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Category: Halloween


The Snuggie Circa 1983

The Snuggie is not a new idea or a phenomenon. It’s the wardrobe of three famous Chipmunks.

Turquoise Announced as the Color of 2010!

Pantone released the color of the year for 2010 today and I think it’s a grand slam. TURQUOISE! Turquoise is fun, vibrant, and really reflects the trend towards the 80’s. www.pantone.com
I considered featuring some turquoise furniture pieces and accents but then I stumbled upon a fabulously chic blog called House of Turquoise that goes above [...]

Another Great Halloween Costume Idea: Philadelphia Phillies

With the Phillies in the World Series for the second year in a row, there is no better time to show your support and love for the team than now! We are headed back to the fall classic, and this time, game 4 falls on Halloween night.
So, who better to dress as in Philadelphia then [...]

Another Great Halloween Costume Idea: Rocky Balboa, Homemade vs. Store Bought

While I’m always a proponent of homemade Halloween costumes, this Rocky Balboa costume from Toys R Us is pretty spot on! Plus, how did they find someone who looks exactly like Sylvester Stallone in 1980? It’s magical.

If  I were to do the costume home-style, I’d opt for the “Rocky in training” look.  Get some heather [...]

Another Great Halloween Costume: Peanut Butter Jelly Time Banana

Remember when Brian tried to cheer Peter up by singing “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” on Family Guy?
Need I say more?
This is the easiest costume ever!  Just get a banana suit here: http://www.prankplace.com/costume_banana.htm and some maracas at the costume shop.
Poof, you’re set for Halloween!!

Halloween Costume Idea: Bunsen and Beaker the Muppets

Speaking of Beaker (CNN Look-Alikes: Beaker), he and his counterpart, Bunsen, are two more hilarious Halloween costume ideas!
All you need is some face paint, lab coats, and the corresponding shirt and ties.  As for the hair, glasses, and hats, you should be able to find those at the Halloween costume store.
it’s going to be a [...]

Another Great Halloween Costume: The Pillsbury Doughboy

Keeping up with my series of Halloween costume ideas, I wanted to pass this great one onto others:  The Pillsbury Doughboy!  This costume is so cheap and easy because you only need to purchase a few small items.
Gather all of your whites: Long sleeve white tee, white pants, white socks, everything.
Then, get some white paint [...]

Another Halloween Costume Idea: Cap’n Crunch

Another hilarious costume is Cap’n Crunch.  I try to find the costumes that everyone will recognize, with the exception of those who did not grow up in the States.  Another hilarious costume is Cap’n Crunch.  Cap’n Crunch is recognizable, easy to recreate, and everyone loves him from their childhood memories.
What you need to be Cap’n [...]

Halloween Costume Idea: The Hamburglar

Another tried and true favorite Halloween costume of mine is the Hamburglar.  You can’t go wrong with this costume!  It’s cheap and easy to make, not to mention the fact that almost everyone will know exactly what you are and compliment you for it.  Trust me, I lived this.
What you need:
Prisoner costume (should cost about [...]

Halloween Costume Ideas: Colonel Sanders and His Funky Chicken

Halloween is one my favorite holidays, second only to July 4th.  So, when September rolls around, which it surprisingly already has, it’s time to brainstorm for the perfect costume.  I’m going to pull out some old ideas and new ones and help you find or make the costumes for both.
One of my all time best [...]