Living in the tropics, I have to find ways to feel the seasons change. I love the fall, but here it’s always summer. To get me in the spirit, I go to Joann Fabrics and look at all the fall decorations and fabrics. Then I take a walk through my neighborhood with the dog on our former trick-or-treating path (no kids in the house any more).
This week, I wrote a short article about all the costume shops I could find in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. What I’ve discovered is that there are temporary costume shops popping up all over the place, just in time for Halloween. It proves that Americans are really into this holiday, and I love that. Of course, when my daughter was younger, I made all of her costumes. What a blast that was! We sure had fun.
One of the things I learned while researching costume shops is that it is much more expensive to rent a costume than it is to buy one. The reason? Rental costumes are made far better with much more detail, and they withstand repeated use unlike purchased Halloween costumes, which fall apart quickly.
So if you’re longing for that fall feeling, why not start thinking about your Halloween costume now? The holiday is right around the corner!