Thursday, December 11, 2008

Nut and Bolt Halloween Costume

Nut and Bolt Halloween Costume, be the most clever couple at the party.


When shopping for your kid's Halloween, consider an Iron Man costume. There's a good natured-story behind it that you may be able to teach your child.

This year, Iron Man was the movie that kicked off the superhero summer blockbusters. We followed how the genius playboy industrialist, Tony Stark, became Iron Man after escaping from a terrorist group. The origination of Iron Man was similar in the comic books. But instead of a terrorist group, he had to escape capture from the Vietnamese during Vietnam War. In both cases, an ordinary man was able to become a superhero through trying times with no particular super power.

At first glance, Iron Man may seem a fit to what we consider as a superhero in our culture. He can fly. He can lift very heavy things, like a car, and toss them. He can withstand bullets and many forms of weapons. Truly, as a super hero, Ironman is as powerful as they get. But behind the costume is just a man.

But what a powerful concept to inspire your kids! A man who overcame obstacles much more powerful than him. A man was resourceful enough to come up with a solution that kept himself alive. A man disciplined in the sciences so that he can create extraordinary devices with limited supply of raw materials.

In the comic books, Iron Man was a founding member a superhero group called the Avengers, dubbed as Earth's mightiest heroes. The original Avengers included Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, the Hulk, and Iron Man. Of all these members, Iron Man was the only who does not have special powers.

Ant-Man and Wasp were able to change their sizes from insect to giant (100 ft). The Wasp was also able to shoot electrical bursts from her hand. Thor was an immortal, the Asgardian god of war. And the Hulk was strength incarnate from gamma ray exposure. Yet, with ingenuity, Iron Man was able to match well as an Avenger when saving humankind from extraterrestrial danger.

Perhaps the most important reason why Iron Man is a great inspiration was his courage to change to do the right thing. In the movie, while under captivity, he observed that his weapons, the ones manufactured by Starks Industries, were being used by terrorists. In fact he was kidnapped by the terrorists to create another sinister weapon that can be used to wage war.

After some soul searching, he had an epiphany that his resources were better for use in defending the innocents rather than empowering war mongers. This was a very bold decision because much of Starks Industries' business come from military weapons sales. He was practically committing corporate suicide, but nevertheless, he was a man with resolve in doing what he thought was the right thing.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

4-Pc Fairy Feline Adult

It's a jungle out there - - and you can be the queen of it with this 4-Pc Fairy Feline Costume. Costume features a tube top jacket and faux fur trimmed skirt with tiger print, tail and ears.


In this instance the seventh note in the key of "G" is F sharp. Consequently the G Major seventh chord would be spell: G,B,D,F#.

You can hear another example of "color" tones by listening to "Lyin' Eyes" by the Eagles. The first chord is "G", listen closely and you will hear a slight change in the texture of the "G" chord. The second chord is a "G" major seventh, which is a basic chord of G major with an added seventh note.

When you are learning guitar online pay close attention to how the original recordings by the Eagles "sound". If you can hear different sounds other than the basic chords, experiment with
some of these ideas you will be surprised how easy it is to play the Eagles songs.

3. Listen for "color tones". Color tones are notes that are added to the basic chord to give the chord a different flavor. Listen to "Tequila Sunrise" by the Eagles and you will hear the basic "G" chord change slightly to a "G6" chord. The "G6" is simply a "G" chord with an added sixth note.

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Learning the guitar online can be fun however, it does have some frustrating moments. For example, let's say you have decided to learn the song "Hotel California" by the Eagles. In theory this should be pretty straight forward. Simply type in the title "Hotel California" into your favorite guitar TAB site and away we go.

When a guitarist wants to use two "drone notes" the strongest choices are the first and fifth notes of the key you are playing in.

Try the "Em" chord shape with the capo on the seventh fret, immediately you will recognize this sound and identify this chord as the opening chord for Hotel California.

Let's take a look at Hotel California to help you get a feel for the Eagles style of guitar playing.

The basic concept is to select certain notes, usually the first note in the scale/key e.g., key of G, note one is G, key of E note one is E.

1. Use a capo instead of playing barre chords. It's common for the Eagles songs to be presented using barre chords. This is incorrect, the Eagles use a capo instead of playing bar chords.

These chords are "special chords" because they do not fit into any one category - many of them are one-of-a-kind chords having a unique sound which is all their own.

When the capo is on the seventh fret while the guitarist plays an "Em" shape the resulting sound to the listener will be "Bm", all the notes will be the same as the barre chord version on this chord. Both chord shapes will contain the notes B,D,F#. however the "Em" chord shape with the capo on the seventh fret will sound much more alive and crisp.

If you have a version of this song look at the first chord if it is "Bm" played as a barre on the second fret, move on to the next version of this song.

In a perfect world that's all you would have to do ... but, what happens when you type in "Hotel California". Instantly you are presented with 50 versions of this song ... where do we begin?

2. Play common note chords (also know as drone note or drone string chords).

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Even though "Bm" is the correct first chord for Hotel California, the Eagles play this chord by fingering an "Em" shape and having the capo placed on the seventh fret.

The straight chord contains the notes G, B, D. Whilst the G6 chord contains the following notes: G,B, D and E. Notice the only difference between these two chords is the added "E" note, which is the sixth note in a G major scale.



Monday, December 8, 2008

Halloween Costumes: Adult Texas Chainsaw Massacre Leatherface Costume

Our adult Leatherface costume is officially licensed from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The set includes an EVA mask with hair, shirt, tie and signature apron. The standard size fits up to 44 jacket size. (Hand wash cool water, line dry) Chainsaw with sound can be purchased separately.


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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Friday, December 5, 2008

Mr. Incredible Muscle Adult

This is an officially liscensed costume from the movie from ©Disney/Pixar, The Incredibles. In Red, Black and Yellow, this outfit features a full muscle bodysuit and eye mask. Socks/shoes not included.


A Christmas party for children is one of the most fun things to do during the entire holiday season as little ones are full of wonder and excitement this time of year. Here are some easy ideas to consider for making holiday themed invitations and also, what to serve your littlest of guests.

The Party Invitations

Don't worry about buying store-bought invitations as the homemade variety are even more fun to make and send! For a child's Christmas party, send invitations in fun shapes that reflect the season, including trees, stars, gingerbread men, and snowflakes. Then, attach a small candy cane to each invitation with a piece of red or green ribbon. Use glitter glue and any other crafty embellishments you can think of to make your invitations stand out from the rest.

If you'll be hand-delivering the cards, feel free to use any size or shape you can think of, but if you'll be relying on the postal service to let guests know of the upcoming party, be sure to pay a visit to the post office with one of your invites to have it weighed so you'll know how much postage to use.

Most party invitations are sent two to three weeks before the big day, however, December is an extremely busy time of year for most people as they're shopping and preparing for Christmas, and also, usually attending one party after another. For this very reason, send your invitations toward the end of November, not too early so that people will forget, but not late enough that everyone will already have alternate plans.

The info you'll want to include in your invitations to the children's Christmas party are:

- The day and date of the party
- The start and end time, if any
- The location of the party, the address and directions if necessary
- The R.S.V.P. details
- The name of the child hosting the party, if any

While you're making your invitations, now is a really good time to make the thank you cards using the same shapes and paper so when you're extra busy preparing for Christmas this will be one less thing you'll have to do.

The Kids' Refreshments

The type of refreshments you can serve at a child's Christmas party will vary depending on the time of day the party is taking place, as well as how long the party will last. For an early evening or afternoon party, snacks, treats, and some beverages should be enough to keep everyone satisfied, but if your planning on having the party near dinner time, you'll then want to make sure you have plenty of food and drinks on hand.

Here is a handy list to keep in mind of all the fun treats and holiday themed food and drinks you can serve your guests at your Christmas party:

The Snacks:

- Cookies, don't forget the gingerbread men
- Cupcakes
- Chips and dip
- Crackers and cheese
- Fruit
- Ice cream
- Pretzels
- Rice Krispie treats made into the shape of snowballs

The Main Course:

- Hot dogs
- French fries, tater tots
- Macaroni and cheese
- Nachos and cheese
- Pizza
- Sandwiches
- Stew

The Beverages:

- Apple cider (be sure it's pasteurized before giving to young children)
- Hot cocoa
- Iced tea
- Juice
- Soda

Also, before planning your menu remember to ask parents if their children have any type of food allergies you should be aware of, and also if their parents prefer them to have natural additive free food and drinks.

Whatever you decide to serve your guests, everyone is sure to have a great time at your child's Christmas party. Just be sure to have plenty of ideas for activities ahead of time and recruit a few other parents or family members to help keep things in order and running smoothly.

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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Adult Caterpillar Halloween Costume (One Size)




Christmas table decorations can really bring about the holiday spirit into your home. Depending on the decoration that you choose the prices can vary greatly. The economy in today's times can make it hard to purchase the decorations that we would like to have. Well there is a great alternative to buying Christmas table decorations.

Have you ever thought about making your own decorations? This is something that you and the whole family can participate in and have a great time doing. You will find in this article a great idea for making your own Christmas decorations.

This decoration that can be crafted is Styrofoam snowmen. This is very simple to make and the materials needed are very cheap. The materials that you need are three styrofoam balls in sizes of 2 , 2 and 3 inch increments. You also need four toothpicks, small black pom poms, glue, ribbon and a piece of orange chenille stem. With the largest piece of styrofoam you want to take a knife and cut a flat surface for the snowman to stand up.

Next take one of the toothpicks and press into the top of the bottom ball. Once you have done this, take the mid-size ball and press onto the other half of the toothpick. With a second toothpick, press it a little more than half way into the mid-size ball.

Then place the smallest ball onto the other half of the toothpick. This will make the head portion of the snowman. Once we have done all of this we are half way done with our Christmas table decoration.

Once we have done all of this we can take the remaining two toothpicks and place them on either side of the snowman. This will represent the arms. Now we want to take the glue and the small black pom poms and place the eyes, buttons and mouth.

Now for the nose we will use the piece of orange chenille stem. The final piece of material that is to be used is the ribbon that will be glued around the nick. The will resemble the scarf that the snowman will wear.

Christmas table decorations are the perfect items to bring about the Christmas spirit into your home. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year and you should want to display your holiday spirit everywhere. This includes your table area.

With this one frugal idea, you can save tons of money while providing some quality time with the family as you construct these wonderful decorations.

Daryl Plaza is a regular contributor to ChristmasChimes.com a website with information and resources to help you plan a Wonderful Christmas with family and friends.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

First Lady Pink Adult Halloween Costume Size Standard (O/S) (B399)

First Lady Pink Adult Halloween Costume includes: Dress w/ attached belt and hat. One size fits most up to Size 10.


Advent calendars are a fun and exciting way to countdown the days to Christmas. Each day a new surprise is revealed as Christmas Day gets closer.

A Christmas Pyramid Advent Calendar makes the countdown even more exciting, as bigger surprises, such as ornaments and decorations for the tree, can be revealed.

But perhaps the most exciting way to countdown to Christmas is to reveal, day by day, new elements for a nativity scene, culminating on Christmas Eve with a tiny baby to lie in the crib.

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day and lasts for 21 days to Christmas Eve. So you will need 21 square boxes, all the same size, decorated with Christmas paper, or painted silver or gold. Alternating gold and silver, or red and green, looks even more impressive.

Take the lids and remove the rims from three sides on each lid, using a sharp craft knife, leaving one rim intact. Paint a thin line of craft glue around the edges with no rim and dip in glitter. Allow to dry.

Make a hole in the edge of the lid opposite the remaining rim - right in the middle - and poke through a gold colored split pin. Open out the split pin on the inside of the lid so that it stays put. Do the same with all the remaining lids. Number each lid from 1 to 21 using stick on numbers.

Using craft glue or a glue gun, secure the remaining rim of each lid to one side of each box, so that it opens like a flap. Allow to dry thoroughly, and then start assembling your advent calendar.

Place boxes 1-6 side by side and make sure they are perfectly aligned with the lids at the front and the split pin handles at the bottom. Using craft glue or a hot glue gun, glue each box to its neighbor so you have a foundation row of six boxes.

Glue boxes 7-11 side by side for the second row, and place it on the first row as if you were making a pyramid of blocks. Glue it in place. There should be half a box length of the bottom row at each end of the second row.

Glue boxes 12-15 together, and make the fourth row with boxes 16-18, followed by 19-20 for the fifth row, and the remaining box - number 21 - on top. You should now have a pyramid stack of 21 boxes with flaps in front that open upward.

Put a Christmas tree decoration, a small gift, or a piece of a nativity scene in each box. The 21st box should hold something special - a glittering star for the tree, a Christmas candle, or the baby for the crib.

Place your pyramid on a shelf or in the window. You can further decorate it by covering the sides with glitter or placing Christmas ornaments on the steps.

Alicia McSorley is the owner of http://www.basketstar.com , an online gift basket store in New Jersey.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Mens Halloween Costumes Medieval Renaissance Robin Hood Archer Hunter Costume Theme Party Outfit

Steal from the rich and give to the poor in this Robin Hood costume!

This Item Includes Shirt with Attached Hood and Sleeves, Belt with Buckle, and Boot Tops with Lacing.

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