Halloween, you will see again some of the awesome and amazing costumes intended for the said occasion. But little girls are not the only one enthralled with the idea of dressing up as a princess. Hey mom, how about you, big sister? Would you like to spice up your Halloween night and ball a little bit with this adult Snow White Halloween costume? Why not come and join in the fun.

Halloween is never intended for a specific age group. It is for everyone to enjoy. Why, even Mom and Dad can burst out as some sort of weird creatures coming from outer space or sexy big sister can be the prettiest and sexiest Snow White in the entire kingdom.

They can join in with the little ones to go trick or treating. They can go to a Halloween bowl and be the center of attraction and when you are dressed to the hilt as Snow White, you can be sure that everyone, especially the guys, will really turn their heads and blow their minds away to oblivion when they see you passing by. You may even make the Halloween go lively and crazy if you can find seven little children and make them dress up as Doc, Grumpy, Dopey, Sneezy, Sleepy, Happy & Bashful.

There are many ways to make your own Snow White costume. You just need a simple gown and decorate it up just like what the real Snow White were wearing in the animated movie. This is a great idea especially when you are too tight in the budget but would want to join the festivities. You would want to get some assistance from someone who is an expert in sewing and all that tailoring stuff to get the results you want in a Snow White costume.

However, if you want to get as closer as you can to the original, there is no other place to come and look for a Snow White costume but right here on the Internet.

All throughout the Information Highway, the best costumes are not only the spooky and scary ones but the most elegant and the most original as well.

There are many sources where you can pick some good inspiration for a Halloween costume. The TV, for one, is a good example of inspiration and to get ideas from. The movies have many wild and crazy ideas that just by thinking about these ideas will make your imagination run wild.

However, the most important thing to remember about your Halloween costume is that it should be clever and would stand out in the crowd. Remember, it's really hard to scare the candy out of your neighbor's basket. So, whether you have a pirate costume, a Yeti costume, a KISS' Gene Simmons gargoyle costume or an adult Snow White Halloween costume, always remember that the fun should start from you. What good is your costume if you can't make the character come alive, right?

For more information on Halloween Costumes, please visit http://www.gifthalloween.com/ which is an educational website devoted to helping people understand Halloween Costumes and make a good Halloween Costumes selection.

Child's Yoda Halloween Costume (Size: 6-12M)

With all of the excitement of the holiday season and the new traditions that have made their way into modern culture, it can be difficult to remember the origin of these holidays and the importance of the original traditions. All too often, Halloween is associated with costumes and candy but, in its early days, the significance of Halloween held great importance throughout Scotland, Ireland and Britain. Sadly, over time, these traditions have been forgotten.

Halloween actually started out as Samhain, a ceremony celebrated among Celts and their ancestors. It also marked the end of the winter solstice as well as a prosperous harvest. According to the tradition, this was the one night a year when spirits were free to walk the earth. Origin suggests that the Celtic families would hide in their homes in fear of these spirits or coming into contact with them.

Many symbols that are used today, such as the jack-o-lantern, originated from this ceremony. The jack-o-lanterns originated from an Irish folktale, Stingy Jack, a greedy alcoholic who tricked the devil into climbing a tree and then trapped him by carving a simple cross into the trunk. The devil cursed Jack and he was forced to walk the earth for all eternity.

The ceremony of Samhain, was followed by All Hallows Eve, celebrated on November first. The souls would once again be banished and no longer free to roam the earth. Although many of the traditions have been lost over time, the origins of Halloween and the beliefs which were practiced at this time help modern celebrations with their own symbols.

The actual origins of Halloween and the meaning of symbols that characterized this day have been forgotten, even by historians. The true meaning of the celebration has been replaced somewhat by what Hollywood thinks it should mean. However, in modern Celtic Ireland, Samhain is still celebrated as the serious holiday it is and as a time to pray for relatives' safe entry into heaven.

The real origins of Halloween are extremely interesting and can show a reflection on today's society and how Halloween is celebrated in the modern world. Just as all holidays have their stories, traditions and origins; Halloween has sacred meanings and traditions that affect those who celebrate it. It is important not to forget where it has come from and its meaning.

Rich Velvet Santa Suit Costume

Deluxe velour trimmed Santa Suit with fake rabbit fur. Includes jacket with zipper front and belt loops, pants with side pockets, hat, belt, boot tops and deluxe snap closure gloves. Available in Adult sizes: Large (40-48) and X-Large (50-54). Glasses, Wig and Beard not included.

Cinderella Prestige Child Costume

Includes a pale blue dress with sheer overskirt, deluxe character cameo, attached petticoat and matching headband. Shoes not included. This is an officially licensed ©Disney Princess costume.
Customer Review: Great Product. Great Vendor.
I bought this dress for our granddaughter. It is so far superior to the dresses I saw in stores I cannot begin to describe the differences. It's a lovely dress. The seller, Buy Costumes, is wonderful. Shipping is lightening fast and they are most helpful in solving problems. We found that the dress tends to run small and they were more than accommodating in helping us exchange for a larger size. Customer service is as important to me as a good product and in this purchase, I got both. And the best price on the internet. My thanks to Buy Costumes and my heartiest recommendation.
Customer Review: Child will feel like a Princess!
The purchase was for a 3 year old little girl - and she LOVES it. The dress is long enough to touch the floor (child is about 3 ft tall) and with all the tulle, it is quite full. She feels glamourous and like her favorite Princess Cinderella. Best addition to this dress was the purchase of the long white gloves - that completes the outfit.

Egyptian Cleopatra Adult Plus-Size Halloween Costume Size 16-18 X-Large (XL) (B382)

Egyptian Cleopatra Adult Plus-Size Halloween Costume Size 16-18 X-Large (XL) includes: Dress w/ attached belt, neckpiece, headpiece and cape w/ attached armband and cuffs.

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Little Bo Peep Toddler Costume

Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and can't tell where to find them! This Little Bo Peep Toddler Costume includes a dress with attached apron, a matching headpiece, and a play sheep mitten. Now your little one will not only want to dress up as their favorite nursery rhyme character, but with the help of their mitt, they can interact and recite their beloved rhyme!

Child's Husky Dog or Wolf Halloween Costume (Sz 4-6)

Sexy Adult Halloween Costumes Cleopatra Egyptian Queen of the Nile Historical Costume size 1X

Walk like an Egyptian in this complete Egyptian queen costume!

Cleopatra Costume - "Elite" Adult Egyptian Arabian Costume

Cleopatra, the once mighty ruler of Egypt. Become this strikingly powerful queen in a full length satin gown with attached waist sash, gold apron drop, sequin collar, long cape and beaded headpiece costume. A great Halloween costume!

Star Wars Darth Vader (TM) Child Costume Dark Lord of the Sith

Battle the Rebel Alliance as Lord Vader himself! Our costume is complete with injection-molded facemask, flowing black cape, printed jumpsuit and a 3-D utility belt. A great Halloween costume!
Customer Review: Good & Bad points re Mask
My son loved this costume though he wished the mask covered the back of his head too (just like the real Darth Vader). To remedy the problem, we planned to attach a black cloth on it but decided not to in the end since the adhesive might damage the mask. Anyway, the mask is sturdy and made of hard plastic unlike the other masks we got with some costumes before. Overall, it's a good deal to get this costume (except for shipping costs).
Customer Review: uniform
Don't waste your money. The mask hurt my son's face. It wasn't even dollor store quality. Sorry, I usually do not give bad reviews.

Ninja Swords Halloween Costume Weapons

Ninja Swords Halloween Costume Weapons 30 inches long
Customer Review: Not ninja
Aside from being very flimsy, it isn't even a ninja sword. Ninja swords aren't curved they're perfectly straight. Katanas (which would have been just as "cool" to name the thing) are the ones that have a curve. It makes a decent "generic Asian" sword for a kid's costume, but otherwise it's a waste.
Customer Review: Flimsy and breaks easy
I bought this sword because I needed a good, plastic sword to spar with. It arrived on time, but the blade is very flimsy, and in fights it often shook back and forth. It was fun to fight with until it broke (Which was in 3 weeks.) If you want a sword to spar with, keep looking. You might even want to take a look at a boken (wooden sparring sword,) those look really good with costumes, and hardly ever break (only after intense boken-on-boken battles do they crack.)

Thumper Adult Sexy Outfit Costume

You'll be the sexiest bunny in town in this "Thumper" Bunny Costume. This costume features a short black satin dress with marabou trim, an attached bunny tail, bunny ears, satin collar and cuffs. Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, 12XL, 34XL A great Halloween costume!

Playboy Touch Down Tease Adult Costume

Includes: Mesh and spandex drop-waist dress with flared sport skirt, adjustable belt and Rabbit Head weave sports socks. Shoes and football not included. This is an officially licensed Playboy costume.

Star Wars Deluxe Stormtrooper (TM) Child Storm Trooper Costume

The soldiers of the Empire struck with frightening anonymity, their faces completely obscured by unmistakable armor. Now you too can be a Stormtrooper. This licensed Deluxe Stormtrooper Costume features a jumpsuit with EVA molded pieces and a 2-piece mask. A great Halloween costume!

Brainwashed Alien Mars Attacks Child Halloween Costume

Brainwashed Alien Kids Costumes are Adorable Costumes for Children! Pick this Alien Costume this Halloween, and be the center of attention!!
Customer Review: what you see isn't what you get
The Brain Matter does not look like it does in the picture. Overpriced. Not packaged well. Don't buy it.

Pirates of the Caribbean Davey Jones Deluxe Adult Halloween Costume Size 42-46 (B301,305t309)

Davey Jones Deluxe Costume Includes: Deluxe Latex character mask, jacket with sewn in shirt, sewn in belt with buckle. Pants and toy weapon not included.

Toddler Halloween Costumes - Butterfly Costume

She'll be precious in this adorable deluxe satin toddler halloween costume found only at In Fashion Kids in satin. Toddler butterfly costume features a green satin butterfly body which has elastic at the top and bottom for easy on and off. There are purple satin stripes on the body and the butterfly wings are pink and yellow satin with a light fill in the butterfly wings. At the neckline there is a pink bow. Butterfly satin hat in green features a chin tie with bendable antennae with yellow pom poms at the ends. What a darling baby costume idea or toddler costume idea for your little girl this halloween! This toddler costume is made from a polyester satin and has a very soft feel to the fabric. Please note white turtleneck and tights are not included in the price. Childrens Halloween Costumes.
Customer Review: not as cute as pictured
I just received my order and I am disappointed. The material is not as it is pictured; it is not a soft material like it looks in this picture but rather that rigid "satin" that so many cheap Halloween costumes are made out of. Now that I look closer at the description, I do see that it says satin but it is a reach to use that term. Furthermore, the colors are not as portrayed. The costume I received is a green body with white stripes; the colors are not soft and pastel but more bright. It is also difficult for me to believe that the store will not accept any returns of Halloween costumes after September 16. I understand the need for a policy that costumes can't be returned, but so far in advance of the holiday? I guess it is still a cute costume but it is not what I imagined it would be. Maybe I will feel differently when I try it on our daughter and I will update this review later, but for now I am very disappointed.

Peter Pan Halloween Pet Costume

Customer Review: not really as pictured
I had high hopes for this costume, it looked like exactly what I needed from the picture. When I received it though, it was a bit different. The hat in the photo is cute, with both green and brown fabric, and looks large enough to go with the rest of the costume. In reality the hat is a tiny green beanie with a feather glued sloppily to the side. There is no brown band at all. Also, the collar on the main part is pictured as brown, but the one I received was green (although that's a pretty minor thing). I noticed the costume came with a tag with a photo showing the same one as shown on Amazon. Too bad it really doesn't look like that.

Rag Doll Plus Size Adult Halloween Costume

Rag Doll Plus Size Adult Costumes are classic Costumes! Pick this adorable Costume this Halloween, and you will definitely be the talk of the party!!

Where you throw your holiday office party helps to determine the type of business holiday party invitations, food, drinks, games and music you will need, establishing the tone for the entire event. Finding an available venue is hard enough without the added pressure of letting the space determine everything from corporate holiday party invitations to party favors, but in fact this process can be far simpler if you allow your venue to be your guide!

Letting your location determine the style of company holiday party invitation, decorations and favors you offer makes party planning as easy as choosing a venue. If you find a great little French bistro, for instance, simply send chic corporate holiday party invitations to a wine and cheese affair. If you prefer a rustic Italian eatery, select warm and festive business holiday party invitations evocative of the close atmosphere of a family-style feast. If you choose a beautiful ballroom for your event venue, opt for elegant, metallic silver and gold corporate holiday party invitations for a gorgeous gala feel.

Alternatively, if you host the party at your own home, send out friendly and fun company holiday party invitations, but be sure to maintain a hint of formality to separate your personal Christmas party from the business event.

Also, if the party is at a personal residence it is especially important to indicate on the corporate holiday party invitation what kind of food and drink guests can expect, ranging from a several course dinner to just appetizers and snacks.

Instead of stressing out over your search for the perfect location to match your holiday party theme, why not let this year's office holiday party be based around the perfect venue instead!

Katie is a writer for http://www.tinyprints.com

Tiny Prints is an online stationer where you can find unique & stylish personalized baby photo birth announcements, birthday party invitations, holiday cards, thank you cards & more!

Addams Family Sexy Wednesday Adult Costume

Includes: Top, skirt and tights. Wig and shoes not included. This is an officially licensed The Addams Family costume.

Using Christmas lights to decorate for Halloween are a great way to get extra use out of colored lights you may already have in your attic. Pull them down and try discount store for more sets to fill in or for more variety in color, spacing, wire color and higher quality, check out online vendors early to find just the perfect sets.

Orange and purple mini light sets - both incandescent and LED versions - look fantastic when they're draped across shrubs and bushes. Tree branches and tree trunks will also appear festive yet spooky wrapped with mini lights. Decorating your yard for Halloween is perfect for the person who would like to leave his or her Christmas lights up for several months but can't (at least not technically!).

Fog machines are easily obtained online or from your local retail store. These machines are great for creating a smoky area around the doorway of your home. Outline your front door with orange and purple mini lights. They'll look really cool glowing through the smoke! Rope lights are the perfect choice for creating small or huge spider webs on a black background (a black piece of fabric from your local fabric store works great).

In the yard, use purple mini lights to outline gravestones for an eerie look. Then, use Christmas light stakes to string lights around the graveyard so it looks like a fence. To welcome your guests, line your sidewalk leading to your home with C7 or C9 transparent lights in orange and/or purple.

Haunted houses are a huge attraction during Halloween. Some people just love to be scared out of their wits! If your organization is setting up one of these October traditions, use opaque C7 and C9 or LED C7 and C9 bulbs and cords in purple or orange to cast an eerie glow anywhere you need it inside or outside the haunted house.

Outline coffins, creatures, black holes, dark doorways, or trap doors with our purple, orange or green mini lights. LED lights have the advantage of staying really cool so if you have alot fabric hanging with your lights, consider going that route.

Accent a plastic witches cauldron with red and orange mini lights that have a built in controller - set them on the slow fade function where they come on and go off very gradually and they'll look like glowing embers if you add a thin layer of black organza to your pot!

There's no limit to your imagination when it comes to using lights to decorate your home inside and out for Halloween. Just think of what would scare you!

Shellie Gardner, owner of Christmas Light Source, has a passion for Christmas lights and enjoys helping her customers make every occasion special with lights year 'round. With more than 450 different lights sets and bulbs to choose from, the friendly team at Christmas Light Source can help shoppers select the latest in decorative lighting from one of the widest varieties of LED and traditional Christmas lights available on the web.

Men's Drag Queen Play Boy Bunny Halloween Costume

Background behind the Nativity Scene

The nativity scene is a time honored tradition that is seen in many homes, and is an integrated part of Christian religions and the yuletide season. It is the representation of the Christ child usually placed in a manger with his mother Mary and father Joseph in a stable with some farm animals. The purpose of the nativity scene is to bring to mind the actual reason why Christmas is celebrated.as this is a physical representation of the birth of Christ.

The first three dimensional representation is credited to St. Francis of Assisi. The Jesuits of Prague in the year 1562 are attributed to the first modern crib style nativity scene. Santons are clay figurines used in the south of France, mainly Provence that are used to represent the nativity and can consist of hundreds of figurines rather than just the main set that is normally seen.

Through the use of the figurines placed with the crib empty until Christmas Eve, the Shepard on Christmas day, the three wise men on three kings day, the entire story of the birth of Christ can be told out with these representations. Depending on the area, a nativity scene may not be taken down until February or it may be removed as early as January 15. Of course, there are some who remove it right after Christmas. It depends on the particular traditions of the family or group putting up the nativity scene and how traditional they may be. The nativity scene is also a story and so often times a church or group will put on the Christmas time play of the Nativity. The story is of Mary and Joseph finding no rooms available, and Mary about to give birth, finding shelter in a humble barn, or cave, depending on the story, where Mary gives birth to Jesus.

A nativity scene usually consists of a barn or cave that is large enough to house the figurines that are going to be used. There is usually a small crib, a baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, various animals and it may or may not include the Magi or three wise men and the Shepard, angels, or the Star. The pieces usually vary based on the type of nativity scene and how complete it is, many people simply have a sheep, ox, the crib, barn, Mary and Joseph and Jesus.

The nativity scene has many different representations and can be crafted from any materials. From large plastic representations that can be lit from the inside and used as lawn decorations to small figurines made out of crystal, glass or stone. Nativity scenes can even be made out of modeling clay, paper or felt. They may be a picture, or a three dimensional representation. There are outdoor nativity scenes which are placed in front of homes, or much smaller Hummel or Fontanini nativity sets which can be placed on tables.

The nativity scene represents the birth scene of Christ and is an important symbol to the Christian faiths. It reminds people of the humble beginnings and that Christ was born to simple and humble people. It represents the important things in life and serves as a reminder of these things to the people who view it, as the nativity symbolizes the true meaning of Christmas.

J. Cray contributes to http://www.TopChristmasDecor.com as a writer and researcher. Main interests include holiday home decorating and family topics.

Kids Halloween Costumes Girls Teens Lady Bug Ladybug Insect Costume Theme Party Outfit

You'll be good luck in this lady bug costume!

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Ghost hunting and paranormal investigations are becoming increasingly popular with amateur ghost hunters, in part due to the easy access of information on the internet and current television shows about hauntings. Since the spirit of Halloween revolves around the souls of the dead returning to earth to haunt the living, Halloween night is considering a "prime time" for hunting ghosts. It's an annual right of passage for both amateur and professional ghost hunters to be out in full gear that night.

Ghost Hunt - going to a location that may or may not be haunted and trying to capture them on film (video and/or photos). A graveyard late at night is the number one place to start.

Ghost Investigation - going to a known haunted place and recording data (video, photos, audio and temperatures), taking notes, interviews and other evidence to prove/disprove the haunting and existence of ghosts.

For many the quest is to seek out allegedly haunted locations, authenticate evidence of ghosts, do research and conduct investigations into paranormal activity. Among ghost hunters, some are also devotees of urban exploration, a growing hobby where enthusiasts venture into abandoned structures such as hospitals, asylums, and sanatoriums. The more experienced hunters investigate and document reports of ghosts, hauntings and paranormal activity; where as many of the amateur ghost hunters are just out to have fun.

The definition of a "haunting" is a recurring presence of a ghost, demon, or similar supernatural being at a specific place. Old houses, hotels, restaurants, pubs, prisons, cemeteries and graveyards are the most common haunted places. Belief in hauntings and ghosts spans the world and is recorded throughout history in legends and ghost stories.

There are five primary types of hauntings:

1. Intelligent - may be a ghost or demon. The entity is aware of its surroundings, including living people who may be present.
2. Residual - the entity does not seem to be aware of any living beings and performs the same repetitive act (often the reenactment of a tragic event).
3. Benevolent - a ghost that seeks to help or protect the living sometimes from an evil spirit.
4. Malevolent - ghost or demon that seeks to inflict harm on the living.
5. Benign - entity that is either unconcerned about the living or unaware of their presence.

What better time of year than Halloween to check out some of the "hauntings" in your neck of the woods! Whether you're a more experienced paranormal investigator or just out for a night of ghost hunting, the souls of the dead are waiting for you on Halloween night. Good luck and happy haunting!

Anna Bradford is an author and blogger for Halloween Express where you'll find the absolute largest selection of Halloween costumes and costume accessories available anywhere. Halloween Express is the exclusive retailer for the Tom Arma line of Kids Costumes and Toddler Costumes.

Jesus Adult Plus Adult Halloween Costume (Adult Plus)

Includes: Robe with attached shoulder drape, crown of thorns and wig and beard set. Shoes not included.

The holidays are quickly approaching, which means you will soon be facing temptation - stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, pecan pie, Christmas cookies, chocolate, and many more holiday favorites just begging to be eaten. How can you resist?

For most people the holidays mean loosening the belt buckle and making room for a few extra pounds to start the New Year. Many people will work to lose this weight over the next few months while others will watch the scale creep up year after year. This is definitely one holiday tradition to be avoided.

Here are some tips to help you enjoy the holiday fare without sacrificing your waistline.

Portion Control

There is no law that says your plate has to be overflowing at the holidays. Yes, the options are endless and you may want to have some of everything; however, you do not need a normal portion size of everything. This is a good time to cut your normal servings in half to make room for all the extra foods you want and prevent you from carrying the extra calories around for weeks to come.

Seconds

Before heading back to the buffet line or asking someone to pass the potatoes listen to your body. Are you really hungry or just eating more because everyone is still sitting around the table? If your stomach says "no more" start helping with cleanup to avoid the temptation to fill another plate or suggest moving away from the table to continue your conversation.

Desserts

Undoubtedly there will be numerous goodies to chose from. You have two options to avoid calorie overload. Decide which dessert is your favorite and stick with one serving or if several are tempting give yourself "mini" servings of each so you can sample a little of everything without going overboard.

Alcohol

Decide in advance when you will enjoy a drink, for example after dinner only. If you have a plan in place you are less likely to go overboard. One alcoholic beverage quickly adds 200-300 extra calories.

Snacks

Often when we sit around visiting there is a bowl of candy or some other treat nearby. Limit yourself to one or two pieces. If this is not feasible move the treats out of reach or out of sight if necessary. Another option is to wait and have your dessert as an afternoon snack instead of immediately following a meal. Healthier snack choices include mixed nuts, almond bark covered pretzels, or party Chex mix.

Activity

Holidays are intended as a time to spend with family. That does not mean you have to sit all day visiting. You can catch up on what is going on in each others lives when taking a walk after lunch or shooting a game of hoops in the driveway. Look at where your family is gathering and decide what options you have to get up and moving after a filling holiday meal. It is a safe bet that the children at your holiday gathering will not be entertained sitting and visiting or watching a ball game most of the day. Take a break from the adults in the afternoon to interact with younger family members. This will give you a chance to add some physical activity to your holiday.

The holidays are a time for family and friends as well as all the delicious holiday foods. I do not recommend spoiling your holiday fun by trying to count calories. By following a few simple tips you can reduce your normal holiday intake while still enjoying all the foods you like and avoid adding inches to your waistline.

Now, if you want to receive regular heart health and weight loss tips from dietitian Lisa Nelson, go to http://www.enutritionservices.com/f/The_Heart_of_Health.html and subscribe to The Heart of Health today!

Sexy 2Pc Miss Little Red Riding Hood Halloween Costume

Halloween Costume 2Pc. Miss Lil' Riding Hood Include Mini Hood & Dress. This is 2007's new style from Leg Avenue.

When you think of Valentines Day, typically your thoughts venture toward valentine gifts and all things heart-shaped candies, chocolate, balloons, greeting cards, jewelry, etc. and couples deeply in love gazing into each others eyes.

Because Valentines Day is for lovers, right?

Actually no. Ladies, there is joy to be had on this infamous day of pink and red, no matter your couples status. Here are some fun ideas for the annual day of love that cover the spectrum of companionship: single, dating, committed relationship, or recent break-up.

If Youre Single . . .

Dont allow yourself to be one of the cynical singles who scowl at any hint of Valentines Day decorations or gifts. Instead: embrace the day!

Thats right. Were in the new millennium, a time when being single is fabulous. Sex & the Citys Carrie Bradshaw made being single more appealing than ever before. You dont have to wait for a significant other to get you a gift buy it yourself! Few things make a girls heart flutter more than Valentines Day jewelry. From a modest bracelet to a diamond ring one of the joys of being single is you can give yourself the gift youd be giving your significant other.

And there are ways to enjoy the day other than buying yourself a gift. Remember when Carrie threw herself a party after years of buying gifts for her friends wedding and baby showers? Transfer that idea to Valentines Day, and have a blast:

Host a party for just you and the girls

Take yourself out on a date, by yourself, to a museum, the movies, dinner or any combination of the three

Buy Valentines Day cards and pass them out to people who are dear to you

Help make someone elses Valentines Day better by volunteering at a non-profit or charity for the day, such as a battered womens shelter, a soup kitchen or the Goodwill.

If Youre Dating . . .

Youve been dating a guy, but youre not yet exclusive, and you dont know if he plans on spending the evening with you, another girl, or the guys. First ask yourself: Do I really want to spend Valentines Day with him?

It is, after all the most romantic day of the year.

If the answer is yes, this can be an opportunity to take the relationship a step further by:

Cooking him a nice dinner at your place

Offering to bring dinner to him at his place

Setting up a double date with friends (so you can get their feedback on your new beau later)

Asking him to set up a double date with some of his friends (you can learn a lot about a guy by spending time with his friends)

If youre flying solo on the big day, you can live the day as a single gal (see the Single subheading above for ideas).

If Youre in a Committed Relationship . . .

Whether youve just moved in together, he just popped the question with a diamond engagement ring, youre newlyweds or youve been together for a number of years, Valentines Day is an opportunity to specifically set aside time for your relationship.
So take advantage of it!

You can start the day with an exchange of gifts. For ideas, keep in mind that Valentines Day jewelry, chocolates and flowers are traditional gifts for a reason there are few who would protest these types of gifts. But rather than going to the place where you spent Valentines Day last year, or where you spend the day every year, be spontaneous and mix things up a bit.

Knowing your significant others interests, tailor a surprise event to both of your liking such as:

A couples massage

Something fun and silly like playing Laser Tag or going to the video arcade to compete in video games

Something crazy that youve never done before but the two of you have always wanted to do, like bungee jumping or hang gliding

Take a hot air balloon ride

Pop the question - theres no better surprise for Valentines Day than receiving an engagement ring

Planning a Valentines Day different from what youve experienced before will give you something to feel good about, give your beloved something to brag about, rekindle the spark or keep the spark going.

If Youve Just Been Through a Break-Up . . .

When youve just dumped someone or youve just been dumped, as a newly-single, the explosion of pink and red that define Valentines Day can leave you depressed, craving romance and longing for your ex.

You just need a little extra TLC. Heres a few ideas to really take good care of you on this special day:

A day at the spa get the most luxurious package that you can afford, and absolutely enjoy spoiling yourself

Retail therapy doing a little damage to the credit card never hurt anybody, and Valentines Day jewelry may be the perfect pick-me-up

Unconditional love Spending the day with someone you love and who unconditionally loves you a manicure with your grandma, grabbing lunch with your dad, or catching a matinee with your mom may be just what you need

Theres something for everyone on Valentines Day. Just look at the annual celebration of love as an excuse to celebrate life, and you are sure to find something fun and enjoyable to do. Enjoying the most romantic day of the year can be achieved with or without a valentine.

Jill Renee is the president of Danforth Diamond, an online jewelry store offering romantic gift ideas such as Valentines Day jewelry and engagement rings. View Danforth Diamonds selection of Valentines Day jewelry at: http://www.danforthdiamond.com/specials/Valentines-Day-Jewelry.htm

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Halloween activities are enjoyed both by Adults and kids. The term Halloween is derived from the Halloween day which is celebrated on 31st October since many years. A large number of superstitions and symbols are related with Halloween such as ghosts, fairies, witches, goblins etc.

In Halloween activities there is a custom of decorating with leaves, cornstalks and pumpkins. While organizing fun Halloween activities you must see to it that they are harmless to others and they should not involve any activities which may be injurious. They should be fun for all present and not only the organizers.

Nowadays, Fun Halloween activities are organized on birthday parties and other kid's party and kids have a gala time enjoying these activities. Special costumes are worn in these activities and kids dress up like witches and ghosts to celebrate Halloween party. Different types of pranks are played in Halloween parties. These pranks are enjoyed by both kids and adults.

In a Halloween party Fun Halloween activities play a very important role apart from the indoor and outdoor decoration which must be done up according to the theme to give a scary look. By giving a horrific and scary look to the decoration the special effects of the Halloween party can be attained. The food and drinks served in this party should also be devilish and freaky in nature. This will create the perfect atmosphere in the Halloween party.

Before selecting the fun activities to be organized in party, you must keep in mind that these are enjoyed by people of all ages attending the party. It must be as pleasant and enjoyable in watching as in playing. Skill and fun games can make part of Halloween activities in a party.

Bobbing for apples and ghost story telling had been traditional activities in a Halloween party. Other trendy games which call for doing disgusting and scaring acts by participants generally go well in a Halloween party. Resemblance of blood, human body parts by toys and other things can create a scary yet healthy atmosphere.

Blind touch game in which participants are made to touch something which will resemble blood and human parts are perfect for Halloween activities. Use of worms, bugs, snakes etc. made of rubber or other materials and making kids touch them blind folded and telling them that it is real can also be great fun. In a big group of kids, you can also organize freeze dancing where the kids will dance to the tune of a CD player and will stop dancing and freeze in scary postures as soon as the music stops.

If you are a peace lover and do not want too much noise and music etc. you can opt for arranging fun Halloween activities which can be played peacefully. There are lots of Halloween riddles, puzzles, crosswords, worksheets and books etc. which can be enjoyed thoroughly by children without making too much of noise. However, a Halloween party without noise and screams will seem to be incomplete. So, you must put in few activities with good round of screaming and shouting so as to make children get the real feel of Halloween party.

Do you need more advice on fun activities and games at Halloween? Then visit the Halloween Fun and Games website for everything to do with Halloween including outrageous Halloween costumes and the history of Halloween.

Adult Halloween Penguin Costume

Customer Review: Best Costume Ever
No one at the office Halloween party could believe my boyfriend actually wore this, but man... looks great when you are dancing under a black light strobelight! All the ladies wanted to dance with the Penguin. Shipped fast from Brands on Sale, Inc. This is the third costume I'd purchased from them, and I think I'll use them regularly from now on.

How many times have you seen on your local news, stories about children being hit by a car on Halloween night because they dashed out into the street without thinking or ran out between parked cars? It breaks my heart when I hear something like that. For a child Halloween is such an exciting and fun night that sometimes they forget all the safety rules you've ever taught them. They are so excited to get to the next house that they shoot across the street without even thinking of looking both ways. I've seen it many times in my neighborhood (thankfully no cars were coming); especially when kids are following each other and one falls behind. They dart across the street just trying to catch up with their friends.

On a normal day, most parents know what safety precautions to take when it comes to their child's safety, but do you know the extra lengths we should go to on Halloween night? It is our responsibility to make sure the children are safe. Even the littlest precautions can mean a lot.

• If you're driving, you have to be aware of the children. Drive SLOWLY! Watch for children to run out between cars or in the middle of the street. This is so important to stress if you have a teenage driver. When backing down your driveway be careful to make sure it is clear. Do not pass stopped cars, they may be unloading children.
• Have your child wear clothing with reflective markings or tape. There are also glow sticks, pumpkin flashlights and other similar items that you can buy to have your child wear around their neck or pin to their costume so that they are clearly visible to motorists after dark.
• Accompany your child around the neighborhood. If you can't, make sure another adult is with them to supervise. As a parent you know if your child is "old" enough to go around the neighborhood with their friends without you, however it helps to have them wear a watch so they know when the trick-or-treat hours are over and when to head home. Always know exactly where they will be and what route they're taking.
• When picking out a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material. Avoid loose-fitting costumes or billowing material which could accidentally come into contact with a flame. Make sure they have on comfortable shoes that fit.
• Check your child's costume and make sure it's not dragging the ground where they could trip and hurt themselves. Face paint is always a good substitution for a mask, however if they do have to wear one make sure they have nose and mouth openings and large enough eye holes so as not to block their line of vision.
• Make sure they know to only go to houses that are well lit and ones that they know someone is home. They should never enter a stranger's home.
• Have them bring their candy home first before eating anything. Go through it with them and throw out anything you're not sure about. Have them eat dinner before they go out trick-or-treating. That way they're not as hungry and won't fill up on too much candy.

On Halloween night it's tradition in my family to order pizza and have it delivered. It's such a hectic night with trying to get everyone situated into their costume that it's easier than fixing a big dinner - plus the kids love it. But remember to order early because apparently it's not just a tradition in our household. Pizza has become the new "Halloween night dinner" and is among the top five nights of the year for home deliveries along with - the day before Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Super Bowl Sunday.

All parents want their children to be safe. Just use common sense on Halloween night. It's really important especially for younger children, that you go out with them so that you can be their eyes and ears. To them safety is not their top priority - so it has to be yours!

Anna Bradford is an author and blogger for Halloween Express where you'll find the absolute largest selection of Halloween costumes and costume accessories available anywhere including the latest Teen Costumes and Sexy Costumes. Halloween Express is the costume authority.

Joker Mask For Halloween - Be the Joker at Your Halloween Party

If you're looking for the perfect costume for Halloween this year, you may want to consider going with a Joker Mask for Halloween. It's the perfect way to get all dressed up for the holiday. It brings together something twisted, scary, and a bit horrific for a great costume that everyone will rave over.

This year the Joker Mask for Halloween is especially popular for a variety of different reasons. First of all, the Dark Knight came out this year becoming one of the most successful movies of all time. Since so many people really enjoyed it, the themes for Halloween are plentiful and while Batman may have been the star, it's the Joker who really captured the imagination of fans.

Of course it is important to note that there are more than just masks and costumes available for the Joker from the Dark Knight movie. There have been other movies as well that included the Joker in them played by a different character. So, you'll find that there are various Joker masks out there that you can choose from this Halloween.

Once you have your mask, you'll find that you are just about set for a Halloween party or for going out trick-or-treating. You don't really have to purchase the rest of the costume. Just start mixing and matching some of the clothes in your own close for an eccentric look, and you'll have a great costume that is unique.

If you are keen to accentuate the look then adding some hair to the mask will set off the look even more. Some masks come with the hair as well but may be harder to locate. You can go with an unruly wig or even a smooth parted down the middle wig as well. If you can do this with your own hair, go for it, but you may need a special wig to pull it off.

As you can see, going with a Joker Mask for Halloween is definitely a great idea. These masks are very easy to find, there are several styles to choose from, and they are relatively inexpensive as well. So, if you are looking for a great costume for Halloween, which is coming up quickly, this may be a great choice that you want to consider for this year.

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If you were to ask anyone what the most iconic representation of Halloween is, the most common answer would be a carved pumpkin, or as it as commonly referred to, a Jack o' lantern.

The folklore behind Jack traces its origins to an Irish legend (or ghost story) about a greedy but crafty farmer named Jack. Jack managed to trick the devil into climbing a tree, and after doing so, sealed the devil in place by carving a cross on the tree. The devil did not take this lightly, and laid a hex on Jack - condemning him to eternal limbo on Earth. As he wanders the earth, he carries an ember that the devil tossed him that would never burn out - as it was from the flames of Hell. Jack carved out a turnip and put the ember inside it - wandering for a place to rest his soul. For this, he retained the name "Jack of the Lantern", which then was contracted to "Jack o' lantern".

History behind carving pumpkins dates back to before the Great Famine, when many Irish immigrated to the United States. Carving lanterns from vegetables started with turnips or swede - and did not acquire the name "jack o' lantern" until the early-mid 19th century. The practice of carving pumpkins is associated with a time of harvest, and did not become associated with Halloween until the mid to late 19th century.

The Jack o' lantern in its early years was always depicted with a face - and that face would be of many different forms, from comic to monstrous. In the late 20th century, artists began using precision instruments to put more artistic flavor to Jack, making him look like cartoon characters, people, or various symbols.

Have fun scooping out Jack this Fall!

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Halloween is probably the best time to impersonate your favorite stars and look through websites to order all your supplies for the costumes. Probably the one you are looking for may already be sold out, especially if what you are after is a Gene Simmons Halloween costume!

The official Kiss make up kit will help any fan reproduce a Gene Simmons personality well. Halloween is the evening of 31st October, immediately preceding All Saint's day and children dress up in costumes and masks. 'Trick or treating' house to house, collecting sweets, fruits and money, costumes are decided upon days in advance. School or home projects making your own costumes, thousands of online retailers selling or teaching you to make your 'look' for the evening occupy most children and even adults. From Spiderman to Flintstones, witches to ghosts, medieval costumes and Disney princess clothes, there is no dearth to the options available when you are looking for your costume. One of the most popular and sought after is the Gene Simmons Halloween costume.

A typical Gene Simmons Halloween costume should consist of a black stretch jumpsuit and a cape with silver trimmings and loop to fit around your fingers. A silver colored poly foam chest and shoulder piece with the black cape around the neck brings you closer to looking like your icon. A studded dog collar choker and arm bands with vinyl platform and boots in black with silver accents will make you the enviable Gene Simmons impersonator to the hilt! And of course, you can always use your imagination and make changes to the costume. Add the Gene Simons mask with the ever-famous tongue sticking or if you can really extend your tongue out, well, all the best!

Young boys, adults and girls dress up as members of the Kiss band, playing music and accessorizing to the hilt! Gene Simmons Halloween costumes, wigs and masks impersonating Gene, axe shaped guitars and some blood spitting - fire breathing make an interesting look for the evening. Thousands of fans dress up as Gene Simmons every year on Halloween and get a kick out of people's repeated reactions. Every tour has bought Kiss thousands of fans, all of whom remember them by all the memorabilia they can get their hands on. Besides, masks, wigs, t-shirts, Halloween costumes are a favorite.

Be it the music that the band belted out, the ear splitting amplifiers and lyrics that praised sex, the on stage persona of the members; fire breathing, blood spitting antics on the stage, the various business ventures from Gene Simmons, they have all been huge successes. Every year something new is added to the already multi-million businesses from Kiss franchises, authoring a book, featuring in movies and reality TV shows, everything Gene Simmons does is with flair! Of course, the humungous fan following and the amazing business sense that Gene Simmons possesses has stood the tests of time.

So, every time you don that Gene Simmons Halloween costume or mask, remember the persona behind the mask as well!

Christopher Schwebius is an entrepreneur who seeks out sharply defined, specifically focused topics to research. Upon finishing his research he provides relevant, un-biased information to his readers based on his discoveries and/or personal experiences. One of his latest ongoing projects can be viewed at http://www.genesimmonscostume.org