Sexy Captain Marauder Pirate Halloween Costume

Captain Marauder Incl Faux Suede Coat Dress W/ Lace Underdress MEDIUM BRWN/IVRY/RD
Customer Review: Pirate costume - tight squeeze
Cute costume, reasonable price but be warned this costume runs smaller than other costumes offered by the manufacturer (Leg Avenue) The jacket has no give/stretch at all. I am 5'5" 118 lbs (typically a size 2-4 or a size small) this costume is a very tight fit. Size small is supposed to fit sizes 0-6. If you are bordering the end of the size range (a size 5 or 6) I recommend ordering the next size up. The dress is sewn into the jacket (one piece) It's very short so either buy a pair of ruffly underwear or buy a petticoat to complete the outfit.

It's time to go home for the holidays. Since going away to college, you come and go as you please. Eat and sleep when you feel like it, and report to no one. Now it's time to get together with old friends, party 'til dawn, and sleep all day. It's the perfect way to let loose before to going back to the college grind, right? Right?

Alas, this lifestyle won't go over well with most families. Demonstrate that new found maturity by being considerate of others-holidays are about family, after all. Of course, it's important to spend time catching up with friends; just make sure to schedule some quality time with the 'rents. Remember, you can go back to living the independent lifestyle soon enough. The following tips will help college students communicate effectively and come up with a plan to make the holidays fun-and peaceful-for the whole family.

STICK TO THE PROGRAM
Guardian parents will typically have the most difficulty adjusting. Naturally protective, Guardians need to ensure that you are safe and well. Upholding customs and traditions is important; be sure and make time to participate in family events. Here are a few more tips:

Keep parents informed of your schedule, especially when plans change.

Ask ahead of time which family events are most important, and be sure to attend.

Make dinner for the family, help clean the house, or offer to run errands. In short, contribute to the family dynamic, by showing that you can carry your weight.

DON'T FENCE ME IN
Fun-loving Artisan parents have fewer problems adjusting, as people with this temperament enjoy spontaneity and 'living in the moment'. But expect some backlash if you flaunt your new found freedom, as they might feel that it impinges on their own freedom. Pleasing Artisan parents:

Spend some family time doing what they love and/or seize the initiative and invite them to do something.

Include Mom and Dad in an outing with friends-Artisans can be a lot of fun!

Confirm at what point they will call the police, then be sure to check in before a search party is formed.

A LITTLE GIVE AND TAKE
Rational parents usually don't invoke a lot of rules in the first place. However, if you were raised by Rationals, you know how strong willed they can be. Expect to have a miserable holiday if you engage in a battle of wills over something they consider critical.
Keep the peace with these pointers:

Ask for their opinion on something. Rational parents may fear that children will no longer respect them after leaving home for college.

If parents start to lay down the law, try to find out what's really bugging them. Apologize and suggest a compromise.

TELL ME ABOUT IT
Idealist parents are often the most psychologically equipped for the changes. However, like Guardians, they really need to know that you are OK. Disappearing for 24 hours without checking in will leave any parents worried and/or angry. If your parent is an Idealist:

Plan to spend some time simply talking. Your parent is dying to know what's going on in your head and how you're maturing mentally. Keep family informed of your general plans, and updated about any moderate or major changes.

Still not convinced? Think of it this way: it is rude to show up at someone's home, eat their food (foraging when necessary) and enjoy the amenities, when one can't manage to give one's hosts the time of day. In this case, any parent, regardless of temperament, is likely to feel hurt, rejected or angry. So, this year, why not consider a special gift for the folks who made it all possible? Spend some quality family time-who knows, you might even have a good time! For more information on temperament, and to take the free Keirsey Temperament Sorter, please visit Keirsey.com.

Kip Parent is CEO of Keirsey.com, the exclusive online provider of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter-II (KTS-II). Under his leadership, the company's goal is to help people better understand themselves and those around them through the use and application of Keirsey Temperament Theory. To date, Keirsey.com has furthered this goal by administering the KTS-II to more than 15 million individuals worldwide via the Internet, providing Temperament reports and consulting services to organizations that include Fortune 500 companies, startup companies, government, educational, non-profit, and faith-based entities.

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As a regular contributor to Keirsey.com's PersonalityZone, Kip covers the application of Keirsey Temperament Theory for career selection and success, improving personal relationships, and most recently, temperament and politics. Kip has appeared on numerous local radio and TV programs in the San Francisco Bay Area, and has been featured in publications such as Business Week with Marshall Goldsmith, ComputerWorld, and Digerati, by John Brockman.
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Halloween at Town Hall Party

Do you remember the good times when you had during the 50's? The decade when Rock and Roll was born? The decade that meant good times is just starting? The fly, the twist, the mambo jambo, the rhumba, the La Bamba, the Boogie and those other wild crazy dancing? What about the fashion? Do you remember what it's like during those times? During this decade, the raw materials of Scottish tweeds and English worsted suit materials were renowned as being of exceptional quality.

The wools were also used by the French and the British did everything they could to promote the fine materials with fine designs. The result would be 1950s glamour. But before that, 18-year-old girls used to dress up as if they are older than their mothers and with the revolutionary style of the late 1950's, out-of-style fashion and elaborate designs came out with a rampage. Wouldn't it be fun to relive those 1950's fashion even just once every year? How about this coming Halloween? You can even opt to celebrate it wearing the Fifties Halloween costumes.

If you're thinking about 50's-styel Halloween costumes, perhaps, the closest thing that you're going to get is an Elvis Presley costume. The King of Rock n Roll was famous not only for his cornerstone fusion of rock n rolls, country, rhythm and blues and gospel music, but he was also famous for the clothes that he wore.

Even up to now, you can still see some traces of Elvis influence wherever you go. Why, even making the collar of your sports shirt stand from one shoulder to another reaching both of your ears is a sure sign of Elvis-style clothing. Costumes of the King of Rock and Roll are always in high demand and this has been further fueled by both Stag Night parties and, more lately, cricket fans where you commonly see a whole group of Elvis running around either swaying their pelvis or just walking cat-style.

Elvis has always had a distinctive style and any age group will surely be fascinated by his guts of being different from the rest. And even in any different occasion or just on ordinary days, people find themselves fancy a clothing style influenced by Elvis.

Today, a lot of costume retailers have a wide selection of Elvis and other 50's, late 50's and early 60's costumes that will surely make heads turn during the Halloween event. There are even some available elaborate Elvis costumes that would tickle the fancy of show performers and impersonators anywhere.

But always remember, you don't have to be expensive to be genuine and a stand-out. You can just dress up an early-Elvis costume that's made up of skinny fit jeans, white tee, black jacket, a gel-style combed-back hair and a pair of stick-on sideburns and you is done.

But what if you don't want to be like Elvis? Well, you don't have to miss out the Halloween fun just because you don't want to look like The King. Cats can wear jeans with turn-ups, the same white tee and swept-back "greased" hair and the chicks can go around with clam digger trousers, tight jumper and a chiffon scarf worn in the hair and if you think that the sun still shines on you even if it's night time already, go and get some 50's-style dark sunglasses.

So, whether you want to be like Elvis, Fats Domino, Ritchie Valens or The Platters, for sure, you can find these Fifties Halloween costumes to be a stand-out in the crowd, whether you bought it offline or online or you might have made one for your own by yourself.

For more information on Halloween Costumes, please visit http://www.gifthalloween.com/ which is an educational website devoted to helping people understand Halloween Costumes and make a good Halloween Costumes selection.

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Garfield: Holiday Celebrations (Garfield's Halloween Adventure / Garfield's Thanksgiving / A Garfield Christmas)

No one loves the cold months better than acerbic fat cat Garfield, who thrives on a bounty of junk food and traditional meals in the delightful collection of musical-comedy TV specials Garfield Holiday Celebrations. "Garfield's Halloween Adventure" finds the portly hero and airhead-sidekick Odie the dog scrounging through owner Jon's attic to find perfect costumes, then encountering ghosts and ghoulies that seem a tad authentic. "Garfield's Thanksgiving" is a screwball special in which Jon harasses veterinarian Liz into being his Turkey Day guest. Trouble is, Jon is clueless about how to cook a big bird; fortunately, starving Garfield has the good sense to call in Jon's spirited grandmother for a culinary rescue. Grandma shows up, too, in "A Garfield Christmas," about a family get-together that covers all the nice holiday stuff and, of course, lots of bickering, pouting, and jealousy. As long as Garfield gets his Yuletide lasagna, however, all is right with the world. --Tom Keogh
Customer Review: Essential For Garfield Fans
Especially at this price of under $10., there is no reason to not get this dvd. The Halloween special is a great start. Garfield and Odie decide to go trick or treating as Pirates. All goes well, until Garfield decides that they haven't gotten enough candy, and they decide to go into a strange area. Of course, they get lost, and they run into an eccentric old man who warns them that they may be seeing some real ghost pirates soon. (Nice transition from a plausible start into the horror.) The Thanksgiving special is interesting in that Garfield has to go on a diet right before Thanksgiving, and for once, John Arbuckle may actually have date with Liz. But of course, John has to mess up the dinner, and once Garfield is released from his diet, he has the hilarious, but at the same time touching solution. (Call Super Grandma) The Christmas special is also really nice. John and Odie want to go to the family farm for Christmas, and of course Grinch Garfield is not so eager: "Why can't they come here where my warm bed is?" Though he is reluctant, he endures the trip. But he soon finds out that he has a friend in Grandma. This is when we see a more gentle side of Garfield. There are some comical moments that keep the show going. (Though it does seem strange that at his age, John and his brother do not know that 1 AM is not an appropriate time to suggest opening Christmas presents.) But the end has an especially touching moment. Overall, this is a great Garfield package. Highly suggested if you are a Garfield fan.
Customer Review: Great DVD
My kids have watched this DVD over and over and it has become one of their favorites. Recommend this DVD.

Trivia about Halloween - it's the second biggest occasion in terms of spending (#1 is Christmas!) Halloween is just around the corner - the pumpkins are out, the Sarah Palin costumes are worn, and almost every where, the Halloween spirit roams free (and yes them zombies are starting to crash political rallies!). Although Halloween is spent largely in the US by trick treating, or holding Halloween parties, there are a few practices you might want to try this Halloween.

Halloween in Transylvania - yes you read that right! The Transylvanian Society of Dracula will hold their annual Halloween party in Sighisoara - the best preserved 15 century-walled town in Europe, the birth-place of Prince Vlad the Impaler, and the site of many witch trials. Everybody is encouraged to wear their spookiest costumes and hopefully the ladies will vie for Miss Transylvania.

Hop-Tu-Naa is a Celtic festival celebrated every 31st of October in the Isle of man. It's a similar event to Halloween as kids dress up as scary being asking for sweet or money, but instead of a pumpkin, they carry turnips!

Teng Chieh in China - Food and water are placed in front of photographs of departed loved ones, and lanterns are lit to light the path of the spirits as they descend upon the earth. Japan has a similar event, only it is called Obon Festival.

No knives Halloween in Germany - during Halloween night, Germans hide or put away their knives so as not to risk harming the returning spirits. Scary tradition!

In Czechoslovakia, families remember the dead by eating special cakes, drinking cold milk (it's supposed to cool the souls roasting in purgatory) and placing chairs by the fireside. Halloween is mostly spent remembering the deceased relatives and ancestors. Most families spend their time in cemeteries.

In the Philippines, Halloween is as commercial as it gets - although in earlier times, kids pretending to be the souls of the dead, sing a song for Halloween from one house to another, hoping to get food, or money, or well - any kind of treat. Pranks are pulled on houses that don't give any.

Sweden sounds like a lot of fun! Alla Helgons Dag (Halloween to them) is celebrated from Oct 31 - Nov 6! How cool is that! Imagine trick or treating, partying, or just having some spooky old fun for 1 week!?

Now if you're in Belguim, it would be wise to avoid a black cat no matter how cute it is! Belgians believe it is unlucky for a blac cat to cross one's path and even more unluckier if it travels with you ona ship or enters your home. No lolcats for now!

There are so many things going on during Halloween -and whether you're a kid or young at heart, I encourage to celebrate! Whatever way you want to spend it, I wish you a ghostly good time this Halloween. Hoping you get all the treats you want, and no tricks!

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Sexy Adult Womens Halloween Accessory Short White Crinoline Petticoat Slip Skirt Party

Complete your ensemble with this short white petticoat.

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Wire-wrapping is one of the oldest forms of jewelery-making. It is also one of the most popular in modern times, being relatively inexpensive and relatively easy to learn at a basic level. Of course, the more adventurous you become as an artisan, the more expensive and skilled it can become, but wire-wrapping can be one of the most rewarding forms of jewelery-making there is.

Gold and silver wire are measured and sold in a wide range thicknesses and shapes e.g. round wire ranges from 0.3mm to 6mm diameter. millimetres The diameter of the wire determines its suitability for certain applications; 0.8mm and 1mm wire is widely-used for creating wire shapes, whereas the thinner gauge wire 0.3mm is more suitable for adding decoration or even threading beads.

Gold and silver wire also come in different shapes; square, round, half-round and oval. Square wire is generally used for wire-wrapping designs, such as the creation of a bracelet, half-round wire is most popular as a means of creating connections between the components of a piece and round wire is the most popular shape for creating loops and other more intricate designs.

The hardness of gold and silver wire also has some bearing on its uses; wire comes in varying degrees of hardness: full hard, half hard and dead soft. Full hard and half hard wire are used to create more robust pieces that may have weight to them; perhaps the wire supports a stone in the piece or is used in jewelery that is primarily made of wire. Because of its hardness, half hard or full hard wire will require more tools to manipulate it than dead soft wire. Dead soft wire can be manipulated using your hands, but it is better to use pliers for precision work. Dead soft wire can accommodate light beads and can be bent to create intricate designs and pieces, but they are likely to be very delicate and not recommended as jewellery to be worn on a daily basis.

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There's still time for your kids to make some great gifts for Dad! Try one of these simple, inexpensive ideas.

1) A Customized Board Game

Brainstorm about Dad's interests and hobbies. Then choose a theme for a board game you can make, similar to CandyLand. Buy a piece of white or colored posterboard. (Cost: $1.00 or less) Write a title at the top to fit your theme such as, "Dad's Dream Vacation Game" or "Dad's Crazy Car Show."

Draw a winding path with two lines from the lower left corner to the upper right corner. Write START in the lower left corner and FINISH in the upper right corner. Divide the path into spaces. Add pictures and instructions to many of the spaces that will move players both forwards and backwards. Ideas:

• You forgot to change the oil in the car. Go back 2 spaces.
• You stop and help someone change a tire. Go ahead 4 spaces.
• Delays at the airport. Lose a turn.
• Free food at the amusement park. Take an extra turn.

To play this game with Dad, you'll need a marker for each player. Coins or scraps of different colored paper work well. You'll also need a dice from another game. Each play rolls the die and moves forward that number of spaces. He/she follows the directions on that space. The first player to FINISH wins .

2) Dad's Choice Credit Cards

Make Dad his very own credit cards-for free! Trace a real credit card onto plain white or construction paper. Cut out several blank cards to complete. Add Dad's full name and an imaginary account number on each card. On the back, write something that you will owe Dad. Make each card different. Here are some ideas:

• Dad's choice on game night. You choose the game we play.
• Dad's choice of ice cream. You choose the flavor we buy at the grocery store.
• Dad's choice for dinner. (Please consult with the cook 24 hours in advance.)
• Dad's choice for television. Choose the evening, and choose the program.

Place these credit cards into your own homemade Father's Day card. When Dad opens the card on Sunday, explain to him that he can tuck these into his wallet and "spend" them whenever he wants!

3) Going Nuts

Place some of Dad's favorite nuts in an empty glass or plastic jar. Add a ribbon and a label that says, "Dad, I'm Nuts About You!"

Copyright 2008 Ann Richmond Fisher

Ann Richmond Fisher is the owner of http://www.WordFishery.com where you can find unique printable word puzzles. Her original puzzles include Buzzword, ZigZags, Triangulairs and more. All puzzles are free and are constructed with family-friendly words. People of all ages enjoy solving these challenging puzzlers.

Ann is also the author of over 60 books and products for the educational market. She specializes in writing word puzzles. math puzzles, brain teasers, and seasonal reproducibles. Her Buzzword puzzle appears in two weekly newspapers.

Please contact Ann through her website to learn how you may include her puzzles in your newsletters, magazines or newspapers.

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Cartoon Network Halloween 3 - Sweet Sweet Fear

Released just as the evenings grow darker and Halloween starts to approach this third volume of spooky children's shows from the Cartoon Network is set to send chills down the spine. Six episodes are included on this collection with various characters--including the Powerpuff Girls and Ed Edd 'n Eddy--featured.System Requirements:Run Time: 95 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR UPC: 053939767124 Manufacturer No: T7671
Customer Review: Even More Halloween HA-HA-HAs
It's baaaaaack.... This is the third installment of Cartoon Network Halloween. Now for a bit of a rundown of what's what on the latest Halloween DVD.: Foster's: "Bloooo" - An unwell Blooregard turns white as a ghost ! (Let me tell you, that episode was WAY outta control.) Juniper Lee: "It's the Great Pumpkin, Juniper Lee" - Young monsters turn into children every Halloween night. Now June must find a way to change them back. Ed, Edd n Eddy: "Don't Rain on my Ed" - Time grows short for the Eds as they race towards the candy store for free jawbreakers. Billy and Mandy: "The Bubble with Billy" - Billy chews on, then intentionally swallows some otherworldly gum Grim gave him. Kids Next Door: "Operation J.E.W.E.L.S." - Numbuh 5 searches for the lost "Blurpleberry Supreme". Powerpuff Girls: "Candy is Dandy" - The girls are each rewarded a piece of the Mayor's candy. Now they must save the day again in order to get more. Now here's a list of episodes that didn't seem to make it to the DVD.: I Am Weasel: "I Are Ghost" - Weasel and Baboon are ghosts in the Ghost Union and must scare someone in order to keep their jobs. I Am Weasel: "I Am Franken-Weasel" - Mad dentist Dr. Franken-Weasel is itching to get back to his mad scientist roots. Johnny Bravo: "Going Batty" - To upstage her nerdy boyfriend, a vampire girl goes out with Johnny. Dexter's Lab: "Scare Tactics" - Dexter and his dad watch a scary movie and pretty soon the entire night becomes that scary movie. Cow and Chicken: "Halloween with Dead Ghost Coast to Coast" - Red Guy dressed as a familiar Adult Swim character suggests to Cow and Chicken that they dress up as humans for Halloween. Unfortunately, it didn't work. A random episode of "Courage the Cowardly Dog" - This is perhaps the BIGGEST gap in all of volume 3. Since the subtitle to this DVD is "Sweet Sweet Fear", I would suggest this episode: "Katz Kandy" - Sick and tired of being second to Muriel, the felonious Katz whips up some mutant jam to kidnap her. Now Courage must save Muriel who is caught between two things: A huge taffy machine and a hungry Eustace. Surely Volume 4 will have at least one of those episodes, AND the Eds' "Boo Haw Haw" special. Just wait 'til next year.
Customer Review: Finally! Juniper Lee!
Although the other episodes were great, it's cool to finally see Juniper Lee on DVD, even if it is one episode. I recommend this DVD because I am a Juniper Lee fan and the other episodes are great too.

As Hollywood prepares to churn out yet another movie based on the work of Philip K. Dick, the producers blithely ignore the existence of a screenplay written by Philip K. Dick, himself. If you have read the book that was published as UBIK: The Screenplay, you have not read Phil's screenplay. That book has been heavily edited, and others have added material to the screenplay that Phil wrote.

That having been said, film producers really ought to take a look at the author's own screenplay before embarking upon their journey of interpretation and misinterpretation.

UBIK is one of the major sources of "inspiration" (or perhaps plagiarism) for The Matrix. The characters and the readers never can be quite sure who is alive and who is dead, after somebody is killed in a terrorist bombing. Rather than burying the dead, they put the bodies into cryogenic storage and hook up devices that allow the living to communicate with their departed friends and relatives for a time, until all brain function ceases. The dead continue to live in a virtual reality which seems as solid as our reality. They do not know that they are dead, and when someone tells them that they are dead, they do not believe it. Of course, this is based on Plato's allegory of the Cave. If we never leave the Cave and never see the outside world, then the shadows on the wall of the Cave constitute the only reality that we know. The outside world, if we should catch a glimpse of it, would seem unreal and insane to our eyes.

UBIK has the potential to be a blockbuster at the box office. It tells the timeless story of our search for meaning. It has conflict, danger, suspense, all the elements of an engaging story, and the necessary special effects are now possible with advances in CGI and other technologies.

You might think that the first PKD film, Bladerunner, was a smashing success. Wrong. It lost money in the theatres, but coming as it did in the dawn of the age of the VCR, it made its profits from the videotape and continues to earn money for the filmmakers with the DVD. Unfortunately, Phil's contract did not even mention videotape, so his estate never saw any money beyond the advance that he got.

Some clunkers have appeared, including Total Recall, which actually made money (but the scenario had little to do with Phil's story "We Can Remember it for You, Wholesale", on which it was very loosely based). Once again, Phil's estate saw very little of that money.

Screamers and Second Variety (both based on Phil's story "Second Variety") deserved to flop. The story formed a flimsy excuse for people to run around spilling blood and guts across the screen, and the endings were transparently contrived.

Paycheck, based on Phil's story of the same title, had potential for greatness but suffered from lackluster acting by apathetic stars who were merely fulfilling the requirements of their contracts by performing in a film that they would rather pass over.

Minority Report was a success, due in large part to Tom Cruise's box office appeal. This film elaborated on Phil's short story, presenting a fascinating if dystopic view of our possible future.

A Scanner Darkly won many awards, but it suffered from lack of distribution. Even though it was number one at the box office in its opening week, Warner Independent could not find the funding to keep it in the theatres. This film continues to gain popularity on DVD.

UBIK promises to be a box office success, as well as a great film. The timeless story speaks to our hearts and our minds in an age when the once fantastic technology presented in the story seems possible and perhaps even probable. Moreover, it celebrates the heroism of ordinary people who face extraordinary circumstances.

I look forward to seeing UBIK on the big screen, and I hope that the producers realize its potential.

~~ Tessa B. Dick, September 6, 2008

Author: Tessa B. Dick

Learn more abou my husband Philip K. Dick at my blog: http://tessadick.blogspot.com/

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Mary Lou Peasant Top Dress Adult

The down-home and sweet Mary Lou Peasant Top Dress costume includes: a denim dress with a gingham-print peasant-style top and matching gingham trim. The dress has buttons down the front and gingham-print heart appliqués adorn the back of the skirt. Available in sizes: Small/Medium and Medium/Large. Shoes and stockings are not included.

Easter is all about Easter eggs and new beginnings. Celebrate this wonderful Spring time with fun Easter games for kids. Here are a few old time favorites that are sure to keep the kids busy and having fun.

Hen and Chickens

• A leader is chosen for the "hen" and the remainder of the children are "chickens," except one who is supposed to be a chicken hawk.
• They stand in a row behind one another and grasp the skirts or coat-tails of the child ahead and then they march along with the "hen" at the head of the line.
• The "hawk" stands from six to sixteen feet away (the distance depends on the size of the players and the space to play in, the larger each are the greater the distance may be) watching the parade for a short time, then begins to flop his wings (moves arms in imitation of flying) and calls out, "How many chicks have you?"
• The "hen" replies, "four and twenty, shoo! shoo!" The "hawk" shouts, "That's too many. I'll take a few," and then runs after the children trying to touch or "tag" them.
• The "hen," of course, tries to protect them by getting them under her wing--when the "chicks" stoop they are supposed to be under their mother's wing and cannot be caught.
• The children must not let go of each other's skirts or coat-tails (except when caught, then the captured one steps out of the line and the line is closed up.)
• The hen and chickens may run around as much as they like, only they must keep together by holding on to each other's clothes.
• This fun Easter games for kids continues until the hawk has caught the hen and chickens--then a different player is chosen for the hawk and the hen.

An Egg Hunt

• Hide colored Easter eggs or small candy eggs in various places, in corners, behind curtains, bric a brac, etc., etc.
• Provide each child with a small basket or paper bag and at a signal they start to hunt for the hidden eggs.
• Allow a certain length of time for the hunting and reward the one who finds the most eggs with a large candy egg.

Easter Bunny Word Scramble

• Give each person a pencil and paper with the words "Easter Bunny" written at the top.
• They must then write down as many words as they can think of that can be made using the letters contained in the words "Easter bunny".
• The person who can think of the most words wins a prize; you can also have prizes for the most unusual words, the least words, the most original words, etc.

Enjoy playing these fun Easter games for kids.

For 365 surefire ways to keep your kids entertained each day of the year, find more fun Easter games for kids as well as dress up games, educational games, preschool games and games for every holiday and many more at http://www.365KidsGames.com

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Nowadays fancy dress costumes and dressing up are essential parts of the festivities surrounding Halloween. Halloween has its roots and origins in Ireland and it is widely considered that it dates back to a Celtic tradition of Samhain Eve when it was believed that the links between the living world and that of the dead were at their strongest.

During these Celtic celebrations bonfires were lit in order to prevent evil spirits from destroying or damaging crops and livestock and there was a practise of dressing as different animals in order to tell the fortunes of others. This is widely believed to be the derivation of the tradition of dressing up at Halloween.

The name Halloween comes from the eve of All Hallows' which was what All Saint's Day was called during medieval times.

Although today's children choose to dress up as their own favourite superhero or other cartoon character, it was the case that people would dress up as ghosts or goblins in order to confuse the spirits that returned to this world during All Hallows' Eve and roamed in search of souls to take.

In today's society, the choice of costume reflects more the personality of the wearer than it does tradition although a great number of children do still enjoy dressing as ghosts, witches, ghouls and other Halloween nasties. And maybe it doesn't really matter that they don't understand why.

And dressing up is not just for the children. In today's market more sales are registered on adult costumes than on the traditional children's sector. In the main, the adult market sector comprises two main elements, the first which mirrors costumes similar to those of the children and those which are a little er; shall we just say a little racier and wilder. It is therefore very important to keep in mind the type of event that you will be attending when making your costume selection.

This is the major rule to keep in mind when selecting your costumes; you need to determine what you actually need it for.

Is it required for a child who will be going trick or treating? If so, then you should make sure that there is no impairment to visibility and that it would not restrict them in walking. From the other perspective, it should not be so scary that people opening their doors will feel intimidated and scared - more so with older children and teenagers wearing masks. If it is to be worn outside then it should be able to keep the child warm as a costume hidden under a coat is actually no costume at all.

The same basics apply to the adult costume if they are accompanying children on trick or treating. The considerations of warmth, restriction of movement and restriction to vision all need to be taken into account when selecting an adult costume in-order to keep the group safe.

If on the other hand the costume is to be worn at a kiddies Halloween celebration party or adults Halloween cocktail party then the costume selection is likely to be much different. So understanding the kind of event that you need the costume for is key to allowing you to find the right one.

Once you have created a list of possible costume ideas you need to research whether you want to make it or buy one already made. Certainly, there is nothing nicer than a hand made costume and there are a number of readily available patterns available from larger haberdashery stores or departments which you can adapt or make as presented. It will take time and having gone this route a couple of times when our own children were much smaller finding the right fabrics and finishing pieces is usually the major headache. As an example I remember my wife spending hours gluing different coloured fruit pastilles to a dress so that our daughter had the perfect Elisabeth I dress (and yes, it was perfect).

There are two main routes to purchase your Halloween costume. Firstly you can visit your local fancy dress hire shop and trawl the costumes and accessories that they will have available. In the larger stores in the States, this is a more pleasurable experience as they seldom hire, and this market is shrinking given the reducing overall price differential between hire and buy.

The other alternative is to consider buying online. There are a number or very good internet based fancy dress costume retailers and all should offer secure money transaction and most a no quibble money back guarantee subject to some sensible provisos. Online retailers tend to lay their shops out so that it's easy to find the costume that you are looking for and a few will have an exceptional variety of fancy dress costume accessories. And in the main, it is the careful selection of your costume accessories that really brings the whole costume together.

Karnival Costumes stocks a huge selection of fancy dress costumes and accessories for Halloween or for any other party theme you may choose. We have a whole section devoted to Halloween and as well as huge ranges of costumes and accessories, we are also specialists in supplying Halloween props, decorations and party goods. Feel free to browse our website and purchase your costumes and accessories with confidence from one of the leading costume suppliers in the UK. Go to: http://www.karnival-house.co.uk/acatalog/Halloween.html

We also have a large selection of articles on a wide range of party themed topics. Why not join our newsletter for up to date information on the latest trends in costumes, news and notification of our special offers.

Alternatively; for everything Halloween including articles, jokes, projects and entertaining tips visit our sister website Halloween-UK at http://www.halloween-uk.com

Article submitted by: KV Sinclair. Keith Sinclair has over 35 years of business experience and in addition to being a part time University Lecturer on Business Studies, he is CEO of Cavalcade; a group of companies operating in the party sector. Cavalcade operates Karnival-House at karnival-house.co.uk one of the UK's leading internet Fancy Dress Retailers. With massive stocks for immediate dispatch and an ever expanding range, Karnival-House continues to strive simply to offer outstanding service combined with outstanding value.

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Gorilla or Yeti Fur Mask (White) Adult Halloween Costume Accessory

Gorilla or Yeti Fur Mask (White) Adult Halloween Costume Accessory (753) - As fierce as it can get, this Gorilla full head fur mask is intimidating and realistic. White gorilla mask is also perfect for a yeti (abominable smowman) costume! Revolutionary design has inner comfort bands that keep the mask in place. To enhance the look of this costume add a matching pair of comfortable latex and faux fur Primate or Big Feet (wear over shoe).(Please NOTE: This product is a specialty item that may take up to 10 business days to produce.)

Want to create spooktacular Halloween party decorations on a budget? Follow these low-cost decorating tips to create a howling good party!

Creating a frightfully fun scene for a Halloween party doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune. Just use a few (or all) of these tips to create party decorations that won't scare your budget!

Haunting Hands

These scary hands are a breeze to make! Simply stuff a pair of rubber gloves with tissue paper, newspaper or cotton batting, and then use your imagination to decorate them: spray paint, gauze wrap, fake fingernails, rings, a watch, fake insects, or red "blood" paint.

Jack-O'-Lantern Garland

Draw jack-o'-lantern outlines on orange paper, making sure to draw long stems on top. Cut out the jack-o'-lanterns and then draw on faces with markers or crayons. Fold the stems halfway down, and then attach them to yarn or string with tape, glue or staples. When attaching the pumpkins, make sure that the stems 'fold' over the yarn or string. Now you're all set to drape this garland across a room, over a window or from lighting. You can also make a ghost garland in the same way!

Egg Carton Bats

Using egg cartons to make bats couldn't be easier! First, separate 3 cups from an egg carton. Cut out part of the bottoms of the two outside cups so that they look like bat wings. Then just add eyes and a mouth with a marker (or you can use googly eyes). To hang, just attach it to a string or rubber band. Feel free to decorate your bats with paint, spider webs or anything else that grabs your imagination!

Egg Carton Spiders

Egg cartons also make fun spiders! Start by separating one cup from an egg carton. Next, make 8 small holes (4 on each side) at the base of the cup. The point of a scissors works well for this. Then insert a pipe cleaner into each of the holes to create legs. Last, just add a face and decorate however you choose!

Bat Clips

Cut out bat wings and bodies from black construction paper, card stock or fun foam sheets. Make sure the bat bodies are large enough to cover clothespins. Glue the bat parts to clothespins (wings first, and then bodies) and then add googly eyes to complete the look. These are easy to clip anywhere!

Lollipop Ghosts

These fun little ghosts not only make fun decorations, but they also make great party favors! To make these adorable little haunters, you'll need round lollipops, white tissues, googly eyes or black marker and ribbon, preferably black or orange. Using one or two tissues, place a lollipop in the center and then gather the tissues around the top of the lollipop. Secure the tissues around the top of the lollipop with ribbon. You will now have a ghost head (top of lollipop) and body (tissue that covers lollipop stick). Finish by adding googly eyes or drawing them on with a black marker.

Halloween Blood

More of an accent than an actual decoration, there are lots of uses for fake blood - and it couldn't be easier to make:

* 1 cup corn syrup
* 1 tbsp water
* 2 tbsp red food coloring
* 1 tsp yellow food coloring

Just mix all the ingredients together and you'll have one cup of Halloween "blood"!

Go Buggy

Creep everyone out with your own profusion of bugs and rodents. Bags of plastic bugs and various sizes of rodents are readily available - and usually inexpensive - around Halloween. Scatter them on tables, floors, walkways, windowsills - anywhere that needs a little spooking up.

Pumpkins Please

Mini pumpkins provide a wealth of decorating opportunities. You can paint them any color and glue nearly anything (felt, construction paper, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, etc.) to them, allowing you to create spiders, witches, monsters...just use your imagination!

Balloon Ghost

All you need to make this fun ghost is a white balloon and two white plastic grocery bags! Start by cutting the handles off the plastic grocery bags. If there are any markings on the bags, try to cut them out, too. Starting at the top of the bags, cut them into strips, leaving the bottom seam of each bag intact. Next, blow up a white balloon. Tape the plastic bags around one end of the balloon, forming a circle around it. (Hint: if you're planning on hanging the ghost as a decoration, be sure to leave the tied end of the balloon exposed at the top, so you can tie a string to it.) Finally, create a face on the balloon with a black marker, and you've got a frightfully fun ghost!

Halloween parties can be lots of fun - and lots of expense. But by using the decorating tips above, you can decorate for Halloween without breaking the bank.

Heather L. Clark is a Web researcher and writer based in Omaha, Nebraska. Check out her favorite sources for 2009 calendars and online calendars.

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Cute Newborn Baby Elephant Halloween Costume, 0-6 Months

Extremely cute and fun Baby Elephant costume ideally suited for Halloween, parties, playtime and more
Customer Review: Great baby costume!
Costume was a little big for my 3 month old daughter but all in all the costume looked great, and I received it very fast.

Halloween costumes make for wonderful props for make believe while celebrating this holiday season and everyone enjoys dressing up and masquerading as someone or something else, even if it is for only one day of the year. The most important thing about dressing up in a Halloween costume is to be comfortable, safe and enjoying yourself.

When considering the perfect Halloween costume, you will want to look around to find out what type of Halloween costumes are popular for this year, since every year brings new ideas for costumes and masks. Then you should decide what type of theme you would like to follow for picking your perfect costume. You will find there is a wide assortment of Halloween costumes for adults, children, infants, couples and teenagers.

Choosing your Halloween costume theme is a personal choice, whether you chose to masquerade as a cartoon character, ghouls and goblins, famous people and movie stars or something more traditional, you can pick the perfect Halloween costume and be the life of the party.

You can make a Halloween costume yourself if you like, which can be both creatively entertaining and fun, you can buy or even rent Halloween costumes, however you should keep in mind that when buying or renting a costume for Halloween that if you wait until the last minute, the choices for good costumes are already gone, so it is in your best interest to shop early in the season. The most important thing about picking the ultimate Halloween costume is to find one that is comfortable for you to wear and move around in, while wearing it to your Halloween costume and masquerade festivities.

Making your own costume can be lots of fun, since you allow your imagination to run freely. One cute idea for children is to take various colored, blown up balloons and a clear plastic garbage bag. Cut holes for the head and arms and then secure the bottom around the straddle, after filling the bag with balloons and they can go as a gum ball machine. A mummy is easy to make when using an old sheet, torn into strips and then wrapped all around the body. A trip to the thrift store can offer many ideas for costumes, from fairies, scarecrows and hobos. Children love dressing up like mom and dad, so you might consider allowing them to wear something from your closet.

When picking the perfect Halloween costume, always consider safety first, such as wearing flame-retardant materials and masks that do not obstruct a clear view of the area around the person wearing a mask. Also, you should make sure that when out trick or treating that children wear some type of reflective material and carry a flash light, so they are easily seen by passing motorist. When its cold out, make sure your Halloween costume is large enough to accommodate wearing warm clothing underneath, while if it is warm weather, your costume should not be so thick and bulky as to cause uncomfortable overheating while wearing it.

Halloween is a mysterious and interesting time of the year for make believe and masquerade, whether you are a child or an adult, whether you choose to be ghoulishly creepy or whimsically charming, above all stay safe and have a wonderful Halloween when wearing your ultimately perfect Halloween costume. You're now on your way to having the ultimate Halloween.

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Adult's Pink Panther Halloween Costume

Making your Halloween decorations more creative is something we all wish we could do, and this article will give you a great example which will surely spur your own creativity. Every Halloween, my sister and my neighbor compete to see who can turn their home into the spookiest haunted house. This year, they were both surprised when my nephew put them all to shame with his own version!

He put together several themed rooms, and then unified the rest of the house to make it all seamlessly creepy. He did this using spider webs, (don't worry, they were fake), and placing them everywhere, including on the stairs! He also strategically attached plastic bats to the corners in various rooms; in fact he even hung one from the family room chandelier. Then, he took a few paper skeletons and artistically affixed them to the walls so that they looked like they were caught in action. One of them was placed in such a way that it looked like it was walking into my sister's bedroom. Another appeared to be peeking out from the basement door. But my favorite skeleton was the one that you saw upon entering the house, he was grinning at you from behind the couch!

He also transformed their boring, everyday kitchen into a spooky witch's cooking spot. And what she's cooking you surely don't want to know! First, he a hung a paper cutout of a witch by the place where their mop was kept. Then he turned the mop into a witch's broom with some cleverly placed decoration. Finally he purchased and placed a sinister looking cauldron on the stove, so the witch could work on her potions. Something creepy was most certainly cooking in this kitchen!

Still, I have to say that my favorite room by far was that of my niece. Never would we have expected that this room could become a tribute to creepiness, as my niece is one the cutest little girls you would ever see, with the most extensive collection of adorable stuffed animals around. She has bunnies, kitty cats, teddy bears, and monkeys among others. My nephew cleverly decided to use those plush toys in his Halloween theme. Many of them he turned in to ghosts, using white handkerchiefs with holes poked for their eyes. He even secured them with a small strap so that it looked like they were hovering creepily. He utilized the natural devilishness of her stuffed raccoon, figuring that he already had a mask, so he'd just add a chain and plastic knife so it would truly look like he was up to no good. The rest of the animals he turned in to vampires. For example, my favorite one was a teddy bear that he dressed up with a black clothe for a "cape," and white fangs cut from paper. Teddy Dracula was born!

As you can see, with just a little bit of creativity you can turn your ordinary home into a true haunted house! Of course, my nephew won the decorating competition with his great ideas. We're all thrilled to see what he'll come up with next year, maybe this time my niece's teddy bears will become a gargoyle! I hope his example will inspire you to create your own creepy Halloween haunts! Remember, with just a little creativity you can turn your own home into something amazing.

Maria Volegna has been working for over 10 years in the retail industry. Over the last year she has become a valuable gift adviser, currently owning her own consulting business. Her clients praise her for her creativity and unique ideas. For more information on halloween, click here.

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Roseanne: Halloween Edition

Most TV shows celebrated the holiday season with warm & fuzzy Christmas specials. But for the cast, crew and creators of ROSEANNE, the years best celebrations always belonged to Halloween. In these seven classic episodes, the Conners unleash tricks and treats on one of the greatest sitcoms in television history
Customer Review: Awsome!
We grew up watching this TV show and Halloween has always been a big holiday for our family. This collection put together all of the Halloween episodes on one disc. They left out the episode from the last season which is fine because the after the Connor's won the lottery the show wasn't funny anymore. The quality and layout on the DVD is excellent!
Customer Review: Excellent!
I gave this as a gift to a Roseanne fan, and she loved it. The Halloween episodes were very good, and having all of them (except the last)on one disc is great.

Computer Backup- Forget About It!

Backup Software is for the birds! Computer Backup is too hard, too much trouble and a pain in the butt. Lets just forget about it.

Backup Software is touted as the savior of your computers critical business and personal files. They claim that all computer hard drives (where our files are stored) eventually will have a 100% failure rate. They try to tell us that the failure of our hard drives is just a matter of WHEN, not IF.

Do your backups they shout!

Poppycock!

BACKUP SOFTWARE- LETS GET REAL

You and I know the real story. The real story is that new computers are so well made that they almost never fail, right?

Therefore, we dont need to worry about buying backup software and setting up a computer backup system, do we? It would just be a waste time-- for sure!

After all we know that all the press about hard drive failures, natural disasters and terrorist attacks is just a conspiracy by the backup software companies to get us to buy their products.

Personally I never had a hard drive failure (that I recall). If my computer stops working for whatever reason, thats life.

Therefore, I ignore these software backup companies that try to push their backup software products on the unsuspecting public even though they make data and file restorations easy. I dont give them the time of day.

Therefore as you see, I dont need backup software, do you? Of course not.

BACKUP SOFTWARE- STARTING OVER WITHOUT IT IS EASY

In the unlikely event that I got a virus or a bunch of spyware on my computers Ill just bite the bullet and move on. After all, if I lost all my data to a virus, then so what? Who needs backup software?

Heck, Id just buy a new computer and begin again and Id still wouldnt need backup software because its just too much hassle.

If ALL my business data was lost due to a hard drive crash or virus corruption then Id just start my business over. No big deal. Its not that hard, right? Using backup software is just a pain.

BACKUP SOFTWARE FOOLISHNESS

So by now were all agreed that using backup software for computer backup is just for the foolish, right? Right.

Who would want to use backup software that automatically and easily backs up EVERYTHING on your computer hard drive to a DVD Rewriteable disk or USB external hard drive? That would mean you could easily recover from any computer disaster. That makes too much sense and is far too logical.

They claim that backup software is a virtual computer insurance policy against fire, flood, theft, earthquake, hurricanes, tornados and terrorist attacks.

Balderdash!

Ridiculous.

Hey, the businesses who survived Hurricane Katrina didnt need backup software did they? OK, OK I admit a lot of businesses without backup software and off site backup lost EVERYTHING and now they cannot recover their data and reconstitute their business. But thats life. Now these businesses and their employees can now move on to something new. How exciting!

Look, life without backup software is just so much more interesting.

By the way, did I tell you how much I enjoy playing Russian Roulette?

Did I neglect to mention my brief stay (it was really was only a few days) at the mental hospital? Ahh, thats ancient history. Lets get back to the present.

BACKUP SOFTWARE- THE PRESENT DAY

Want to hear something silly? My friend Ben down in New Orleans owned an insurance company. It made a very good living for him and his family. He didnt believe in backup software either. All his computers were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Ben just laughed and said, No problem, this disaster gives me the chance to write the Great American Novel that Ive always dreamed of writing.

What about his 10 employees and his thousands of customers he was asked? Ben said, Heck, things always work out for the best dont they?

What about the income from the business that supported his family he was asked? Ben said, Oh, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) told me they would take care of us and not to worry.

See, Ben is all set and is none the worse for wear even though he didnt have backup software.

BACKUP SOFTWARE LESSONS

So boys and girls what have we learned about this backup software thing?

* If we dont have backup software, so what, it just makes life after a hard drive crash more interesting and fun.

* After a natural disaster that destroys your computers, FEMA will make it OK.

* All the hubbub about backup software is just a bunch of advertising hype to sell product.

* Just because you like to play Russian Roulette, you arent really crazy.

FINALLY- BACKUP SOFTWARE FOLLYIES

I know another guy, Carl Jordan, who is crazier than I am. Carl and the rest of the loonies at Tweak All Consultants (www.tweakspeed.com) actually believe backup software can save your bacon.

In my own strange way I try to be fair and balanced. Therefore
if you disagree with me check out Carls review of backup software at Backup Software

Now, wheres my medication? My meds really smooth me out. They also help me forget about rational things like computer backup and backup software.

Jack Back has been in the computer business since 1983 as an IT executive and working computer consultant company owner. He has helped many clients after a computer crash who had no computer backup. Hurry to get your FREE REVIEW of backup software that saves your irreplaceable computer data from loss, damage or destruction at the Backup Software website.

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Happy Clown Adult Halloween Costume Size Standard (D49366) (DF26)

Happy Clown Adult Halloween Costume includes: Jumpsuit and collar. Size Standard fits up to Size 44.

Know that you can have a beautiful, joyous Christmas even during these times. One of the first things Unplug the Christmas Machine by Jo Robinson and Jean Coppock Staeheli suggests is to gather as a family and recall exactly what makes Christmas so special. For some families it may be decorating the Christmas tree and that first time you turn on the Christmas lights. Or a drive in the family car to see neighbors' homes decorated for the season. Gather ideas from your family to help discover exactly what would create the best Christmas for all of you.

Realize that your Christmas may have to scale down from original plans. If your family was planning on celebrating Christmas in Hawaii, this may not be the year if Mom and Dad haven't received end of the year bonuses or someone has lost their job. Even less lofty goals, like getting a new giant screen television may be on the chopping block in many households. Try coming up with an alternative for your family celebration or gift and know that there will always be another time.

Children are pretty darned smart when it comes to understanding when a family is in trouble. They can often read the signs if there is financial trouble. Mom or Dad is a little short tempered. Or there are less trips to the movies or other "usual" activities. Parents should understand that children are often less concerned about what gifts they receive, but simply want to know that their family is going to be okay. Everything you can do to reassure them and make their Christmas as regular and typical as possible is best. This means serving a nice holiday meal and giving them a gift or two to open. Most families -- even during tough times -- can manage to reach this goal.

Be on the lookout for inexpensive and free Christmas activities. Your church and local community center should have family Christmas activities that you can bring your children to celebrate the season. This is a great way to augment their holiday activities. Most churches have a Christmas Pageant which children enjoy appearing in. Or children can sing in the church choir for Christmas.

Trust that the retail stores are looking for you to buy -- the bargains will be there. Every parent wants to be able to provide for their child, and this includes the "hot" toy they say they want this Christmastime. While you may not be able to give them as many toys this year, know that every retail store is even more concerned about the Recession as you are. They have bills to pay, a store to keep open, employees to pay. Stores are closing every day. Many stores are holding doorbuster type of deals simply to get you in the door. Learn to be a savvier shopper and investigate which store has the toys you need -- and get there early!

Nathaly Dedeyan is Co-owner of http://www.YourChristianSpace.com, a social networking website specifically for Christian families. A safe, warm and nurturing place to connect with others. YourChristianSpace.com is an online community where families can have fun, meet new people, hear great music and play fun games. http://www.yourchristianspace.com

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New Year's Resolutions: Develop 10 Really Good Daily Habits

Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger experiences of life. Too many of us divide and dissipate our energies in debating actions which should be taken for granted. Ralph W. Sockman

Most of us have at least some habits that we know do not support our well-being and success. Experts say that in order to break a habit, you need to replace it with a different habit. So, lets take out the habits that drain you, and add habits that give you energy! These things can be pleasurable things that nurture and restore you!

Here are some ideas to get you thinking (remember these daily habits will be different for everyone!):

Take a bubble bath

Go for a walk

Write in your journal

Write a thank you note

Call a friend

Do 10 minutes of stretching

Have lunch out under a tree instead of at your desk

Get to bed a half hour earlier

Wake up a half hour earlier

Brush your dog (or cat!)

The idea is not to add habits that you feel you SHOULD do - rather, to add habits that you would really LOVE to do because you know they will make you better able to enjoy life and do the things you must do!

Many people have a very difficult time with this. They are so stressed out and so guilt-ridden that they cant imagine doing anything for themselves on a daily basis!

A couple of tips to integrate these new daily habits:

Develop some sort of visual reminder. Most of us are so busy with full lives, it is helpful to have some kind of daily reminder until the habit becomes just that - a habit!

Try adding just one of your 10 daily habits at a time. It's less overwhelming, and you'll likely experience greater success!

So, write down your list of 10 daily habits, and start enjoying yourself today!

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Give Your Pets a Safe and Happy Halloween

1. Don't leave your pets outside on Halloween or the days preceding it. This can be a very dangerous time for animals, especially black cats, when Halloween pranks committed against pets can be vicious. Every year there are malicious people who steal, torture, tease, or even kill pets on Halloween. The ASPCA and other pet organizations warn to keep ALL cats indoors and NEVER keep your dog in a car.

2. Halloween candy is for people, not pets. Chocolate, for example, can be deadly to pets. Keep your pets away from candy wrappers, tin foil, cellophane candy wrappers and lollipop sticks which can get lodged in their digestive tracts and cause injury or even death. There are many safe pet treats available to have on hand and many recipes for making homemade dog and cat treats. Teach everyone in your home, especially children, about the dangers of giving candy to pets and warn them about leaving candy wrappers on the floor. Take your child's candy and keep it out of reach from all pets in a closed closet or drawer. Dispose of candy wrappers before your pets can get to them and keep garbage cans tightly sealed.

Some signs that may require immediate veterinarian attention are:

* excessive drooling

* excessive urination

* pupil dilation

* vomiting and diarrhea

* muscle tremors and seizures

* hyperactivity

* coma

3. Children love getting dressed up in costumes at Halloween, but for pets costumes can be extremely uncomfortable, annoying, stressful and even hazardous. If you do dress up your pets, be sure the costume doesn't affect their ability to breathe, see, hear, smell, move, or bark. Masks are not a good idea for pets as they affect their ability to see. Animals depend on their sight to know what's going on and even the sweetest dog can get snippy if he doesn't know what's going on around him.

Injuries from Halloween costumes can include:

* Eye abrasions from sharp objects attached to masks or costumes

* Burns from flammable costumes ignited by open flames such as candles or Jack 'O Lanterns

* Skin irritations or rashes from decorative face paints or cremes

4. If you use candles in pumpkins, be sure to keep them out of the way of curious paws and noses. The lit pumpkin can get knocked over and cause a fire and cause deadly burns on your pet.

5. You might want to consider keeping your pet is a separate room when trick-or-treaters ring the doorbell. Strangers can frighten pets and even more so in strange costumes.

6. Be sure when you open the door that your pet doesn't run out when you hand out candy. You might want to consider keeping a pet gate in front of your door to block access in case your pet decides to chase after a trick-or-treater. You may want to crate your pet and be sure to provide plenty of fresh water, chew toys, a favorite blanket, or a piece of clothing with your scent on it to soothe your pet. Soft music can also soothe your pet during this stressful time.

7. If you do decide to let your dog greet visitors at the door, consider keeping him/her on a leash. A frightened dog can lunge, growl or bite. It will also keep him safe from running away or getting hit by a car.

8. Be sure you have proper Pet ID tags on so if your pet does run out, he/she has a better chance of being returned to you. Now is a good time to look at your pet's collar and update any old information like phone number and address. Also, information must be clear, so if your pet has old ID tags with name, address or phone number rubbed out, now's a great time to get that replaced.

9. If your animal is very high strung, instead of tranquilizers from your vet. Bach Rescue Remedy works really well it contains a special blend herbal and homeopathic ingredients known for their calming and soothing effect. Bach Rescue Remedy is a natural remedy with no risk of side effects or addiction and can be safely used by animals of all ages and sizes. You can find it at most health food stores.

10. Remember, your pets can't tell you what's wrong and what bothers them. They may be more frightened by all the noise, activity and strange people than you think. Be sympathetic and treat them as you would any frightened child. Always have your local Animal Emergency phone number available in case your pet does get into something he/she shouldn't.

Here's To Your Pet...Give them a Safe and Happy Halloween!

The Trick To Treating Your Pets! Treat them to Porky Puffs, Wholesome Hearts, Dental Treats, Antioxidant Bars, Purr-fectly Natural Treats (for the CAT) and don't forget the Gift Baskets with Chew Toys! Happy Halloween From Alice Gines http://www.people-to-pets.com/lifesabun.html

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Importance Of English In China

Due to its increasing population, the Peoples Republic of China is currently an important provider of labor force, as well as technology. The need for international acceptance is not so easy to satisfy; this is the main reason why English is one of the most important foreign languages taught in China. The estimation is that the Chinese willing to learn English are more numerous than the actual English native speakers. This is why the chance of teaching English in China constitutes a viable option for many teachers. Jobs in China have begun to flourish particularly since business English has become a generally accepted language and, thus, a language needed in international transactions. The opportunity to teach English in China, thus, sounds more likable to latest alumnae.

If you covet to be an English teacher in china, you have a good chance of becoming one if you have a passion for language and teaching as well as love and respect for Japan and everything about this wonderful country. It's not always an easy career and it requires a major binder on your measurement. In receipt of work as an English teacher in china may not be easy. Many English teacher jobs in other countries require TEFL, which is Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or some other certification for all teachers teaching the English language. TEFL certification will provide you an edge over the other applicants who are not yet certified. With the increasing demand for more ESL teachers, having a TEFL or any other certification is one of the best ways of putting yourself in the lead when it is about looking for a job.

If you're organized to work, the next step is pronouncement an English teaching job in Japan. Even though you can just go straight to Japan and begin searching for a job, it would be best to line up a job before you leave. The Internet with its huge databases consisting of teaching jobs will be likely being your constant source of information.

The complication often arises from the fact that you'll be required to go through the lengthy process of applying for work visas, which British teachers don't have to face. Members of the European Union enjoy the privilege of traveling back and forth freely, making it much more easy and cost effective for them to hire British teachers. This situation also applies for the other way around. This means that if you're a British who is considering lessons in Mexico, you might be facing an uphill battle. For those who are really keen on having their teaching career in European countries, it is still advisable to think about the pros and cons with attentiveness.

You can also find more info on Teaching Degrees and Teaching. Teachingjobshelp.com is a comprehensive resource to known more about teaching jobs.

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Create a Cool Halloween Costume Your Teen Will Love

Your teenager is long past the time when a few rags sewn onto his old jeans made for a really cool mummy suit. So how in the world do you come up with an idea for a cool Halloween costume he'll actually wear in public? In this article we're going to show you how to create a cool Halloween costume any teen would be proud to wear to their next ghoulish festivity.

The Biker Teen

Rev it up with a cool Halloween costume that will turn your sweet child into the baddest biker on the block. Some black jeans paired with an old t-shirt (sleeves cut off or rolled, of course), and topped off with a great leather bomber jacket found at your local discount or thrift store, turns your teenager into a bad-to-the-bone terror on two wheels. Slick back his hair with a little gel to complete the effect, and dab on some "facial hair" using a sponge and brown crme makeup.

Punk Rocker Costume

Son not quite the biker type? Wants to spice things up with a bit more attitude? Try a great punk rocker look for a really cool Halloween costume that's as easy to make as it is great to look at. The look is easy enough to obtain - just some ripped up jeans and a rock-themed shirt; but the true "cool" in this Halloween costume comes from the spiked hair! If your teens hair is long enough, then the spikes will be easy enough to create; otherwise, you may need to purchase a wig just for the occasion.

To create the spikes, a combination of hair gel and white school paste is used. The trick is to first slick the hair with hair gel, and allow to dry completely. Next, take the white paste in your hands just as you did the gel, and pull sections of hair up into tall spikes on top of your son's head. You will need to work the spikes upward with your hands until they become tacky, at which point they should start to stand on their own.

The Doubtful Heiress

Hey - it isn't just the boys who want a cool Halloween costume to show off at their next party, your daughters are going to want to have their moment of fame, as well! The "Doubtful Heiress" costume is one of the most popular costumes when it comes to teen girls, and the look is as easy to create as a quick trip to your local thrift store. An assortment of rag-tag clothing in various sizes, colours and patterns is most all that is needed for this costume; paired with several strands of faux pearls and other costume jewellery (the more the better in this case). A teased hair-do finishes the look, and a giant handbag filled with "goodies" makes a great accessory.

Creating a cool Halloween costume for your teen is really more about being as original as possible than trying to be scary. Thrift stores and garage sales are the perfect places to find your bits and baubles for these really cool costumes; which means your teen will be happy, and so will your pocketbook.

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