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You’re only days away from Halloween–do you have your costume ready yet? Or are you one of those people that’s been feverishly working on a costume since last Christmas? There’s still some time to put something together that won’t be as lame as a white sheet with holes cut in it for eyes. Try these creative, sometimes “punny” Halloween costumes. Most are cheap, and only require a little imagination and a bit of planning.

Remember X-Files? You can go as agents Mulder and Scully! Suits, some badges, a red wig and you’re good to go.

How about a puuny costume like this ceiling fan? Make use of those old pom-poms you’ve still in the back of your closet.

Here’s another “punny” oostume that will take a little more planning. Brush with death! Get it?

Here a simple couples costume–Bonnie and Clyde! You  might have most of these items in your closet..otherwise hit the thrift store.

Remember, cardboard and paint are your friends when you’re planning a DIY Halloween costume. How about going as Google maps?

Movie couples are always a good choice. And what guy doesn’t want to dress up as John Travolta,whether it’s “Grease” or “Pulp Fiction”.

There’s still time! Raid your closet, get creative and you can make a Halloween costume that is sure to be a hit.

Join us this weekend at Thrillvania Haunted House Park  at 2330 County Rd 138, Terrell, Tx 75161. And get going on your costume!

Even if you’re not having a Halloween party, dress up your home with ghoulish decorations to get into the season’s spirit! Try some inexpensive and easy ways to make your yard, porch or house look positively spooky.

All it takes is a little imagination and effort and a few items to transform your space into something Halloweeny. Load up at the craft store, then let your imagination run wild. Kids can help with decking the halls, too.

Remember the three Gs–glow sticks, glue and glitter! Glow sticks can decorate almost any surface. Just break them open and use the glowing liquid–it’s non-toxic–no, really

Don’t want to carve your pumpkins? You can just embellish them–no knife needed. Use the glow stick liquid to paint your pumpkin. Using a brush, paint a face, outline the ridges, or create your own design.

Use glue (the spray-on adhesive works great) to make your pumpkins sparkle. Then use black or iridescent glitter or sparkly “fairy dust” to cover the pumpkin’s surface, Shake off the extra glitter onto newspapers.

Fill a mason jar with about 1/2 of a stick of the glowing goo, add some glitter and fill it with water. The water actually keeps it glowing longer. If you want to go all out, spray the jars’ caps matte black. A few of these leading up to your doorstep will mark the way for trick-or-treaters.

You can also use glow sticks to light up balloons.Use plain white balloons, then snap the small thin glow stick (about the size of a drinking straw)  and place then in the balloon before you blow then up. Tie them off and use a permanent marker to paint ghostly faces on the balloons!

Don’t be a Halloween “scrooge”! Spruce you your place with some easy Halloween decorations.

Join us this weekend at Thrillvania Haunted House Park  at 2330 County Rd 138, Terrell, Tx 75161 to see really scary decorations!!

This will definitely be the coolest way to hand out candy at Halloween.  Don’t bother looking any further.  The cauldron of candy is so last year.  A punch bowl?  Boring.  And please don’t tell me you were actually considering simply grabbing a couple of pieces straight out of the bag and handing them to each trick-or-treater who knocks at your door!  This is Halloween.  Have some fun!

For this awesome grab bag you’ll need orange balloons, some candy, a black sharpie, and (if you’re feeling really festive) green party fringe and some glue.  Take a few pieces of candy and stick them through the opening of the balloon, then blow it up like normal and tie it off.  Already, you have an awesome candy-filled balloon.  But don’t stop there!

Use your sharpie to draw spooky or ridiculous faces on the front of the balloon, just like a jack-o-lantern.  If you’re feeling really festive, or you have a whole lot of time on your hands, glue the green party fringe around the balloon’s knot and it will look even more like a pumpkin.

Now you have some absolutely amazing, candy-filled balloon pumpkins to wow your guests.  They’re also perfect for a kid’s party (or adults!) where you can lay out all the pumpkins in a “pumpkin patch” and let each child pick his or her favorite.