Couples Halloween Costume Ideas

My husband and I really love Halloween.  We have been dressing up since we started dating.  We tend to wait until the last minute (like the day before) to put our creations together.  It's a tad stressful, but SO much fun!!

In recent years, we like to choose characters that our kids recognize.  They even like watching movies and then telling us what they think we should be.  The kids are so into it that they tell us as early as November 1st what they want us to be the next year.

Here are some of our past costumes that I hope will add some inspiration to your costume making... 

"Lucy & Ricky" (My husband is Cuban)

On our first Halloween together, we were "Lucy & Ricky."  My husband is of Cuban descent, so it was only natural that we dress up like this iconic couple.  His part of the costume was easy...mine took a little more creativity.  My aunt made the skirt and collar from a polka-dot fabric.  My hair was actually a curly beard that I spray painted bright orange.  I used extra polka-dot fabric to make a bow for my hair. 

"Shrek & Fiona"

"Shrek & Fiona" was a last minute creation.  I bought green face paint & a skull cap from the Halloween store.  I made the ears with green construction paper.  The vest and belt were made from a cut up brown t-shirt.  I actually had this dress in my closet.

The Incredibles

Ahhh...."The Incredibles"!!  This was literally put together on Halloween day.  What a crazy day that was....
I found red dry fit shirts, black running shorts, black gloves & red tights at Target.  (Yes, my husband the good sport wore tights)  I used my kids' yellow karate belts for our belts.  I got sticky felt from JoAnn's Fabrics and created the symbols for our shirts and our masks.  


 

"MegaMind & Minion"

"MegaMind & Minion" were our first pre-planned costume.  MegaMind's head is paper mache.  I used a punching balloon to make the shape.  I made Minion using a styrofoam ball, felt, pipe cleaners & googly eyes.  I put the "fish" in a plastic container that I mounted on a headband.  I got the face paint & cape from the Halloween store.  I borrowed the football pads from a local kid. 

A closer look at MegaMind & Minion.

I was nervous that no one would get it...but surprisingly, people stopped us and knew exactly who we were.   






I hope we can pull off the idea for this year....we're cutting it close though!  Can't wait to share it with you!!

Do you like dressing up?  What have been your favorite costumes?




Alexis

Halloween Costumes for Your Littlest Ghouls

Oh yeah!  It's Halloween time again!!  I love this time of year.  Time for my creative juices to start flowing to create the disguises that we will wear for Halloween.

When my kids were babies, it was hard to find something that they would be comfy in to parade around the streets and with family.  For "Little Ricky's" first Halloween, he was too young to go Trick or Treating, but he still dressed up of course!  My little lion was so yummy!

If you have a little one, either too young or too old, here are some Halloween options for you and your little goblins.


Although your 6-month old bundle of joy probably won't remember their very first Halloween, you’ll be sure to go camera-crazy when they sport these cute coverall costumes from Tiny Tillia by Avon. Available in sizes for newborns to 9 months, these 100% poly micro-fleece coveralls feature adorable hoods (sporting cute animal faces and 3-D ears!). Don’t want a complete head-to-toe ensemble for your little one? Tiny Tillia offers simple alternatives that are just as sweet – My First Halloween Bib or the Halloween Sock Set. To round out the spooky fun, there’s the Halloween Memory Game, which lets little ones exercise their memory skills by matching flashcards that feature images of their favorite Tiny Tillia friends all done up in their Halloween costumes.

With Halloween just around the corner, The Children’s Place has everything you need for your little ghoul or goblin. From festive graphic tees to complete head-to-toe  costumes, The Children’s Place has all their favorites for spooky fun come October 31^st. 

The Children's Place is where we got "Little Ricky's" first Halloween costume.  And then we passed it down to "The Nag."

And if your little one doesn't like to dress up, but still wants to show some holiday spirit, check out these T's...

What will your little ones be donning this Halloween?  If you still don't know, check out these two great sites!



Alexis

My Masterpiece ~ A Yogurtland Contest

Do you want free frozen yogurt for a year?  Uh, yeah!  I LOVE fro yo, YO!  (especially with multiple toppings!!) 

Yogurtland is a self-serve frozen yogurt company offering the industry’s best quality frozen yogurt made from real California milk and served with a wide array of premium, popular toppings.  Today, Yogurtland leads the industry with the finest smooth, creamy real yogurt and superior toppings where customers create and control their own flavor experience, all served in a clean, bright environment. 

 
Have you ever tried Yogurtland?  If not, why not?  There are about 200 locations around the U.S., Guam & Mexico.  

Ok, ok, I know you want to hear more about the way to win free frozen yogurt for a year!  Do you think a cup of yogurt could be a work of art?  Well, Yogurtland wants you to create your favorite masterpiece...and the winner can win up to a year of free yogurt!!

Here's what you need to do:

• Go to Yogurtland and create your own yummy masterpiece!
• Share your yumminess.  Don't forget to give it a clever name!
• Submit your masterpiece here before October 28.
• Come back and vote for your favorite concoction before November 2.  Don't forget to invite your friends to vote too!

Want to create your own yogurt masterpiece?  Enter here to win a giftcard to Yogurtland:
 
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For more information, visit http://www.yogurt-land.comor http://www.facebook.com/yogurtland.


Alexis

Heart Healthy Series ~ Compressions Only CPR

I can honestly say that I have never had to use the CPR training that I have had in the past.  *knock on wood*

Luckily, my friends at One Beat CPR, South Florida's premier CPR training center, are there to offer up tips and tricks to remember when the need should arise....

Tip:
Compression only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths.  It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out of hospital" setting (such as at home, work, or in a park).

There are only 2 easy steps:

• Call 9-1-1 (or send some to call)
• Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

 Check out the proper technique:

 

Now you have no excuse...you can save lives!


Alexis

Heart Health Series ~ Heart to Endure Survivor Series

October is breast cancer awareness month.  Did you know that about 1 in 8 U.S. women (just under 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.  For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer.  Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women.  On the bright side, in 2011, there were more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the US.  

In honor or Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 
One Beat CPR is Proud to Present  
Heart to Endure-Survivor Series Providing 
Free CPR Certification 
for Breast Cancer Survivors Throughout the Month of October

One Beat CPR, South Florida’s premier CPR & First Aid Training Center, recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an initiative that helps cancer survivors save lives. 

Any breast cancer survivor or woman currently battling breast cancer is invited to attend one of four CPR certification classes at One Beat’s headquarters (3801 SW 47^th Avenue Suite 505, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314) for the opportunity to learn life-saving techniques and become ASHI [American Safety & Health Institute] CPR-Certified. 

The classes will be held at the following times on a first come, first serve basis:  

Wednesday, October 3^rd at 3:00pm

Saturday, October 13^th at 8:30am

Wednesday, October 17^th at 3:00pm

Friday, October 26^th at 8:30am

One Beat Founder, Lon Rosen, states, “We recognize that the women battling breast cancer or who have survived this disease are fighters, and we want to give them all of the education and tools necessary to make an even greater impact on their families and community in the event of an emergency situation. If the Heart to Endure-Survivor Series helps save even one life, it was worth it.”

Space is limited. To reserve a spot in one of the available classes, call One Beat CPR directly at 954.321.5305 or email Rhonda@onebeatcpr.com and mention “The Survivor Series.”

For more information on One Beat CPR, please visit www.onebeatcpr.com. To set up an interview with founder, Lon Rosen, please contact Sara Shake at 954.336.3275 or sara@xpsdpr.com.

One Beat CPR is Florida’s premier American Heart Association (AHA) and American Safety Health Institute (ASHI) CPR Training Center based in South Florida. Founded in 1999, One Beat CPR is a family owned company offering approachable, enjoyable and affordable lifesaving education classes that are perfect for families, schools and businesses. One Beat makes CPR training accessible, fun and informative. For more information, log onto www.onebeatcpr.com.



Alexis