Tag: Costumes

A guest post by Helaine Krysik Ah, Halloween in Chicago. We just never know what kind of weather we’re going to get, do we? It could be 75 and sunny, with mild breezes going into Halloween night, then turn raw, windy, and nasty, with rain flying sideways. In that case, if you’re like me, you’re tired … Continue reading Top 10 Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating in crappy Chicago weather

It's cold and yucky in Chicago today including rain and even some snow, and we aren't the only ones dealing with a cold Halloween. Instead of complaining about having to cover up your Halloween costume with a coat, you can just bundle up in one of these last minute Halloween costumes for cold weather. Skier, snowboarder, or other … Continue reading 5 last minute Halloween costumes for cold weather

I am a 41-year-old woman whose Halloween costume this year is Elsa from Frozen. You might think someone who dedicates her blog to Halloween each October would come up with a more original Halloween costume. You might also be think that I'm a bit old to be dressing up like a Disney Princess (although, technically, by … Continue reading In defense of a grown woman in an Elsa from Frozen Halloween costume

Do you need an easy Halloween costume for a couple? Do you and your partner love charts and graphs? A Venn diagram Halloween costume is for you. All you need to let your analytics freak flags fly is some poster board or cardboard, markers, and something to use as straps. Depending on what you choose to wear … Continue reading An easy Venn diagram Halloween costume for couples who love charts