NBC New York reports that the global phenomenon that is Santacon is descending upon New York City, and other locations, today – Saturday December12th.
Since anyone and everyone is welcome to join in the mayhem, NBC was kind enough to remind all potential Santaconners of the three basic rules of all Santacon events. The first and most important of which, and the only one I’m going to talk about, . . .
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I dug out my Santa hats and other such Christmassy apparel the day after Thanksgiving. I hope you did too. What? You don’t have a Santa Hat or any such Christmas headwear? You must be kidding! There are so many opportunities and events during the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas that just demand a good Santa hat or similar.
Wearing a Santa hat just makes the whole season seem more fun, more festive. Wearing one will make you smile, make others smile, and just add a bit of cheer and there. Here 10 great uses for a Santa hat or other holiday headwear.
» Read more: Find Your Santa Hats, Everyone!
The Gobbler has reappeared on some random heads. What we have discovered, quite by accident, is that placing the Gobbler on one’s head stimulates thankfulness, and thankful thoughts.
When Laura placed the Gobbler on, she said she was thankful for being thin! She’s been working hard at it, so that makes total sense.
» Read more: The Power of the Gobbler
It's that time of year again!
The countdown to Thanksgiving has become. Out comes my Gobbler hat – one of my very favorite hats! It gets everyone in the mood, feeling festive and thankful. For the next 6 days, Gobbler will be out and about and I’ll be trying to capture his antics on film for you.
» Read more: Gobbler Sightings
The holidays are looming and the pressure builds. Who is coming to Thanksgiving? Who’s hosting it this year? What will I make? Will crazy Uncle Ted and Cousin Barney have another knock down drag out political debate? How will I make sure to get a piece of Grandma’s pecan pie before my sister woofs it all down?
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Some costumes require a lot of “stuff.” You know what I mean. You either have a wear a lot of pieces or carry accessories to really get the look just right. While those are fun, sometimes you just want that comfortable, super simple costume that you look really great in, can mingle, dance, hop a fence, run from the cops . . . or whatever in, right?
This could be just that sort of costume. If you are going to a party that’s going to be crowded and warm, this one will have you cool looking and cool feeling while others are sweating up a storm. Since it’s basically just a pair of stretchy shorts, a bikini top, and a hat you can just imagine how totally comfortable you are going to be. And comfortable equals better dancing, more mobility and a generally happy disposition. Though it’s simple, it says sailor all the way.
So when it comes time for some shore-leave this October, this is the uniform you want to hit the party in . . . unless, of course, you dock in some fricken cold place on the east coast.
He was once a little green, ball of clay . . . GUMBY!
You should see what Gumby can do today . . . GUMBY!
Today we’ve got Sheriff Gumby. We started with the Gumby costume and just added a cowboy hat and vest, along with a big sheriff’s star. You could create all sorts of Gumby variations of your own.
How about a Pirate Gumby? Just add a pirate hat or bandana, an eye patch, a vest and a sword and you’re ready to search for buried treasure.
Sailor Gumby? Add a sailor hat and a red, blue or black kerchief tied around the neck, or one of those foam or inflatable life rings.
Gangster Gumby? Add a fedora, a Tommy gun, and a black tie. Maybe even a black pinstriped vest too.
Hippie Gumby? Throw on a hippie wig, a headband, a peace pendant, maybe a fringe vest, and some John Lennon glasses.
Policeman Gumby? Add a policeman’s hat, the badge, glasses, a utility belt with handcuffs, and a gun.
As you can see, the possibilities are endless. And you can tell by the smile on Sheriff Gumby’s face, he loves to dress up. Heck, you could even make a more grown up Gumby, and create Stripper Gumby. Just add the cuffs and collar. I can’t recall an episode where Gumby has ever done that!
So I was hanging out with this 3 year old the other day (that’s a whole other story), and while we were going wild at the playground, I was informed by this very confident 3 year old that, “Pirates are bad.”
I was aghast, deeply disturbed, and even slightly befuddled. What is this world coming to when 3 year olds think pirates are bad? Well, I’ll have you know I got to work setting that child straight right away. I told her I was a pirate. I taught her some pirate words. And I made a promise that the next time we had a play-date, we would dress up as pirates, talk like pirates, and play like pirates at a local park that has a “pirate ship” play area.
And this rescuing of the next generation will coincide with that illustrious and honorable, annual event (drum roll, please) International Talk Like a Pirate Day (TLAPD). I will be getting together with my little 3 year old buddy just days before TLAPD which occurs every September 19th, and I’ll have her saying her Aaaarrrrgggghhhhs and Avasts and Mateys just in the nick of time.
I think it my grand pirate duty to take that landlubber of a child and turn her into a sea worthy buccaneer. I shall inform her of her pirate name, dress her in pirate clothes, arm her with pirate weapons, and have her speakin proper pirate talk before the day’s end, or I’ll be seeing myself to Davy Jones.
I can christen her with her pirate name based on my knowledge of her personality and history or I can use one of the million of Pirate Name Generators out on the web. Being a seasoned pirate me-self, I shall take my knowledge of the child and create a pirate name perfectly suited to her.
Next, it be time to dress my little friend. She be an adorable little lass, but she’s full of gun powder and fight, that one.
Cute, but not quite suited to my little friend.
So I be thinkin that a cute little pirate wench outfit would not be suitin’ the likes of her. She’ll be bound and determined to be one of the crew – ready to pillage, plunder and swab the deck with the rest of the scurvy dogs.
This is the one for those adventure bound pirates.
So I can obtain a pre-made pirate costume like this one.
Or we could make one of our own. An eye patch, a pirate hat, a sash tied round her waist, and maybe a pirate earring. It really don’t take much to create a mighty fine pirate costume. Savvy?
Then I’ll determine her best pirate weapons, be it the classic pirate cutlass, the hook, or a pistol. Personally, I think she’ll be one scary opponent when wielding a sword.
The final piece is mastering the pirate lingo. Since I already gave her some basics, we’ll just add to the list. Some, Yo, ho, hos, Shiver me timbers, and Scallywags should do the trick.
I’m sure her mother will be quite amazed at the transformation when I return her little pirate home. And I will know I’ve done a good deed for all pirates everywhere. I have recruited a new pirate (a good one like me), shown her that there be nothing more fun that the pirate’s life, and celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day in the noblest of fashions.
I love superheroes - the classic well-known ones and the original creations of people just like you. I love it even more when someone puts together a superhero costume and wears it somewhere other than just a Halloween Party or Superhero Party.
That’s what mild-mannered, maintenance man, Rick Benedict has done. He regularly ducks into a private spot, dons his superhero costume, and lets his alter-ego, Marshwood Man, take over. He runs around the nursing home helping and cheering up the patients, assisting with physical therapy, and generally making lives better.
His costume is simple yet unique. He’s got white gloves, a black costume fedora hat, a black plastic Zorro mask, a cool green cape, and a specially made t-shirt with “MM” printed on the chest. When he appears in his spandex shorts and costume, smiles and happiness follow in his wake. He’s making the world a better place — PERIOD, END OF STORY!
So who is your alter-ego? What would your superpower be? What little bits, or gigantic chunks, of goodness could you do?
Superheroes are needed. There are openings everywhere. In every city and town. Just get creative and make a costume and come up with a name. You could actually make a world of difference in the funnest way.
Fiesta is over in Santa Barbara. The confetti from cascarones has been swept up, the horse poop from the parade has been scooped and tossed, the food booths have been taken down, the sound stages dismantled, and the sombreros packed away . . . .
Don’t pack that sombrero too far away. Theme parties with a Mexican or Latino flare to them are always a good idea and are perfect several times a year. Call it a South of the Border Party, a Fiesta Party, or an Ole Party and use any of the following events as an excuse to throw one.
I love this one! Kids get to open their Christmas gifts and get candy in their shoes instead of stockings.Want even more reasons to throw a Fiesta Themed Party? Check out all of Mexico’s Holidays.
Fiesta Theme Parties are great for kids and adults. You’ve got a ton of great foods to choose from – tacos, burritos, chips and salsa,nachos, tamales, and guacamole. Mmmm, muy bueno. For the adults, Fiesta-type drinks are abundant. Just make sure you’ve got a designated driver for the burro before you hit the Tequila.
The costumes for a Fiesta Theme Party are a snap. You can go elaborate with the Sexy Senorita, Flamenco Dancer, Zorro, or as a Mariachi. You can also create a super simple costume using nothing more than a white blouse and brightly colored skirt for girls, or black pants, white shirt, with a colored sash tied around the waist for guys. Or go super-simple with just a serape, a poncho, or a sombrero.
Throw on some toe-tapping Mexican rhythms like Mariachi, Salsa, or Nortena. Decorate with serapes, sombreros, cactuses, balloons, maracas, and brightly colored streamers. For fun hit the piñata, take on the Chili-Pepper Challenge (start with mild and increase the heat level each round. You’re out when you can’t eat a whole chili), or do a little Mexican Hat Dance and show off your moves.
Ole! OIe! A Fiesta Theme Party is a sure way to score a GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!
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