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Celebrating Thanksgiving On A Small Scale

Thanksgiving is a time where families and friends come together to give thanks for everything good in their lives. They are also great opportunities for people to reconnect after long periods of time away. With the current state of the world, long-distance travel and large gatherings are no longer an option. While this may mean that many people will not get the chance to reconnect, that doesn’t mean that Thanksgiving has to be completely canceled. Hosting a small scale, Thanksgiving dinner for your immediate family is a great alternative to the large events of the past. If you are not sure how to get started, Costumes For All Occasions has some tips that may help.

Creative Thanksgiving Menus

Plenty of recipes have been passed down through the generations that families will serve every Thanksgiving. With fewer people to entertain, popping a giant turkey or ham into the oven is no longer cost-effective or budget-friendly. You can save on space and money by reinventing your menu to accommodate a smaller guest list. Consider buying a smaller turkey or even only turkey breast and making a new menu item. Instead of several large pies to feed a few families, consider making a cobbler Instead. Or, you can even small single person-sized pies to make your small Thanksgiving dinner more unique. You can ditch the traditional menu completely and move out of your comfort zone by creating a meal of exotic dishes instead. Since traveling is not an option for most, bring foreign cuisine to your dinner table this Thanksgiving holiday. With fewer people on the guest list, you can be much more daring in your menu choices than usual.

Outdoor Thanksgiving Potluck

Hosting events outdoors is one way to help reduce the risk of passing along pathogens to your guests. Unless you have a sprawling estate with a well lit outdoor dining setup, evening meals are out. Consider hosting an outdoor Thanksgiving potluck instead. Keep your guest list small and have each person or couple to bring a dish. Not only will this take the pressure off of everyone, but it will bring a sense of togetherness and sharing which is further highlighted during this holiday. When sending out invitations, make sure that you give a variety of menu options and have each guest RSVP with their planned entree. It is also important to follow proper coronavirus protocol when prepping dishes. This is also a great opportunity to dress up your space in comforting fall decor that adds a level of luxury to your Thanksgiving potluck.

Keep It Local With Holiday Meals In A Box

Order Your Thanksgiving Meal Locally — Buy Your Thanksgiving Dinner Locally

A lot of local businesses are suffering due to the slower foot traffic caused by closures and social distancing restrictions. With travel limited, there is also no need for Thanksgiving meals large enough to feed a small army. This holiday, you can reduce your workload and help support your community by purchasing a ready-made Thanksgiving meal to go. Spend time decorating your home and writing thoughtful letters to those who live far away while your local restaurant prepares a perfect Thanksgiving meal, which will also be more affordable than cooking at home from scratch.

Reduce Food Wastage This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has always been a holiday that revolves around opulent meals, excessive eating and overflowing dinner tables. Usually, there are plenty of family members and friends to prevent much food from being wasted, but with smaller events, there needs to be a limit on the excess. Consider cutting down your meals to a curated menu of five to seven items which includes desert. The main dish, bread, a couple of sides, and two dessert options. This will give your table a well-rounded look while appealing to everyone’s tastes. The best thing about a smaller feast is that while you still get those delicious leftovers, you won’t have so much that you end up tossing any in the trash.

Last Minute Halloween Costumes For All Ages

Halloween is just around the corner and if you are still not ready then you might just be stuck at home in your pajamas. Well, not really! Thankfully Costumes for All Occasions is here to give you some great last-minute ideas so you can join the ranks of the undead this upcoming Halloween.

If you are looking for spooky thrills this Halloween, we have a wide assortment of options for you to choose from. We also have a list of not so common ideas that follow pop culture, social media and other viral and trending people that you can co-op for your Halloween costume.

Fleabag & Hot Priest

This is one of 2019 most quirky yet popular shows and we can help you transform into the season’s favorite characters. After all, there is nothing like being a hot mess for Halloween when your night is bound to leave you in that state anyway. The Fleabag jumpsuit is instantly recognizable with the keyhole and all for those ladies who are hitting the town on their own. Add some fake blood, nose bandages, and an unlit cigarette to complete the look. We also have a priest outfit if you want to hit the town as a matched couple.

Elizabeth Holmes

Halloween is made for all things scary and scammers are scarier than most monsters- for adults anyway. If you want to hit the town as one of the year’s most prolific scammers, Elizabeth Holmes, then we have just what you need. Although she tried to pull off the Steve Jobs look in feminine fashion all she did was scam millions out of their money for medical services. To complete the look you just need a black turtle neck, one of our long blond wigs, and some of our prop medical equipment to complete the look.

Euphoria Girl

with a Hot Chick outfit from costumes for all occasions.

If you are a fan of HBO, chances are you have watched at least one episode of Euphoria. The show may be heavy but it is also full of hot girls and a nice storyline with a few illicit substances mixed in for flavor. This Halloween is the perfect chance to channel your inner Euphoria Girl with a glitzy outfit and far out of sight makeup. Pair your favorite high heels and some costume jewelry and you are ready for an adult version of a spooky night on the town.

Alien From Area 51

Aliens here at costumes for all occasions.

People have been trying to storm Area 51 for ages but this year people actually descended upon the site in the hopes of seeing some real aliens. Let’s imagine for this Halloween at least that they were able to break into the base and release some aliens! We have full-size adult costumes that you can use to take over their identity or you can add elements such as an escaped alien lurking on your shoulder. No matter what type of outer space experience you are looking for, we are sure to have something to make your last-minute Halloween ideas come to life.

5 Trendy Ideas For Safer Costumes – Halloween 2020

While trick-or-treating is canceled for most this Halloween, that doesn’t mean that you have to skip out on wearing a costume. Many families will host smaller events at home or in outdoor locations as an alternative to traditional trick-or-treat excursions. If you are planning to attend a Halloween get together, it is a good idea to take a few extra precautions. Costumes For All Occasions has some great tips and tricks to make your costume safer while staying trendy for Halloween 2020.

Murdering Tigress

Halloween 2020 has a lot of material to choose from this year, but Tiger King happens to make it to the top of our list. With talk of tigers, missing husbands, and odd hippie fashion, a Carol Baskin costume is a must this year. Pink animal floral shirts paired with a flower crown are the perfect way to unleash your inner cat. You can round off the look with an oversized plush tiger to boot! A creative tiger face mask will take this outfit to a whole new level while keeping you safe at the same time.

All Cheers For Halloween 2020

Dressing up in a cheer outfit is a given for most, but with schools closed there is even more reason to indulge. If you have been binge-watching Cheer on Netflix, then you will make a splash dressing up as your favorite character. Pair the iconic black and burgundy outfit with a matching blackout facemask to maintain pandemic rules while showing off your looks. We even have pompom here to match.

A Touch Of Hollywood

If you have been stuck inside like most of us, then chances are you have seen the series Hollywood. What better way to channel your inner Camille, Clair, or Jack by dressing up as one of them for Halloween 2020? Pair your favorite red pumps with a glamorous classic red outfit straight from the series. Kitten gloves and a bejeweled mask will round out the look while keeping you safe in a crowd at the same time. For the guys, you can wear your unused office wear topped by a golden cap and a black mask to complete the look.

Royalty In The Rain

If you are a fan of Megan and Harry, then why not recreate their loving moment in the rain? This Halloween 2020, all you need is a pair of blue pumps, a light blue bodycon dress, and an umbrella.

Your partner can wear any suite and you both can don matching facemask to make the whole look party safe. Rain not included.

Don’t Be A Karen

Can I Speak To The Manager?! We all have witnessed at least one such altercation where an irate customer demanded a manager. We usually don’t go political here, but with so many, Karen’s out there being demanding and making noise, we can’t resist. This is the perfect way to show how NOT to behave in public this Halloween 2020. The great thing about this mask is that it covers the full face, so you can wear a simple surgical mask inside. Pair it with mom jeans or even a plush puppy on a leash, channel your inner Karan today. While we can’t take credit for this one, we wholly support Jason Adcock’s KAREN-19 spooky contribution.

Safety Tips For Halloween 2020

Aside from maintaining your distance in social situations, it is a good idea to limit the number of places you visit. While most parties are canceled and trick-or-treat 2020 is no longer an option, smaller events are still on the table. If you have been invited or plan to attend some spooky parities, try to limit your night to two locations. Change your mask when you enter a new venue and remember to wash your hands well and often. As always, don’t share drinks or food to limit the spread of bacteria and viruses. Costumes For All Occasions wants you to have a safe, spooky Halloween 2020.

Canceled Halloween Woes? Try These Trick-or-Treat Ideas Instead

Most kids and a large number of adults look forward to Halloween every year. Not only is it a chance to dress up as your favorite character, but you also get to collect massive amounts of candy! What is not to love about showing off your creative skills by recreating the newest superhero from the big screen or scaring the pants off of your neighbors with spooky special effects? While mass Trick-or-Treat outings may be canceled, there are still plenty of ways to entertain the kids this Halloween, even among the Covid-19 pandemic. Costumes For All Occasions has a few clever trick-or-treat alternatives that will turn those frowns upside down.

Carve Trick-or-Treat Jack-O’-Lanterns

Carving up pumpkins is a tradition for many on Halloween, but instead of giving the job to one person, turn it into a family affair. Ditch your trick-or-treat plans and have a homebound carving competition instead.

Put a bowl of candy on the table, play some spooky soundtracks in the background, and gather the family around for creative pumpkin carving fun. If you want to make it a group event, consider hosting it outside while maintaining distance with a limited number of guests.

Host A Spooky Movie Trick-or-Treat Party

One of the best things about Halloween is all the candy kids get from their trick-or-treat runs. Even though they can’t go door to door, you can still give them a sugar-filled holiday experience. Invite a few of your child’s friends over for a spooky kid-friendly movie and pass out trick-or-treat goodie bags at the end. Instead of serving regular popcorn, offer spooky-themed treats instead.

Decorate Your House For Indoor Family Trick-or-Treat Fun

You may not be able to go from house to house when you Trick-or-Treat this year, but you can still make use of your costumes and your candy. Have the family dress up in all of their festive gear and Trick-or-Treat from room to room. Decorate each room in your home with a different spooky aesthetic. Perhaps a haunted house in one room and a creepy graveyard in the next. You can decorate the family room with festive fall gourds and hide candy around the area for your family to search and discover. Don’t forget to decorate the outside of your home for extra flair, even if you are not receiving visitors.

Bake Some Spooky Treats

Every kid and a lot of adults love to dress up before they hit the town for some old fashioned Trick-or-Treat fun, but who said you have to troll the streets for candy? Ditch the Trick-or-Treat run this year in favor of a Halloween baking session. Get creative when you make jack-a-lantern pies, ghoulish cookies, and bubbling brews to treat your family this Halloween. You can even put a spooky twist on a Christmas favorite by making a haunted gingerbread house. This will satisfy your family’s sweet tooth and provide some fun activities to keep them entertained at the same time.

Throw a Zoom Halloween Party

Just because you are skipping out on in-person parties and trick-or-treat fun, that doesn’t mean you can’t throw a party. Plenty of online applications will allow you to throw a party at home while others join in remotely.

Tick-or-Treat At Home Or Online — Tick-or-Treat For Fun

We have another blog post coming up soon that gives you a lot of suggestions on decorations and how to host a spooky or festive holiday Zoom party all on your own. Don’t forget to dress up!