Have a Green Halloween

Ghosts and ghouls. Witches and zombies. And don't forget the Vampires! Halloween is my favorite holiday. For one night, each of us can recognize and unleash our dark side and our creativity. We get to publicly celebrate our fantasies and fetishes and alter egos without fear of judgment. Instead of buying that disposable costume made overseas, out of nasty raw materials, why not open up your creativity, your closet and basement? Whatever you want to be, I bet through your old clothes and items that you have tucked away you can make a rocking good outfit. Need to supplement - try the neighbors garage and when all else fails, the thrift store.

Don't forget the decorations! Treat them like your Christmas decorations, cherish and recycle the old and selectively replace or purchase new. Consider natural decorations - pumpkins, gourds, shrunken heads from apples like this one from "theapplecarver"...the list goes on.


Not creative you say? Organize a costume swap. Like a clothing swap, you and your friends or your kids can pile organize a costume trade, or better yet, throw all the costumes and accessories into a big pile and put together new costumes from them. Suddenly you are a zombie pirate or a vampire nurse.

Don't forget the make up. Most women will have a dark eyeliner and mascara in their arsenal. Use foundation or moisturizer as a base for baby powder to whiten your face. Fake blood is a breeze with food coloring and corn syrup.

No need to add to the landfill to get your inner-freak on. You've got it all happening at home;) Have a spooky, safe, fun and GREEN Halloween.

--till next week Restore, Recycle, Refresh & Renew