Posts in the Historical Category (Page 2)

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Murder Mystery Party Ideas

by |February 10, 2025

Murder Mystery Party Ideas

Throwing a murder mystery party is the perfect way to entertain friends and family while adding a dash of intrigue to your gathering. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a themed event, or just looking for a fun evening activity, a murder mystery party offers the ideal mix of creativity, problem-solving, and drama. Below, we've compiled ideas for costumes and accessories, along with party planning tips to ensure your event is a killer success!

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Costumes That Start With G [Costume Guide]

Costumes That Start With G

Have you ever wondered which costumes start with what letters? This is often the topic of interest for people hosting or attending letter parties, where you draw a letter from a hat to determine your costume. This time, we'll talk about costumes that start with the letter "G". There are tons of great costume ideas that would appeal to anyone! From Halloween favorites and scary costumes to characters and more, keep reading for all of the best letter "G" costume ideas,

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Tween Halloween Costumes [Costume Guide]

Tween Halloween Costumes

If you're a mom or a dad at your wit's end thinking about how hard it is to make your tween happy, remember what it was like to BE a tween. It really isn't the most fun. You're starting to come into your own and develop your more mature personality, but you're still young enough that much of your life and surroundings aren't in your control. Being patient, listening, and having a thick skin are some key pieces of advice for those who go shopping with their tween. And don't forget: for a pre-teenager, appearance is just as important on Halloween as any other day. You have to let them choose what they want the most, but they can't forget that it should be mostly ok with mom and dad. Still not sure how to go about this? Here's our guide for Halloween shopping for a tween.

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25 Obscure Mythological Creatures to Make Your Next Halloween Costume Legendary

by |September 11, 2023
Categories: Historical, Resource

25 Obscure Mythological Creatures

While there are tons of Halloween costumes on the market, what if you want to be something completely different from everyone else? Whether you're an avid DIYer or you want to assemble different costume pieces into a Halloween costume of epic proportions, might we suggest looking at mythology? As you'll see here, our ancestors had a wicked sense of creativity. Check out these obscure mythological creatures that we think have some serious Halloween costume potential!

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Pirate Costumes for All Ages [Costume Guide]

Pirate Costumes for All Ages

Ahoy, mateys! Looking to dress like a pirate for Halloween or some other costume party? Whether you're attending a swashbuckling soiree or taking the tots trick-or-treating, you've come to the right place. Our pirate costumes scream adventure! The billowing pirate shirts, the skull and crossbones patches, the eyepatches—there's just something about pirate costumes that makes them perfect for dress-up and Halloween. Arrr!

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These Costumes are in A League of Their Own [Costume Guide]

These Costumes are in A League of Their Own

"Batter up! Hear that call! The time has come for one and all to play ball!" That's how the victory song of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) begins. You know, the real-life baseball league that inspired the 1992 film, A League of Their Own—and now the hit series on Amazon. If the movie or series inspired you, then you might want to consider one of our exclusive licensed costumes! A League of Their Own costumes are perfect for Halloween, fan/movie conventions, or even a game with your friends. Think of who you might inspire! After all, a team rocking the Rockford Peaches costume is sure to win!

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