Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Omg you guys. We don’t have Halloween plans. No Halloween plans = no costume. I think I’m breaking like a ridiculous streak of Halloween costumes. I think the last time I didn’t wear a costume was in 2005 when I didn’t know many people in Chicago! IF by chance we get some last minute plans, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to pull off a last minute costume. If you are in the same boat as me,...

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Let me see that Pumpkin Roll!

I'd say in the last two years I haven’t been drinking as much beer (vs wine), but I do love a good pumpkin or seasonal ale. One that is at the top of my list is a local beer – Penn Brewery Pumpkin Roll Ale. A little bit of this in a bottle rimmed with brown sugar…AMAZING! With an ABV of 6%, Pumpkin Roll Ale is spiced and sweet. I don’t feel that I could drink several of these, but one...

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Shot of Brandi Annual Pop Culture 2014 Halloween Ideas

It started last month. The request came in from hardly ever reader Trish. Then two nights ago in from sometimes reader Lynn. People are looking for Halloween costume ideas. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and brainstorming costumes is another one of my favorite things to do each year. It's actually something I do year-round and keep a little list handy!  So without further...

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