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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? [...]

Best Costume: One-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eater

Guest post by author and editor Danielle Ackley-McPhail

One year I was a one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eater. I created the costume myself without a pattern for any of the elements. It was a one-piece jumpsuit I had to climb in from the inseam, with leather soles sown into the feet. The mask, horn, and claws were [...]

Best Halloween Yard Decorations

Trying to keep up with the Joneses this Halloween? I’ve got some great Halloween yard decorations and Halloween props that will rival any of your neighbors’ and make your house the trick-or-trick destination.

Halloween Décor and Props
If you want more of a fall season look, you can decorate with straw bales, pumpkins, an orange and black [...]

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 [...]

Wonder Woman Costume vs. Supergirl Costume

Ladies, we know who the real superheroes are. The question is: Which female superhero should you dress as for Halloween? Are you a fan of Storm or Emma Frost from X-Men? How about Batgirl? To help you decide, I am going to compare two of my favorite superheroines. You can also take this quiz on [...]

Best Costume: PBJ Sandwich

Guest post by author and syndicated columnist Marni Jameson

“Ready, Aim, Fire! – With a Glue Gun, You, Too, Can Be a Domestic Superhero”

The gun is on the table. It’s hot and smoldering. People in my house are anxious, but know better than to stand between me and my glue gun. I pull the trigger [...]

Super Superhero Costume Ideas

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Super-Hal with some super Halloween costume ideas. If you’re strong, brave, chivalrous and just all around awesome, you might want to dress like it for Halloween. There are so many superheroes to choose from. Here’s a site where you can find a complete list of superheroes to [...]

Fun Pirate Costume Ideas From Captain Hal Ween

Ahoy me hearties and shiver me timbers! Did you know this past Saturday was Talk Like a Pirate Day? Don’t worry if you missed it. You can re-create the day by talking and dressing like a pirate for Halloween.

First, get a look into pirate life with one of my favorite fight scenes from the movie [...]

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 [...]