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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 [...]

Best Theme Party Idea: Eat, Drink and Be Scary

When it comes to Halloween parties, anything goes! It can be silly, creepy, lavish or budget-driven, and involve only your close friends or the whole town. Hopefully the themed party series we’ve been doing will help you put together your own killer bash.  Today’s Halloween party theme is “Eat, Drink and Be Scary,” so ask [...]

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 [...]

Halloween Party Decorations to Die For

When it comes to hosting a great Halloween party, decorations are key. This year, you can decorate your home for the ultimate Halloween bash, and you don’t have to spend a fortune doing it. Make your party one that your guests will never forget with these ideas:

Black Light Halloween Decorations

*It’s all about black lights. [...]

Building Anticipation for your Halloween Party

Planning a Halloween party can be a lot of fun, but how do you ensure that your guests are as excited as you are about the evening’s festivities? Here are some ideas to build antici…

-pation for your Halloween party:

Photo courtesy of Dale B.

Have a pumpkin carving pre-party. Depending on what works best with your plans, [...]

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 [...]

Cheap Costume for 3

Remember that nursery rhyme about the three blind mice? Maybe this video will refresh your memory and make you feel like a kid again:

Girls, if you travel in a group of three, this would be the perfect costume for you. It’s cheap to make and easy to put together. 

Mouse

Items you’ll need:
- 2 of your [...]

The Purrfect Halloween Costume

I’ve always been more of a dog person, but, I’ve got to admit, when it comes to Halloween costumes, cats rule! Cat costumes are affordable and can be as simple or as detailed as you like. From the classic to the whimsical, there are several possibilities to consider when contemplating a cat costume.

The Basics
The three [...]