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By admin, April 20, 2010 5:50 pm

It is not surprising that someone has created a balloon boy costume just in time for Halloween.  If you want extra candy at every door, be sure to get your balloon boy costume now.

The costume idea is the result of two parents in Colorado pretending that their 6-year old boy sailed off accidentally in a home-made hot air balloon.  The cops, air patrol, and even the FCC were notified in attempt to save the young one, and of course, the press came along and eventually made this into a national story.

Unknown at the time, the boy was hiding in the attic the entire time.  This hoax was a setup by the parents Richard and Mayumi Heene to get some national exposure for their reality TV hopes.  Richard and Mayumi had met in acting school in Hollywood, and recently appeared on the Wife Swap show on TLC.  Everything would have worked great except for this line that the 6-year old uttered on CNN during a live interview: “You guys said we did this for the show.”

Now the parents are under investigation, charges have been filed, and they will probably spend some time in jail.  And instead of the parents profiting from their nation-wide stunt, other companies are making money from their stupidity.

Plantraco Microflight, a company out of Canada, is selling a one-of-a-kind Balloon Boy Custome.  The kit includes a 38-inch Mylar balloon, laser cut gondola and an instruction sheet on how to attach the gondola to the balloon.  It is selling for $19.99 online, so be sure to get yours before time runs out!

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By buyballoonboy, November 26, 2009 11:50 am

Halloween is in the air! Your favorite magazines are probably filled with lots of great ideas right now. Here you'll find some clever ideas that are cost effective and simple to do for your Halloween decorating. It's fun to decorate with a specific theme in mind such as monster mash, goblins and witches, or Nightmare Before Christmas. A few pumpkins and some spiderwebs can really set a spooky tone for very little effort and expense

Dark and Lovely Gothic - Go for a Gothic look by using lots of black tablecloths, dead flowers, candelabras with black candles with lots of wax drippings, and some black birds perched on frames and light fixtures. Look to Martha Stewart Halloween magazines for more ideas on decorating in a Gothic style. You can pick up lots of items at a thrift store that will enhance your theme. Look for black sheets, candelabras, and other items that inspire you.

Graveyard Theme - For a great entrance, create a spooky graveyard scene to greet your guests as they arrive. Use a fog machine, a coffin, and headstones. Headstones can be made with some Styrofoam available at craft stores, and grey spray paint for the headstone, black paint for the lettering. You could also hang a stuffed body from a tree to add to the spooky effect.



Thrift Store Bargains - Head to a thrift store in October for lots of great deals on spooky finds. Black sheets, candelabras, and assorted items can be spray painted black to give it a spooky look. Many thrift stores have a wide range of Halloween props and decorations for your home. If you don't want to store the items after the holiday, you can just donate back to the store!

Disney's Nightmare Before Christmas - The Nightmare Before Christmas is a fun theme for a Halloween party, especially for Tim Burton and Disney fans. You could also expand the theme to encompass Disney in general, and invite guests to come as their favorite Disney character. This concept is perfect for couples as there are many famous Disney couples to portray. Minnie Mouse Costume paired with Mickey, Jack Skellington and Sally, Cinderella and the Prince.

Use these ideas to spark your own imagination. Don't forget the most important part, your costume. There isn't much time left, so order your Mouse Costume, Minnie Mouse Costume or choose from thousands of others at the largest online Halloween store. Halloween will be here before you know it!

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By buyballoonboy, November 25, 2009 11:11 am

The Halloween season is nearly here, and it's time to start planning your Halloween party. Need some creative ideas to spark your imagination? Ranging from casual to formal, here are a couple of very grown up ideas to get your party planning started. Parties don't have to be huge costume parties, there are lots of ways to celebrate the holiday in a low key way with a small group of friends. Let your personal sense of style dictate what type of celebration works best. Whether your Halloween celebration will be filled with fun arts and crafts projects for the kids or spent mixing up spooky cocktails for adults, we've got some super creative ideas to get your party off to the right start.

Halloween Dinner Party - Invite a small group of friends over for a grown up dinner party. Choose a theme such as Gothic, old horror films (Dracula, Frankenstein) etc. Make your own invitations, inviting guests to come to your shindig in costumes related to the theme. This is a great way to celebrate Halloween in style with a close group of friends. Themes such as the Wizard of Oz, for example, are a great way to get your guests excited about your party, and they can be encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character. There's a brand new line of costumes from the land of Oz this year, including a Flying Monkey Costume that is very scary looking.

Halloween Cocktail Party - If you don't want to do a formal dinner or a big blow out costume party, why not have a cocktail party? Halloween treats and drinks for grown-ups make for a fun way to spend Halloween if you don't really care to get dressed up and go out to a big party. Schedule your party as the first event of the evening for guests that do. Create a signature spooky drink that you can make in advance of the party. Make sure to try it out first!

Halloween Tea - Hosting a Halloween themed afternoon tea is a great way to have a formal afternoon party for adults. Start with a black tablecloth, add dead flowers for a centerpiece and candelabras with melted candles. Serve some Halloween themed food items such as pumpkin cookies, or cupcakes, witches finger sandwiches, etc. For a striking table, order all black plates and napkins to create a very Gothic mood.

Halloween Scrap Booking Party - Purchase Halloween themed scrapbooking supplies and invite your crafty friends over for a crop. A great way to accomplish a personal project while having a fun social activity. Great for people who are new to the craft as well as experienced scrapbookers. You can provide the Halloween related supplies and ask guests to bring their own tools and other supplies. Bring out some treats and wine, and you've got yourself a fun crop party!

Seance - This is great for an older teen sleepover or an adult dinner party. Decorate a graveyard and use lots of candles. A Ouija board can be a spooky addition to the party antics. Keep the party focused on fun by calling only on famous long dead historical figures like James Dean, Elvis, Marie Antoinette, etc. Super spooky or fall off your chair hilarious, it all depends on the group of people (and how many bottles of wine are involved).

Ensure the success of your party with a little bit of advance thought and preparation. Determine the type of friends to invite and what works best for that group. A Halloween Tea might be perfect for moms and daughters. A Dinner party works well for a smaller group of friends, and you can really have fun with the menu and decorating. Cocktail parties are ideal in big cities where your guests may have several social events to attend. Pick whatever works best for you and your family. Most importantly, determine your costume and order it right now online. You can go check out the Monkey Costume site to see the Flying Monkey Costume or thousands of other costume options. Happy Haunting!