We cruised through September and, in a blink of an eye, we are already nearing the end of October, so let’s end this month with a blast! This is the only time you’ll ever get to go up to bunches of strangers and expect edible presents. Read on to see how to make this Halloween one of your best! (Also, there is a little treat at the end. No tricks!)
Three steps for you: Dress up, attend a silly party, and eat candy. Lots of it. When else can you deck out the funkiest attire for good reason? Take advantage of this holiday!
Find some inspiration with some of these individual DIY, last minute costumes!
Rosie the Riveter
All you need is a blue button-up, rolled-up sleeves, bandana, and bold red lips. You can do it!
Bubble bath? I think yes.
This one will definitely set you apart from any crowd. Glue white balloons onto a dress, throw on a towel, add in a rubber ducky, and voila! Or rather.. scrub a dub dub!
Waldo and Wanda
This costume is as simple as it looks. Where’s your red striped shirt? Found it. And where’s your denim bottoms? There they are! Lastly, those crazy striped tube socks you haven’t yet found the courage or the right moment to wear out in public? It’s prime time… There we go! With this fun costume, you won’t have a hard time finding good company.
Flo the Progressive Girl
Not only does she understand the importance of auto insurance, Flo also completely understands the struggles of broke college students. You can now dress like Progressive’s perky insurance saleswoman, with a white polo shirt, red lipstick, a watch with a thin brown band, white jeans,a blue headband, and blue converse shoes.
If you don’t feel like dressing up and going out, you can still have a great time. Get some friends together, buy a bag or two of candy you can also check out some of these films. This list brings together titles that aren’t as well known, but this holiday is a perfect for throwbacks and stepping into new territory:
“Silent Night, Bloody Night” (1974)
“The Amityville Horror” (1979)
‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ (2003)
‘28 Days Later’ (2002)
‘The Changeling’ (1980)
‘Pet Sematary’ (1989)
‘The Descent’ (2005)
‘Friday the 13th’ (1980)
‘Dawn of the Dead’ (1978)
‘Silence of the Lambs’ (1991)
*Not listed in any particular order
We’re coming to the end of our Halloween segment. So, here’s your treat, as promised! Halloween wouldn’t be the same without ghost stories and tales of haunted places, so here’s one that took place in our beloved western Massachusetts. You’ve seen signs to get to Belchertown, but have you ever visited?
The Belchertown State School, which was a school back then for developmentally disabled children. Ghosts of former students have been seen running between the dormitories. There are accounts of windows spontaneously breaking, echoes and screams ringing throughout the hallways, and empty swings moving. To top it all off, there are bald parts of the woods near the school property where no sprouts ever been spot. If you’re thinking about places to explore this holiday, consider adding this destination to your agenda!
Whatever you decide to do, remember to have a spook-tastic Halloween! As a good friend of mine would say… Party party!