SeXy Sergeant Police Costume Corset Shorts 2 piece Outfit Halloween Cop Police Uniform

SeXy Sergeant Police Costume. Book'em in style with this stretch cotton police outfit. This 2 piece Costume includes Corset Top and matching shorts. Perfect for Dress up, fantasy or Halloween.

Halloween is an awesome holiday, so much more worth celebrating than just collecting candy from the neighbors. In our house Halloween planning began in late September. One of our family favorites was the tradition of "ghosting". We would find Halloween decorations, attach a small bag of candy and make cards that read "Happy Halloween. You've been Ghosted.. Pass it on!" Then we would take these and go all around town to their friends' homes and put them anonymously on the doors. As you can guess, the Ghosting spirit spread and so did the smiles!

With four children all trying to come up with costume ideas, it was also a challenging time. When they were small, we did our share of Princesses, Super Heroes and cute Animal costumes. Those were easy. However, as they got older they were annually in pursuit of "group" costume themes with their friends. We had The Wizard of Oz, hippies, Snow White and her dwarfs, sports teams, diva girls and even sailors to recall just a few. Half the fun was the discussions and planning that went into the process. Numerous trips to the party store, rummaging through closets, raiding Grandma's attic, making tie-dye t-shirts and raiding the girls old dance recital costumes were just a part of the fun. Of all the costumes I can recall over our 20 years of Halloween, my favorite had to be my son and his friends back in 1996. They decided to be the US Womens Olympic Gold Medal Gymnastic Team, complete with their own Bela Karolyi. They won Best Costume in the local parade and were the buzz of the neighborhoods as they trick or treated their way through town. It is memories like this that made me glad that we never settled for a quick costume purchase at the local store. Halloween truly was an event in our home.

We furthered the Halloween celebration with a huge Halloween party for all 4 kids, their friends and included the parents. This was no ordinary "Pin The Tail On The Pumpkin" party. This party evolved over the year into a "mega" event that in the kids memories was as big a part of Halloween as trick or treating. There were usually close to 40 kids plus at least 20 parents. They ate, went on a scary scavenger hunt and ended the night with a spectacular, very frightful, performance put on by the Dads. One year those crazy guys came parading down the street in full costumes, beating bongo drums, chanting and carrying torches; followed closely by a police car. It took a bit of explaining but the show went on! They would plan their show for weeks and it would change every year. One year it was a Monster Mash rock show, a sance a year later and a ghost from the graveyard on the loose in yet another year. Amidst the screams and the shrieks, there was a ton of laughter. Yes, like the costumes, this took a lot of work but was worth every moment of the planning.

So celebrate the Halloween season with all your energies. I can tell you from first hand experience, there will come a day when they are all out of the house and you will sorely miss all the fun and excitement. For more ideas, read further about our family Halloween celebration traditions at

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Carol is married with four grown children. She loves to celebrate everything! Her family celebration experiences and traditions can be further viewed at http://www.celebrationideasonline.com There are some great ideas for creating lasting family memories!

Celestial Sorceress Child Costume

Includes long Black velvet gothic gown with flowing sheer sleeves, glitter choker, rope belt, and crooked velvet witch hat, all with Silver glitter crescent moon accents. Available in Child sizes Small (4-6), Medium (8-10), and Large (12-14). Shoes and makeup not included. 100% Polyester, exclusive of glitter and trim.

Most homes will also be supplied with Christmas trees, colored lights and paper or plastic decorations around the rooms. It is also a time when everyone is thinking of new ideas for their X-Mas style home and yard. Your decorations should have a unique feel to them and you should do something that nobody else in your neighborhood has thought of.

What I suggest is in November: start having a search around the internet for ideas of where are the best places to buy.

Create your own top Gifts list among the most typical presents: CDs, Chocolate, Games & Puzzles, Toys, Activity Gifts, Hampers or stuff for the house. The last day to put up decorations is, in my opinion, Christmas Eve or the date of your Christmas party (if you're having one), whichever is earlier. The Internet is a great source of animated outdoor for Christmas.

There are many ways of turning into the spirit of Christmas. Star by decorating and developing some creative ideas of your own. Thus, you personalize your Christmas ornaments. You can order a few ornaments with each family members name on them and place them on the tree - just imagine the delight when they view your tree! Also, I strongly suggest adding an Ivy or Holly to the bottom of your candles is an essential item for a festive touch. Decorating around your mirrors and mantles turns your room into a magical wonderland land!

Choose a scheme of colors for your Christmas table, white and gold always make great colors as they seem to go with the general Christmas cheer.

Get answer to all of your decoration questions into this interior design directory.

Little Bee Costume

The buzz on the block will be your little bee with this costume. With almost everything but the honey (who needs honey with such a sweet little bee?) the costume includes a striped romper with attached tulle wings and hood with antenna.

This Halloween, dress up like the princess you always wanted to be - Snow White. Dressing up for Halloween is all about having fun, a little fantasy, and getting noticed. With the Snow White Halloween adult costume, you will definitely experience all three.

Go ahead and let your inner child come out for one day this year and act the part! You'll have the time of your life, we guarantee it. Snow White is the quintessential Disney princess, and every little girl wanted to be her at one point in her life.

Snow White is actually one of the best choices for a Halloween costume simply because she is a great alternative to the scary, evil witch. Putting together a Snow White Halloween adult costume will allow you to get into the spirit of dressing up for the holiday and having a little fun.

Everyone knows the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and anyone who hasn't seen the animated classic by Disney should! There are many inceptions of the story, but basically it tells the tale of the sweet princess, Snow White, and her adventures.

She is banished from her kingdom by the evil and jealous queen after her father, the king, dies. The queen sends Snow White out into the forest with a woodsman, with the hopes of having her killed, but he just couldn't do it.

It is once the woodsman leaves Snow White that the story really begins. She befriends all the animals in the forest and ends up living with the seven dwarfs. She eventually is found out by the evil queen, who keeps an eye on her in her magic mirror. She gives Snow White the poisoned apple and you should know the rest of the story. Prince Charming's kiss is what awakens her from the queen's evil spell.

If you plan on dressing up as Snow White for Halloween, you might want to think about having a group theme. So, if you have kids, maybe they could be the dwarfs. Or you and your boyfriend could be Snow White and Prince Charming. Even better - you and a friend could go out as Snow White and the Evil Witch!

Whether you are attending a party or going trick-or-treating with the kids, Snow White is the ideal fantasy costume. To top it off, there will be no doubt about who you decided to dress up as this Halloween.

The Snow White Halloween adult costume is unmistakable with the bright yellow skirt topped off by the blue and red bodice. The regal top is accented with gold trim and the famous high white Snow White collar. Finish the look off with a black wig with a red ribbon and bow. And no matter what you do, just don't forget your shiny red apple!

With the Snow White Halloween adult costume, you are sure to be the fairest of them all at any party. Be sure to turn heads this Halloween with the best costume ever. Snow White is a refreshing alternative to the oh-so-popular black cat, wicked witch, and school girl that women choose each Halloween. Snow White is beloved by all and is sure to be a success at any costume party or ball!

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Police Adult Cop Officer Costume

Do you want to protect and serve the public? This costume features a polycotton shirt and pants, badge, belt, hat and hand-cuffs. A great Halloween costume!

As we approach Mothers Day I recall the agony of trying to choose an appropriate gift for my departed mother. My mother was difficult to please, and this was never so evident as when she opened my gifts. Unlike the more Americanized mothers, mine was Italian and quick to express her feelings.

One year I bought silk flowers in a small glass vase, because I knew real ones would never be welcome. Within an hour, my father phoned my apartment to ask me how much the gift cost. The entire arrangement was twenty-five dollars, but apparently the vase was tagged three dollars; my mother had looked underneath the gift, and was immediately insulted. My father tried to convince her that I didnt undervalue her.

I learned the hard way, cheap or expensive didnt matter. I failed at it all. Perfume, clothes, jewelry, no matter how carefully I tried to pick out the perfect present, she would exhibit some sign of disappointment, be it the soft sigh, the forced thank you, or even the more direct What the hell did you buy this for? Yet for a non-event I could show up with a donut and shed be happy for the thought. In fact, any used item was even more appreciated.

One Christmas I bought a ruby necklace, spending four times my budgeted allotment. It would be worth every penny to have my gift appreciated. Ruby was her birthstone, so I couldnt imagine her not loving the extra care I took to pick it out. My mistake. From the moment she dangled it from her hand, I knew she hated it. I could feel my heart itself swaying back and forth with the necklace, as she rocked it in disbelief. But in case I didnt pick up on the clue, she twisted her mouth and reminded me she had asked for a battery operated TV. Still, I didnt admit defeat.

My mother had amassed a collection of home-recorded tapes from the food network. I stumbled upon a New York Times award-winning recipe tape. I thought for sure this was a no-brainer. I wasnt going to give her something I thought she needed. I was going to give her something I knew she liked. Wrong again. In fact, she could not understand why I would pay money for something she could get for free off the food channel. A discussion ensued, and my father, uncle, and aunt came to my defense. I dont think I said much that night, except to myself, vowing never again to do more than write a check, or place cash in an envelope.

That was not the last gift I gave my mother, though it was the last one I gave her while she was alive. When she died I gave the undertaker a pair of my shoes that had been in and out of high rises in New York City, places I suspected she would have enjoyed if she had been born a generation later, and given the opportunities I was lucky enough to have. Whatever she disliked about my life no longer mattered. Her negative comments about my gifts just gave me something else to hold onto, one more precious memory of her. But Id like to think she liked the shoes. Id like to think that one gift said it all.

L. A. Rentschler, author of the newly released novel Mother (amazon.com).
Author of Jitters which was produced as a Lifetime Original Movie. Playwright, best known for Deathbed.
http://www.larentschler.com

Preteen Sweet Bumble Bee Halloween Costume

Hannah Montana is one of the hottest things around, particularly in terms of gifts for young girls this Christmas. They make a great gift for a daughter, sister, niece etc. that are aged four to teen.

The Hannah Montana doll range has actually overtaken Barbie as the most sought after Christmas gift. And, of course, people are doing some strange and wonderful things to try and get Hannah Montana concert tickets (Best of Both Worlds).

Here are a selection of Hannah Montana gift suggestions.

Concert Tickets - This is the hottest concert in the US now, with people doing stunts, and paying silly money to get tickets. You will definitely be the hero if you get these! You can get still get tickets, but be prepared to pay!

Dolls - Hannah Montana dolls are very popular this Christmas, and some can be very difficult to get hold of. One of the most popular is the Hannah Montana "Best of Both Worlds" Singing Doll.

DVDs and CDs - These will obviously be a hit (if they don't already have them!). There are only a few DVDs and CDs.

Video Games - There seem to be more of these than DVDs! There are a number that can be played on multiple platforms. If you don't have a video game console, or can't find a game for the one you have, you can always try the TV game that plugs straight in (about $20).

Wigs - Hannah Montana wears a wig when she performs so no one can recognize her (a bit like Clark Kent's glasses). There are many wigs available varying hugely in price.

There are also T-shirts and other clothing items as well as lots and lots of toys!

You are bound to be a big hit with your young daughter if you can get the right Hannah Montana gift!

Tony Connor has agonized over what to get people for their birthdays, Christmas etc. for many, many years. In order to build upon this foundation of angst he set up http://www.brightgiftideas.com, a resource for people who need inspiration when it comes to gift giving. For more Hannah Montana gift suggestions go to http://www.squidoo.com/hannah-montana-gifts

Peter Pan Halloween Pet Costume

Customer Review: not really as pictured
I had high hopes for this costume, it looked like exactly what I needed from the picture. When I received it though, it was a bit different. The hat in the photo is cute, with both green and brown fabric, and looks large enough to go with the rest of the costume. In reality the hat is a tiny green beanie with a feather glued sloppily to the side. There is no brown band at all. Also, the collar on the main part is pictured as brown, but the one I received was green (although that's a pretty minor thing). I noticed the costume came with a tag with a photo showing the same one as shown on Amazon. Too bad it really doesn't look like that.

From the beginning of time, dance has been a societal activity. Dancing in groups was popular and dances were open, no close proximity touching of partners. In the nineteenth century, about 1880, a dance, the tango, emerged in Buenos Aires. It was born in the poor areas and brothels of the city and made its way gradually into the upper class homes of the rich. Argentina was a very rich country and many of its inhabitants had vacation homes in Paris and London. They took the tango with them when they went abroad.

The origin and meaning of the word tango appears to have come from an African word. Its translation by Europeans and others in the Americas was "a closed space where Negroes gather to dance" and then later the name of the dance.

The tango that was born in the brothels of Argentina had overt sexual undertones and many considered it vulgar. As it moved from class group to class group, the dance changed. The main ingredient of the dance, the connection between the two partners, did not change. It evolved into a more sensuous, acceptable form in society. If you watch ballroom dancing competitions, you will see the tango performed by the contestants. This is a diluted version of the dance.

Dancing itself is a romantic activity. When you dance, you are in close proximity of your partner. You move for and with each other. A truly romantic gift for Valentine Day is Argentine Tango lessons for the two of you. After you have learned the dance, create a romantic setting for the two of you:

• Create an invitation for your loved one, inviting them to dinner and dance.
• Purchase a CD of your favorite tango music.
• Prepare a meal of their favorite food.
• Add candles and flowers to the table.
• Use your best china, silverware, and crystal.
• Push back the furniture in the living room for dance space.
• Eat your romantic dinner.
• Dim the lights.
• Work off your romantic dinner by dancing the Argentine Tango.
• End your evening of romance in a way that suits the two of you.

The Argentine Tango is one of the most sensuous and romantic dances in the world. Each partner must concentrate and focus on the presence, the body, and the emotions of their partner. They must feel each other. The Argentine Tango is a dance in which the partners can express their desire and longing for each other.

What a truly wonderful romantic gift for Valentine Day or any time of the year.

Sandra researches and writes about topics that affect our everyday life. For more information and gift ideas for Valentine Day, http://www.valentine-gift-guide.com

Women's Rainbow Brite Halloween Costume (X-Large)

Traditionally, Halloween stands for fear, spookiness, ghost and ghouls and on Halloween night people try to test the fear factor by organizing scary games and getting up in spooky costumes. However, in recent times, the age-old traditions of Halloween games have shifted from party games to online games and people in general, love playing Halloween online games with their friends and family.

Seeing the addiction of the internet amongst people, it is not surprising that online games have completely taken over home games. Everyone finds it less cumbersome to organize these games physically when a good time can be had at the click of a mouse. Halloween's popularity has spilled over to online games with a vengeance and children and adults alike enjoy staying up playing games on the net.

A plethora of online Halloween games are available and most offer the usual jigsaws, puzzles and memory games. Some are specifically designed for pre-school kids and are brightly colored to attract the children's attention. These may include, scissor crafts, jigsaw puzzles, story boards which are all related to the theme of Halloween.

A large assortment of links and free games suitable for children are readily accessed online. Interactive games for both adults and children are all over the net. Some may have to be downloaded for a small fee while others can be played for free.

For those who are raring for a 'spooky' time, there are endless games to delight even the 'darkest' of hearts! Games like Super Mario Halloween, Bashing Pumpkins, Halloween Pumpkins, Kill the Witches and Grave Robber are only some of the popular games to send a delicious shiver down your spine.

Children find Halloween Pumpkins an awesome game because they get to shoot all the ghouls and ghosts before they get you and you have to be really fast to shoot. Zombie Infection is not for the younger players. Girls specifically can enjoy dressing up in the scariest costumes in the Dress Up game. Smaller children can enjoy Feed the Hungry Ghost while older ones will probably freak out on Halloween Hangman.

Headless Havoc, Tomb Chess, Phantom Mansion Red, Hidden Zombie and Revenge of the Stick - the names of these games are evocative enough to induce a spine-chilling thrill on Halloween night. The Ghoul Academy recreates the classroom atmosphere where the classroom has to be protected, the things collected while simultaneously zapping the baddies.

On a lighter note, there is the Halloween Carver which lets you personalize a greeting for Halloween and send it to your friends and family. Your very own Jack-O -Lantern can be carved and a message written. It is good fun and a less scary way of getting into the festive spirit. In the true spirit of Halloween, many online gaming sites offer 'treats' at the end of successfully playing 'tricky' games. The games may range from really scary to outright silly.

So, all you 'would-be ghouls and ghosts', dress up in your scariest costumes and get set to test your mettle against real online witches and spooks on the dark, dark night of Halloween!

Do you love Halloween? Then visit the Halloween Fun and Games website where you can learn about Halloween Games, Halloween recipes and everything else to do with Halloween, including outrageous Halloween costumes and the history of Halloween.

Adult's Gumby Halloween Costume (One Size)

There may be a link between certain Halloween ghost stories and the occult. For this reason, parents should be especially cautious when telling these types of stories, and should also pay close attention to the stories that their children relay to them that they have been exposed to.

Children are heavily influenced by their peers, and when it comes to the occult, those who are involved in such a religious foundation may begin to recruit during the fall when Halloween draws near. One of the methods of recruitment includes the telling of Halloween ghost stories to draw an interest and appeal to the peers who they are attempting to recruit.

When we think of the occult, we may get an image of a demonic cult, or a religious sect that practices in secret. This is basically what an occult is. The actual meaning of the word actually is geared toward that which is "done in secret", or "is kept hidden", and even has been described as "dark and ominous" in certain situations. Individuals who are part of these organizations believe that they are able to contact various types of "spirits", "ghosts" - these may be described as "pure", or those of the "light".

However, many are often described as "demonic" in nature due to the fact that these are the spirits that can awaken a soul to the world and offer power, and other advantages to the individual that is in contact with them. These are some of the popular types of Halloween ghost stories that are spoken in the time of the Wiccan New Year, or "Halloween" as most westerners know it.

There are several different types of occult practices. Then, there are those sects that experiment with a number of these practices in order to explore their spiritual path. These practices may include, but are not limited to:

1. The telling of fortunes
2. Witchcraft practices
3. Described as "Spiritualism"
4. Paganism
5. Satanism
6. Elemental
7. Tarot practices
8. Ouija Board practices
9. Casting of spells
10. Skyclad practices

During the fall, when Halloween ghost stories are being told from one person to another, it is essential that you know and understand the potential for occult recruitment - especially when it involves your children. In turn, you should be comfortable in expressing the dangers associated with involvement in these types of religious sects with your child.

It is essential to remember that not all children join these types of occults in an effort to contact the dead, receive spiritual wisdom from those in the spiritual world, or to bring evil into their lives, most do so based on peer pressure. Knowledge is essential when it comes to avoiding occult recruitment with the use of Halloween ghost stories

Daryl Plaza is a regular contributor to http://www.spookynite.com supplying you with all the information and resources you need to know about Halloween costumes, Halloween food recipes, Halloween party ideas.

The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian Child Costume

Includes: Tunic with attached hood, attached shoulder pieces, attached belt, and pants. Boots not included. This is an officially licensed The Chronicles of Narnia costume.

Meeting the legal council is the next step on the agenda vis--vis how to start a record company. Considering that all your plans are fully mapped & outlined, all possible financing options looked at & the marketing plans for the first financial year chalked out, this provides you with all the business taxation information which will make all your transactions legal. This will also prove that the income generated will be from recording activities etc.

The next step is to understand that the record label business is not a get rich fast business as it is shown on the TV occasionally, which should be welcome news when your are bothered with questions as to how to start a record company. This is based on finding your particular niche market and maximizing the potential of your own record label. The record label will get its funding from music as a whole , so all your income will have to come from sold records, live shows, merchandise etc. the profits earned will depend on how you are able to market yourself in this area of the business.

Step three in deciding how to start a record company includes the studio setup plan, and the plans of projecting your artistes. You can now continue to chalk out your financial plans & projections. You can obtain the required finances from the banks as loans, from personal investors, as bank overdrafts, or you can use your own finances for you record company to start.

In the recent years there is no big issues involved in the question : "How to start your record company". One can follow six steps systematically to be up & kicking with your own record label.

The first question in the process as to how to start a record company, needs to make a solid business plan. This will allow one to fix starting dates, possible financing options, possible artist signups & addition , venues of operation. If you don't know how to write a business plan, then it is wiser to take professional help in this regard.

How to Start a Record Company

Deciding the initial setup in which you will be confronted with the factor of the venue , amongst the criteria included in the "how to start your record company", one may end up deciding in favor of one's own house or a rented space. If you start initially from your house, it will restrict your operation budget, which is indeed a relief. Also the equipment necessary for this has shrunk in space & also in price, than the early days equipments.
A proper balance must be maintained to do the same.

The last step to be followed is to obtain a business license, which can be obtained personally by visiting the business license office. The most important thing that the authorities will be asking is the area of operation regarding the business. They will ensure that your neighborhood is not disturbed if you will be running it from you house. If you wish to work from other place then the same process will be repeated.

Obtaining a tax id number is required in case you take a decision of hiring people or your are in business partnerships, to be used for filing forms for the state & central Governments whenever required .

If you want to sell your music directly to the general public, you need to obtain a retail license to do the same. You are expected by the sales tax department to collect the sales tax for your records sold, This is to be filed separately

Flamingo Adult

Includes a pink flamingo jumpsuit with attached black legs and feet. Available in one size fits most adults, sizes Large/X-Large. Black turtleneck not included.

Okay, you and your significant other have been invited to a grown-up Halloween party and have no clue what to wear. Here are some great coordinated costume ideas for two.

• Lucy and Ricky Ricardo (I Love Lucy)

Lucy wears red wig and 50's style dress. Ricky slicks hair back and wears suit and tie. Goes around saying, "Lucy, I'm Home."

• White Trash Wedding

Bride wears tacky old wedding dress, tacky veil and carries gaudy bouquet. Groom wears overalls, flannel shirt (or no shirt) and blacked-out tooth. Groom dresses up his outfit by wearing a bow tie and a gaudy boutonniere with his overalls.

• Sonny and Cher

Both wear long wigs, bell-bottoms, vests (furry is good), bright colors, lots of jewelry (peace symbols, etc.). Sonny carries guitar. Cher carries tambourine and wears fake eyelashes and lots of eye liner.

• Morticia and Gomez Addams (The Addams Family)

Of course, both wear all black gothic clothing. Morticia wears long, black wig, long, flowing dress and carries roses with no blooms. Gomez slicks hair back, wears mustache and black suit. Kisses up Morticia's arm and speaks romantic French to her.

• Barbie and G.I. Joe

Barbie wears long, bouncy wig and high fashion. At some point, she takes her shoes off and walks around on tippy toes (remember how her feet are made for high heels only). Don't forget - it's all about the accessories! G.I. Joe wears all camouflage army uniform and helmet and carries toy rifle.

• Vampire and Victim

Guy dresses in vampire costume with blood running out of the corner of his mouth. Girl has two dots (bite marks) on neck and blood dripping down. He chases her around all night saying, "I vant to suck your blood."

• Hugh Hefner and Playboy Bunny

Guy dresses in pajamas and satin robe and smokes pipe. Girl dresses in playboy bunny costume complete with fluffy tail, bunny ears and bow tie.

• Race Car Driver and Pit Crew Girl

Guy wears jump suit and helmet or ball cap with decals all over, sunglasses or goggles. Girl wears satin baseball jacket with decals, mini skirt or short shorts, boots and baseball cap.

• Gilligan and Ginger or Mary Ann (Gilligan's Island)

Guy wears white fishing hat, red polo shirt, white pants and boat shoes. Mary Ann wears pigtails with ribbons, red check button up shirt tied at waist and cutoff denim short shorts. Ginger wears evening gown, long glamorous hair and lots of makeup.

• Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne

Guy wears black clothes, tattoos, long wig, lots of jewelry, round glasses. Girl wears short auburn hair and dresses in pant suit. Have a great time. Get out there and play like a kid again - you're never too old!

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Chicken Adult Halloween Costumes

This deluxe adult chicken costume is a brand new style. Unlike some chicken costumes, this costume is full character fur from head to ankle. Very realistic looking!This chicken suit is very unique. You won't find many rooster costumes like this. Would make a great chicken or rooster mascot or parade costume.

July 4 is the date that is common to three prominent persons namely: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe. What really did happened during this date that made it very significant to these individuals? It is simply because it is the day of their deaths.

John Adams, the 2nd President of the United States of America and at the same time the first one to reside in the newly constructed White House, was actually defeated by Jefferson in 1800 for a re-election. Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, was a very enlightened politician who had strong ties with the top brass in France and Britain during his time. He was one of the prime movers of the spirit of Republicanism in the U.S. dubbed as one of its founders. He was one of the two rare individuals given the Triple Crown distinction for having been the President, Vice President and the U.S. Secretary of State. Lastly, James Monroe the 5th American President was the one responsible to acquire the State of Florida. All three incredibly share the same date of deaths.

It is a huge coincidence to note that although all of these three leaders died on July 4, Adams and Jefferson died just several hours apart during the Golden Anniversary of the Declaration's signing. It was only five short years after Adam and Jefferson's death in 1826 that Monroe later succumbed to heart failure and Tuberculosis in the White House.

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Adult's Muscle Chest Batman Halloween Costume

Customer Review: Good costume
This costume with the muscle chest is great for the money. I chose to purchase a better mask and a pair of gloves because I plan to wear this for a few years. The only thing I didnt like is the ears on the mask, they are kind of floppy.A similar costume without the muscle chest looks more like adult pajamas.

From the beginning of time, dance has been a societal activity. Dancing in groups was popular and dances were open, no close proximity touching of partners. In the nineteenth century, about 1880, a dance, the tango, emerged in Buenos Aires. It was born in the poor areas and brothels of the city and made its way gradually into the upper class homes of the rich. Argentina was a very rich country and many of its inhabitants had vacation homes in Paris and London. They took the tango with them when they went abroad.

The origin and meaning of the word tango appears to have come from an African word. Its translation by Europeans and others in the Americas was "a closed space where Negroes gather to dance" and then later the name of the dance.

The tango that was born in the brothels of Argentina had overt sexual undertones and many considered it vulgar. As it moved from class group to class group, the dance changed. The main ingredient of the dance, the connection between the two partners, did not change. It evolved into a more sensuous, acceptable form in society. If you watch ballroom dancing competitions, you will see the tango performed by the contestants. This is a diluted version of the dance.

Dancing itself is a romantic activity. When you dance, you are in close proximity of your partner. You move for and with each other. A truly romantic gift for Valentine Day is Argentine Tango lessons for the two of you. After you have learned the dance, create a romantic setting for the two of you:

• Create an invitation for your loved one, inviting them to dinner and dance.
• Purchase a CD of your favorite tango music.
• Prepare a meal of their favorite food.
• Add candles and flowers to the table.
• Use your best china, silverware, and crystal.
• Push back the furniture in the living room for dance space.
• Eat your romantic dinner.
• Dim the lights.
• Work off your romantic dinner by dancing the Argentine Tango.
• End your evening of romance in a way that suits the two of you.

The Argentine Tango is one of the most sensuous and romantic dances in the world. Each partner must concentrate and focus on the presence, the body, and the emotions of their partner. They must feel each other. The Argentine Tango is a dance in which the partners can express their desire and longing for each other.

What a truly wonderful romantic gift for Valentine Day or any time of the year.

Sandra researches and writes about topics that affect our everyday life. For more information and gift ideas for Valentine Day, http://www.valentine-gift-guide.com

Star Wars Animated Clone Trooper Commander Cody Adult Costume

Includes: Printed jumpsuit and mask. Toy weapon not included. This is an officially licensed Star Wars costume.

What kind of Christmas cards do you like best? Do you send funny picture cards, religious themes, traditional holiday scenes, or cards that relay your good wishes but tend to not engage any specific sentiment? Whatever your favorite, maybe even a combination of all, an unscientific poll has shown that most people send out between 25 - 100 cards each year. Some send more, some send a few less but, in general, most people send out some sort of holiday greeting at the end of every year.

Why do we do this? Obligation is probably part of it for some of us. Tradition is also a motivator. Sheer love of the act fits in for others. The determinations are often different between men and women. For the ladies, our mother likely sent them out. Our grandmother even did it. Whether we're a businesswoman, a stay-at-home mom, or both, tradition and family history often play a large role. An understanding of the role of communication in good relationships drives many. For men, there may be some of that traditional stimulus but, on the other side of that, men who own a business and have a staff who can help with the task have utilized holiday cards to ensure that the line of communication stays open with that short-but-sweet exchange of period greeting. Sending out holiday cards has been a business practice since the days when each card was selected many months in advance from a fancy, storefront printer, papers were chosen along with font types and ink colors . . . in those days long before we were able to point, select, and click on the choice of our favorite from a line of mass options, from the comfort of our desk chair.

A person who is not personally motivated to send out many cards will still often do so for professional reasons. It makes good business sense. It's another way to nudge that customer or client to remember you. It shows that you remember them. It's friendly and evokes good sentiments, and encourages a clear and more open line of communication.

All sorts of Christmas cards are accessible these days via online printing options. I have found that it's easier and just as economical, with no loss of quality, to satisfy all my printing needs online -- personal and professional. That, of course, includes every possible holiday requirement-not only cards but return address labels, party invitations, and even flyers for specials I may offer during the season. Let's face it. These days, just about anything we may need or want is available to us to purchase online. Why not take advantage of that ease of use? Sit back in the comfort of your home or office, jump online, and visit the best online printers. Compare the styles, pick your favorite, and determine what you want as your sentiment and signature. Then point, click, and pay. Usually within days, your order will show up at your door.

After that, all you'll need to do is address them, stamp them, and put them in the mail. Before you know it... good cheer has been invested for yet another year!

Linda J. Alexander, http://www.myspace.com/lindajalexander, is a Maryland author and copywriter with 5 books and many articles on the market over the 20+ years she's written. She loves 123Print.com for her marketing needs and personal use.

Mullet Black Wig for Hillbilly Halloween Costume

Black Mullet Costume Wigs are the definitive choice for finishing off that outfit. This Mullet Wig will make that Halloween costume magnificent!!

Adult Joker Nurse Halloween Costume (Size Large)

Anankin Skywalker Child TM

Bring the fictional character, Anakin Skywalker TM, of Star Wars TM and Clone Wars TM fame to your home. Our licensed Anakin Skywalker TM costume features a tunic, pants with attached boot tops, a belt and a mask.

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Mile High Pilot Hugh Jorgan Adult Costume

You'll be flying high in this Mile High Pilot Hug Jorgan costume. This Pilot Costume features a button front jacket with satin and gold trim details, pilot hat, collar with necktie and removable "Mile High Pilot Hugh Jorgan" name badge.

Deluxe Napoleon French Mens Halloween Costume

Deluxe Napoleon Adult Mens Costume. Fits a Mens size 40- 44 Jacket. Includes: Jacket , vest, sash and boot tops and HAT INCLUDED.

ALL NEW IN THE PACKAGE. THIS COSTUME IS TOP QUALITY. MANY COSTUME SHOPS USE THIS MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR RENTAL COSTUMES. EACH COSTUME COMES IN A GARMET BAG AS WELL.


Please be sure to view any matching accessories that may accompany your costume. . All of our items are brand new and in their original packaging.

Adult Cat In The Hat Thing 2 Halloween Costume

Jovi Elf Deluxe Adult

This deluxe costume includes a pink velvet dress with red accents & white trim, matching cone elf hat, a red belt with gold color buckle, and red shoe covers. Tights and shoes not included. This is an officially licensed Elf? costume.
Customer Review: Cheap
Cheap -- that's how the costume looks, and how you'll look wearing it! The dress fabric is not velvet, but pink felt with a sheen. The underskirt is made of paper. The hat and the dress are two different fabrics in very different shades of pink. The shoe covers are completely unusable. The costume is advertised to fit size 8-12. I'm 5'4" and a size 8. The costume was very tight and barely covered my backside. I had to wear a petticoat underneath to make sure I wouldn't be arrested for indecent exposure during the neighborhood Christmas parade! The seams split when I threw candy to the kids. Overall, this costume is designed to fit very petite women, with a quality level you'd expect from a $25 costume.
Customer Review: NOT one size fits all
I ordered this product and received it very quickly--it came in less than a week. The material is fine, but I am a size 4 or 6, and the skirt and sleeves are both extremely short. The waist is definitely large enough, and in fact the belt is HUGE, but the whole piece is a bit uncomfortable because of the arms and skirt. I am going to take the costume to the tailor's and see what he can do because the Elf costume looks great on my husband and we're headed to a party together, but I probably would not have bought this costume if I could have tried it on first.

Material Girlie Adult Halloween Costume (Standard (One-Size))

Includes: Dress. Wig, hair tie, jewelry, gloves, microphone and shoes not included.

Men's Super Deluxe Joker Halloween Costume

Deluxe Muscle Chest SupermanTM Adult DC Comic Superhero Super Hero Costume

He's the man of steel! Costume features a full muscle chest jumpsuit with attached boot tops, Superman logo on chest and a molded belt. Superman's cape is also includes. A great Halloween costume!
Customer Review: Looking For A Superman Costume? This Is The One For You!
Initially I thought the price of this costume was a little steep, although I have received it and then worn it last Halloween I changed my mind. The quality of the material of the costume is not great, but again it's supposed to be pretty thin because what makes this costume fun to look at and wear are the tights. What makes this costume really stand out is the vibrant colors. The red is really red, and the blue is truly blue. None of the colors of this costume look washed out at all, unlike other Superman costume that I have seen that are cheaper in price. People also liked the fact that it came with a cape and that overall it really portrayed the Superman look. The muscle section of the costume can get hot to wear for extended times since it is made of rubber, but its only one day a year so its totally worth it.

Sexy Pirate Wench Halloween Costume by Leg avenue

Child's Pokemon Ash Halloween Costume (Small 4-7)

Pleated Penalizer Referee Halloween Costume in Regular and Plus Sizes by Leg Avenue

LEG AVENUE Sizes in Inches: XS -- Bust: 28-32 Waist: 21-23 Hips: 28-33 * S/M -- Bust: 32-36 Waist: 24-28 Hips: 34-38 * M/L -- Bust: 34-38 Waist: 26-30 Hips: 36-40 * XL -- Bust: 38-44 Waist: 30-34 Hips: 41-44 * 1X/2X -- Bust: 40-48 Waist: 34-40 Hips: 42-48

Dog Costume - Li'l Stinker Dog Skunk Halloween Costume - Medium

LITTLE STINKER PET COSTUME: Even if your dog is wearing plenty of doggy cologne, Your friends and neigbors will do a double-take when your pet is wearing our Little Stinker Costume. Black Velvet fabric stands out and is highlighted by a classic white stripe from head to tail. Perfect for small or large dogs, this easy to fit costume is perfect for the dog who has the scent! Velcro fasteners make for an easy fit and easy on/off.
Customer Review: Soooo cute!
The costume was perfect for my little stinker Riley, my 3 year old beagle. He was even more adorable in it. Thank you for the very speedy shipping. Hope to shop with you again.

Animal Planet Collector's Edition Monkey Toddler Halloween Costume (3T-4T)

Includes: Coverall/Feet and headpiece. This is an officially licensed Animal Planet Collectors Edition Costume.

Men's Pirate Captain Costume

Sexy 3Pc Army Cadet Military Halloween Costume

3Pc. Army Cadet Incl Hat, Shrug & Lace Up Side Dress MEDIUM GREEN/RED

Trick or Treat is a Halloween custom. It is the quote shouted by children who call on houses to get gifts at Halloween. In North America, England and Ireland, kids go round to people's houses on Halloween night which falls on October 31st, dressed in some kind of scary costumes, and challenge the inhabitants of the homes with the cry, Trick or Treat? The houseowner then chooses between a trick - where the kids play some prank or practical joke on them - or treat where the houseowner treats the children with sweets or candy or similar Halloween treat stuff. The houseowners usually stock up on Halloween treats before hand. With increased Tv penetration and exposure, the Halloween customs have spread across other parts of Europe and Asia too. In some places, the night associated with trick or treat is also known as beggars night.

The practice of dressing up in costumes and going from one door to other asking for treats on Halloween goes back to many years. Trick-or-treating is similar to the medieval practice of souling, when poor people would go from door to door, receiving food to eat in return for prayers for the dead on All Souls Day. This tradition originated in Ireland and England and the poor people were called soulers.

Trick or Treat is one of the great adventures of Halloween for little kids. Many towns have separate harvest festivals so that kids can trick or treat in safety and security. 'Trick or treat, smell my feet. Give me something good to eat' is another popular line used by kids around Halloween.

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Mullet Black Wig for Hillbilly Halloween Costume

Black Mullet Costume Wigs are the definitive choice for finishing off that outfit. This Mullet Wig will make that Halloween costume magnificent!!

If you've started thinking about Halloween and unique but low cost costume ideas then you might want to read this article for more ideas. You can create two costumes - Halloween Kung Fu Panda costumes and Skeleton Halloween costumes by yourself.

Kung Fu Panda was a recent Dreamworks animation and it has achieved a tremendous reception in North America this summer. The film used both hand drawn and computer generated information and was in production for four years. In the film Kung Fu Panda is trying to transform his life from being a lazy slob to a master of Kung Fu. Jack Black plays the voice of Po and Angelina Jolie plays the voice of master tigress.

Recent news has it that in what might be a first time occurrence in the film industry Paramount Pictures are accompanying the DVD release of Kung Fu Panda on the 9th of November with a direct to video sequel. This is the first time that a sequel has been released on the same day as the original.

Halloween will soon be here and it's a good idea to do some planning in advance, especially if you have kids. If you are keen to maintain an in the know and up to the minute party image then a Kung Fu Panda costume seems like a great idea - you're sure to get a lot of laughs as Po the Kung Fu Panda. Kids especially love to be up to the minute in their party costumes and with the movie and the sequel still high on the news agenda. Kung Fu Panda costume should go down really well with younger members of the family.

You need some black pants and a black sweater with the main part of the chest painted in white. You should be able to find a panda mask to complete the outfit. You would probably need to pad the costume out as Kung Fu Panda is a bit on the chubby side. If you can't buy a panda mask then make one of your own from a piece of painted card.

An all time favorite Halloween costume for both youngsters and adults is that of a skeleton. This particular costume can be really cheap and easy to put together. All you need is a black sweater and tights along with some fabric paint and perhaps a scary skeleton mask. If you don't have any old black sweaters and tights to spare then it's possible to get them from a thrift clothing store for just a few dollars. Kids love to think that they look really scary at this time of year, which is probably why a skeleton costume has such huge appeal.

Whether you are making cheap Halloween costumes or looking for some other cheap costume ideas, the first place to start looking is at home. You probably have some old clothes and perhaps some face paints tucked away that could be very useful when making costumes.

I do not know which kind of costumes you are going to wear. But if you want to buy Kung Fu Panda costumes, I have an idea for you. You may find lots of choices on Halloween Kung Fu Panda Costumes 2008.

Clone Trooper Leader Rex Child Costume

Includes: Printed jumpsuit, belt and mask. Toy weapon not included. This is an officially licensed Star Wars costume.
Customer Review: Helmet is a nose-smasher
The costume is cute but the product photo is misleading and the helmet just doesn't work at all. The eye slot is too high relative to the nose air holes, but worst of all, the helmet is flat-fronted so the poor kid's nose has to be smashed the whole time! It probably could be jerry-rigged to work if you put pads at the place where the kids cheeks are so as to push out the helmet, but since the eye slot is too high anyway, it's not worth it. In order to see, the helmet has to be pushed down, so the kid's hair is clearly seen, which was not what the photo leads you to imagine. Finally, size 8-10 is right for a 7-8-year-old.

Although there really is nothing to fear about bats, and they don't really attack people to drink their blood nor are they blind, it's fun to let your imagination run wild, especially around Halloween. The days are growing shorter, the air is crisp, and the leaves are dying-the perfect conditions to let your kids go batty. This year, forget the ghosts and witches and take a cue from Edgar Allan Poe and plan your Halloween party around these scary black mammals. Find everything you need for a "horror-ble" party that will drive your guests batty, from invitations, to crafts, to games.

Invitations

• Use a white paint pen to write party details on black bat-shaped cut-outs. Glue onto orange craft paper and send out to guests.
• Decorations
• Set the mood for your party by hanging inverted bats made out of black construction paper from trees or the entrance to your house
• Trim the front door with bat decals or cut-outs. Add a banner with a scary saying.
• Carve bat shapes into pumpkins and display on the front porch and inside the house. For an extra ghoulish effect, light candles and place inside the pumpkins.
• Using black and orange ribbon, hang bat shapes from the ceiling along with black and orange balloons.
• Make a bat banner out of construction paper
• For your a table center decoration paint a large, bare tree branch black and attaching black construction paper or plastic bats to it.
• Spread bat-shaped confetti on tabletops and counters.

Bat Hunt Game

Hide some toy bats or construction paper bats around the house inside or outside before guest arrive. Give each guest a paper bag and a flashlight and turn off the lights or go outside. Have guests search for the hidden bats. The person who finds the most bats is the winner. Give a small prize to the winner if desired. (Variation: You could have one special bat for guests to find, and the person who finds that bat gets a prize too.)

Owl and Bats Game

You will need either some plastic or rubber bats. There should be one less bat than the number of players. For example, if you have 6 players, use 5 bats. Before the game, color or paint a spot on the bottom of each bat. Have children sit in a circle. Put the bats, marks facing down, on the floor in the middle of the circle. Have children choose one bat. The child without the bat is the "owl." Have the "owl" sit in the middle of the circle. The "owl" points to one child and tries to guess the color of the spot on that child's bat. If the "owl" guesses the correct color, the child with the bat runs around the circle and the "owl" tries to catch him/her before he/she sits down at his/her spot again. If the "owl" catches the child with the bat, he/she will be a bat again. If not, the "bat" takes a turn to be the "owl."

Party Favors

Visit your local party store or discount store, looking for inexpensive bat-related novelties such as key chains, plastic toys, jewelry, etc.

Bat Cookie Decorating Activity/Snack

Let children decorate their own bat-shaped sugar cookies. Set up a table with paper plates, plastic knives, napkins along with sugar cookies cut in bat shapes, different colors of frosting, sprinkles, candy corn, etc.

Snacks/Drinks

• Ice cupcakes with black and add bat-shaped edible decorations.
• Use bat-shaped cookie cutters to make bat sandwiches or pancakes. Using a bat shaped cookie cutter, cut flour tortillas into bat shapes. Lightly brush both sides of each bat shape with oil. Place tortilla shapes on cookie cutter and place in oven. Broil tortilla shapes, flipping chips once when they begin to brown. When brown on both sides, sprinkle lightly with salt or a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
• Bat grog: Combine 2 cups grape juice, 2 cups lemon-lime soda, lime sherbet, and lemon sherbet. Chill.

Jolanda Garcia is a former teacher and educational content designer. Her goal is to provide parents and teachers with quality resources to promote their children's development and creativity. Visit her websites at: Preschool bat crafts and activities, and Halloweenparty ideas.

High School Musical Troy Warm-Up Jersey Set Costume

This costume includes jacket with attached shirt, pants and inflatable basketball. Available in child sizes Small, Medium, and Large. Tennis shoes not included.

Pretty soon the little ghosts will be arriving on your doorstep. That means it's time to get all those Halloween Crafts started too. Decorating pumpkins for Halloween is a longtime tradition. However, recent years have brought about some exciting changes to the tradition. Folks are becoming much more creative and putting an artistic touch to their designs. Instead of just the traditional carving of a pumpkin, now people are painting pumpkins.

I want to share with you some ideas and how to information for painting jack o lantern stencils onto a pumpkin. Decorating your pumpkin with paint is much less messy and safer when getting the kids involved. Not to mention that you can be a lot more creative with paint and using a Halloween stencil makes the job much easier.

Don't just limit these instructions to the pumpkins you pick up at the farmer's market either. I use this technique on gourds, too. Also, I found some plastic pumpkins at my local craft and decorating supply house. These are great because I can pack them away and they'll be good for next year.

There are many printable Halloween stencils available on the web. But first, match your pumpkin and your stencil design. If you already have a pumpkin that is tall and thin, find a pattern that will fill in the height and not curve too far around the sides. If you have chosen a pattern that is short and wide, look for a pumpkin that is squat and round. You want your image to be clearly visible from one direction. Also, try to find a pumpkin that has a smooth side for your pattern to fit snugly against. This will make it easier to transfer your pattern.

If the Halloween stencil is not the right size for your pumpkin, you can always reduce or enlarge the image on a copy machine. Just hold the design in front of the pumpkin and eye it in. It's best not to have a design that rolls too far over the top or bottom of your pumpkin. Remember, you want to see the entire design from one direction.

OK! You've got your pattern and it's the right size. Now, you'll have to cut your pattern so that you can apply paint. Using a craft-knife cut out the openings on the stencil. Make sure your blade is sharp at all times. Dull blades may cause the paper stencil to tear. The goal is to cut along each line only once with a firm, smooth motion. With your free hand, hold the stencil firmly and rotate the stencil so that you are always cutting with your arm and wrist at a comfortable angle. When cutting past a thin bridge area carefully use a finger to hold down the paper.

Now it's time to tape the stencil to the pumpkin and apply paint. That's much easier said than done because you have a flat square page that needs to be secured to a round object. Here's what I do. Line up your stencil so that the center of the design is even with the center of the pumpkin and put tape on each side. Then if you can, place another piece of tape at the top and the bottom. As you apply paint, you will need to use a finger to pull down the corners so that it flattens against the pumpkin.

Pour paint onto your palette (a paper plate can be used). Dip your brush in the paint and work into the bristles by gently rotating to make sure all sides are loaded with color. Then dab the brush several times on a paper towel or piece of paper to get out any excess paint. It's important to have a brush that is on the dry side because it will keep paint from seeping under the stencil and smearing or running. This will most likely happen to some degree anyway so be prepared to do some touching up.

More color is achieved by repeated coverage, not by using more paint. When your brush is properly loaded, an even powdering of paint is left when blotted on a paper towel or paper. Apply the paint using a downward, or dabbing, motion over the edges of the stencil openings so as not to push paint under the stencil. If you use a back and forth brushing motion, the brush will push paint under the stencil and cause smearing. Another reason you do not want to use a brushing or back and forth stroke is because it may tend to curl or bend your paper stencil. Apply paint with this dabbing and blotting motion in all the cut out areas of your stencil.

It's best to wait a couple of minutes before removing the stencil once you've finished painting. The idea is to be able to get the paper away from the surface without smudging the paint. So, if you let the paint dry just a little it will be less likely to smear. On the other hand, if the stencil remains in place for the paint to thoroughly dry, some of the paper along the edges will stick to the pumpkin. When removing the stencil, hold down on one side and roll it away. This is the best way to keep the stencil from dragging across any wet paint.

Touch up any jagged lines with a thin paint brush. You will most likely also need to fill in the crevice areas of the pumpkin that didn't receive paint. For paint in areas where it shouldn't be, you can use a wet cloth or paper towel to wipe it away.

Wait! Don't put away the paint brush and paints. This is the part where you can get very creative. Since you are working with paint, there is no reason you can't do a second color or even a few colors. Here are a few tips and hints to make your pumpkins really stand out.

Once you have completed a layer of black paint on your stencil, reattach the stencil just above the black areas and repaint with yellow. This creates a shadow effect.

But don't be shy with the colors. Using reds, blues and greens can make your faces or scenes really stand out. You have the stencil to guide you in getting an image onto your pumpkin so now stretch your creativity and make it unique.

There are so many ways to have fun with Halloween crafts and Halloween stencils! I often think that making the decorations is the best part of any occasion and Halloween is no exception. I hope you get the most of the projects found on this page and create some funky or scary art. Happy Stenciling!

Looking for some great and unique stencil designs? I have just the place - http://www.designsfrompenny.com You'll find everything from Fleur de lis to Oriental Designs to Tree Frogs and many children's patterns. You can purchase stencils individually or in collections of related images like The Secret Garden, At the Seashore, For a Princess, Old Fashioned Luggage Labels, Wine and Spirits, Angels, Cherubs and Antique Door Hardware. And best of all you can get your stencil as a downloadable pdf so that you can get your project off to a quick start. However, if it's more stencil how to information that you seek then look no further. Just visit http://www.all-about-stencils.com (our sister site where you can find all you need to know).

Adult Magic Hat Rabbit Halloween Costume

The main eye catcher of the night was my napkin rings which I specifically made for the event. Specifically at a formal Christmas dinner party, the individuality, class and style of the table setting and food preparation leaves an impression on your guests, so a nice representation of table setting is a great way to leave a positive impression on guests. A colour scheme, table cloth, card placements, table mats, napkins, plates and cutlery are the main characteristics of any table dinner. An expense that can seem high for this time of year due to the need to buy gifts and other necessities on the run up to Christmas.

They took me no longer than three quarters of an hour to make 14 of them. However, on some occasions it's all about appearance, appearance, appearance! I recently hosted a dinner party for a group of friends and I stunned my guests with the things that I had made personally and things that were so easy to make. As with many things, you can reduce this cost by creating minor things at home that can help towards the needs of the event. Nevertheless, these things come at an expense. At Christmas we get a chance to shine and explore with the colours and the presentation of a cooked meal. Christmas dinner is all about the taste and range of food on offer.

Tools
Glue gun (recommended) or PVA glue
Scissors Shower curtain rings, the colour of your choice - I recommend them to be the same colour as your chosen colour scheme (as many as necessary for the number of guests) Satin ribbon, the colour of your choice
Green artificial leaves
Artificial leaves, the colour of your choice

Preparation
Step 1: Take a shower curtain ring and place on your work surface.
Step 2: Arrange the leaves and ribbon onto the curtain ring until you are satisfied with the arrangement.
Step 3: When you are completely satisfied, take your glue and glue each piece into place ensuring to hold the pieces in place until they are secure.
Step 4: Leave to dry.
Step 5: Repeat the steps for each napkin ring you desire.

And there you have it. As simple as one, two, three, four, five. A perfect and simple way to make your Christmas dinner look stylish and leave a positive impact on your guests. This process can be re-enacted to make napkin rings for any occasion simply by changing the decorative tools used for the design.

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Little Bo Peep Toddler Costume

Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and can't tell where to find them! This Little Bo Peep Toddler Costume includes a dress with attached apron, a matching headpiece, and a play sheep mitten. Now your little one will not only want to dress up as their favorite nursery rhyme character, but with the help of their mitt, they can interact and recite their beloved rhyme!

Fourth of July, celebrations, fun, good food, and the very sweet icing on the cake, firework shows. I grew up in a town that was full of patriotic spirit. The fourth of July was definitely not just another day. The town was transformed, and everyone came out to play.

The festivities started at the park in the center of town. Game booths were scattered amongst the smells of barbecued kabobs, tri tip sandwiches, corn on the cob, and cotton candy. The park was a sea of people dressed in red white and blue and waving the all important flag with a vigor that seemed to only occur on that one day of the year. From the distance, a piccolo chimes and the band starts marching in. This is not your ordinary band, but one full of my family members. My dad is the director, and my older brothers and sister have played in it for as long as I can remember. I was the little kid walking beside the band, waving my flag with as much pride as I could muster and cheering until I couldn't cheer any more. The band marched to the bandstand, and then the concert began. One Sousa march after another, and every patriotic masterpiece that you can't go the day without hearing at least once were played and directed with pride. This was just the beginning of the day, and already packed with more 4th of July tradition and spirit than some towns see in a lifetime. On to the stadium!!

The anticipation of seeing the fireworks show was half the fun. The evening in the stadium started with a picnic of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Then the band played again just in time for the fly-over. The low rumble of the stadium and the complete disappearance of every other sound gave a sense of pride like no other. This is where we live, and yes we are being protected. Then the music started again, and in come the skydivers. This only meant one thing; the fireworks are coming soon, very soon. We always got front row seats on the field, a spot always reserved for the 4th of July Band. The fireworks were so close I felt I could touch them. The sun started to go down and the anticipation grew as music played in the background. We waited for the countdown to begin. The lights go off, and the firework show began! All choreographed to music, the story started, and the display was always more fantastic than the year before. Even as a kid, it brought tears to my eyes. How at that very moment could you not feel proud to live in the good old US of A? This is where my love of firework shows comes from. There will never be a better fireworks show than the one in Redlands. It will always hold a special place in my heart for its fabulous 4th of July celebration and the icing on the cake, the glorious fireworks show!

Mske Sure you visit Redlands, CA if you want to see a beautiful firework show. It is in the stadium at the beautiful campus of University of Redlands. Get there early and sit on the grass for an awesome experience. Bring your family, a blanket, and a picnic, and a lot of spirit. I assure you that you will have a great time.

Because of my love of firework shows, I have started a website to make sure everyone can have that same sense of wonder and pride when they see a fireworks show on the 4th of July. My website is http://www.usfireworkshows.com Please check it out and shoot me an e-mail if you know of any firework shows that I have yet to list. Have a wonderful 4th of July!!

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Sexy 1 Piece Beer Girl Serving Wench

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A unique concoction of the traditional and the offbeat, modern Christmas ornaments add shine and shimmer to the festive dcor. It is believed that most of what now passes to be an inevitable part of the American tradition has its origin in Central Europe. Although Christmas trees first appeared in America in the 1700s, the emergence of the modern Christmas tree, dates back to 15th and 16th century Germany. German mercenaries, called Hessians, who fought valiantly in the Revolutionary War, consequently brought with them the tradition of decorated trees. Christmas ornaments in fact came in vogue as late as 1880 when F.W. Woolworth of five-and-dime fame unwillingly stocked his store with ornaments manufactured by the Germans.

The village of Lauscha in Germany first manufactured the glass ornaments in 1800. There was division of labor as far as the creation of glass ornaments was concerned. Men were engaged in glass blowing, while women were involved in silvering and children in giving the finishing touch by adding a coat of color to it. Until 1925, virtually all glass ornaments were being manufactured there. By 1935, more than 250 million Christmas ornaments were being imported to United States. Thus the Christmas trees which were earlier decorated with edibles, were later replaced by radiant glass ornaments. However, the first record of Christmas tree balls saw its genesis as early as 1848 while pine cones were among the first few designs created by the artisans. The ideal situation underwent a drastic change with the disruption of this cottage industry, post World War II. In fact the separation of Germany paved way for Japan and Czechoslovakia to capture the North American market.

At present, the European glass reflector ornaments, executed with dexterity and ingenuity at the same time drawing upon the tradition of hand made craft work, are prevalent. They are inclusive of traditional images of Christmas, such as nutcrackers and Santa blown glass models, which are a customary part of Christmas ornaments, meant to be hung on trees. Next in primacy stands the birds, which are also considered to be among the most common figural tree ornament. They are regarded as biblical messengers that bring God's love and peace to the world. Birds are also symbolic of good luck and good fortune. One of the very first tree ornaments, walnuts were believed to be "the nut of the Gods" by the ancient Romans.

Different symbols have different connotations, some have religious significance, while some are simply signs of good luck or associated with charming stories from the glassmaker's past or better still, deeply rooted in German folklore. Fish and rose are ancient Christian symbols of Christ. Pickle ornament is regarded to be the German symbol of love. Baskets replete with fruits are symbolic of Christmas giving and were once frequently given by churches to the poor. A bunch of grape is the most common fruit glass ornaments, perhaps due to its religious significance. Fruits and vegetables are in fact thought to be symbolic of bountiful harvest. Musical instruments, especially horns, are prevalent since they are the harbingers of Christmas and were blown to welcome Christ into the world. Icicles have an old superstition associated with them. It is believed that one can forecast the depth of winter's snows by measuring the length of icicles between Christmas and New Year's Day. Stars metaphorically represent the star of Bethlehem. Red and white capped mushroom stem, and the chimney sweep ornaments are all varied forms of good luck charm. In the Victorian era, reflectors, referred to as "witches eyes" were placed on the Christmas tree to ward off evil present in the home during the holiday season.

Some symbols are believed to have political association too. The St. Charles Spaniel was an early blown glass ornament perhaps because it was the most popular pet of the Victorian era and a favorite with Queen Victoria. The teddy bear ornament is representative of the pompous, plush toy bear conceptualized by Margerette Steiff in 1903 and named after President Teddy Roosevelt. The dog in the potato sack ornament has the inscription "my darling", the trademark of Witman Company as it was originally molded by this company and "My Darling" was the love name for a family doll.

The latest fad for finished Keepsake ornaments in a wide array of material has become the craze of the day. In 1973, Hallmark heralded this new tradition of Christmas decoration and gave birth to a new collectible industry through its production of six ball ornaments and twelve yarn figures. Now a host of ornament industries have made a beeline to woo the customers, through their wide range of keepsake ornaments.

While purchasing, people want their Christmas ornaments to be unique, an eye-candy to earn the attention of their guests. Hence, great care is taken both by the artisans, who display their finesse through their craftsmanship, as well as by the buyer who wants to shell out their money only in exchange for something worthwhile.

Sean Carter writes on holidays, Christmas Day and world events. He also writes on family, relationships, Christmas, religion, love and friendship. He is a writer with special interest in ecard industry and writes for 123greetings.com He is an active blogger at Christmas Blog

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When it comes time to go shopping for your child's Halloween costume, you have no reason to worry about getting ideas. Kids tend to be quite vocal about what costumes they want to wear on Halloween night, but if you are like most parents, you will want to keep control over costume choices.

If you explain you ground rules to your children before Halloween time rolls around, you will be better able to reach a decision about the costume that all parties involved will be satisfied with.

Before you even start to look at costumes, you need to establish a hard and fast budget for costume spending. This is because, even though it might be the perfect costume, spending an exorbitant amount of money on an outfit that is only going to be worn a few short days at most does not make a lot of financial sense. After you decide how much you are willing to spend, offer your children lots of options, bearing in mind that you might have to steer them clear of costumes that are not appropriate for their age. Try to make the entire costume selection process as fun as possible.

There are also safety concerns to be considered depending on how old your children are. Think about whether or not a costume could cause a child to trip and fall while walking or perhaps even suffocate them. Consider the weight of the costume and whether or not it will be too hot to wear. Especially with girls, it is important to think about whether or not your child will be too exposed in their costume. This often occurs because costume manufacturers aim their designs at adult audiences. Think seriously about how your daughter will look. While you and your child might be fine with some, others might make you uncomfortable.

One option that often works out quite well is shopping for Halloween costumes on the Internet. You can start looking at costumes online much earlier than when they arrive in local shops. The selection and availability of costumes is also better online. It is not too difficult to find an online costume shop with low prices, creative designs, a large range of sizes, and fast shipping.

Since local costume shops and department stores limit their stock of costumes to what is particularly popular during the season, they do not have as many creative costumes to choose from. Online costume retailers, on the other hand, do not choose their stock in the same manner.

While looking around a local department store you might find little more than costumes of princesses, pirates, and wizards, online shopping yields a host of costumes for kids. Some easy to find examples include a shark, a gumball machine, a cell phone, the Statue of Liberty, characters from The Wizard of Oz, and colonial outfits. By spending a little bit of time on your costume search, you can find a fun and unique costume.

Start the costume shopping early and take the time you need to find the perfect costume for your children this Halloween.

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Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is a traditional Indian festival in which sisters tie a sacred thread of protection around their brother's wrists. By accepting a thread from his sister, the brother is bound to protect his sister from harm.

The sanctity of the thread that the sister ties to a brother's hand makes the relationship glow with noble thoughts and blessings of love, devotion and duty of the brother towards his sister.

People in India celebrate this festival on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana. The frail rakhi thread is considered stronger than iron chains in India as it binds brothers and sisters in a bond of everlasting trust and love. Sisters apply 'tikka' on their brothers' foreheads and brothers reciprocate by giving them gifts and tokens of cash.

In turn, sisters buy gifts and sweets for their brothers. The meaning of this festival has expanded, so those who do not have brothers tie rakhis to others and initiate a new brother-sister relationship that usually continues for a lifetime.

This festival also has an important social significance, because it underlines the notion that every one in society should live in harmonious coexistence with each other as brothers and sisters in society. The best way forward towards attaining this social goal is to initiate a lifetime bond that makes men and women, young and old alike with pious feelings towards each other.

The aim of Rakhi is to achieve a harmonious coexistence for everyone and removal of social strains. Simultaneously, it strives to cultivate noble thoughts in society and imbibe feelings of brotherly as well as sisterly love for members of society.

The festival is rooted deeply in the psyche of every Indian since the past. Legend says that Rajput and Maratha queens have send rakhis even to Mughal kings who despite their personal differences, rose to protect them from harm.

Another story has it that Lord Indra - the ruler of the heavenly realm, was almost on the verge of losing a long drawn battle against the demons. Indira's wife came forward to help her husband and tied a talisman on his wrist. This helped Lord Indira win the war against the demons.

Yet another legend has it that Lord Yama, the God of death had a sister Yamuna. On every "Shravan Purnima", she would tie a rakhi on her brother's wrist. Since then it became customary for sisters to tie a rakhi on their brother's wrist.

There are a lot of rakhis available in the market encompassing both traditional and modern themes. These include thread rakhis, moti (pearl) rakhis, silver rakhis, silver coin rakhis and more. There are rakhis even for children such as chocolate rakhis, Superman, Batman, Pokemon, Krish, Mikey mouse rakhis, and so on.

On this day, brothers and sisters send cards and gifts to each other. Traditional gifts mark the occasion. These gifts include rakhi baskets with ethnic stuff, fashion jewellery, gift hampers, ethnic dresses like sarees, kurtis, Punjabi suits, dresses and dress material, traditional puja thalis, Indian Sweets like Kaju Katli, barfi, pendas, boondi laddoos and such, dry fruits such as cashew nuts, raisins, almonds, pistachios, and such.

Other gifts include apparels, watches, perfumes, etc other due to the influence of the present day modern culture. On this occasion, brothers also give a token of money as appreciation for their sisters. Sisters also purchase return gifts for their brothers, which includes men's items such as perfumes, kerchiefs, sunglasses, watches, mobiles, shirts, trousers, wallets, belts, apparels, electronic items, and such.

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Christmas is such a joyous time of the year full of laughter, love, and plenty of good cheer, but it's also a time for plenty of decorating, both inside and outside the home. Many people feel stressed out and unable to truly enjoy the season with all of the things that need to be done, the shopping, the baking, cleaning, the parties, and of course, decorating the house, and even dread the upcoming Christmas holiday.

Instead of allowing yourself to feel frazzled and out of sorts, here are a few simple ideas to consider that will help make your Christmas decorating a breeze:

Christmas Bows, Bows and More Bows

You can never go wrong with bows and ribbons at Christmas time. Make your own or buy them in packs and be generous in your placement of them. Add bows to the corners of windows and the mantle, on the draperies, the backs of chairs, on candlesticks, on basket handles, the stair railings, within garland, and of course, on the Christmas tree. If you are making your own, choose a ribbon that you can easily open after making your bows so that you can untie and store them flat until next year.

Choosing a Christmas Decoration Color Scheme

Choosing the perfect color scheme for your Christmas decorations is one of the best parts of the entire holiday decorating process. Some people choose to follow one specific theme to unify all of their decorations, while others settle on certain colors to use.

For a truly nostalgic feel, use colors you remember from your childhood Christmases. Perhaps your house was always decorated in silver and blue, or maybe there's a certain special memory you could draw upon to find the perfect colors for your holiday decorating. If you loved candy canes as a child, decorate in all white and red, or maybe you have a favorite quilt or piece of fabric you can use for inspiration.

Just about any type of colors work well for Christmas and if you're hard pressed for ideas, follow the existing theme of your home's color scheme and add a complementary color or two to bring the holiday feeling alive.

Less is More

If you think you need to spend a fortune decorating the inside of your house for Christmas, think again as sometimes less is definitely more. Having a space filled with all different types of decorations and colors is often overwhelming and tends to look cluttered.

Besides the Christmas tree, choose one another focal point in the room, or an adjacent room, to spruce up for the holidays. Add candles to the windows or on the mantle, and instead of adding more decorations to the walls, cover your pictures with pretty wrapping paper that matches your color scheme.

For the outside, place a wreath on your front door along with a festive welcome mat and a few strands of lights strung across the porch, around the front windows, or along the railings. To save money, make or buy an artificial wreath that you can reuse year after year, adding a few extra embellishments to change it's overall look.

Christmas Shopping at Home

You may be pleasantly surprised at what you'll find stored away and long forgotten in the attic or basement, or simply just lying around the house. Once you've settled on a specific color theme of two or three colors to use for decorating, take a trip around the house, from top to bottom, and "borrow" whatever you can find to use to decorate for Christmas. A grouping of candles, special placemats and tablecloths, and figurines or knickknacks can all add to your holiday dcor.

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If we look at the history of Halloween costumes, we will find that this custom is followed by people for over 2000 years. In ancient days, the Celts dressed in crude costumes to celebrate the Celtic festival 'Samhain". That's why still some Christians rebuff to celebrate Halloween as it has pagan origin. Samhain was celebrated by Celts to mark the end of a year and it also symbolized the final harvest period. Since, Samhain suggested the end of a harvesting period it was associated with human death. They also believed that during the night of October 31st, the ghosts returned to earth to cause trouble to the human kind. So, they burnt animals and crops in a bonfire as a sacrifice to their gods while donning scary costumes made from animal skin and heads.

When European immigrants entered America during 1800s, they surged Halloween into the American tradition. Also, during this period many Americans tried to alter the pagan theme of this holiday tradition into a more friendly festival and celebrated it with appropriate Halloween costumes. They organized get-togethers and emphasized the community to celebrate them in a kid-friendly way than with a theme of witchcraft and ghosts.

However, the change evolved only during 1950s and people started celebrating Halloween as a children's holiday. But, the children dressed up in scary costumes as they are influenced by movies like Dracula and The Wizard of Oz. They walked to each house yelling 'trick or treat' and the pagan's connection with this holiday festival ended during this period. Halloween costumes become a booming industry during the year 2000 and also it has developed into America's second largest holiday.

Over the years, Halloween culture was embraced by everyone and celebrated everywhere. The modern day people started celebrating it as street parties and also in pubs, clubs and discos thus making it a grand gala celebration. Halloween props and other accessories are now worth the investment. It is a good idea to share the cost of these costumes among friends as most Halloween props available in the market can be stored easily and hence can be reused year after year.

The amusing and freakier Halloween costumes are generally in great demand before the month of Halloween and people throng to buy the Halloween masks and props to charm others. While men prefer scary Halloween costumes, women try to charm others with their coquettish and feminine Halloween costumes. Just let your mind's eye guide you in buying your funkier Halloween costume and enjoy the holiday with fun!

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