It’s time for the yearly round-up of costumes, in case you need some ideas. What are you dressing up as? Last year, I was the Prancercise Lady, but it’s going to be hard to top that one. The kids want to be a diva (10 year old) and a bald eagle (7 year old). We’ll probably get started on costumes this week. This always starts with a trip to the thrift store. Our costumes are of the slapdash variety—-altered rather than sewn from scratch, with not too much (okay, almost no) emphasis on perfection.
Here are a few from years past:
Anastasia Romanov (Russian princess)
So glad to get my copy of the Budget Bytes cookbook the other day. If you haven’t yet discovered the Budget Bytes blog, you’re in for a treat. The recipes are on the simple side—weeknight friendly, for the most part, but not boring in the least. As the title suggests, the recipes are wallet-wise, but beyond that, they’re just appealing, and in many cases, less-meatarian, which I love. Also many are gluten-free or easily adaptable to GF. I checked the book out from the library and liked it so much I had to buy my own.
Discovered another new-to-me podcast for children’s and YA lit enthusiasts. It’s called First Draft, and it’s interviews Sarah Enni conducted with authors during a cross-country road trip. Good stuff, food for thought.
What about you? Discover anything good lately?
Emily Smith Pearce 
I am loving the bald eagle! Can’t wait to see it!
Thanks, Carin! I thought I had responded to you long ago.
I’m both sad and relieved that my son didn’t want me to make his (Iron Man) costume this year! I love your turtle costume. Good luck with this year’s costumes!
I know how you feel. I love making them, but sometimes the pressure makes it less fun. Thanks, and happy Halloween!
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