Friday, December 5, 2008

Batman Dark Knight The Joker Deluxe Adult Plus Adult Halloween Costume (Plus (44-50))

Includes: Jacket with attached shirt, tie, vest, pants and mask. Shoes and gloves not included. Available in adult plus size 44-50. This is an officially licensed Batman costume.


These days, it is becoming more and more common to give out Christmas favors- small gifts and trinkets to friends and families that you invite to your Christmas party. They are designed to be a little thank you to your guests for attending.


If you are struggling in the current financial climate, and money is a bit short, then you may consider do-it-yourself Christmas favors. You can make great gifts for your guests at a fraction of the cost of favors being purchased from a store.


The purpose of this article is to give you some ideas of what you can do to make your own Christmas Favors. You could:

  • Bake Some Cookies- Baking some cookies for your guests is a great and tasty option for your guests. You could put them in a pretty bag and put some ribbons around them. This can be an extremely cheap option that will make your guests happy. You could bake a variety of flavors such as chocolate chip cookies.
  • Paint/ decorate some picture frames- Another option for your do-it-yourself Christmas favors would be to get some cheap picture frames and decorate them yourself in a way that is personalized for all of your guests. For example, you could make floral frames for your female guests and sports-themed frames for your male guests.
  • Make a floral arrangement- Another option to consider if you want to make your own Christmas favors is to give your guests floral arrangements. You could buy some cheap flowers and then arrange them in boxes and with ribbons for each of your guests. These types of favors would look great and smell great.


Do-it yourself Christmas favors could be a great option to help save you money if things are tight. However, if you do not have enough time to make your own gifts, you could get online and purchase Christmas favors from an online store. Because an online store has less overhead costs than a bricks and mortar store, they can offer much cheaper costs for your favors.

If you want to give your guests christmas favors, but time is limited, check out the ready made christmas favors available at Favors-n-Gifts.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Star Wars Animated Deluxe Plo Koon Child Costume

Includes: Tunic, pants with attached boot tops, mask and belt. Lightsaber not included. This is an officially licensed Star Wars costume.


Mother's Day has come and gone! I made sure it was a special day for my dearest, even though I couldn't take her to the resort she likes this year. The kids came to visit too, so it was a wonderful day for us all. To celebrate this special holiday for mothers everywhere, I've compiled these little tidbits about this special occasion!

1. There are at least 30 dates for Mother's Day! The one we Americans know is on the second Sunday of May (May 11 this year), which is also the most common date it's celebrated. March 8 is the next most common, which is mostly celebrated in some parts of Asia and Europe. British and Irish people celebrate Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is March 2 this year. Indonesia has theirs on December 22! If you forget the date there, at least you can claim your Christmas present is also for Mother's Day!

2. Mongolia celebrates Mother's Day twice! March 8 marks International Women's Day in this country, which is treated like Mother's Day. June 1 sees Mothers and Children's Day, which is also celebrated! It's the only country which celebrates this occasion twice. The moms there must be quite happy with all the attention!

3. Anna Marie Jarvis is the woman responsible for Mother's Day in America. When her mother died on May 9, 1905, she devoted her time to making Mother's Day a holiday for mothers everywhere. Her mother was an advocate of the holiday, joining campaigns for peace, worker's safety and health, ever since the Civil War ended. It was first celebrated in 1907, with only a few people. In 1908, it was 407 children and their mothers. The holiday became official in 1910, and a proclamation from President Woodrow Wilson came in 1914. By then it had finally turned into the holiday to appreciate mothers, not just for peace.

4. Mothering Sunday is deeply rooted in the church. It was originally a mass held in one's mother church on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Families gathered at such days, and mothers and children were often reunited for one day of the year. Later, it became the day that servants would be allowed to visit their mothers. Today, it is interchangeable with Mother's Day. It was also called Simnel Sunday, Rose Sunday and Refreshment Sunday before, due to certain traditions on the day. Talk about a deep history!

5. Ancient Greeks and Romans also celebrated Mother's Day! Although it wasn't called that specifically, the two peoples celebrated dates related to their gods. Greeks honored Cybele, great mother of the Greek gods, at a date around mid-March. Romans had a holiday called Matronalia, dedicated to Juno. At the same time, mothers got gifts on that day.

Pretty interesting, hm? Mother's Day is a holiday rooted within our society, as appreciation to those hardworking women who gave birth and took care of us. Did you give your mom a present this year? If not, at least give her a call!

Neil Simon enjoys traveling a lot either all by himself or with his wife and his (now) grown-up kids. You can read more of Neil Simon's travel tips at Travel Nooks.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Cleopatra Costume - "Elite" Adult Egyptian Arabian Costume

Cleopatra, the once mighty ruler of Egypt. Become this strikingly powerful queen in a full length satin gown with attached waist sash, gold apron drop, sequin collar, long cape and beaded headpiece costume. A great Halloween costume!


Cool Halloween costumes stand out from the crowd. If you want to make Halloween a little more special this year, it's time for you to come out with a great costume that really makes a statement.

Hey, you could be just another Frankenstein's monster. There's no law prohibiting you from being yet another in the endless line of run-of-the-mill pirates. You could just slide a mask over your head and call it good. But if you want to make a real impact, you need to start thinking about cool Halloween costumes.

What makes a costume cool? There are a variety of factors at play. Let's look at a few.

  • Uniqueness Being different is one way to join the ranks of those wearing cool Halloween costumes. If you can come up with something a little different than the rest of the crowd, you'll be in a great position. That might involve a little do-it-yourself work or it might just mean scouring the Internet for costumes that can't be easily found in your area.
  • Quality A wolf man costume consisting of a five dollar rubber mask and a little patch of phony fur hear and there isn't going to knock anyone out. It's possible to elevate that classic standard, though, with a little extra effort, attention to detail and costume quality. Cool Halloween costumes stand out because they distinguish themselves from the bulk of offerings. Quality is one way to make the jump to a different level.
  • Boldness You can go in a variety of different directions with your costume. You can shoot for scary. You can go for laughs. You can push sex appeal. When it comes to cool Halloween costumes, it's less about the statement and more about how boldly you can make it. If you're going to be scary, leave them in tears. If you want to be funny, make sure you'll be getting huge laughs. If the plan calls for sexy, leave them salivating.

Don't hold back. Boldness is at the heart of memorable cool Halloween costumes.

Find yourself a cool Halloween costume online this year: http://halloween-tips.com/

Monday, December 1, 2008

Police Man Adult Costume

Includes a Lycra shirt with tie; shorts with front zipper and belt; hat and handcuffs. Available in Adult Men's sizes S/M and L/XL.


Thursday, November 27, 2008

The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian Child Costume

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


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