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She’s the sweet, know-it-all friend of Harry Potter at Hogwart’s Academy. Hermione Granger costumes are a fun and easy idea for Halloween. Follow these steps for a perfect Hermione costume for your next themed event or party.

Get a long, blonde wig. You don’t want light blonde, more like a sandy colour. It should be wavy, so either buy one or pick up a straight one that you can style at home with a curling iron.

Wear a plain black robe. You can add gloves, a hat, and a winter cloak as well, as she often wears these. You can find authentic Gryffindor robes and ties online to complete the Hermione costume, or try and create the Gryffindor crest yourself at home. Wear a plain white dress shirt underneath. I’ve seen some really nice Gryffindor scarves in scarlet and gold, also available online.

You need a Hermione Granger costume wand. For an authentic “Prisoner of Azkhaban” look, wear an hourglass necklace around your neck. As an added touch, you can carry around some books, either in your arms or a book bag. Hermione loves to study!

Religious costumes run the gamut from traditional Biblical characters to comic outfits: the pregnant nun, for example. Whatever type of statement you’re trying to make, religious costumes are a popular choice at Halloween, and throughout the year. Buy awesome religious costumes and SAVE 10-25%:

Here are some enlightened costume ideas to consider:

Priest Costume

For a priestly look, wear a long robe and white collar. Carry a Bible and accessorize with a rosary around your neck. The priest costume is a great last minute idea, and you can pair with a nun costume for an easy couple’s theme.

Monk Costume

The monk costume is also super easy to put together. Find a brown robe, add a cross around your neck, and carry a Bible. Add a wig with a bald spot or some round glasses, if you want to make it a bit more unique.

Nun Costume

The nun costume has a few different looks: traditional robe and nun’s cap. There are adult nun costumes that have a much shorter skirt and sexy black top.

Reverend Costume

The reverend costume is a religious costume similar to the monk or priest, but you can get a little more colourful with this one. Opt for a purple or red robe and a white sash around the neck to be a gregarious Southern minister. Don’t forget to ask people if you can get an Amen as you make your way around the Halloween party.

Buddha Costume

Be like Buddha this year, by wearing a golden one-piece tunic (don’t forget to add stuffing for a big belly). Paint your face gold or wear a gold face mask. Wear a bald cap. You can add some fun with the “Rub Me” Buddha costume – a burgundy robe and “Rub Me” in big letters on your stomach.

Adam and Eve Costumes

Most Adam and Eve costumes come with a flesh-coloured bodysuit, with fake leaves to cover your private bits. For an Eve costume, wear a long, flowing wig and a floral headpiece. You can buy Adam costume wigs, or use your natural hair.

There you have it, some religious costume ideas. Really, you could take any Bible character or religious figure you like and make it your own.

Nothing completes a Thanksgiving table like a beautiful fall centerpiece, or a basket of colourful fruits of the season. Decorating your home is an ideal way to celebrate the festivity of any season. Here are some great Thanksgiving decorations ideas.

Thanksgiving Table Decorations

Set up your Thanksgiving table with an autumn theme. Place silk leaves around a centerpiece of gold, yellow and red flowers. Or, opt for a fun turkey themed setup – a paper turkey decoration surrounded by turkey-shaped confetti. Fall is a time of rich, deep colours, so use berries, candles, and flowers that are vibrant and really reflect the season.

Don’t forget a Thanksgiving tablecloth and napkin set. You can buy Thanksgiving decor kits, or find colourful table accessories online or in stores.

You can also make placecards for your guests by folding small squares of paper and writing their names on them, decorating with stickers or small flowers and leaves.

Thanksgiving Decorations for the Home

You can buy a cornucopia – a horn-shaped basket where you place fruits, nuts and vegetables of the season. A cornucopia is a traditional part of Thanksgiving history, and can be placed on the table or around the home.

Use things like pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and berries in the entranceway to your home. Set pretty baskets up filled with them on end tables and in corners. Buy yellow or gold lights and twine them through plants inside the home, or on bushes and trees outside. Use rich fabrics – wine coloured velvet, gold brocade, earth-toned cotton – to tie bows on baskets or to line baskets.

Get creative and make a warm, Thanksgiving-themed home with Thanksgiving decorations this year!

Want to get in costume this year? Read our post on Thanksgiving costumes.

Throwing your child a birthday party can be lots of fun, but let’s face it – it is usually a source of stress for parents. Whether you’re sitting up at midnight frosting clown cupcakes, or trying to control a group of four year olds running through your home, the fun can be forgotten when you realize how much planning it takes to pull it off.

One thing that can reduce your stress is to buy a birthday party kit. Basically, it will come with things like decorations, plastic cups, plates, and cutlery, a tablecloth, centerpieces, invitations, candles, confetti…there are numerous types of birthday party kits out there.

The cost for a birthday party kit is anywhere from about $19.99 to $40.00, which is really reasonable when you consider the time it would take to pull everything together yourself! The cost involved would likely work out to be much more than that if you tried to put the pieces together. There are a lot of different types to choose from, so whether your child wants a Disney princess party or a pirate themed birthday, you can easily find a kit to match.

Looking for a mascot costume? Whether you want to be a mascot or just think of a unique furry creature for your school sports team, here are some tips for finding the perfect mascots costume.

Did you know that a high quality, brand new mascot costume can run you over $5,000? You may not have to worry if the school or organization is taking care of the cost, however, it pays to look around before you buy. Cost is also dependent on whether you sketch mascot costume designs and get a custom made character, or whether you purchase a ready-made getup.

Cooling systems are really important. Jumping and dancing around in a mascot costume is hot work! Many come with cooling systems installed within, however, some don’t. However, you can find mascot accessories like cooling vests and fans to install.

Finally, set up a routine to keep the costume clean. Don’t neglect regular mascot maintenance and cleaning. There are companies that will professionally clean your mascot costume, and even store it when it’s not in use.