Reddit mentions: The best outdoor holiday decorations

-Hedgehog ear buds- I can't speak for the quality, but they're cute!

http://www.amazon.com/Earbuds-MP3-Accessories-Shark-Hedgehog-Penguin-Scottie/dp/B00C27YMM6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1407276017&sr=8-8&keywords=hedgehogs


-String of cute christmas lights. There are all sorts of lights, with hearts, or paper lanterns, etc, but I remember christmas lights being great for dorm rooms because they were more gentle than the obnoxious florescent lights that were in the dorms. Perfect for watching a movie or having friends over.

http://www.amazon.com/Grasslands-Road-Plumeria-Flower-6-Foot/dp/B004SL36JY/ref=sr_1_33?ie=UTF8&qid=1407276148&sr=8-33&keywords=string+lights

-Travel spoon/fork/chopsticks. It's always nice to have a plate, cup, and a few utensils in the room for when she doesn't feel like going to the dining hall and just wants easy mac. You could also try to find a cute bowl and cup on amazon to go with the utensils!

http://www.amazon.com/Skater-Nina-Spoon-Chopsticks-Utensil/dp/B005CLBY02/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1407276390&sr=8-5&keywords=chopsticks+fork

I assume your girlfriend is going away to college, so if none of these ideas sound good, there's nothing corny about getting a picture of you two, and framing decorating it.

[A snazzy Harry potter water bottle!] (https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Buffalo-HP1664-Gryffindor-20-Ounces/dp/B0164809P2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1527744053&sr=8-3&keywords=harry+potter+waterbottle)

[A gorgeous floral suit!] (https://www.amazon.com/ADOME-Swimwear-Womens-Monokini-Swimsuits-Bathing/dp/B07CYWBBK1/ref=sr_1_76_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1527744383&sr=8-76-spons&keywords=floral+swim)

[ I think everyone needs a pizza beach towel!] (https://www.amazon.com/WANTU-Microfiber-Beach-Towel-Multifunctional/dp/B07BF5MLQL/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1527744465&sr=8-3-spons&keywords=pizza+beach+towel&psc=1)

[ A rubber duck for your pool sounds amazing!] (https://www.amazon.com/GAME-Giant-Derby-Inflatable-Float/dp/B0196KKY6E/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1527744556&sr=8-18&keywords=pool+float)

[A cute pair of sunglasses!] (https://www.amazon.com/Kate-Spade-Darilynn-Sunglasses-Gradient/dp/B00S8L1OB2/ref=sr_1_17?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1527744755&sr=1-17&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=sunglasses+kate+spade)
[ A floral beach bag] (
https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Original-Lightweight-Shoulder-Shopping/dp/B078SKQN8R/ref=sr_1_30?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1527744885&sr=1-30&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=beach+bag)

[A book about the strong women involved within the science field] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607749769/ref=s9_acsd_zgift_hd_bw_b2_c_x_3_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-12&pf_rd_r=Y5EWX7PNS9N9ZFF59TE9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=fa1855b5-f3d3-592a-9c59-d14bda0d8982&pf_rd_i=2)

[The I know what you did last summer trilogy] (https://www.amazon.com/Know-What-Summer-Still-Always/dp/B001F4Y2A4/ref=sr_1_11?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745161&sr=1-11&keywords=summer&refinements=p_n_format_browse-bin%3A2650304011)

[ A set of Popsicle molds to make our very own frozen treats!] (https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Paradise-Popsicle-Molds-Blue/dp/B01DTGJX0Y/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745353&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=popsicle+mold&psc=1)

[ I think that this palm tree makes great summer decor!] (https://www.amazon.com/Lightshare-Lights-Decoration-Christmas-Nativity/dp/B0123SJ1SI/ref=sr_1_10?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745407&sr=1-10&keywords=summer+outdoor+decor)

[I'd love to give my grandfather this tumbler! He has always been there for me and is one of the kindest people you will ever meet.] (https://www.amazon.com/Tervis-1168985-Definition-Tumbler-Clear/dp/B00RVXNAWO/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745530&sr=1-5&keywords=dad+tervis+tumbler)

[A 'murica hat!] (https://www.amazon.com/MURICA-FOURTH-JULY-USA-america/dp/B00J9TTE46/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527745682&sr=8-2&keywords=murica)

[ A llama is the best thunder buddy that you could ask for!] (https://www.amazon.com/Aurora-Plush-12-Llama-Flopsie/dp/B001PJXGJ2/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745766&sr=1-2&keywords=llama+stuffed+animal)

[ Rainy days are the best to learn new hobbies!] (
https://www.amazon.com/ALEX-Toys-Craft-Chunky-Funky/dp/B000BWYN78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527745823&sr=8-1&keywords=learn+to+knit+kit+for+kids)

[ I would bring the new Panic! at the disco CD] (https://www.amazon.com/Pray-Wicked-Panic-At-Disco/dp/B07BMDQMQX/ref=sr_1_1_twi_aud_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527745899&sr=8-1&keywords=panic+at+the+disco)

[You never want to forget sunscreen!] (https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Defense-Sunscreen-Lotion-Spectrum/dp/B00AEN4QZ8/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1527745996&sr=1-7&keywords=sunscreen)

[These pineapple socks are adorable!] (https://www.amazon.com/Socksmith-Womens-Pineapple-Wintergreen-Multi/dp/B01B3DHGJ0/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1527746095&sr=8-17&keywords=pineapple)

[Tomatoes!] (https://www.amazon.com/Million-Organic-Seeds-Jays-643451295290/dp/B01CVUW054/ref=sr_1_2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1527746179&sr=1-2&keywords=tomatoe+seed)

[Have a splashing good time with this!] (https://www.amazon.com/Banzai-Waves-Water-Discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B0000VSGU0/ref=sr_1_20?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1527746339&sr=1-20&keywords=water+slide)

[Become a shark with your very own hand puppet!] (https://www.amazon.com/Schylling-Shark-Hand-Puppet/dp/B01APYB090/ref=sr_1_9?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1527746444&sr=1-9&keywords=shark)

• Charities - This is getting pretty common now, but it's still worth mentioning.
  
  
• Holiday decorations - I don't care what month I'm getting married in. I want an inflatable penguin!
  
  
• Food stuffs - Nice steaks, good alcohol, chocolate etc.
  
  
• Experiences - This kind of thing is also getting pretty common. I have my fingers crossed for Ren Faire season passes.
  
  
• Pet stuff - It'll be fun, right?

First this is an awesome gesture, and it being Malawi I can easily imagine the conditions.

I borrowed a friend's outdoor screen, and he had a simple 'HT in a box' setup he bought used from a garage sale (!). (I believe it was this one.

I'm not sure of your budget, but would suggest that a unit like this would be prone to failure - dependent on electricity, it may be better to get a dedicated non-inflatable screen (have to think about it being damaged, banged around etc).

You can go cheap(er) and get a projector, outdoor screen, outdoor speakers, and an amplifier and BluRay player (HTIB?), that's one way to go, perhaps needing a 220V inverter (Malawi is 220V btw), and you can provide a large trunk to hold all this stuff.

Or you can go with something like this already designed for packing into a case.

Lots of options for this, my only experience was a one-time outdoor 'let's borrow this unit for a birthday party'. Turned out that the borrowed projector wasn't very bright, the sound was okay but not that great, but for a group of 10-year olds watching Mrs. Doubtfire it kind-of worked.

Now with a dedicated basement HT I don't have much impulse to take it all outside, but that might just be me.

Dollar store spiderwebs work a treat, and if you find the tattered veil type fabric they look great over lamps or as curtains.

Led only, bulbs can heat up enough to cause fire.

Glad you can finally enjoy it with us.

Great Christmas Dragon!

Nothing says Christmas like a 12 Ft tall Dragon on your lawn. If you like NASCAR, and are about having a good time, meeting girls, meeting guys, this is the one for you.

69!!!!!

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https://www.amazon.com/Home-Accents-Decoration-Inflatable-Kaleidoscope/dp/B0773XT5T1/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1543380037&sr=8-6&keywords=inflatable+dragon

Command strip some spray painted [mini skulls] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074B3K1BK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IOsRDbMYEP4AT

And it’ll look awesome

Also, nice setup!

https://www.amazon.ca/Distortions-Unlimited-Alien-Foam-Filled/dp/B00BMDGZWQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=alien+halloween+prop+foam+filled&qid=1551129648&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Might have better luck around Halloween.

Use the smile link instead, so your favorite charity can benefit from you scaring kids and getting dogs run over.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00410ZGOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AB1GzbB2AJA9X

I actually just bought some of these mesh bags to wash my jersey. I figure since it cost $150 I might as well take care of it and make sure my washer doesn't cause any nicks or pulls. I turn my jersey inside out and wash it in this bag on normal cycles with all of my other clothes and have had no issues yet.

Inspirayytion: [here] (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_OsRPWRJ7PY)

Where I wayysted my monayy lmao: [here] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BMDGZWQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1452902666&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=foam+alien&dpPl=1&dpID=31nUjZANlQL&ref=plSrch)

Stick this baby in your window and you'll have friends for miles.

http://www.amazon.com/20-Foot-Tall-Inflatable-Snowman/dp/B0085Q3NFK/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1449443540&sr=1-1&keywords=30+foot+inflatable+santa

This guy is 20 feet tall lol

Like these Fireplace Skulls on Amazon!

Its hung pointing up from the tv stand it has a u shaped bracket the I just put around the tv mounting rails here is a link to the projector

Gemmy Showhome RGB 3D Hologram Projector/Projection Indoor/Outdoor Holiday Decoration https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBCD2CF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JAV2Db5CW53JJ

I suspect it's probably the bearings.

Honestly, rebuilding the motor on a pump is likely going to be more of a headache than it's worth.

This is an exact replacement: https://www.amazon.com/Smith-HSQ125-Centurion-Square-Flange/dp/B00M6PALPQ

Gemmy Is a brand name, however it’s commonly used as a generic name. You’ve likely seen these on people’s lawn around holidays. Here’s an example:

Gemmy Turkey 6 Foot Lighted Airblown Inflatable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSAOJEU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3bzKAbCBXK3C4

I tried to make mine all from Amazon for the fun of it! It's not finished





A poster of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre


Jack O'Lantern


candy corn (because it's delicious)


A mask of any kind


A witch



Zombie



Sad clown



The children from the Village of the Damned



A ghost


Any kind of monster of any kind



A horror movie icon


A spooky scary skeleton


A person in a Halloween costume of any kind



A Blacula or a black vampire


The Necronomicon


A black cat



Frankenstein monster



A gravestone



A picture of one of these characters. Count chocula, Boo-Berry, Frankenberry, Yummy Mummy, or fruity brute.



Lucky Chloe



Also a bunny



A picture of The Undertaker



A picture of Sam from trick or treat

So I sort of want to force gift someone This. Suggestions on who?

When I had gravel I used an inflatable like this https://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Decorations-Airblown-Inflatable-pumpkins/dp/B005JORHLC/ref=pd_lpo_86_tr_t_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JFR7HVC2DYKVP95EE89C but its so much easier with a lawn.

Amazon has a small inflatable screen here and I'd love to think a pico projector from monoprice would work, but I think those projectors have to work in complete darkness.

This could work for guerrilla/ temporary movie nights.

This one?
Seems a little pricey at amazon, though.

https://www.amazon.com/Lighted-Blow-Ghost-Pumpkin-33-Inch/dp/B008643NTW

Not serious: Alien probes can probably found at Torchwood Institute.

Alien props... Maybe it's custom made?

Edit:

• https://www.amazon.com/Foam-Filled-Alien-Halloween-Prop/dp/B00BMDGZWQ
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Encounter-Sitting-Statue-Display/dp/B079C3FPQS
  
  From the words on that page you can probably find one that is for sale.

SUNSTAR INDUSTRIES 23623G Air blown Animated Cat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00410ZGOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WIZGzbS1WFHQ5

ayy lmao

SUNSTAR INDUSTRIES 23623G Air blown Animated Cat

https://www.amazon.com/Foam-Filled-Alien-Halloween-Prop/dp/B00BMDGZWQ

Or for a little more professional:

http://www.hauntedprops.com/aliens-flying-saucers-science-fiction-props/

Alien doll that someone dressed up

https://www.amazon.com/Foam-Filled-Alien-Halloween-Prop/dp/B00BMDGZWQ

Something along the lines of this

Is it this guy?

https://www.amazon.com/Foam-Filled-Alien-Halloween-Prop/dp/B00BMDGZWQ

https://www.walmart.com/ip/4-1-2-Alien-Foam-Filled-Latex-Skin-Halloween-Prop/26983151

This one is quite similar. 4.5 feet tall.

http://www.amazon.com/Foam-Filled-Alien-Halloween-Prop/dp/B00BMDGZWQ

Same one as above but a little cheaper. (no clue about shipping though)

http://www.hauntedprops.com/product-p/hp%202286.htm

Here's one Amazon Link

Not quite the same as this one, but maybe it works for you?

here's a unboxing video

Searching for "Alien Prop" or "foam filled alien prop" via google brings up results

I didn't have luck with "Lil Mayo" either, but would one of these two work?

X TERRESTRIAL ROSWELL ALIEN UFO FLYING SAUCER PROP

Foam Filled Alien Halloween Prop