Last Halloween we had the cutest little girl come up to our door. She smiled with her princess smile, took her candy, said "Thank you," and turned to leave. Then she abruptly turned to look at me and said in her best bossy 4 year old voice, "Why are these things in my way?" She was referring to our overgrown bougainvillea plants that forced her off the sidewalk and into the landscaping rocks. This year, in an effort to not be told off by pre-schoolers, we will be preparing for Halloween the week before. 

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Need some help coming up with a great Halloween costume? Here are a few of our favorite resources:

For the best local costume shop: Easley's Fun Shop has been dressing Phoenix for 62 years. If you haven't been in the shop yet, it's an experience in itself!

For the best hand-made costumes: Martha Stewart always has amazing ideas.

For the best online shopping: Costume Express has a great selection, including sale and clearanced priced options.

For the best pregnant costumes: Use that belly to your advantage!