Marie Antoinette Sexy Adult Plus-Size Halloween Costume Size 16-18 X-Large (XL) (D48249-4)(DF24)

Marie Antoinette Sexy Adult Plus-Size Halloween Costume Size 16-18 X-Large (XL) includes: Dress, stockings, headpiece and fan.

In a more innocent era, many of us have very fond memories of the camaraderie and friendships we developed as we met to go Halloweening. It was often our pleasant task to look after our younger siblings on their first Halloween outing. We managed this quite skillfully while assuring that they received their fair share of the Halloween loot.

In later years, it became necessary for us to check what they had received to be sure their goodies had not been impaled with hidden razor blades, sharp pins or dangerous substances. Life was no longer innocent. Halloween became fraught with danger for the young and innocent.
This poem was written for an earlier time, a more innocent time, a more trusting time.

Gremlins, Goblins, Ghouls, Ghosts.
Pirates, Spacemen, quite a host.
Down the street they come with glee.
Can I count them, let me see.
Up the sidewalk to my door
Come trick or treaters that's for sure.
Try not to smile. It's quite a feat.
When they shout, "Trick or Treat!"
One of them, quite small at best.
Shivers and shudders unlike the rest.
Down on one knee I must go.
Just to let this youngster know.

"I seem a giant. To you quite tall.
Standing here in my hall.
I've let you in, have no fear.
It's treat I'll give you. Now dry your tear.
And this message will you give
Once with me a child did live
Who feared to dress in costumes neat
So she could seek out trick or treat
Yet she grew as you will do
And shivvers not when ghosts shout, 'Boo'!
So show no fear, you've passed a test.
Now off you go with the rest."

Copyright 1989 A. Tom McCoy

A. Tom McCoy, is the author of "All About Wizzer; The True Tales of the Chestnut Valley Gang" available from http://www.Amazon.com

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Alpenhof Girl German Beer Tavern Wench Sexy Adult Halloween Costume -

The sizes below are specific to the costume in this listing. Other costumes may have different sizing patterns. For example, company A's size medium may be equivalent to company B's size large. Be sure to check the size chart closely to make sure you know what you are ordering.

The list below may indicate that more than one size fits you. If you are unsure of which size to choose, then go with the larger size because these costumes tend to run small.

Size --------- Dress Size

XS ----------- 0-2
Small -------- 2-6
Small/Medium - 2-8
Medium ------- 6-10
Medium/Large - 8-14
Large -------- 10-14
XL ----------- 16-18
1X/2X -------- 16-20
3X/4X -------- 20-24
One Size ----- 2-14

Millions of people throughout the world have hobbies to help them relax after a long day of work. One hobby that has risen in popularity is candle making.

Candle making has become sort of an art form. Each person has their own ideas and designs for candles, and each candle has the potential of becoming a work of art, if only to its creator.

Candle making is not difficult, however if you are creating something that will become a focal point of a room, you want it to be perfect. The great thing about candle making is that if you make a mistake, you can melt the candle and start all over again.

Candle Making Kits Are Great

Candle making kits are great for first timers to introduce yourself to candle making. Candle making kits will show you the basic steps and techniques when you have the basic knowledge of how to make candles, you will be able to create candles that are stunning.

The first step in candle making is to protect your work surface from melted wax. Covering with newspaper or heavy plastic will insure that your workspace is kept clean.

You do not need elaborate tools to create wonderful candles. A roasting pan and a thermometer will work just as well as all of the fancy equipment that can be quite expensive.

Candle making kits can become a way to spend quality time with your children. However, it is very important that they are supervised at all times to avoid any accidents that may occur.

Safety First

Melting wax is relatively easy, however little fingers may try to test it. Make sure that you advise your children that although the melted wax may smell good, it is extremely hot and they could get serious injuries if they try to touch it.

Dyes and fragrances for candles are available at craft stores throughout the country. It is important that you add the dye slowly to the melted wax and wait for it to dissolve completely. Adding colors one at a time will allow you to determine which colors work with each other the best.

It is very important that you watch the wax very carefully when it is melting. If the heat is too high, it will burn the wax. If melting wax begins to smoke, remove it from the heat immediately, being very careful not to spill any on your skin. If this should happen, do not wipe it off. You could spread it cause more serious burns. Instead, run it under cold water until the wax hardens and it should fall right off.

Once you have poured your wax into your molds, it will need twenty-four hours or more to cool and harden completely. Once the candle has set up, it is time to decorate.

Add Personality To Your Candle Making

Choosing the right pattern for your candle is the most creative part of candle making. If you want to add a splash of color, try melting your favorite colored crayon for a vibrant look to your candle.

You can use just about anything from stencils to non-flammable beads to create works of art. You are limited only by your imagination.

If you choose to create scented candles, adding crushed herbs will give a pleasant scent that will last as long as the candle itself. Candle making kits come with complete instructions on how to create the perfect candle. They are easy to follow and can be used in any setting.

Candle Making Kits are great fun and also make for an interesting past time by yourself or with your family. Learn even more about candle making kits at. Types of Candles.com

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Bob the Builder-Bob Child Costume

This Deluxe Bob the Builder Toddler Costume includes a printed checker shirt, blue overalls, yellow construction hat, tool belt with hammering sound box, wrench, screwdriver, and hammer. Now you can take over Bob the Builder's good deads and help out around the house!
Customer Review: Very pleased
I bought this custom for my 3 year old son for Halloween and he loved it. The belt makes noise and the tools come off the belt for play. Even though Halloween is over, he still brings it out to put on and play with.
Customer Review: Happy with purchase because I knew what I was getting
My 4 1/2 year old son is very happy and excited about this costume. He enjoys the hard hat and tool belt even without "dressing up" in the shirt and overalls. As a parent, I too am pleased with the costume. It is roomy enough to layer clothing underneth for trick or treating. I had no illusions about what kind of fabric the costume would be made of (very thin felt-like fabric) and therefore am pleased with quality and price.

When planning a kids party many parents ask me for help in the food department. Modern parents are more health conscious these days and worry about our growing epidemic; obesity in children epidemic. They naturally have concerns about sugars and preservatives and of course the ever growing list of serious allergies.

Naturally I always stress the importance of thinking it through and not just hitting the supermarket and loading up the trolley with whatever catches your eye. Kids will always eat exactly what we wish they wouldn't and are subject to clever advertising just as much if not more so than us adults.

But one of my favourite solutions for the food challenged parent is what I simply refer to as a food bag. What I am referring to here is a method of providing the party goers with their food in pre prepared packages. These packages can be takeaway style boxes; available at most good party supplies stores, inexpensive baskets; available from the local discount store or just the good old paper bag, which is in fact my personal package of choice.

Brown paper lunch bags work great, providing they have a flat base, but you can also purchase fancier ones in a variety of colours from a craft store. Either works well, just make sure they have a flat bottom as this makes it much easier to line up on the kitchen counter when filling them up.

By choosing this method you can control portion sizes, prevent greedy snatching and even more importantly cater for individual needs such as allergies without having to subject the entire guest list to the same restrictions. On top of that you get to save on costs by reducing wastage, remove the need for paper plates and serving bowls, AND reduce the cleaning up time in a big way, a very attractive thought I'm sure.

Sarah Gasu did not earn the title of The PartyMum by taking her little ones to MacDonalds come birthday time. She earned it because she is just crazy about kids parties.

Perhaps you are an aspiring Party Mum and need a little help with ideas and tips for kids party food . Why not visit Sarah at http://www.thepartymums.com and while there sign up for her newsletter and grab her FREE article, '10 of the PartyMums Top Tips to Perfect Parties'. It will help you throw the perfect party that will go down in the annuls of children's history as THE best ever.

Enjoy them while they're young!

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Adult's Purple Grapes Halloween Costume

So you've eventually made it and can now be considered an adult with all of the benefits it entails. For years you have waited for this day and now, at long last, it has arrived and you want to go and have the biggest party possible to celebrate.

We have a few great ideas that we think you will enjoy and that will help prove your party actually happened after the time (even if you don't remember it). Let's begin with brainstorming your party.

First of all, though, a word of warning - if you are going to be drinking then be sure to appoint a non-drinking driver and don't over-do it. Remember there is such a thing as alcohol poisoning.

Ideas for 21st Birthday Parties

• 21st Birthday Party Themes Suggestion 1:
  The Bar Hop: You've been looking forward to this day for a while now, haven't you? The day when you can legally drink and start the traditional bar hopping practice. So appoint that driver, get together lots of cash and get ready for a great cultural experience (yeah, right!)
• 21st Birthday Party Themes Suggestion 2:

  Bring it On: If you want a more memorable 21st birthday party then think about what else being an adult means - maturity, responsibility, etc. Think about some great adventure that only adults can handle and go for it - this may be rock climbing (not that climbing wall either, the really big rocks), sky diving or some other adventure pursuit. Push your limits, have great fun and be able to remember it afterwards.

Birthday Party Invitations

Ok, this one is a little different. You've probably already decided on what you are going to do for your party and it is now time to put together those invitations. Now writing out invitations and posting them is just so old-school and boring! You want something that is not only mature but also young and funky, like you. So here's another great idea - create a 21st birthday party invitation online.

We've all heard of social networking, right? It's new and it's happening and it can be a great way to tell your friends about your 21st birthday party themes and get them talking. There is a new website just launched specifically for this purpose - social media websites like Events listed are designed for this and they offer over 60 multimedia applications that will help you create the perfect event page at the Events Listed website for you; something that reflects who you are as well as what you plan to do at your party.

Put up a web page with your photos, play your favorite music in the background and maybe even add some video or other content to spice up your page; just don't forget to include details about the party so that people can come. You will also want to encourage your friends to mingle online and so why not stimulate some conversation around your party theme - what are the best bars in town? A trivia quiz about the area where you will go rock climbing?

Once you have set up your web page, send out those emails with a link to the page to all your friends and everyone you want to invite so that they can see it. They will love it - you can even have their pictures next to their names and they will be able to see who else is coming, who is not coming or who has not responded.

And once the party is over, the web page is still there and you can go back and add more photos, write little notes about the party and keep people talking about the great time they had.

Make your party a real blast and then make sure you remember it for many years afterwards by signing up for a free account with Events Listed 21st Birthday Party Themes and creating your own online invitation now.

Tamara Ford is the wife of an Internet Entrepruener who specializes in Event Launch Marketing applying social media and internet marketing strategies. "I initially started writing to help my husband and have since become hooked". If the content of this article interests you, you may be interested in reading another article I wrote about a Childrens Birthday party

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Adult Men's Gilligan Halloween Costume

What kind of popular costumes should you consider? Here are four different options for those seeking hot Halloween Costumes.

1. Celebrity Costumes

We live in a celebrity-obsessed culture. If you want to find a hot costume, look no further than whoever is gracing the covers of the checkout line magazines. You don't need to be a dead-ringer for your favorite celebrity to pull this off, either. Hot Halloween costumes are often based on movie characters, for instance. You might not look like the star of your favorite superhero flick, but you can certainly show up in his costume.

2. Political Costumes

The news is on everyone's mind and that makes political figure costumes a hot pick, too. Plus, there's nothing we seem to enjoy more than poking fun at our elected officials. You can always find a mask of noted political figures. Combine it with a suit and tie (or a pantsuit for the ladies) and you're in business. It's hard to say if anyone can really grow up to be the President, but it's absolutely true that anyone can look like a leader for one night.

3. Issue Costumes

If you have a pet issue that you'd like to advance, Halloween might be a good time to do it. These costumes can be tough to pull off unless you have a real creative streak, but when they work well, they can be some of the best hot Halloween costumes.

4. Naughty Halloween Costumes

If you want to know what the most popular hot Halloween costumes have been over the past few years, here's a clue: they often involve short skirts and high heels. Naughty Halloween costumes have been a growing trend. From sexy spins on the classics (think naughty witch) to slightly adult versions of everyday occupations (the sexy construction worker comes to mind), there are literally hundreds of options in this category.

If you're tired of the classics, this might be the perfect year to don hot Halloween costumes. You have countless choices at your disposal and there's sure to be something that will work for you.

Find Your Hot & Naughty Halloween Costume Online: http://halloween-tips.com/

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Women's Plus Size 70s Disco Halloween Costume

For those of us who are looking for quick weight loss, Halloween can be a scary experience! While just one night of indulgence in Halloween candy might not be enough to break your belt, dipping into the leftover stockpile for weeks on end will surely derail your diet or weight loss program.

In 1921, in Anoka, MN, the United States enjoyed our first recorded instance of a Halloween celebration. Annual candy consumption has climbed almost unabated since then. According to the Census Bureau, Americans eat nearly a half-pound of candy each week for an average of 25 pounds of candy a year. Candy is big business, with the United States boasting 1,040 manufacturing establishments producing chocolate and cocoa products in 2001. These establishments employed 45,913 people and shipped $12 billion worth of goods that year. Another 616 U.S. establishments manufactured non-chocolate confectionery products in 2001. These establishments employed 26,400 people and shipped $7 billion worth of goods that year (source: census.gov).

The overwhelming popularity of the South Beach Diet, Zone Diet, and Atkins Diet has prompted low-carb weight watchers to eat less candy. Overall consumption has actually declined over the last few years; as recently as 1997 the average annual candy consumption was a sky-high 27 pounds.

-> The Problem:

Most people on a diet plan or weight control program look at candy as little brightly-colored fat bombs. That assessment isnt far off the mark, either, with most candy packing little nutritional value and a ton of calories.

Some of the more popular Halloween candy has too many calories to be included in any healthy diet:

* Twizzlers 1 treat size pkg.= 45 calories

* Almond Joy 1 snack size bar = 90 calories

* Milk Duds 1 treat size box = 40 calories

* Butterfinger 1 snack size bar = 100 calories

* Milky Way 1 snack size bar = 90 calories

* SweetTarts 1 treat size pkg. = 50 calories

* 1 Tootsie Pop 1 pop = 60 calories

* 1 Tootsie Roll 1 small roll = 13 calories

Note: Calorie content is based on 1 serving of Halloween snack or fun size packages, not full size servings found in the candy aisle.

While just a few pieces of Halloween candy wont obliterate your diet program or weight loss plan, its the temptation to keep having just one more that will pack on the pounds. It only takes nine small fun-size candy bars to put on a quarter-pound of fat. Besides candy, Halloween threatens many other high-calorie treats like Caramel apples (243 calories), 8-oz. apple cider and a cake donut (319 calories), or a slice of pumpkin pie (240 calories).

-> The Solution:

Is it possible to cope with the menace of Halloween candy without taking all the fun out of the holiday? Absolutely! If youre looking for fast weight loss, and dont want Halloween to bring your fat loss to a screeching halt, consider these healthy Halloween tips:

1) Walk with your kids while theyre trick-or-treating. A 165-lb. woman strolling along (walking slowly) for one hour will burn approximately 150 calories (source: caloriesperhour.com).

2) Out of sight, out of mind. When the kids have unloaded their stash, store it in an airtight container and put it in the cupboard. A bowl full of candy on the counter is an open invitation to have just one, but a stockpile you cant see is less tempting.

3) If youre going to give out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween, dont buy it until October 31st. Having a candy supply in the house before Halloween only entices you to have some early.

4) If you must buy candy before Halloween, buy a kind you dont like. Again, this will reduce the temptation for you to dig in.

5) Hosting a Halloween party? Supply vegetables, healthy dips, and low fat snacking alternatives instead of candy.

6) Set a Halloween candy deadline by which all Halloween candy must be either consumed (by the kids) or it will be thrown away. Saving that candy for weeks, or even months, only keeps temptation in the house.

7) Put more emphasis on dressing up in a great costume, and less on candy. This is especially true for the kids, who often view Halloween as a candy free-for-all dream come true.

8) By hosting a party on Halloween night, you can control the menu and have fun with friends at the same time.

9) Focus on Halloween activities other than eating. There are lots of options available, from hayrides to haunted houses to bonfires.

10) Candy has a long shelf life, and theres no reason why you couldnt put some of it in airtight bags and store it in the freezer. Allow the kids to take out one bag every two weeks until its gone. This tactic will at least space out the temptation and minimize candy binge eating.

Of course, the absolute best way to avoid weight gain, and perhaps even achieve some easy weight loss, during the Halloween season is to bump up the amount of exercise youre getting. Theres no better way to lose weight fast than a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Make sure the workout youre doing includes both aerobic and resistance training, as it is critical to get both types of exercise to maximize weight loss. Its also important to exercise for at least thirty minutes, three times per week, which is the most recent recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (source: cdc.gov).

A fantastic strategy is to find the best weight loss program for you now, before Halloween hits. The reason is that the last three months of the year are packed with holidays, special dinners and seasonal treats. Starting with Halloween candy and ending with Christmas fudge, many people find that theyre packing on more pounds during this period than they do any other time of year.

Joining a gym is an excellent way to combat Halloween and holiday weight gain. Finding a good gym to join now will not only help keep off those holiday pounds, but will even make you slimmer by New Years.

For more free weight loss information and weight loss tips, go to www.letspickupthepace.com and click on the Articles link.

* Copyright 2005 Pick Up The Pace. Permission is not required for the distribution of Pick Up The Pace articles as long as they are used in their entirety, are properly credited to Pick Up The Pace, and are accompanied by our website link: www.letspickupthepace.com.

* The information in this article and on this site is for general reference purposes only and not intended to address specific medical conditions. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam. Prior to participating in any exercise program or activity, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional. No information in this article or on www.letspickupthepace.com should be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.

Tracie Johanson is the founder of Pick Up The Pace, a 30-minute exercise studio for women, focusing on fitness, health and nutrition for maximum weight loss. Please visit http://www.letspickupthepace.com for more information.

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Disney Deluxe Princess Cinderella Ball Child Halloween Dress-up Costume Size 7-8 (Includes Shoes and Tiara)

The belle of the ball. She's sure to feel like a princess in this enchanting costume. Featuring a one-piece dress that's designed to look just like Cinderella's ball gown. With fabulously frilly details, like sheer sleeves, silver-tone embroidery around the neckline and a slightly puffed overlay. Included is matching tiara and shoes to complete this whimsical look! In blue/white.Fits sizes 4-6x Polyester/nylon blend

As a little girl I often loved to dress up as a gypsy, whether it was for Halloween or just for play. Maybe it's because I long to be free to do as I want and go where I wish, without the societal constraints we have to live by (that's why pirates are so fascinating to people too). Whatever it is, creating a fortune teller costume was the highlight of Halloween.

Back then there weren't many places to buy fancy costumes (nor did we have the money), so putting my own costume together was a bit of a challenge. Today we can purchase practically any costume we can think of and there are some pretty nice fortune teller Halloween costumes to choose from.

** A Brief History of Gypsy Costumes **

The gypsy people were called Roma or Romani. They are made up of loose nomadic tribes that wandered much of the European countries during the Middle Ages and often lived in caravans. There are still nomadic gypsies in the world today.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, the basic dress of the woman was a simple robe gathered at the neck worn over an under gown made of chemise. They also wore a length of cloth which was draped down the back, around the opposite waist, up the front and tied at the shoulder (think Roman toga). A turban was worn on the head.

As time went on, fashions changed. For the most part, gypsies actually dressed very similar to the peasants of the area in which they traveled and cultural dress of the time. Most of the style of gypsy clothing that we picture today probably came from the Renaissance period when laced vests, flounced skirts, men's breeches and pirate shirts were more popular.

** Making a Gypsy Halloween Costume **

For those that want to put together their own gypsy costume or are planning on being a "fortune teller" for Halloween this year, you may have to do a bit of shopping around at used clothing stores for some items. If you are handy with a sewing machine, there are many fortune teller costume patterns available as well. Here are some suggestions for both men and women (and boys/girls) that can easily be created once you get all the items:

Women/Girl's Fortune Teller/Gypsy Outfit 1

* Long tired skirt in a bright color.

* Gypsy style shirt - gathered scooped neck, puffy sleeves gathered at the wrist or long wide flowing sleeves

* Brightly colored front-laced vest

* Black leotard stockings

* Black shoes

* Brightly colored sash for the waist

* Matching bandana for hair

* Gold hoop earrings and some long, colorful beaded necklaces, bangles for arms

Women/Girl's Fortune Teller/Gypsy Outfit

* Long wide-flowing black skirt

* White peasant's shirt

* Black front-laced vest

* Black stockings

* Black shoes

* Brightly colored apron or a shorter overskirt

* Long black wig with tight ringlets or curls

* Colored 2" to 3" wide headband

* Gold hoop earrings and some long, colorful beaded necklaces, bangles for arms

Men/Boys Gypsy/Pirate Costume

* Black or brown breeches

* Black boots

* White pirate shirt

* Long-length black or brown vest preferably trimmed with a gold-colored braiding

* Red or another colorful long scarf for the sash at the waist

* Colorful bandana

* One gold hoop earring

Let your imagination run wild with the colors and styles you could mix and match. The trick is to dress in layers and use clothing that is loose and flowing. Add jewelry like bangles, long flowing necklaces, large earrings and ankle bracelets to enhance your outfit. Use colorful sashes accent the waist (and also to hold daggers). Women could drape several sheer scarves from their waist to hang down in points around a solid colored skirt. Include headbands, bandanas and even eye patches for that gypsy pirate look. Purples, blues, greens, bright yellows, reds and blacks are the most popular colors and will make your outfit stand out.

Author Resource Information:

(c) 2005. Rose Smith owns Halloween Howl - a website designed for Halloween fun for all ages! Are you planning to have a Gypsy Fortune Teller Party this year? Visit our website at: http://www.halloweenhowl.com/fortune-teller-party.shtml for some great ideas on decorations, recipes, games and more.

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Toddler Curious George Halloween Costume (2T)

Costume is sold as BRAND NEW and it comes in its orginal packaging.Place your order TODAY and it will ship out within 1 business day!

With Halloween fast approaching, Executive Defense Technology is doing a lot of radio and TV interviews on Halloween safety for your kids. An area that they are being quizzed on is safety tips for teenagers that head out for a night of fun.

Remember, Halloween is for teens, too. It is an incredibly exciting time for them because this is the age where kids want to venture out for Trick-or-Treat fun without their parents. They are at an age where being on their own is not only cool but a necessary part of their development as they make their way into adulthood. The good news for you is that you can let them go with a few common sense safety tips:

1. Teenagers should head out in a group of least four individuals or more. Heading out alone is not an option! Make sure your teenager is with a group of good friends. Make sure that they know everyone well. Halloween is not a good time to be running around costumed in the dark with strangers or new friends they are not very familiar with.

2. Make sure you know exactly where your teenager will be when they are out. Ask them what their plans for the night are and hold them to it. Knowing where your teenager is on Halloween, is not about not trusting them, it is about safety. It is about you, the parent being able to find them in an emergency. Send your child out with a cell phone and have then check in periodically, every 45 minutes/ hour - whatever the two of you agree upon, just to let you know where they are and that they are okay.

3. Teenagers also need to keep their eyes open for the smaller, younger kids. This is one of the nights of the year where all age groups mix together. Teens, even with the excitement of being out on their own should keep their eyes open for the younger kids in case there is someone who needs help or just to simply keep from running into them or tripping over them. Smaller kids are more easily injured when running into larger kids simply because they are smaller.

4. Set a specific time with your child that they need to be home. This year, Halloween falls on a weekday. This means kids have school the next day. Have them home no later than 10 p.m. It will take another hour or so for them to calm down and relax before they can head to bed. Yes, tomorrow, they'll be tired but the day after is also a part of Halloween memories.

What about those younger ghosts and goblins? How can we keep them safe? Actually, one of the biggest threats that parents sometimes overlook on this fun day isn't going to come from a poisoned piece of candy or a predator lurking in the bushes. Although, we don't want to minimize those risks either. The biggest danger on Halloween for kids is - injuries from tripping and falling. The majority of injured children showing up in the Emergency Room will do so with broken arms or wrists, chipped teeth and cuts and bruises from falling or tripping in the dark due to excitement and obstructed vision from masks.

As parents, we are enjoying ourselves visiting with neighbors and talking as we travel "around the block" from house to house. While you do so, here are some tips for keeping your kids safe so everyone can have a fun, memorable, safe evening:

1. Arm you kids with flashlights so they can negotiate their way down dark paths. A small, bright light that fits nicely in their hands is best. Make sure any flashlight has fresh batteries and illuminates well. Carry one yourself.

2. Remind the kids, before leaving the house about street safety. In their excitement, don't let them rush out in front of a car. Larry Elliott, of Executive Defense Technology, also recommends placing reflective tape on your child's shoes and on their costumes.

3. Make sure your child's shoes fit and are tied properly. Keep costumes above the ground by a few inches so your youngster doesn't trip on it while walking and running.

And since we don't want to forget about "Personal Safety", make sure your children (young and older) follow these suggestions so they don't become "easy targets" for predators:

1. Stay in well lit areas and avoid dark, lonely locations / paths.

2. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. If someone makes you uncomfortable, cross the street, head the other direction and go to a house of a family that you know and trust. (Review "Safe Houses" with your kids BEFORE Halloween so they know exactly where they can go for help)

3. Never give your name or details about yourself to a stranger.

4. Only visit the houses of the neighbors that you know and are familiar with - don't drop your children off in areas you are unfamiliar with.

5. Let the adults be the one to answer the door to Trick-or-Treaters. Don't let the children answer by themselves.

6. Never get close to or into a strangers car or go with them ANYWHERE. If a car pulls up, advise your children to take a few steps back. They should never get close enough so they can be grabbed unexpectedly. If someone needs help or directions, they should be asking an adult - not a child!

7. If you are approached, use your voice! FBI statistics say that 70-80% of assaults can be stopped by good verbal boundaries alone.

Staying safe is a choice! We still have a few days before the Halloween holiday - practice and rehearse safety with your kids so they know what is expected of them and how to prevent accidents or assaults BEFORE they happen.

Have a safe, fun Halloween!

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1. RAD Training classes to begin at Oakville high school for girls 13 - 18 and their mothers on Monday, January 7th,2008

2. RAD Training Classes at Forest Park Community College to begin at University City High School starting March 19th, 2008

3. 3 hour Community Awareness Programs at St Louis Community Colleges - Saturday, February 23: Wildwood community college; Saturday, March 8: Meremac Community college; Spring Safety Day at Flo Valley Community college on Saturday, April 19th, 2008; Saturday, April 26th: Forest Park Community college; Saturday, May 10th: Forest Park Community college - SIGN UP AND JOIN US!

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Author: Kimberly Cheryl Elliott, MBA, PhD is CEO of Executive Defense Technology, LLC located in Missouri. The mission of the company is to educate individuals on personal safety and awareness as well as training others the Rape / Aggression/ Defense (RAD) self-defense course. She is the author of: Take this pill...and sell it! ; Escape from the Pharma Cartel; and Are Your Habits Killing You? A Personal Safety Handbook. She can be reached at http://www.execdeftech.com

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Theories in nursing help us to understand and interpret things like the human mind, pain, and suffering. They are useful in helping us to:

• interpret phenomena from unique perspectives
• Building new understandings relationships and possibilities.

Five significant terms are:

• Concepts
• Conceptual framework
• Theory
• Paradigm
• Metaparadigm for nursing

Concepts

Concepts are the building blocks of theories. Their definition includes everything from the speed of light to the unconscious. An example of a concept is:

• Einstein's theory of relativity consists of a beautiful mathematical relationship between three concepts in physics: mass, energy, and the speed of light
• Freud's theory of the unconscious mind consisted of a host of human experiences together under one mental roof of dreams, wishes, decisions, behaviors, feelings, anxieties, sexuality that resulted in three new concepts of the ego, the id, and the superego. The new concepts helped him create a model in which his larger idea, the unconscious, might be understood.

Conceptual Framework

• Conceptual framework is a group of related ideas, statements, or concepts.
• Freud's structure of the mind (id, ego, superego) could be considered a conceptual framework or model.

Theory

• Theories offer ways of looking at or conceptualizing the central interests of a discipline.
• Theories articulate significant relationships between concepts that point or explain something larger such as the unconscious, or the experience of pain.
• By definition, theories are defined as a supposition or system of ideas that is proposed to explain a given phenomenon.

Paradigm

• A paradigm refers to a pattern or set of shared understandings and assumptions about reality and the world.
• They include our notions of reality that are mostly unconscious or taken fro granted.

Metaparadigm for Nursing

• Refers to the relationships between four concepts: person, environment, health and nursing.

Source: Fundamentals of Nursing, Concepts, Process, and Practice, Seventh Edition by Kozier, Erb, Berman and Snyder

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Halloween Costume Gothic Vixen Pirate Wench

Vixen Pirate wench with velvet double lace up corset dress.

"OO-EEE! What's that smell?"

While we young ones went door to door with our paper bags saying "Trick or Treat," the older neighborhood boys would place some dog doo in a paper bag and set it on fire on the steps of the neighborhood grouch. An old time stink bomb. Somehow this settling of scores was acceptable on All Hallows Eve as it would not have been on other nights.

I don't know when trashing pumpkins and soaping windows began, but I expect these mildly destructive statements have been around for some time. Then there's throwing eggs, a messy and not always harmless activity. Once on Halloween I met a pickup truck on a country road. The back was full of noisy kids. Suddenly something whacked my windshield like a rock. Startled, I swerved, nearly running my car into the ditch. Raw egg was splattered across my windshield.

But it wasn't until I was raising my own kids that I gave much thought to the reason for the behavior. When Ben grew too tall for trick or treating, I continued to take his little brothers around the neighborhood to show off their costumes and collect booty. One year I made dragon costumes. The next year I made Noah a pumpkin costume while Sam constructed a postal box from a couple of cardboard boxes he painted blue.

Back at the house my husband Don doled out the tiny candy bars and chocolate kisses I had emptied into a bowl and placed by the door. Ben went out with his friends-I didn't ask what they did. But I was uneasy, mildly concerned about him on this particular night of the year. I understood then that on any occasion every community member needs a role. If necessary, he will create one. Surely that is at least part of the reason some teens trash Halloween, in protest at having no other role.

I enjoyed watching Ben solve the problem. The next year he made a plywood coffin, decorated the porch with skeletons, and played ghoulish music. Dressed in black, black hood, black mask, carrying a scythe, he answered each knock on the door. There was a fair bit of squealing on the part of the little monsters who had planned to do the scaring. Word got around. Ours became a house not to miss. I had to go out for extra treats. And I was delighted with my son for finding a constructive way to participate.

Article by Patricia Lapidus, author of the memoir SWEET POTATO SUPPERS: A Yankee Woman Finds Salvation in a Hippie Village. Patricia is a writer, editor, teacher, and an encourager. Up coming books include SWAMP WALKING WOMAN, a mythic fairy tale about women's strength, and GIDEON'S RIVER, a novel dedicated to all who live with a temper, their own or someone else's. Note: SWEET POTATO SUPPERS is due out soon in a second edition. This memoir is for those interested in communities, in spiritual hippies, and in the personal journey of discovery.

See http://www.swampwalkingwoman.blogspot.com

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