Let's Be Creepy Ladies

 Sometimes girls might want to be a princess for Halloween.

Other times they might want to be Pennywise:

My daughter has been both. Some years she wore beautiful frilly dresses. 

And then there was this year:

She says she has the most fun being spooky. There's something powerful about making another human screech:

I've always told my daughter she can wear whatever she wants. She was always surprised when some of her friends' parents refused to let their girls be a deranged clown. I reminded her that everyone is different, but that in OUR house, she was able to be this:

Or this Obsession costume:

Now, do these costumes startle me? Uh, yes. I've never been of fan of clowns and suddenly, here was my kid chasing me in full clown gear. 

But I am so happy my daughter feels comfortable being exactly who she is. 

I wouldn't have it any other way.

(Even though I might be frightened.)

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

......to have put out the inside Halloween decor. I hope to bring the outside stuff out sometime this week. 

......to be seeing Natalie this weekend. We have been watching Dawson's Creek, and Pacey just kissed Joey, so Natalie needs to see what happens next. (Obviously I know. I loved the show as a teen.)

......to have finished Love You More by Emily Giffin. It's about Billie, who just engaged. Then her first love calls with devastating news and she has to return to the area where she grew up. Will old feelings stir? Or will Billie realize she's outgrown her former home? I've always liked Emily's novels and this one was a sweet & cozy read. 

......to think the world needs more kindness. October is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender History Month. It's always a beautiful thing when people can be their authentic selves and live their truth. It's always heartbreaking when people do not comprehend this. 

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Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Costume Ideas

If you have tickets to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Disney World and are stumped on what to wear, I have ideas.

Now, you do not have to wear a costume to the party. Many don't. I didn't. I wore a fall themed t-shirt:

Here's a close up of the t-shirt. You can get it here. I received so many compliments on it.

Tommy dressed in black in the blazing hot Florida sun. 

Why?

He wanted to be Tobey Maguire from Spider-Man 3. You know, when Venom was taking over his body and he wasn't acting quite like himself?

His hair is blond, so we got black hair spray. You can find this in most Halloween aisles for around $5.

Did people know who he was? Er, not really. I think one asked if he was a Priest? But as soon as Tommy explained, they would be like, "Ah, I see it now." 

We got the pants and jacket here. The shirt came from Goodwill. We found the Venom clip from a blind bag. 

Natalie decided to be the Hatbox Ghost from the Haunted Mansion ride.

She had the dress in her closet from Goodwill and purchased a black cape here. Luckily they party had a Hatbox Ghost popcorn bucket, so it worked out. Natalie did her own makeup and went with a headband instead of a top hat.

Basically, wear whatever you're comfortable in. Some get super creative. Others keep it simple. Wear shoes you can walk around in. 

Take advantage of all the photo spots, and have an incredible time.