Halloween is here, and with it comes much making of spooOOooky messes! Halloween messes are special, in that they can be pretty bad ones, but fortunately for you guys, I'm both a Clean Person and a Halloween Person, and so I have solutions up my very witchy sleeves for you.
Halloween is a holiday many kids eagerly anticipate, and besides the candy, a big part of the fun is putting together their all-important costume. If you're inclined to go the DIY route, below are a mix of trendy and classic costumes you can make with your kids, no matter their age.
Contacts with cat pupils or neon colours can be fun, but are you sure you want to put a piece of plastic from a costume store into your eye?
A "furry" is someone who enjoys dressing up in anthropomorphic animal costumes. While the subculture is much larger in the US, there is a sizeable community here in Australia with at least two annual furry conventions - Confurgence in Melbourne and Furdu in Surfer's Paradise.
If you happen to cross paths with a troupe of furries, there's no reason to be alarmed. However, you need to behave the right way so that everyone remains comfortable.
In May of 2014, I wore my first costume to a convention. It was a simple Doctor Krieger from Archer. Stepping into the shoes of a character I liked just seemed like a fun way to spend the weekend. Instead, it turned into an exploration of what it means to be confident.
Whether you're gearing up for the Renaissance fair, a costume party, or you just feel like putting on a play, this massive collection of free costume patterns will help you out.
