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All stuff I got from Amazon. The beard and wig came together (also came with stick on eyebrows, but they weren't very comfortable or visible so I didn't wear them), and the hat, robe, and satchel were also a package deal. Then I got some kind of bling necklace, the dollar signs multi-ring, and shutter shades which were advertised as "glow in the dark" though the glow only last about 5 minutes even though I put them under a bright light all day. I also got a long sherlock pipe that was very nice, totally legitimate (IE could actually be smoked from, though I didn't actually use it) and came in a nice storage box with felt or something inside, and was only $20.

All told, I probably spent about a hundred bucks on the costume. Just summed the current prices, $115.06 including shipping for the things that weren't available with Prime. I think that's a few dollars more than what I paid, some of the prices have fluctuated.

The beard and wig were pretty good quality IMO. The beard didn't stick on, but instead had a couple of straps that go around the back of your head and are covered by the wig. The wig was pretty thick and full of hair and looked very nice. Drinking was kind of bitch with the beard on; I drank out of bottles with moderate success if I was careful, but had to use a straw with anything from an open glass. After a while I started pulling the beard down so the mustache was below my mouth, to make it easier to drink.

The robe was nothing fancy, but looked good and wasn't too expensive. The color definitely isn't genuine but the beard/hair made the Gandalf part obvious to anyone who knew who Gandalf was. The hat and satchel were both made of very cheap thin foam, and the strap on the bag isn't adjustable I found it hung too low to be convenient. The hat also easily slid off of the wig, I had to use a few safety pins to attach it to the wig. LPT: Don't stab yourself in the skull with safety pins.

Both pieces of costume jewelry -- the necklace and the rings -- were cheap plastic. I probably could have gotten better quality stuff for a similar price, or gotten the same crap for cheaper if I tried, but it did the job. The necklace didn't have a clasp, you just slide it over your head, and it was a pretty tight squeeze. Definitely impossible to put it on or take it off without removing the wig, and someone with a particularly large head might not be able to put it on at all.

Some people "got" the costume better than others as was expected. Most people at least knew Gandalf, but I got some confused looks when I tried to explain the Cray part. A group of people took to calling me Wiz, I think as a combination of wizard and Wiz Khalifa. I really enjoyed the costume and I definitely want to use it again, especially since it was the most expensive one I've ever had. It was a lot of fun to put together and the general reaction was pretty positive, so I'd recommend it to someone who wants to put only small/moderate amount of effort for a pretty cool costume.

This is something very near and dear to my heart as both I and my oldest nephew have food allergies. There are tons of fun, non-food items you can hand out to trick or treaters that they will love. My favorite to hand out has been play-do. Other good ones are those Mardi Gras necklaces, stickers, or stamp rings. Please consider at least adding a few different non-food items to your normal candy giving.

...Btw, if you are looking for cool teal pumpkins and don't want to paint one yourself, Amazon has a lot of neat ones to put out. I'm told Target sometimes has them as well.

Halloween Drinks for Kids! FREE on Amazon Kindle on October 20-21 2019, 11:59 PM PDT. This fun collection of Halloween drinks for kids would be perfect for a Halloween party for kids or as a special treat at a family meal on Halloween. Apart from the recipes, you’ll find templates for party decorations in the book. I am the author of this book 🧛‍♀️ and I hope you’ll enjoy it! In any case, I will be happy to receive comments from you. ❤️

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Hey guys! If you have kids and an Amazon Alexa device, I designed a kids game called Spooky Says! It's a fun and spooky version of the popular Simon Says game! Here's the link to enable in the Amazon Skills store if interested (it's completely free btw): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J3B9NS9/ref=sr_1_14?s=digital-skills&ie=UTF8&qid=1538860597&sr=1-14&refinements=p_n_date%3A14284925011 Happy Halloween everyone!

I wrote a Halloween romance novel, now available on Amazon! It's the perfect book for anyone who loves Hocus Pocus, Good Omens, Practical Magic or Halloweentown!

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October Dreams: A Celebration of Halloween, and The Halloween Tree are two must-reads this season. My girlfriend recently stumbled upon something called Gods of The Nowhere: A Novel of Halloween, too, and it sounds awesome, but I haven't acquired it yet, so I can't say anything definite about it. Last, but not least, if you like graphic novels, there's always I Luv Halloween. Disclaimer: You have to be a fan of dark comedy to fully enjoy that last one.

They have some very nice Halloween items at Etsy (.com) can get Halloween jewelry, Halloween makeup bags or purses, decor, etc.

They have handmade and vintage items. I've been very happy with my purchases from there, but I do always check the sellers ratings (esp. on quality) before I buy anything. I've gotten a lot of Halloween gifts there over the years.

Another idea: You could check out The Halloween Tarot on Amazon, if you think she might be into that. I have it and I LOVE it. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Tarot-Tin-Kipling-West/dp/157281621X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=halloween+tarot&qid=1566090905&s=gateway&sr=8-2#customerReviews

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This book is perfect for you! Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton. Written from a non-fiction, historical scholarly POV, she touches on the earliest roots of Halloween in Ireland and Great Britian all the way through modern day.

I'm about halfway through and it is both dense with information while keeping my attention because it's so compelling. I particularly love how she touches on how historians of their day got things WRONG and how that affected common lore! I'm up to the 1950s and the transfer of Halloween from a European harvest centered festival to the commercialized Trick or Treat we're more familiar with is just as interestingly written. It's nerdy and insightful but manages not to be dry at all.

I rented it through my local library, maybe check there for a copy as well!

Forget Pottery Barn, I just put this in my Amazon cart. Now I have to find a genuine crystal skull to place on it. Anyone have any suggetsions? I wonder if Indiana Jones has any left over? Best part is, I can place other glass objects on this base during the off season. It would be even better if this base worked with my Phillips Hue lights.

Ninja edit: Occurrs to me this would be a good way to light a Jacko Lantern also. Just cut a hole in the bottom and place the jacko on it.

Amazon sells a few options but I hope OP can recommend a specific listing since they can be hit or miss.

I haven't tried the ones I linked.

I've been using the AtmosFX branded gray projection material: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012Y1V8EY/



I've tried a few other types but I've yet to find one that "disappears" quite as good as the AtmosFX stuff does with my light & projector configuration.

This is not a movie but I just bought a DVD of all the Halloween episodes of Roseanne. Five bucks on Amazon. I'm having some friends over to watch it and eat monster cereal Halloween morning.

A mix between amazon, Joann fabric, and Michaels - and a lot of cardboard/glue:

Fur: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AB19YBE

Hair: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LKKMHDC

Plastic Canvas: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DV68A9I

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At Michaels I got black, red, and brown felt (mouth, lips, and eye brows). I also got medium sized clear ornaments to round the eyes and black spray paint for the helmet as well as googly eyes. For the eye lashes I used black pipe cleaner.

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At Joann fabrics I got white buckram - it's a see-through material. Cut out circles apprx 3" diameter. Soak the buckram in water and place on the rounded ornaments to give it a bevel

A kind of lesser known one that I absolutely love is The End of Summer: Thirteen Tales of Halloween. It's not a kids book, but all the stories are ripe with Halloween spirit.

RGB Floodlights! Can be used outside for Halloween. Make your house the most attractive one!

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used this:
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I left lots of detail in the video description. along with other videos using these kind of devices.

Hope that helps.

I found this one really cheap :)
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I start reading books in September and then transition to watching more movies in October. This month I've read A Natural History of Hell and The Hellbound Heart. Last year I went through the entire Hannibal series and Scary Stories to tell in the dark. BUT every year, right before Halloween, I read The Halloween Tree. I still need one or two more book to get me through the month!