Do-It-Yourself Grim Reaper Halloween Costume

Nothing sends a chill down our spine faster than seeing the Grim Reaper approach. Just think, with a few cheap items, you can transform yourself into everyone’s least favorite houseguest. This is a classic Halloween costume if there ever was one.

Items you will need:

Black hooded cape
White face makeup or mask
Black grease paint stick
Scythe or other pointy weapon

All you need is a hooded cape that covers all. We recommend adding a mask that is scare-worthy. Another option is to paint your face white and add creepy skeletal detail in gray or black. It’s really that simple, but wait! No Grim Reaper Halloween costume would be complete without its scythe. Any plastic weapon will do in a pinch. Just remember you won’t be the most popular ghoul or boy at the party, but that’s what alcohol is for.

Frightening Fact:
The Grim Reaper is Death in a living form. The idea of Death as an actual entity has existed in all known societies since the beginnings of recorded history.

Edward Scissorhands Toys

I’ll be the first to admit that I spend too much money on crap I don’t need - like toys. However, it is usually crap I want! To me, that’s a BIG difference. I’ve cut back over the years, but once in a while, something just grabs me. I especially love the horror toys that McFarlane puts out because of their realism, but I also love the ones that take the horror theme and make them “cute”. I know, you old schoolers & purists out there are probably cursing me to eternal hell as you read this. You’re a little too late for that! Anyway, I found these Edward Scissorhands toys and I LOVE them! Unfortunately, they aren’t out for another month.

If you are looking for directions on how to make your own Edward Scissorhands Halloween costume, visit this page.

Alcoholic Halloween Punch Recipe

Trust me, this one is definitely NOT for the kiddies! I serve it every year and it pretty much lays waste to the party, but in a good way, of course!! Be forewarned that it’s very very smooth and tasty and you don’t realize how drunk you are until it’s too late. Collect keys beforehand

Ingredients you will need:

1 fifth of Everclear
1 fifth of Vodka
1 gallon of Sunny D (I prefer the Smooth version)
2 gallons of Lemon-Lime Gatorade
Lots of ice

I mix this all together in a large cooler with a spigot. Within the hour, voila - instant par-tay!!

(credit goes to Joe Gibbs and barnonedrinks.com for providing the original recipe)