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Nature's Decor for Fall, on a Budget
Fall is my favorite time of year for decorating. Well, ok, so maybe it’s just behind the holidays, but you know what I mean! I think it’s because it represents a time of coming home and cuddling in, preparing for the long cold days of winter. Cacooning in ...
Ufos, Ghosts And Bootleg Booze: What A Weird Story!
Can a place, rather then a person or dwelling, be a magnet for supernatural activity? The Noon Inn was built around 1840 and sat near the corner of Newbridge and Prospect Avenues in East Meadow, New York, for over a hundred years. Between 1964 and 1965 ...
What Are You Doing This Halloween?
When it comes to Halloween there's no lack of variety in the things that you could do. From trick or treating (with the kids) to touring Haunted House attractions, finding something NOT to do would be more of a challenge.So, where could you go and what ...
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Halloween has become as commercialized as Christmas. The traditional carved pumpkins which were prominently placed at the front of homes are now over shadowed with outdoor lighting and decorations. The (NFR) National Retail Federation (www.retailindustry.about.com) estimates consumers will spend 3.29 billion dollars on Halloween items. Every major industry is targeting consumers with products ranging from candy to home décor. NRF estimates that consumers will spend $840 million in decorations ranking Halloween 2nd in seasonal home décor spending. Costumes are no exception as sales continually increase each year.
Have we lost the true spirit of Halloween? Remember when your parents helped you create a costume. It was a great family activity that gave way to lasting memories. A time when parents and children worked together, creating the best Mummy, Soldier, or Vampire costume. Today it almost seems like an ancient art. Very seldom do you so see a child wearing a “home made” costume.
With most families having two working parents, it has become more convenient, to purchase a pre-fab costume. Is the price worth the convenience? On average costumes range from $25.00 or higher in price and are worn approximately 2- 4 hours. Would you purchase clothing for your child and then discard it after a few hours of use? Most of us would not. So why then are we inclined to do so for a Halloween costume?
Effective marketing has successfully attracted the attention of children who influence the purchasing decision of parents.
Millions children will go trick or treating this holiday wearing the latest Halloween fashion and accessories, but not many will stand out in a crowd.
In the past you never knew what to expect when you answered your door on Halloween night. What creative costume would stand before you? Just open a magazine or go to the mall and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what you’ll see before you even buy the candy.
If you would like to get back to the true fun of Halloween, making a costume can be easier than you think. Boxes are great items to use when making a costume. You can make robots, gift boxes, jack– in-the-boxes, and many others costumes out of a box and other easily accessible items. It is in-expensive and fun when you make and costume with your kids.
Even as adults we still reflect back on the great costumes we made with our parents. We laugh about some of the costumes we wore, but it is always a wonderful memory. Create a lasting Halloween memory with your kids by making a costume together.
Happy Halloween!
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STRANGE EVENTS: Seriously weird SoCal happeningsNorth County TimesEach year, hundreds of costumed dogs and their proud owners show up to compete in the daylong event, which benefits charity. The hairless, dentally challenged and cataract-troubled canines often take the top prizes, but there's a people's choice award ... |
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Rehab Guavaween to bring back charm of YborTampabay.comHalloween was a time for music and parties, which led to a parade — here called a "stumble" — where artsy types donned costumes that made fun of Tampa's people and traditions. Over time, Ybor gentrified and so did Guavaween.and more » |
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News in your communityDolphinCostumes are encouraged, but not mandatory. Each party will receive two (2) free Kids Meal per adult entrée purchase. The Kids Eat Free on Halloween special offer is valid at the Groton Applebee's restaurant. Applebee's will thank our nation's veterans ... |
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