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11/06/2006

This year, our trick-or-treater count went up in quality if not quantity.
Who needs hordes of greedy masses... all I need is one little boy in cargo pants filled with fortunes. He dug in his pocket for the perfect slip of paper, rejecting two before finally handing me the worthy fortune. He was so proud of himself, despite the frustrated glances from his chaperone sisters. My fortune is now proudly displayed on the fridge.

I know it's a little late to offer this as a tribute to Halloween, but perhaps it will give you hope as we enter Election Day.

Labels: halloween, holiday, life

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10/31/2006

Remember when all it took was a plastic sack and a cheap mask to instantly transform into your favorite character? Good times.
RetroCRUSH touts the webs largest collection of classic costumes (i.e. tacky...and plastic). Really brings back the Toys R' Us memories.

Back in 1983 I was rocking this ET action. And I looked good.

Happy Halloween! Don't forget to bring your children by my house... our candy is awesome this year. I promise it will be totally worth it. Even if you don't have children, we'll still give you candy. We're desperate.

Labels: halloween, holiday, life

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10/11/2006

Have you ever looked at the word "chihuahua"? I mean really looked at it and sounded it out? Funny word. "Tchi-whoah-whoah". Heh.

Chris and I are desperately trying to devise a plan to lure trick-or-treaters to our house. We always buy the best candy, we carve kickin' jack o'lanterns, we leave the porch light on, we stay at home during the prime hours of 6 till 9... and we sit...and we wait...
Last year we had six kids. Six total. All night. Two of 'em weren't even in costumes (and had facial hair). If we don't have more kids this year than I'm afraid the spirit of Halloween will leave our household forever. Maybe I need more Halloween décor. The kids love festive seasonal décor!

Check out these vintage inspired designs from Christmas Traditions:

1.Wise up! Painted Tin Sign Chris absolutely hates it when I hang seasonal junk on the door. Somehow he always ends up hitting himself in the face. I bought this one anyway...I know it will be different this time.

2.Painted Tin Garland This will look awesome above the piano! For sure!

3.Set of three Owl Ornaments None of these for me, since I've been mocked for my recent increase in owl related purchases. My husband is so cruel.

4.Jack O' Lantern Paper Maché Basket I'd be all over this if I hadn't just read about making my own in Martha Stewart Living (this one's nearly sixty bucks).

5.Glittery Garland When you live in a house the size of a postage stamp, you can never have too much garland!

More halloween goodness!

1. Scary Pumpkin Head Rattle of Doom! It's peal will summon the apocalypse! ... maybe we'll leave this one alone. Vintage Halloween Store

2. Little Chenille Pumpkin Men Much more fuzzy and less unsettling than the rattle.Christmas Traditions

3. Halloween Vintage Picks For fancy cupcakes and for poking people. Vintage Halloween Store

4. Vintage Treat Bags These should be framed, not handed out to unappreciative and sticky-handed children! Spook Shows

5.Tin Cat Head Container Cause it's always fun to stick things in a cat's head. Christmas Traditions

Labels: gifts, halloween, holiday, life, shopping

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