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If you're a mom or a dad at your wit's end thinking about how hard it is to make your tween happy, remember what it was like to BE a tween. It really isn't the most fun. You're starting to come into your own and develop your more mature personality, but you're still young enough that much of your life and surroundings aren't in your control. Being patient, listening, and having a thick skin are some key pieces of advice for those who go shopping with their tween. And don't forget: for a pre-teenager, appearance is just as important on Halloween as any other day. You have to let them choose what they want the most, but they can't forget that it should be mostly ok with mom and dad. Still not sure how to go about this? Here's our guide for Halloween shopping for a tween.
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You have probably heard of a sock hop, but if you’re looking to attend one or perhaps host your own sock hop party, you’re going to need to know a few things. We love parties with a focus on dressing up, so keep reading for tips on what to wear to a sock hop, what kind of music to play and party games for a sock hop. It’s good to be well-informed so you can rock around the clock like a pro!
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While there are tons of Halloween costumes on the market, what if you want to be something completely different from everyone else? Whether you're an avid DIYer or you want to assemble different costume pieces into a Halloween costume of epic proportions, might we suggest looking at mythology? As you'll see here, our ancestors had a wicked sense of creativity. Check out these obscure mythological creatures that we think have some serious Halloween costume potential!
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Ahoy, mateys! Looking to dress like a pirate for Halloween or some other costume party? Whether you're attending a swashbuckling soiree or taking the tots trick-or-treating, you've come to the right place. Our pirate costumes scream adventure! The billowing pirate shirts, the skull and crossbones patches, the eyepatches—there's just something about pirate costumes that makes them perfect for dress-up and Halloween. Arrr!
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"Batter up! Hear that call! The time has come for one and all to play ball!" That's how the victory song of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) begins. You know, the real-life baseball league that inspired the 1992 film, A League of Their Own—and now the hit series on Amazon. If the movie or series inspired you, then you might want to consider one of our exclusive licensed costumes! A League of Their Own costumes are perfect for Halloween, fan/movie conventions, or even a game with your friends. Think of who you might inspire! After all, a team rocking the Rockford Peaches costume is sure to win!
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We write a lot about superheroes at HalloweenCostumes.com and not so much about real people. But with the live-action Mulan movie getting released soon, the topic of women warriors in history has come up more than a few times. We did some research on these fascinating historical figures and our designer Abby was inspired to make this series of minimalist flat avatars.
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