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Adults Having More Fun With Halloween

August 9th, 2011

Spirit Halloween Costumes in Tyler

Spirit Halloween Adult Costumes

Here in the last few years, the Tyler Texas market has seen somewhat of a change regarding Halloween. More adults are now starting to get involved again with the tradition. Until just recently, Halloween was thought of as more of a kid’s tradition that focused solely on children’s costumes.

Things have now started to change and adults are starting to have a little more fun than they use to. The market has actually seen a thirty percent increase in adult costumes over the last couple of years. This is because adults are starting to have a better time dressing up and enjoying the holiday.

Maybe we have seen this increase because there is more stress in the workplace, so people want to take the chance to relax. The celebration of Halloween is different with adults than children. Adult costumes do not focus so much on movies and superheroes. Adult costumes have become increasingly more showy and sexy. I for one will dress up like a sexy ape this Halloween for maybe 5 minutes and that is about as sexy as I am going to get.

I dress as an ape because for once a year I like many adults want to relax and really show my sexy ape side of me and my awesome costume and have a good time. This new tradition is starting to make Halloween more fun for all age groups again. Adults are starting to get together more as a group to celebrate the tradition.

Believe it or not, sexy types of outfits have been the leading costumes for adults over the past couple of years for Tyler Texas Halloween costume shoppers. So there is proof in the pudding that we as adults are starting to enjoy the holidays a little more than we used to.

At the same time there are a lot of awkward moments as you see a teenage daughter of a friend from church in a catholic school girl outfit way to small for their body and they aren’t even catholic.


The Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Series Muscle Chest Child Costume – 4/6

Spider Man Costume for 4 year olds

Christmas shopping for her

December 8th, 2010

Woman Christmas Gift IdeasChristmas shopping for women is made so easy by stores like Wal-Mart. But women get tired of bath soaps and lotion. This Christmas get the women of you life something they will love. Hint to men out there: if the woman in your life never wears the heart shaped pendant that you gave her last year, do not get her another one. Women really want men to know what their likes and tastes are.

Jewelry is always a hit at Christmas, but you have to know where to go and what the women you are buying for likes. Kay Jewelers commercials flood the television this time of year. The open heart necklaces are one of their most advertised pieces of jewelry. People always say that you can not go wrong with getting jewelry, but you can. Kay has many different types of jewelry for all different women. The charm bracelets are a great gift idea; you can make them according to a women’s taste. The charm bracelets can be as extravagant or as plain as you would like.

If the women you are shopping for would rather be sitting in front of a sewing machine or a scrapbook than be decorated in diamonds, Hobby Lobby is the best craft store in Tyler. Their large selection of colorful and fun fabrics and patterns can make a great gift for women that love to sew and create clothing. Hobby Lobby has some of the greatest sales around. Many crafts that she enjoys can be found at Hobby Lobby. They are always having sales for 50%-75% off of many different products. You can completely decorate your home with the large selections of holiday and seasonal ornaments, and decorations. Young girls will love their many different craft ideas just for their age groups, such as jewelry design, kits for decorating rooms, and painting.

If the women you are shopping for would much rather enjoy time with you than a gift, you should buy her a date. Tyler has many great restaurants that can provide a romantic night on the town. Jake’s on the square has a great romantic setting on the roof of the restaurant. Many times Jake’s restaurant has live music. Another great restaurant to have a romantic date is the beautiful Viva Montez. The set up of the beautiful Spanish restaurant gives you and your love one the privacy and intimacy that you would want. One place I highly recommend is the KE Cellars. You can enjoy a great time with wine tasting, cheese and meat trays to compliment your wine and on certain night live music for your entertainment. Plan a date that she will love whether it is eating out, wine tasting, dancing or even shopping.

Kohl’s has only been in Tyler for the last few years but it has quickly become very popular. Kohl’s has many great sales. You can buy for all the women on your shopping list at Kohl’s large store. Get the women in your life a whole new selection of kitchen appliances with the best brand names, such as, the popular Food Network collections. There are many “as seen on TV” products, and many of the products are for sale for a better price than you have seen on television. Kohl’s is having one of there largest sales as a Christmas countdown. Kohl’s has all different products that are perfect for Christmas gifts. They have everything from clothing to frames and house décor.

While you are Christmas shopping for the women in your life this holiday season give a little more thought to what they would use and enjoy rather than running through the seasonal section at Wal-Mart and picking up the five dollar bath soaps and cheap Christmas chocolates.

Cassie’s School of Dance

September 11th, 2010

If you are looking for a dance class for your daughter I recommend Cassie’s School of dance in Whitehouse. Cassie offers classes for tap dancing, jazz dancing, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop dancing (hip hop dancing for both girls and boys). The studio opened in 1992 but Cassie has been teaching dance for many years before that.

Children can start taking ballet and tap dance classes at the age of three years old. Cassie tries to keep the younger class small enough so that each student can have all the attention that your child will need. For the three and four-year-olds’ class the instructor divides the class in half doing both tap and ballet dancing. As your child grows they are able to take more pacific class that is much longer. All classes are 45 minutes to an hour long. She offers different classes at different times during the week. Your child can do as many classes as long as it is in their age group.

Cassie’s School of Dance has a performance at the end of the school year (in the middle of June). The show is for all age groups. The children will also be in the Whitehouse Christmas parade, either walking or riding on a float.

Every class costs $40 per a month, which is not bad compared to many dance studios in East Texas. You do have to buy the proper shoes and outfits for your child’s practice and performances, this can get somewhat expensive.

Parents are able to watch their children practice through a large window, but they are asked not to interrupt the teacher while she is teaching a class. Dance is a great way for your kids to learn how to listen to direction, also a great place for your children to meet new friends. Cassie is a great instructor and really cares about your children, and tries to get to know you and your child more personally. She is more than willing to answer any question and she is extremely helpful. I highly recommend Cassie’s School of Dance to all the parents out there. With the polite staff and the caring instructor, you and your child will love this school.