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Five Ways to Sabotage Your Career on Halloween

It happens every year. Your company is throwing a Halloween party or dresses up that Friday, and you spend time trying to decide on the perfect Halloween costume. Should you stick to traditional looks  or go outrageous to stun and shock your colleagues? You know me — normally, I’d say be outrageous dudes. But, work? [...]

My Top 10 Sexiest Halloween Costumes

Sexy Devil Costume

It’s finally my favorite time of year again. Time for Fall, football and foxy females glammed up for Halloween. Ladies, don’t be afraid to be as flirtatious, naughty or nice as you want with your costume – you have full liberty to take on whatever personality you want on Halloween. With so [...]

Scary Halloween Story: “Tradition”

Guest Post by authors Cathy and Neil Davies

Halloween — when ghosts and all manner of spooky things come out of hiding. Such a good time of year don’t you think? Makes me happy and relaxed and excited all at the same time.

I love looking out of the window and seeing the kids go by all [...]

Cheap Costume Ideas and Halloween Deals

Just because the economy has been, well, scary this year, doesn’t mean it should stop you from being scary this Halloween. With some creativity and smart shopping, you can create a Halloween costume that will allow you to party on and pocket the savings. Here are some cheap costume ideas and Halloween deals to give [...]

Medieval Costume Ideas for Halloween

Good Morrow Halloween and Renaissance lovers! I pray this entry fares thee well. Isn’t being Medieval fun? When else do you get to yell “alack!” “fie!” and “forsooth!”? If you still need some convincing, here are my top five reasons to go medieval this Halloween.

5. Guys – you don’t know comfort until you’ve worn a [...]

Halloween Party Theme: Famous Couples Costumes

If you can’t party like a rock star on Halloween, then when can you? A famous couples party theme gives your guests lots of costume options, from the fictional to the historical. Keep in mind that a couples party doesn’t mean date party. Anyone can make a famous couples costume. The couple doesn’t have to have a [...]

Scary Book Excerpt: “Shadows in the Mist”

Guest post by author Brian Moreland

Shadows in the Mist is a supernatural horror novel set during World War II. It is part suspense thriller, part war story, based on the Nazis’ true fascination with the Occult. It starts off in present day, when war hero Jack Chambers asks his grandson to deliver a war diary [...]

That 70s Halloween Party

A 70s-themed Halloween party – can you dig it? I know I can! Here’s how you and your guests can boogie on down:

The 70s Look for Girls
I think of two things when I think of the 70s – disco and Farrah Fawcett. Ladies, check out these makeup and hair tutorials I found on YouTube. They [...]

Scary Book Excerpt: “And Hell Followed With Him”

Guest post by author Chris Nardone

Cowpoke Bel Jensen just wanted to live a normal life. But, there was so much of his life that was a mystery to him. He sees things…horrible things that drive him to the edge of his sanity. When Bel becomes embroiled in the hunt for an outlaw gang, he comes to [...]

A Pro’s Guide to Picking a Halloween Costume

Guest post by costume designer Kara McLeod

Been invited to a Halloween party but you’re stumped? Went to a costume shop but you were just overwhelmed with choices? Try these ideas to get to your perfect party choice:

1. Decide what impression you want to create. Do you want to be sexy? Funny? Scary? Silly? Cute? Narrowing [...]