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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.

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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.

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Want to wow as a young wizard this year? Harry Potter costumes take only a few things, and you can even create a great look for your next party at home.

Harry Potter Costume

You’ll need a black robe – the easily recognizable Gryffindor Robe, available at any costume shop. Or, hunt for a long black robe at a thrift store. Underneath the robe, put on a plain white dress shirt. It can be short or long sleeved, as only the collar and top button or two will show from the robe.

You’ll need a red and gold Gryffindor tie for your Harry Potter costume, but you can always just buy a gold one and colour red lines on it with a fabric pen or regular marker.

Accessorize your Harry Potter costume with a black wand, a pair of round glasses, and a broomstick. Write “Firebolt” on the broomstick with a black marker.

Harry’s hair is easy to recreate: if you have short, brown hair, you’re set. Otherwise, opt for a short wig, or temporary hair dye to change your locks. For makeup, draw a lightning scar on your forehead.

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It’s starting to become super obvious that Twilight costumes are going to be IT this Halloween! An Alice Cullen costume is a great idea for any theme party or Halloween event.

Alice Cullen Makeup

The trick to the Cullen look is a pale face. Put on very light foundation, concealer if needed, and dust with powder. Eyeshadow should be purple and shimmery. Put on some black or grey eyeliner under your eyes, and a very thin line on top. You can even dust a little of the purple eyeshadow underneath, but don’t overdo it. Use lip gloss or lipstick that is a dark berry pink or red.

If you want to complete the makeup look, you can get Twilight contacts from a costume shop, or your optometrist. You can go for gold coloured contacts, or the black ones she sometimes wears.

Alice Cullen Costume

Which look are you going for? A long dress with beading, covered with a cardigan is a good choice. For the Alice Cullen school outfit, find a white, ruffly blouse with a navy blue vest. You can create the Cullen crest or buy one to put on it. Alice’s family is old fashioned, with lots of dark colours. Unlike Rosalie Hale, Alice is not flashy, so while she wears nice clothes, she is not as style-conscious. Accessorize your Alice Cullen costume with a black choker.

Alice Cullen Costume Hair

Alice has a really unique haircut: very dark, cut in a pixie style. If you have short hair, you can use spray-in dye that is temporary. The easiest thing to do is to look for a black wig.

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There are so many Twilight costumes to choose from, so if you’ve decided you want to be Rosalie Hale, you are one step ahead! Rosalie Hale is played by Nikki Reed in the movie, and is stunningly gorgeous! She has long blonde hair with waves, ivory skin, and she is tall and slender. However, her personality is not as beautiful – she is very vain in the Twilight movies.

So, if you don’t have naturally blonde, long hair, you’ll need a Sookie costume wig.

Rosalie Hale Makeup

Your skin needs to be ethereally pale, which can be accomplished by priming with a light foundation. Use a makeup sponge to gently brush and blend it into your skin, and finish with a light powder.

Your eyeshadow can be brown or gray, or plum, with mascara on your lashes. Use berry-tinted lip gloss to complete the Twilight makeup look.

One of the most important parts of the Rosalie Hale costume is gold contacts. Rosalie’s eyes are really gold, so find costume contacts or even disposable coloured contacts from an optometrists office.

Rosalie Hale Costume Clothing

Do you want to go as formal Rosalie or casual? Either way, she’s a great dresser and always looks stylish. For a casual look, wear black or dark blue skinny jeans, a tight black or red tank top, and a dark coloured or gray fitted blazer. Don’t forget the black high heels and cream coloured scarf.

If you want to go as glamourous Rosalie Hale, you could wear her prom outfit. For Bella’s prom, she wore a dark red dress with a mermaid tail bottom, and a low neckline that went down to her waist! Obviously, this is very dependent on what you are allowed to wear, and if your Rosalie Hale costume is going to the office or to a theme party.

I’m having a hard time finding Twilight costumes on sites that are already put together. However, you can Shop for the best costumes, wigs and outfits at BuyCostumes.com and put it together yourself.

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