Thursday, April 30, 2009

Egyptian Pharaoh Adult Halloween Costume Size 44-46 Standard (D49392)(DF39)

Egyptian Pharaoh Adult Halloween Costume Size 44-46 Standard includes: Heapiece, cuffs, belt, robe and necklace.


This year will be a popular year for costumes that are going to reflect what's popular for all ages. With a historic election you can bet to see more than one President Obama at any Halloween party across America, and the kids are going to be fighting over the many different options that are popular this year.

The trend in the past few years has seen an sharp increase of people buying their costumes, even in the wake of a shaky economy. There are a number of options both adults and children can choose from, and if you budget anywhere from $40-200USD, you can get yourself suited up in something that will make your friends envious.

Popular Costumes For Men:

The Joker from the Dark Night: The Grand Heritage Costume Collection has released the best Joker costume one can pay for. The costume kit comes complete with everything you need to dress the part except for the shoes, but any black dress shoe will do. The costume comes with all the makeup you'll need as well as a guide to make sure you're able to make your face look right.

Darth Vader: Every year this costume makes an appearance at almost every costume party, and it never fails to disappoint. For under $100 you can easily get a full complete Darth Vader costume kit which is a great bargain, and you know you'll dress to impress.

Lt. Dangle from Reno 911: Reno 911 has had a cult following which has risen in numbers over the past few years. If you're looking to impress the ladies with the oh so short shorts of Lt Dangle then you're in luck. You can find his costume online all over the Internet this year and it will run you less than $40. Shaving your legs is optional!

Popular Costumes For Women:

Playboy Bunny: One of the most popular female costumes year after year is the Playboy Bunny, and this year is no exception. You can find knockoff costumes and the real deal depending where you go, but you can expect to pick this costume up cheap which is great.

Beth From Dog The Bounty Hunter: The show you love to hate has so many interesting characters in it, how could there not be a costume. The vivacious wife of Dog The Bounty Hunter is one of the more popular characters on the show and her
costume is available for the 2009 season.

Austin Powers Fembot: There may not have been an Austin Powers movie lately but the lovely Fembots have made an everlasting impact on the minds of not only men, but the women of Halloween. The Fembot costumes are available online and are relatively cheap making this a fun, sexy and affordable costume for Halloween.

Popular Costume For Kids:

Hannah Montana: The hottest teen sensation for kids under 16 is of course Hannah Montana and her costume line has gone live this year. She is at her peak of popularity and this Halloween almost every young girl in the nation will be wanting to get suited up as the pop sensation.

Naruto: One of the few characters from a Japanese cartoon to make it into the mainstream of North America. The lovable Ramen eating Ninja called Naruto has finally got a costume out that comes complete with the Hidden Mist Village Headband and plastic dagger.

Harry Potter: The wizard that has seen fame in books and movies will see the last movie in the series released this year and it is keeping his costume at the top of the charts for yet another year. You can easily find Harry Potter costumes that won't break the bank and make your kid happy on Halloween.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween this year and if you're taking out young kids make sure you educate them on the dangers and fun of this unique past time. Since prices have come down for complete Halloween Costume kits, its almost the same price as trying to find a costume from the thrift store.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Racer X Speed Racer Kids Halloween Costume

Racer X costumes are hot costumes!! Pick this halloween costumes this year and you will be the talk of the party.
Customer Review: Hugely disappointed!!!!
The racer X costume we purchased (Rubie's) arrived within the 5-7 day timeframe; thank you. However just as the previous customer stated the costume that was sent was not the quality costume advertised or worth the $25+ (don't remember, no receipt sent) we payed. We are hugely disappointed and feel robbed, my son (9) helped pick out this costume due to it's detail and "cool look" (like leather) but even he can visibly recognize the difference in the helmet (covers only front of head/clear glasses glued), no ridges on arms, thin cheap made-from-nerf material that was sent to us in it's place. Don't buy Rubie's!
Customer Review: Doesn't Look Like the Picture.
The jump suit has one velcro closer at the top. The fabric is very light, it reminds me of shiny weed blocking fabric. The X on the front is just screened on, in the picture it looks stitched on. The hat reminds me of the old 80's costumes, it's half a plastic form with an elastic to hold the back on and it has clear sun glasses molded to it. I would send it back but my son thinks it's great, I think it looks cheap and the picture is very misleading but he's the one who has to where it.


Many boys choose a theme for their Bar Mitzvah party.One of the nice things about having a theme is that it can be incorporated into nearly all aspects of the party - starting with the party invitations all the way through the party favors. This article will focus on a 'Casino Night' theme.

Start with the Invitations: Set the mood for the party by sending out casino themed party invitations.By typing in 'casino invitations' in your search bar you will find yourself with many options.I was especially impressed with the large selection at 'Impressinprint'.With their invitations you can print them yourselves or have them printed them for you.

Set aCasino Themed Place Card Table: There are several Casino themed place card holders available.It will help set the scene for the party.Let your guests take home the place card holders as a memento from your party - they can use it as either a photo or memo holder.

Dress the Part: Dress yourself and the wait staff in fun casino apparel such as armbands, casino theme ties, casino aprons and visors and much more.Just type each of those words (armbands, ties, aprons, visors) with the word "casino" in front of it in your search bar and you will come up with a large variety of affordable casino apparel.Your guests will get a kick out of everyone being dressed for the part!

The Meal: You can't go wrong having a buffet like all the Casino hotels serve.Or, if you are going to serve a sit down meal give all the dishes a fun, gambling sound name (example:'Gambler's Delight Chicken Piccata" and "Green with Money Green Beans Almondine") and put a 'Menu' on every table.You and your family will have fun coming up with the names.

Decorations: Spend a few minutes researching 'casino decorations' and you'll find more options than you can imagine.However, some of the best suppliers of casino themed decorations are those companies that specialize in 'prom decorations'.They even offer Casino theme kits that include archways, backgrounds, columns and other large props.You will quickly be able to turn a large, plain room into a bustling Casino.

Activities: You can set up 'gaming tables' and hire dealers if you'd like- of course you'll need to use chocolate poker chips and fake money (you can make your own moneyand input family members photos on the different denominations).To find out about renting casino equipment just type "casino equipment rental - city state" (example: casino equipment rental - birmingham mi) in your search bar to locate companies offering these services near you.

Party Favors: What's more appropriate than personalized Poker playing cards?They are great fun to give and to receive. Chocolate slot machines, dice key chains, casino theme mugs and casino labeled mint tins are just some of the options that would work well as casino party favors.

Cool Party Favor - Copyright 2009

Debra Rosenberg is an avid home entertainer and a party consult for Cool-Party Favors. She recommends these Casino Party Favors and these Bar Mitzvah Favors.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Child's Spider-Man 2 Halloween Costume (Size: Small 4-6)




It's fun and satisfying to design and then make simple items that serve some purpose. I find it very rewarding to conjure up designs out of my imagination and then build them using common tools and cheap or free materials. I've made all kinds of things. Most of them performed some function that no readily available, store-bought device offered.

I do a lot of text keying at a computer keyboard. After many hours of keying, day after day, my hands and fingers tell me (as in pain) that they're pushing too hard, too many times. After going from store to store looking for a keyboard with easy to press keys, I realized that I needed something to measure the force needed to press the keys on a particular keyboard. Trying to judge the force by typing a little with each keyboard wasn't separating the Tylenol endorsed keyboards from the more finger friendly keyboards. So I rigged up a plastic tube taped to a vertical wire a few inches long. Pennies could be put in the tube. The lower end of the wire is rested on a key. The number of pennies needed to push a key down is a measure of the key's required press force.

Then there was the see through, wall hung beehive that I put on my bedroom wall. My father used to keep bees to harvest honey. One cold day in March, I discovered an abandoned hive that had fallen over exposing the bees to the elements. There was only several hundred bees left out of what was once thousands. I put a sheet of glass, about 2-foot by 2-foot, onto a wooden frame that I attached to my bedroom wall. Then I carefully transported the faltering bee colony to their new home. A tunnel made of metal window screening provided a path for the bees to come and go under a slightly raised window. The colony's queen had not survived being exposed to the weather, so I knew no new bees would be reared. This colony would only last as long as the lifespans of its current members. But it was interesting to watch the bees doing what bees do throughout the next several months. And the bragging rights for having a bee colony on ones bedroom wall was something to envy.

Both the keyboard force-o-meter and the wall-mounted beehive were inspired by circumstances. I just saw the possibility of what could be done and wanted to do it. I try to be open to possibilites for other gadgets and gizmos that would be of value. It is well worth the effort: It is fun to make improvised gizmos, and you get a valued item. The item may suit your needs better than a purchased item because you make it the way you want it. The item could inspire wonder and delight. And it feels good to prove that your ingenuity and imagination can produce things of value.

Below is a description of a couple of items you may like to make.

Bootjack:

If you often find it annoying to remove boots as you enter the house, this project is for you. The bootjack makes the task easier especially if the boots are tight fitting or you are carrying something so that your hands are not free.

Begin with a 3/4 inch thick board that is about 2 feet long and 6 inches wide. Cut a V shaped notch in one end. Use nails to attach a small piece of wood to keep the notched end raised above the floor. Keep the bootjack near the door where you most often enter wearing boots. Put one foot on the jack to hold it in place. Put the heel of the other foot in the notch and pull your foot out of the boot.

Wall display cubby box:

Small cardboard boxes can be fastened together and hung on the wall. Small and valued objects can be placed there to be displayed and admired.

Save boxes from muffin mix, artificial sweetener, rice or other often used food items. When you have enough, cut each box to an appropriate size. I started with boxes 4-inches wide, 2-inches deep, and 6-inches tall. I cut each box to half height, so that each box was 3-inches tall. Boxes that are twice as wide as they are deep can be arranged as shown in the diagrams of this article. If you use boxes with other ratios of width to height, use a different arrangement or use pieces of corrigated cardboard to fill any gaps between boxes.

Lay a piece of plastic sheeting such as a plastic grocery bag on a flat surface. The plastic will keep excess glue from sticking to your work surface. You can use white glue to fasten the boxes together. To help keep the glue from running down the side of the boxes, use a method similar to that used by bricklayers applying mortar to bricks. Before putting a box into position, put glue on each side of that box that will be against a box already in place. That way, while applying glue, you can turn the box in any way that makes it easy to apply the glue. And the glue will quickly be between two surfaces. That helps keep the glue in place. A good glue pattern is shown by the red lines below.

As you assemble the boxes together, use a straight edge such as a wall or a large box as a guide to align the boxes in straight rows. Set something heavy against the boxes to hold them together while the glue dries. Bricks or large books work well. Use the plastic sheeting to keep oozing glue from sticking the boxes to the books or bricks. You can use paper clips to hold the edges of the boxes together where gaps occur.

When all the boxes are in place, let the glue dry for about 12 hours. Then use a nail to punch holes for a string that will go around the group of boxes. Two holes near each corner will keep the string in place. Tie the two ends of the string together. Hang the box display from a small nail.

Alan Detwiler started the web site Leisureideas. Visitors to the site are encouraged to use imagination and whatever happens to be available to discover new ways to enjoy themselves.

Alan writes books on how to pursue playfulness and a sense of wonder. His books are available in digital format and can be purchased and downloaded on the eBookMall web site. Go to http://www.ebookmall.com Then do a search for Detwiler.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Adult Men's Funny Cowboy Halloween Costume

Customer Review: Interesting
You definitely get what you pay for in this situation. It looked cheap but didn't fall apart so that was a bonus. With a lot of work you should be able to get the chaps to stick out like the picture... we didn't put that work in. They tie around the waist and through the legs with an additional velcro strap that hugs lower on the leg. No other fabric in the back. The rest of the outfit is as pictured. Despite that surprising revelation, it was pretty stinkin' funny giving everybody a good laugh.


It is not hard to get a Christmas gifts for a new mom; you will however need to look around to find her a breathtaking gift. New moms tend to get tired due to all that caring and hard work, so the gift you get a new mom should be able to reenergize her. Many new mothers feel virtually forgotten because so much attention is focused on the new baby. A special gift will be just the right thing to remind her that she is appreciated and loved.

This article will discuss six new mother's gift that will just heave her breathless this holiday season. The gifts ideas provided are easy and cost effective yet speak volumes about your love. After a busy year of childbearing and child rearing a special gift will be just the right thing for a brand new mother.

1. Women love jewelry, and new moms are no exception. Jewelry is a special gift for new mom that will simply blow her away. What you get her however will depend upon what she needs and loves to wear.

2. Silver Heart Floating Birthstone Pendant makes for a mind blowing Christmas gift. This would be something she would never expect to get. A birthstone pendant is a personalized message, stating that you lover her.

3. A golden heart locket will be an unexpected surprise this Christmas. For new moms a locket with a picture of her and her baby is invaluable. This present is cost effective yet will help blow her away.

4. Diamonds are a woman's best friend, getting a new mother and child diamond huggy earrings would simply leave her breathless. She will never expect such a Christmas gift. Diamond earrings speak volumes of your love for a new mother and her child.

5. A new mom will be blown away when you present her with a "mother of pearl locket". These lockets hold an engraved image of a mother and child, which give a new mom something to remember that special Christmas day by.

6. When searching for Christmas gifts for new mom don't over look the prospect of getting her a new solid gold ring. It is simple yet the feel of a gold ring will be so subtle yet special. New moms love to feel special and subtle presents such as these can leave them feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.

Buying Christmas gifts for new mom can be challenging, however not impossible. You just need to know where to look. There are many online stores that can be searched, especially online stores that sell gifts and jewelry for new moms and moms in general, its take the hard work out of choosing and sorting though various items of jewelry that your mom or a new mom would not really like.

Before you shop for mom, visit Life Time Mothers for great gifts for mom and unique gifts for mom today.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Werewolf Fur Halloween Mask - Brown (B8516)

Is it full moon already?! Time to change into this viciously beautiful Werewolf faux fur full mask. Revolutionary design has inner comfort bands that keep the mask in place. Add a faux fur tail, for a wilder effect or order the full costume set and save! Color: Brown. (Please NOTE: This product is a specialty item that may take up to 10 business days to produce.)


One of my favourite ideas when throwing a successful kids party, particularly for the younger age groups is the food bag. In fact if you have read some of my other articles you would already be familiar with this concept. Basically it is the idea that all the party food for your kid's birthday celebrations can be prepared ahead of time and placed into some form of individual container for each child.

Of course the container doesn't have to be a bag, it can be a box or basket, small bucket or even a coconut shell, or whatever suits your budget or theme. But my personal favourite is the humble paper bag which is available in the brown variety from the local supermarket or in any variety of colours from your local craft store.

But once you have your chosen container, what to put in it is the next question. This of course depends on your orientation in the healthy versus junk debate. I myself tend to seek out fillings that are low in sugar and additives, if I can make it myself I usually do, but if time is of the essence as it usually is for us modern mums there is a plethora of packaged foods to suit. I recommend starting with 5 basic items:

Cake: A muffin or cup cake
Sandwich: Cut into interesting shapes with a cookie cutter
Nibbles: A packet of your favourite trail mix, popcorn or chips/crisps
Fruit: Either fresh or one of those little fruit cups in juice
Favour: An inexpensive toy, puzzle or even a balloon

These 5 items can be adapted to suit any age, but the real benefits of the food bag is mobility, put all the bags in a box and head off to your destination, the convenience of portion control, the reduced wastage and expense by not needing serving dishes, paper plates etc, the wonderful joy of not having to do all the washing up after, but perhaps most importantly the fact that individual food containers allow you to cater for any special dietary needs, and with the growing number of children with allergies these days this is a very important consideration.

Perhaps you are an aspiring Party Mum and need a little help with ideas and tips for kids party food. Why not visit Sarah at http://www.thepartymums.com and while there sign up for her newsletter and grab her FREE article, '10 of the PartyMums Top Tips to Perfect Parties'. It will help you throw the perfect party that will go down in the annuls of children's history as THE best ever.

Enjoy them while they're young!

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Monday, April 6, 2009

Native American Indian Deluxe Feather Headdress Adult Halloween Costume Accessory (D32392)(DF9)

Native American Indian Deluxe Feather Headdress Adult Halloween Costume Accessory


Most artists do not make a painting and then decide to leave it stored in their back closet for the rest of their lives. These artists will make these paintings and want to display them, to hang them up where everyone can see them. If lucky, these artists might even try to sell those paintings to someone willing to pay for that work of art. The ultimate goal for an artist is to be able to work solely at painting, creating all day long and getting paid to do so. Therefore, it is often necessary for an artist to have a show to try and sell pieces of their work and these shows are traditionally events held in galleries.

These galleries can be great places for an artist to exhibit their work. Generally, most artists will have a show based along a certain theme and any collector could be able to find a show that is based around different types of celebrity art. Artists will often build their art around critiques of modern society, showing all of the good or bad parts about it, and celebrities will factor heavily into those critiques. Without too much effort, one should be able to find pieces of celebrity art at one of these art shows.

If that collector is looking to make some additions to their collection, they should look at the price tag associated with each of those paintings. Depending on how well known the artist is and how praised their works are, there will be vastly different amounts associated with these works of art. For up and coming artist making pieces of celebrity art, purchasing some of their paintings could be a very wise investment. These pieces have the potential to grow quite valuable as the artist continues to rise in their career and owning them could pay off.

Meeting at artist at one of these art shows could also open the possibility of having a piece done for a collector by commission. By directly approaching the artist and asking for a piece of work about a certain celebrity, a collector could find out the potential of having a custom piece made specifically for their collection. This helps the artist not only get paid for their work, but it adds a unique piece to your collection, potentially bringing the entire collection together into a work of beauty.

Celebrity art shows do not necessarily have to be solely featuring works about celebrities, though. Many celebrities like to experiment in different art forms and painting is one of those most popular forms of expression. A collector could find art shows featuring works of art by certain celebrities and by attending these shows, they could have the chance to purchase art for a private collection which was actually made by a celebrity. This is a different form of celebrity art but one that is still equally as valid as any other. Serious art collectors should try to have as many different types of valuable art as is possible in their collections and celebrities who produce works of autographed art are prime examples of that.

Victor Epand is an expert consultant for autographed celebrity photos, celebrity collectibles, and autographed art. You will find it all at these sites for autographed celebrity photos, celebrity collectibles

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Sunday, April 5, 2009

63" Gothic Velvet Cloaks Halloween Costume Capes

63" Gothic Velvet Cloaks Halloween Costume Capes red with collar. made of deluxe crushed velvet fabric.


Without baptism invitations, no one will know you're getting baptized. It's cool if you just want to go out into the woods with your pastor to a secret lake and get baptized in the cool water in an intimate setting. That might be the most appropriate path to your spiritual growth. However, the most ideal path to your spiritual growth in the unified body, family, and essence of Christ is to gather together and congregate with his believers and let them watch your baptismal ceremony.

You can get a mega phone and shout it on the street, call random people in the yellow pages, and run up and down the street wildly, but the best way to alert your folks, friends, and invitees is to send them baptism invitations. There's nothing simpler than a pure, enlightened path toward spiritual growth through true growth in the Holy Spirit. The dedicated body of spiritual believers can accelerate this process. It's important to invite these kinds of people to your baptism so that they'll see that you're committed. Of course, the ceremony is only between you and God, but it should really be a public event that other believers can provide advice, opinions, and scriptural teachings on. Don't even think of inviting anyone negative to the baptism because those kinds of people will ultimately destroy your great comfort in the Christian life. People that profess to know Christ but instead practice rules have no place in your Christian life. It would be foolish, unwise, and imprudent to send them baptism invitations. Let them fend for themselves in a world devoid of free love and grace. They won't last long, and their judgment stick will come back to strike them.

Baptism invitations come in all colors, shapes, and sizes with all manner of adornments and decoration. White, pink, light blue, red, and yellow are common colors because they evoke images of purity, righteousness, heaven, blood, and laughter. Each is part of the whole when it comes to your Christian experience. Each card or envelope can express different elements of the feelings going through you as you go through various stages of maturity and development in your brilliant Christian life.

Get online, start looking for baptism invitations, and pick them out this very instant because your friends are in need of a good old fashioned spiritual showdown. What are you waiting for?

Jeff Fain is an author for Dependable Printing. Please visit Dependable Printing for a great selection of wedding invitations, wedding anniversary invitations, bridal shower invitations, baptism invitations, and much more.

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Saturday, April 4, 2009

Scooby Doo Super Deluxe Child Halloween Costume, Toddler

Scooby Doo Super Deluxe velour front zipper jumpsuit with attached character headpiece collar and tail. This is an officially licensed Scooby-DooTM and © Hanna-Barbera costume.
Customer Review: Absolutely, wonderful costume for the money...
Costume is very well made and will last through many days of playing "Scooby Dooby Doo". Size is close to childrens clothing, might want to go one size up if child fits into clothing perfectly. Would definately purchase other costumes from this maker/seller again.
Customer Review: Great Buy!
What a great buy! It was about $15 cheaper with this company than others I looked at . The costume is made very well. It will serve both as a costume and for dress-up afterwards. Don't hesitate to purchase!


Times are tough this year. There's no doubt about that. Unless you're a multi-millionaire chances are you're feeling the pinch like the rest of us. With that in mind all of us are definitely looking to conserve our spending even during special times like Halloween. Who wants to spend a fortune on a costume that will more than likely be used just once! To help out in these trying times, I have gathered some great costume ideas that won't break the bank. Now these are not stupid cardboard box ideas or sheets draped over your head or anything like that. These are actually really creative and depending on how much effort you put into it, they can look better than some of those expensive costumes your friends will probably wind up buying.

1. Men in Black - Most of us (men) own a black suit and sunglasses. If you don't have either, try borrowing a black suit and a black pair of sunglasses. Someone you know has got to have these items sitting around somewhere. Don't forget a black pair of socks, black pair of dress shoes, black tie, and a white button up shirt.

2. Guys go as a girl - I'll let you know how I dressed one Halloween without having to put on a tight skirt and high heels fumbling around everywhere. I went as an old Hawaiian woman by borrowing an old Muumuu dress from a friend's mom, and a curly wig with some spectacles and sandals. The good thing about the Muumuu is that it's loose so you don't have to worry about tight fits. As for makeup, you can borrow that from any female.

3. Girls go as Guys - This should be really easy for girls. Guy's clothes are always bigger so there's no issue with fitting into them. Secondly, you just need a baseball cap to hide your long hair. Third, you can just paint on a mustache and beard or buy one since there relatively cheap.

4. Sara Morgan from the Ring - All you need is a long dark dress, some light makeup to emulate a pale complexion and a long dark wig unless you already have long dark hair. If you need to purchase a wig, get the cheap ones as you are trying to achieve a messy look. Finally, you want some dark lipstick or makeup to paint around your eyes and lips.

5. Clown - A scary clown is what I would personally go with. You'll need a white ruffled shirt, overalls, red wig or you can dye your hair red, and white and black makeup. Some of these items such as the shirt and overalls can be found at a thrift store and the makeup at a local store carrying Halloween supplies. This costume may cost you the most out of the ones I listed but still cheaper than purchasing a new costume. As for the makeup, remember the movie, the Crow? Remember how his face was painted? That's the look you're going for. Visualize that with red spiky hair and the outfit. You'll definitely be the "IT" at the party.

Halloween is a fun time but it certainly doesn't have to break the bank. Times are tough and we're all feeling the pinch. Learn some cool free tips at http://www.helpfulhalloweentips.com Have a safe and wonderful Halloween!

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Child's Devil Fairy Halloween Costume (Small 6-8)




When Halloween nears and you begin looking for a costume for yourself or your kids, don't forget about your pet! After all, dressing up is what Halloween is all about, and why shouldn't your pet get to share in all the fun?

Dressing up your dog or cat in a pet costume is enjoyable for both you and your animal companion. You'll love browsing through all of the adorable, funny and sometimes weird costumes that are available for Rover or Miss Kitty. And when you finally get your pet dressed up to go trick-or-treating or attend a Halloween party, you might just find yourself taking more pictures of them than your kids or friends. That's because pet costumes are often very elaborate and end up looking incredibly cute on your dog or cat.

You might be surprised to discover how many different types of pet costumes are available, especially if you shop online. From comic book heroes to movie characters to classic archetypes, you won't have a problem finding a costume that reflects your pet's personality. Whether they are mischievous, courageous, playful or demure, there is a costume out there that will put their personality on display for everyone to see.

When you first put on your pet's costume, he or she might freeze in place or sit down. This is just because they are not used to the feeling of the clothing on their body. It can be especially true if the costume you have selected covers the dog or cat's legs and feet. But after a few minutes, your pet will realize that the costume does not actually restrict their movement and they will begin acting normally.

Your pet's costume will likely get dirty and a little tattered while they wear it, especially if you take them outside in it. This means you will probably need to buy a new costume for your pet each year. But don't worry -- pet costumes are very affordable to replace, usually ranging in price from $10 to $20.

Dressing up your pet for Halloween may seem silly, but once you do it for the first time, you will probably want to do it every year because the rewards are so great! Your friends and family will just be amazed at how cute your dog or cat looks and you will end up with lots of fantastic photos that will bring a smile to your face for years to come.

Dog and cat owners who want to know more about pet costumes should visit The Pet Costumes blog, where they can view pictures of popular products and find coupons for online stores.

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

High School Musical Deluxe Sharpay Child Costume

This High School Musical Deluxe Sharpay Costume includes dress, brooch and headpiece. Shoes not included. Available in child sizes Small, Medium, and Large.


Whether it's traditional or sexy, a famous movie character or superhero, this year's selection of Halloween costumes won't disappoint. Check out our hits and misses for this coming Halloween.

Hits

Disguise is releasing two hot licensed mega movie characters: Incredible Hulk, the Movie and Ironman, the Movie. They are both available in kids (3 sizes) and adult sizes. The kid's version is available in both quality and quality muscle. Disguise still offers the comic book costumes of Hulk and Ironman, for the die hard fans.

Misses

Disguise's adult version is a quality muscle, but what is disappointing is that it is only the torso (no pants) and the Adult Hulk does not come with the mask.

Hits

Rasta Imposta has licensed Blades of Glory "fire and ice" costumes and matching wigs. As well, they have released a new line of Dancing Queen style disco costumes and wigs. Perfect for those ABBA inspired costumes and just in time with theatrical release of Mama Mia.

Hits

Rubies offers a large selection of new licensed costumes this year. There is a slightly new version of Batman, The Dark Knight along with a very creepy Joker. These are available in kids, tween and adult sizes and plus sizes in standard quality and deluxe versions. One of the most anticipated costumes is Johnny Depp's character costume from Sweeney Todd. The costume looks good and the wig and razor blade can be purchased separately. Also, the yet to be released Clone Wars animated movie has its own new series of costumes. I don't know much about the movie, but the costumes look decent enough. What I am most delighted about is Princess Leia's slave costume from Return of the Jedi for Secret Wishes. There are also plenty of costumes and accessories from Indiana Jones for the title character and his side-kick Mutt. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark is finally a licensed costume. It has been knocked off for many years, and this version of the costume and the wig look great.

Misses

Well, there's a few...

The Indiana Jones costumes look like very poor quality. I'd stick to the satchel, whip and famous brown fedora. Rubies has a Joker costume in children's sizes. I think Batman, The Dark Knight movie is rated R and the costume is far too scary for children, not to mention this costume?! Or maybe it's just this Heath Ledger connection. It makes me think about the Crow costume from the 90's. OK, and one more thing. Why did Disguise give up the license to Dora and Diego? Rubies has done a poor job recreating these animated characters. There is also a Boots and Swiper coming too, but no costume picture for now.

Hits

Funworld has recently acquired Pony Express and Playboy, so there is a great selection of licensed costumes available to the Canadian market. These include a delightful "I Love Lucy" Polka Dot Dress and matching Wig, available in adult, child and plus sizes. As well, a full line of licensed Elvis costumes including his famous White Jumpsuit and Jailhouse Rock, and Gold Lame Suit. Grease fans will love the Pink Ladies costumes with signature pink satin jackets and Capri pants or the Rydell High cheerleader uniform. If you prefer the leathers, Funworld has a standard and deluxe leather T-bird Jacket in Adult and plus sizes and a Cool Sandy costume in standard and deluxe versions. One of my favourite is Vampira, a gothic Marie Antoinette costume with a very cool wig sold separately. Playboy has one that is almost exactly the same but twice the price!

Misses

I always find the quality of Funworld costumes to be questionable. They are really good for one or two uses, after that, they will probably fall apart. If you want something you can keep and wear a lot, go for Playboy. The materials and quality are exceptional.

Heidi Loney has worked as a costume designer and wardrobe stylist for theatre, film and television for the last 10 years. She currently owns Ms. Dress-Up, an on-line store costume shop offering quality kids and adult dress-up clothes. Check out her website: http://msdress-up.com/home/home.htm and just for adults: http://www.naughtydressup.com

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Halloween Adult Womens Costumes Roaring 1920s 1920's Flapper Satin Dress Costume Theme Party Outfit

Do the Charleston in this sexy flapper dress!

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The pile of Halloween party invitations sitting on your desk doesn't have to be sinister-there are plenty of simple costume ideas that will make your evening easy and eerily inexpensive!

Next time you receive a Halloween party invitation from a close friend in the mail, consider dressing up like the party's host for a funny, unexpected twist-often all you need is a wig, a distinctive outfit and a good sense of humor!

Also, if you are as paper-obsessed as everyone here at Tiny Prints, you can use old Halloween party invitations and other social stationery to make your costume. Use a copy machine to enlarge the Halloween invitation itself and wear it like a big sign, telling everyone that you are the "prints" or "prints-ess" of the party. Or you could just stick Halloween invites all over your body and tell everyone you are a deck of cards!

When Halloween party invitations encourage you to bring a guest, it's a golden opportunity to don devilishly delightful duo costumes. Depending on the tone of the event set by the Halloween invitation, you and your date can dress up like easily recognizable celebs, literary characters or household items. Salt and pepper are popular choices, as are the signature looks of celebrity pairings like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. If the Halloween party invitation sets a more playful tone, women can channel their inner fairy tale princesses by dressing up like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, and men can go with characters like Bert and Ernie or Bart Simpson and Milhouse.

No matter what creative costume you choose, a little imagination and a lot of style will surely make this one happening Halloween!

Katie is a writer for http://www.tinyprints.com - Tiny Prints is an online stationer where you can find unique & stylish personalized baby photo birth announcements, birthday party invitations, holiday cards, thank you cards & more!