Need some party theme ideas for New Year's Eve parties?

There will be lots of New Year's Eve parties in the coming weeks.

Check out my article about party theme ideas for your big get-together

Make sure to invite over lots of friends to celebrate the brand new year. Have lots of food and snacks and drinks.

And above all else, make sure nobody drinks and drives. Use public transit or just let them all spend the night.

Happy new year!

Need a party costume for New Year's Eve parties?

New Year's Eve is coming up fast!

Are you planning on going to a New Year's Eve party in San Francisco, Oakland or other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area?

If so, read my article about the best costume shops in San Francisco that sell costume outfits.

Everyone wants to look hot and sexy for a New Year's Eve party with friends.

Visit the shops in this article for some awesome last minute New Years Eve costume masks and outfits.

Happy new year!

Top 10 funniest costume ideas for Halloween 2012

Need some hilarious costume outfit ideas got Halloween 2012? Well, here is my list of the top 10 most funny ideas for costumes this year.

1. Big Bird. Everyone knows it's all about the election
2. The Kardashians. People love them.
3. Simon Cowell. He's still a riot!
4. Barack Obama!
5. Mitt Romney.
6. Jim Lehrer from PBS
7. The Call Me Maybe singer
8. George Jefferson. He will be missed.
9. NFL replacement referees
10. Britney Spears

There you have it. My list of the top 10 funniest Halloween costume ideas.

Sesame Street Big Bird costumes for Halloween 2012

Sesame Street Big Bird Adult Costume

Have you heard the news? The hottest Halloween costume in 2012 is definitely going to be a Sesame Street Big Bird costume. Click the link above for one place to buy them.

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama masks and costumes for Halloween 2012

Need a great costume for 2012 Halloween? If so, you've definitely got to dress up as Mitt Romney for Halloween!

There are lots of places to buy masks of presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Check them our at Amazon, Target and costumecraze.com.

What about Barack Obama and Michelle Obama presidential Halloween masks and costume outfits for 2012 Halloween?

Well, check out my article for lots of tips for President Obama Halloween masks and costume.

Happy Halloween 2012!

Barack Obama president masks and costumes for Halloween 2012

Are you excited about 2012 Halloween in October?

I sure am. I wrote this article to help people find out where to find masks and costume outfits to dress up like Barack Obama or Michelle Obama.

What about a Mitt Romney Halloween costume mask or outfit?  Let me know if you know where to find one.

Happy Halloween 2012!

Need some Captain America Avengers costumes?

The Avengers was the biggest movie of 2012 for sure.

Will kids want to dress up as Avengers for Halloween 2012? You bet your bottom dollar they will.

For Captain America costumes, read my article here.

I cannot wait to see all those Avengers costumes during Halloween night this year.

If your child is dressing up as one of the Avengers, make sure that you take lots of pictures.

Need an idea for an Olympics basketball player costume for Halloween?

The 2012 Olympics have come and gone. But you can re-live the glory by dressing up as your favorite NBA Dream Team basketball Olympics gold medalist.

First you need to pick your favorite NBA star. My article here has the roster from the 2012 London Olympics.

Then you buy a jersey for that player. Next get a basketball.  That's it.

Need some ideas for Olympics costumes for Halloween 2012?

If you enjoyed watching the 2012 Olympics, you may be thinking about dressing up in a costume based on a famous athlete from the Olympics.

Well, what about Olympics superstar Apolo Ohno? Read this article. It has lots of ideas and tips.

Happy Halloween 2012!

Last minute costume ideas for women for Halloween 2012

You know you want to go out to a fun Halloween party in October 2012.

But as a woman, you may not face had time to buy a costume. Everyone knows you get busy.

Don't worry. You can find some ideas here for some simple and easy last minute DIY Halloween costume outfit ideas for women and ladies.

You've worked hard all year. Go out and live a little!

Next month is October!

Are you getting excited because next month is Halloween?  I sure am. Make sure to visit this blog for lots of costume ideas!

Getting ready for Labor Day weekend!

Have fun this weekend and enjoy the long holiday weekend!

2012 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival

It's 2012 and you know you just have to see lots of pumpkins. Well, if you're going to be in California in October, you better mosey on down to Half Moon Bay.

The best place to be with your family in 2012 is the 2012 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. You can get all the info you need at their website.

Making Homemade Holiday Cards in 2012

Making homemade Halloween and Christmas holiday cards can be lots of fun and can be one of the least expensive ways to celebrate the holidays in 2012.

Do you need some fun holiday quotes and expressions for your holiday emails, postcards or letters?

Well, I have written an article that will give you lots of ideas and resources for finding wonderful holiday quotations. Read my article here.

Have a great 2012 holiday season and make some memorable holiday cards!

If you have any great ideas that you would like to share on this topic, please make a comment below.

Last Minute Costume Ideas on Pinterest

If you love Pinterest.com and also love seeing photos of ideas for cool Halloween costumes and outfits, do not hesitate to check out my Pinterest.com website.

My main Pinterest board is titled Last Minute Costumes for the Holidays.

Halloween 2012 is coming up. Make sure you start planning your Halloween costume ASAP!

Olympic costumes

Do you have any ideas for Olympics Halloween costumes?

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: October 13-14, 2012

Are you getting ready for the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: October 13-14, 2012?

If not, now is the time to start planning your trip to the 2012 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. Hundreds of thousands of people will visit Half Moon Bay in October to see the pumpkins.

How to find more info on the festival? I have written about the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival and yo can find those articles here and here. My articles can give you lots of tips about Half Moon Bay and its 2012 pumpkin festival and contest.

You can also get details from the official website.

My best advice for you in 2012 is to get started on your planning early and, if you're driving on that weekend, start driving as early in the morning as possible. Unless you like getting stuck in super-slow traffic, the early bird gets the worm.

Check out this page for lodging information.

Have lots of fun at the 2012 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. For other tips for the holidays, read all of my articles here.

How to make an Apple IPAD Halloween costume outfit

What is the hottest thing of 2012? Well, it's gotta be the iPad! 

You can dress up in an iPad costume.

First, you need to make a large cardboard version of the iPad with large pieces of cardboard.

Then you find a way to cut a space for your body.

Then you use duct tape to attach the big pieces. And then you use paint on the cardboard to make it the right color. And of coursr paint the Apple emblem and the we word iPad all over.

Awesome ideas for Sexy Costumes and Outfits for Women for 2012 Halloween

For a lot of people, Halloween and the month of October is all about dressing up in sexy Halloween costumes and being able to show that you've still got it. Nothing wrong with that!

But it can be very hard to find the last minute costume outfit that has just the right amount of sexy to go with what you want to wear and where you will going on Halloween 2012.

Do not fear one bit. I have a lot of DIY homemade costume ideas for women that I can share with you for free on this blog. Just sit back and read below for some ideas on where you can buy the perfect sexy last minute costume that you can wear to your party in October.

A. Ideas for Sexy Costumes for Women

You know what you want. That is to look hot during the month of October and during your Halloween parties. I've got some tips for you.

First, check out this article of mine for some ideas for homemade DIY costumes for women that can be sexy and memorable.

Next, what about being a cheerleader? You definitely cannot go wrong if you want to look sexy. Read my article here about where to get cheerleader costumes online. You have lots of choices!

B. Ideas for Women Halloween Costumes in Other Sizes

What if you are pregnant? do not think for one second that you are out of luck. I've got some tips here that can help you start planning for your costume now that you have this other consideration.

And plus-sized women? There's plenty of options for you too! Read this article of mine for tips for you.

C. Last Minute, Need a Costume in 5 Minutes or Less?

Yeah, we know you weren't planning to go to a Halloween costume party in 2012, but things happen, right? Someone called up and said you gotta go for this or that reason.

Don't worry. I've got seven (7!) tips for you on ideas for super last minute ultra-fast DIY homemade costumes that you can make in a jiffy. Check out my article about this topic.

Is this enough help for you to start planning for your 2012 Halloween costume outfit? I hope so.

Have fun this Halloween and show off your sexy costume outfit!

Ideas for Funny Halloween Costumes for 2012

Do you like funny Halloween costumes?

Of course! Funny Halloween costumes are a whole lot more memorable than standard scary costumes. That is why you should always try and wear a really funny costume outfit on Halloween night, especially if you want people to talk about you in a fun way!

Do you need some fun ideas for funny outfits for Halloween costumes? Sure we all need some help in that department.

I've got some tips for you:

First, check out this link for my article about for funny costume ideas for both kids and adults.

Next, the internet has zillions of ideas for funny DIY homemade costumes. Check out my other article for even more tips.

And don't forget my great article on some of the best ideas for last minute funny Halloween costumes.

These are just some of my tips for funny and fun Halloween costume ideas. Make sure you take the time to come up with some really funny ideas that will make your friends roll on the ground with laughter in 2012!

Quick and Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for All

Do you like quick and easy Halloween costumes? Of course you do. We all like costumes that you can make at home in a jiffy, some really quick DIY last minute costumes for October.

Well, I have lots of ideas for you because let me tell you I have written a whole bunch of articles that have tips for quick, fast and easy costumes and outfits for Halloween.




How about pirate costumes? Here's an article I wrote about DIY priate costumes for all:

Best Ideas for Fast and Easy Homemade DIY Pirate Costumes for Your Last Minute Halloween Party in 2010


Maybe you want something funny in addition to being easy. Well, I have some ideas in that department:

More Easy and Funny Homemade DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for 2010

Do not forget about your college students. They need ideas too:

Great Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for College Students in 2010

Have lots of fun planning your Halloween costume outfit!

Cool fun dog devil costumes

Do you love dressing up your dog for Halloween or just any day of the week?

If so, then how about a fun dog devil costume! You can get lots of ideas from my article about dog devil costumes.

Go ahead, have a little fun with your dog. Just make sure he/she is comfortable in the costume and not too hot!

All about the 2012 NorCal Pirate Festival in Vallejo, June 16-17

Do you need some pirate costumes and outfits? Well, the perfect place to find them is June 16-17 at the 2012 Northern California Pirate Festival in Vallejo, California.

Find out more here:

Travel tips to the Northern California Pirate Festival in Vallejo, June 16 & 17 - San Francisco Commuter | Examiner.com

Lots of ideas for quick last minute costumes

Do you need some ideas for a quick, simple and easy Halloween costume?

If so, check out this website for lots of ideas :

Last Minute Gift Ideas and Costumes for the Holidays

July 4th, 2012: Events in Concord, CA

Are you planning on watching parades and fireworks in Concord, CA? If so, make sure to read my article which gives lots of info on the 4th of July celebration in Concord.

Best ideas for last minute costumes for kids and adults

Getting dressed up for a last minute party is never easy.

But my Pinterest board here is especially dedicated to my very best articles on homemade DIY costumes and outfits for any event.

Pintetest page for last minute costume ideas

Need some ideas for costumes and outfits for last minute parties and events?

Last Minute Gift Ideas and Costumes for the Holidays

Popular Pinterest Profiles

If you are trying to find the most popular Pinterest accounts:

How to Find Popular Pinterest Pages and Boards for DIY Crafts, Home and Photography - Yahoo! Voices Mobile

Need a quick costume idea for the Bay to Breakers race?

The Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco is coming up really fast.

Do you need a super fast last minute homemade costume or outfit that you can wear during the Bay to Breakers race? 

If so, read my article about easy and quick DIY costume ideas that are funny and easy on the wallet.

Have fun during Bay to Breakers!

Tips and suggestions for Mother's Day Ideas for Cards and Crafts

Mother's Day should be the greatest holiday in the world because it surely has to do with the most wonderful person in the world, your very own mother.

This year, make sure your mom knows how much you care about her in Mother's Day.

Here are some links to articles where you can get ideas and suggestions for Mother's day cards and crafts. You can use these ideas with your kids to help make something memorable.

Have lots of fun making something for mom and show her how much you love her and think about her all the time.

1. Last Minute Funny Mothers Day Poems
2. Mother's Day and Holiday Card Quotes, Sayings and Phrases

You can also use these articles if you need some sayings and expressions to put inside your Mother's Day card:

1. Holiday Quotes for Kids: Making Greeting Cards with Children in 2010
2. Mother's Day and Holiday Card Quotes, Sayings and Phrases
3. Best Web Sites for Holiday Card Sayings, Phrases and Quotes

Remember, your mother is the reason why you are reading this blog entry. Make sure she knows how much you care for her this year. 

Happy Mother's Day!

Easy homemade costume ideas

Do you need a superquick lightning fast Halloween costume or outfit?

Have no fear. This article has lots of tips and suggestions for you.

http://voices.yahoo.com/lightning-fast-last-minute-costume-6238744.html

Celebrate the author of "Where the Wild Things Are"

Today is a day that we should celebrate the life and accomplishments of someone who brought joy to everyone:

http://voices.yahoo.com/where-wild-things-costumes-halloween-night-4555973.html

Quick homemade Avengers super hero costume projects

If you love to do crafts and DIY costumes, consider making your own costume this year.

"The Avengers" smashed all box office records. Now you can make your own homemade superhero outfit by reading this article:

Top 5 Last Minute DIY Homemade Super Hero Halloween Costumes for Kids and Adults - Yahoo! Voices Mobile

Fun projects for lawn decorations for the holidays

Do you like to do craft projects during the holidays? If so, there ate lots of great DIY homemade craft ideas on the internet.

See below for my article on making lawn decorations:

Easy Ideas for Fun DIY Homemade Halloween Yard or Lawn Decorations for 2010 - Yahoo! Voices Mobile

Easy ideas for quick costumes for kids

Do you need a lightning fast super quick Halloween costume for one of your kids?

There's no need to run out and spend money on a costume outfit when you can make one out of stuff you have at home.

1. Vampire costume. For this one, make a vampire cape out of black fabric, use lots of black clothes and then use hair gel for a slick hairdo look.

2. Sports fan. Love your local team? Dress your kid up with all the official team clothes from your closet.

3. Princess. Girls love this costume. Simply find a beautiful dress in your closet and pin or tie it to make it fit your little one. Then make a little tiara and crown. Plus a little makeup.

Hope you can use these ideas for simple and easy last minute Halloween costumes for kids.

Costume ideas for plus sized women

Are you a plus-size woman in need of a quick costume idea?

If so, check out my article below for some tips on last minute Halloween costume ideas and designs.

2010 Halloween Costumes for Plus Size Women: Last Minute DIY Homemade Costume Ideas - Yahoo! Voices Mobile

Cinco de Mayo holiday is coming up fast! Dress up and have fun!

Do you like celebrating fun holidays? if so, the holiday of Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is coming up real fast.

Dressing up in a costume is always fun. If you're thinking about dressing up in a costume for Cinco de Mayo, you better head on over and read my article about dressing up in a costume on Cinco de Mayo. The article lists lots of places to get a costume.

What is Cinco de Mayo all about? For some background, you can always read the article on this website to help you understand why people celebrate this holiday, the Fifth of May.

Last minute homemade costume ideas for teens

If you are helping a teen make a last minute homemade do it yourself costume or outfit, you've come to the right place.

Simply read my article on great ideas for teenagers for making their own costumes out of stuff they have around the house.

The article talks about all kinds of last minute costume ideas and designs. For example, vampire costumes can be very cheap to make and all you really need are some dark clothes and the right makeup. And remember, costumes are not just for Halloween because there are all kinds of parties throughout the year.

New blog just for pumpkin carving patterns

Do you need an internet destination where you can get some free tips on where to find fun and easy pumpkin carving patterns and templates?

If so, check out my new blog at this address:

easypumpkincarvingpatterns.blogspot.com

Do it yourself funny costume ideas for kids

Do you know that you can make your own homemade costumes for your children?

Yes you can. There are many costume ideas for homemade DIY projects where you can save big bucks. Read my article below for some tips.

Four Funny Costume Ideas for Halloween for Kids or Adults - Yahoo! Voices Mobile

Great resources for Halloween pumpkin carving patterns and easy stencil designs

There is never a time of the year that is not a great time to carve a pumpkin.

If you simply cannot wait until Halloween, review the article below for some of the best free resources for easy pumpkin carving patterns and stencils.

http://voices.yahoo.com/pumpkin-carving-patterns-stencils-top-13-web-sites-4529725.html

Do you need some Beyonce Halloween costume ideas?

Beyonce halloween costume ideas are sometimes hard to find.


Don't worry. I have just the articles for anyone 
looking for Beyonce halloween costume ideas.

Get Started on Your Beyonce Knowles Halloween Costume

Helpful Resources for You to Dress Up as Your Favorite Pop Singer, Beyonce

Happy holidays!

List of Resources for Sexy Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Women

Are you a woman who likes to look sexy? If so, you may be thinking about dressing up in a holiday costume. That's fine but what if it's a last minute party or Halloween event?

There are lots of resources on the internet for tips for last minute sexy costume ideas for women. 

If you're looking for some tips for sexy costume ideas for women, here are some articles I have written that can help you. Click on a link below for the article that interests you the most.

Fun and Easy Do it Yourself Last Minute Sexy Costume Ideas

Last Minute DIY Costume Ideas for Women

Easy and Simple Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Women

Hope you can use some of the ideas in these articles for creating your own homemade DIY last minute costume for Halloween or some other event.

If you need some other tips and resources, make sure to check out my online Yahoo Contributor profile for lots more articles and tips. 

Happy Holidays from Darrin Atkins!!!

Need some Mad Hatter costume ideas?

If you love the Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland, you may be thinking about dressing up as one of these characters for your next party.

If so, read this article first. The article has lots of tips on cool Alice in Wonderland costumes.

Need some ideas for a celebrity costume?

Maybe you want to dress up like Jay Leno or Patrick Swayze?

If so, read this article for resources for all kinds of celebrity costumes.

Ultimate List of Celebrity Costume Ideas for Halloween 2009 - Yahoo! Voices Mobile

Hey women! Need a sexy last minute costume idea?

If you're a woman in need of a super quick last minute homemade costume idea, check out this article for some easy ideas.

Maybe it's too late to buy a costume. Just make a DIY costume from tips from my article.

Ideas for Tiger Woods Halloween Costumes and Masks

Have you seen the latest Tiger Woods commercial? If so, you may be thinking of dressing up as the famous golfer.

Check out my article on where to buy Tiger Woods masks and costumes.

Last Minute DIY Costume Ideas to Celebrate "The Avengers" Movie

Are you getting excited about the new 'Avengers' movie?

If so, you may be thinking about making a DIY homemade last minute costume for your child? If so, check out this article for some tips on how to do this:

Last Minute DIY Homemade Super Hero Halloween