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Get creative for Halloween, make (or recycle) child's costume | The Honolulu Advertiser | Hawaii's Newspaper
Posted on: Monday, October 9, 2006

ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 Get creative for Halloween, make (or recycle) child's costume

Advertiser Staff

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Rather than buy a new Halloween costume your child (or you) will wear once and throw away — not good for the 'aina — get creative with these ideas from www.earthshare.org:

Make one out of clothes and fabrics you already have.

You can also get creative with pieces from thrift shops.

Swap costumes with neighbors and friends.

After Halloween, be sure to donate your kids' used costumes to daycare centers or shelters.

— Zenaida Serrano



KEEP IT SIMPLE



STICK TO PICKING UP CLUTTER

Among the secrets of the organized: Never stop picking up clutter around the house, according to www.livingona dime.com.

  • Try picking up during TV commercials.

  • Have the entire family spend five minutes picking up the family room or living room before they go to bed.

  • If your family members go to bed at different times, have each member pick up his or her own items before bedtime.


    — Zenaida Serrano



    FINAL WORD

    "I know of no greater need today than the need for joy."

    Charles R. Swindoll | author of "Laugh Again"
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