So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Friday, January 16, 2009

Use These Awesome Costume Ideas for Halloween

By Susan West

If you're starting your annual search for Halloween costumes, you know that there is a lot to choose from out there. You could buy a ready made costume or even make your own. Some of the most common costumes are listed below, so read on!

Throughout time, there have been costumes that both genders have chosen more often than any other, and for girls, it is the princess costume. This is not to say that witches, pumpkins and kitty cats are not favorites also however the princess costume is a time-tested favorite.

The favorite costumes for boys include Superman, Power Rangers, pirates, and vampires. These are very easy costumes for kids. Superman and Power Rangers have been the favorite costumes of boys for a long time.

Adults have most of the same choices with a few added styles; however it is all in the accessories that give it a more grown up look. it should not be a frustrating experience choosing a Halloween costume and many people who have a love for the holiday think about their costume all year long.

When you are looking for Halloween costumes then you can go to a shop that specifically sells costumes, a department store, or you can make your own. Most department stores and even grocery stores sell costumes for Halloween. If you don't care too much about what costume you are looking for then you can buy one here but you will be limited to a small selection of only what they are offering. You can purchase face paints and things at the department stores also.

The specialty costume shops do the bulk of their business around Halloween and as such are the best places to look. Nearly any costume you could want is to be found here. Say you are looking for a mummy costume - you'll find one here, as well as ballerina costumes, animal costumes, the list goes on and on. A costume shop will offer you the widest selection. Cartoon and movie character costumes are especially popular and are likely to be stocked. Many of these shops will even help you put together a costume if they don't have quite what you want on hand. Of course, some of the more elaborate costumes can become somewhat expensive, but can often be rented as well.

If you don't have a lot of money and you are looking for costume ideas then the most common cheap costumes for boys and girls are witches and vampires. This is because all they need is black clothing, a cape, and a black witch hat, and then do their make-up. You will also need fangs for the vampire, but these costumes are the easiest and the cheapest to make when you don't have a lot of money.

When you are looking for ideas for Halloween costumes you might think about the most common costumes. You can purchase costumes from department stores, costume shops, and you can make your own. edited by Hetsil Protage

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