Knowing that it sources many #Halloween #costumes throughout the country, Goodwill offers a costume generator to help with inspiration for the season. If you have a party coming up or wish to greet neighborhood trick-or-treaters at the door in #holiday guise, consider such inexpensive and creative ideas such as’90s grunge rocker, beatnik or garden gnome. Looking for something more classic? #Thrift stores can quickly set you up with the #clothing and accessories you need to transform into a ghost, vampire, witch or Frankenstein’s monster. Many #thrift and #secondhand stores are supplied by #donations to ClothingDonations.org, so purchasing costume materials supports #veterans nationwide. #ThriftStoreHalloween #HalloweenCostumes
Tag: Halloween
Sourcing Halloween Costumes at the Thrift
Year in and year out, #thrift and secondhand stores are a source of inspiration for #inexpensive and #crafty #Halloween costumes. Browse the aisles of #donated #clothing and household goods and consider your options: Maybe an’80s aerobics instructor clad in dayglo Spandex? A Mario brother in overalls? A classic pirate in pantaloons and eyepatch? Whatever the concept, you can pick up lots of foundational #clothing and props — and if you shop #thrifts supplied by generous #donations to ClothingDonations.org, part of every purchase funds programs that help the nation’s veterans. #ThriftStoreHalloween #HalloweenCostumes
Encourage Teens to Celebrate Halloween Safely
Tweens and teens like to go #trick-or-treating on their own, Nationwide Children’s says. But parents can review a few safety tips to ensure they engage in #Halloween fun safely. Review safe walking routes; remind them to visit only homes where the porch light is on and to never enter a strange house or car. If your child is already driving, ask them to obey traffic safety laws and avoid distractions such as cell phones while driving, avoiding prime trick-or-treating hours when younger, costumed kids may be present. “Children get excited during trick-or-treating and may dart out into the road without looking.”
Make Halloween Less Stressful for Pets
#Halloween can be stressful for #pets even if no fireworks are involved. Dogs may act upon their natural instinct to protect the home and bark when strangers ring the bell, the Humane Society of the United States says, making trick-or-treating stressful for everyone involved; cats also prefer a quiet environment. Before the #kids start arriving, put pets in a quiet room, and supply them with a treat some soft music. Consider meeting #trick-or-treaters on the porch to minimize doorbell ringing. And keep candy safely stashed and secured — foods such as chocolate, gum and xylitol are toxic to pets.
Practice Safe Decorating for Halloween
Decorating for #Halloween can be a creative and joyous event. But be aware of fire risks and other #hazards as you prepare to #spook the neighborhood kids, says Travelers Insurance. Walk the property before trick-or-treaters arrive to ensure you haven’t created a tripping hazard with temporary extension cords, for example, and that obstacles are clearly marked. Arrange decorations with traffic flow in mind, and even though darkness is #scarier, make walkways and entryways well-lit. Take care not to overload electrical outlets, and avoid using the use of open flames such as candles — they can easily be kicked over or ignite costume materials.