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Archives for October, 2009
Hosting a Halloween Party for Adults
by Patti October 29th, 2009 | Decorations, Halloween, Party Ideas
Halloween is a spooky celebration that is all about having a good time. It may be something that is geared toward children, but just because your trick or treating days are over does not mean that you cannot be a part of this haunting holiday!
For Halloween this year throw a party for adults only and enjoy some scary fun with your family members, friends and neighbors. For starters, decide whether it is going to be a costume party or a come as you are party. Or you might want to leave it open ended for partygoers. You might want to
For Halloween this year throw a party for adults only and enjoy some scary fun with your family members, friends and neighbors. For starters, decide whether it is going to be a costume party or a come as you are party. Or you might want to leave it open ended for partygoers. You might want to
Costume Safety Tips
by Michele October 22nd, 2009 | Halloween
As you are getting your little (or big) ghosts and goblins ready for trick or treating, parties, and more, looking good shouldn't be the only goal. A costume also needs to be safe. Use these simple tips from nationally recognized product safety organization Underwriters Laboratories (UL) as a guide.
- Use flame-resistant fabric when making costumes. Although treated fabric does not mean it won't catch fire, it does indicate the fabric will resist burning and should extinguish quickly once removed from the ignition source.
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Have A Green Halloween!
by Jaclyn Abergas October 20th, 2009 | Decorations, Halloween, Party IdeasTrying to find a different way to decorate your place this Halloween? Try doing it the green way. It’ll force you to be creative and give you more quality time with family and friends.
- 1. Treasure Hunt. Try to avoid buying Halloween décor from the store. Look around your house for inspiration. You can use fallen leaves, branches, used paper, cardboard and boxes for your décor.
2. Creative goodie bags. Instead of buying, make the kids’ own goodie bags by utilizing your containers or pillowcases or bags. And the kids can decorate anyway they want using materials you already have at
3 Costumes in 3 Minutes
by Michele October 16th, 2009 | Halloween
Okay, don't be misled by this title, you can't make all three costumes in three minutes, but you should be able to make each of these costumes in 3 minutes or less. With only two weeks until Halloween, these costumes will give you more time to plan your candy collection strategy and less on creating your costumes.
1. Bunny Rabbit
If it is going to be a cold Halloween, have your child wear her one-piece snowsuit. Create bunny ears with fabric in the same color, and add a cotton ball tail.
--Eileen Roth, author of "Organizing for Dummies"
2. Tourist
A simple costume for adults
1. Bunny Rabbit
If it is going to be a cold Halloween, have your child wear her one-piece snowsuit. Create bunny ears with fabric in the same color, and add a cotton ball tail.
--Eileen Roth, author of "Organizing for Dummies"
2. Tourist
A simple costume for adults
