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Transforming an Old Halloween Costume into a New Costume

For those of you who are on a tight budget and want to find a cheaper option for a Halloween costume, perhaps this post will be just what you are looking for!  This year, I decided to fix up one of my daughter’s play princess dresses and transform it into a much better looking, elegant, and pretty princess dress. My daughter loves the color pink, and really wanted to wear a pink dress for Halloween. I figured that if I could add a little pink and fancy-up her old dress she would love it! She did... From something that was only fit to be played in....to something beautiful! Here is a picture I found of a similar dress (although not an exact design) before I transformed it. Here is what it looks like now (picture does not do it justice): What you need to know:  1) You really do not need to have a lot of skills to make a beautiful dress. 2) You can use what you already have around you or purchase your materials depending on your budget.  What I did:   1) I

The Power of Positive & Appropriate Touch

         Do you know how powerful touch is, the messages it gives, and the effect it has on a person’s emotional, psychological, and relational growth? Touch has been studied for many years in particular the healing nature it holds.           Massage therapists use touch to heal, parents use touch to hug and hold their children close. It’s no wonder it impacts a child’s sense of worth, feelings of love and security, etc. It doesn’t stop there. Adults need touch, too. Even those who are uncomfortable with touch or shy away from it come to find relief and a sense of happiness as endorphins and oxytocins are released and bonds are formed.             Appropriate, positive touch is important and needs to be encouraged more in our society. If you agree, post a comment below and share how appropriate, positive touch has been beneficial in your life or of someone else you know.