Whether for Halloween or just daily play, kids love to dress up like their favorite heroes -- and more and more often these days, the traditional cape-clad superheroes are losing popularity to real-life heroes like policemen, firefighters, and soldiers. Dressing up is an important part of play, and it helps kids exercise their imaginations. If you want to encourage your children's interest in real-life heroic careers, introduce them to some of the most-picked kids costumes listed below. Police Officer. Police costumes have always been one of the most popular choices for Halloween … [Read more...]
Shopping on a Quarter Tank
Image via Wikipedia When you go shopping these days, you have to pay attention to things like fuel usage and make the most of what you're putting into your tank. When you fixate on going a long distance from your home to do your shopping, you tend to spend a lot more overall than you would if you kept it more local. One way you can save some money while you shop is to plan like you're going to ride a bicycle. On a bike you can't carry as much as you can when you're planning to take your car. It also forces you to plan out what you really want, so you don't just buy things for … [Read more...]
Hats Are Back, And Big Floppy Brims Are In
Image via Wikipedia The big-brimmed, floppy hat trend that started last winter has carried over into spring and summer as a very feminine, retro fashion statement. While wool and wool-blend hats were the fibers of choice for the colder months, the hats for spring and summer feature cotton as well as braided, woven or crocheted straw. While feminine hats were once a fashion staple, floppy hats were relegated to beach accessories during the 80s and 90s. Thanks to celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Kate Moss and Nicole … [Read more...]