Aug 15 2008
Temporary Fantasy: Costume Rental
Many people desire to be owners. Whether it is a house or a car, they want to say they own it, that it is their possession and that no one can take it away from them. Yes, some people rent apartments, and others lease cars, but a large percentage of adults simply do not want to share. However, there are many perks to renting.
For instance, variety is the spice of life, and leasing a car for a few years, and then leasing a different one, can definitely keep some anticipation and excitement in life versus owning the same car for decades. Also, for some items, owning is actually counterproductive and wasteful—if an item is only going to be used once or twice, there is no point in spending more money to own it. Cleaning supplies, moving equipment, furniture—if it is for a special occasion, renting is definitely wiser.
Costume rental is another perfect option, and the superior choice to buying a costume. There are many factors involved with choosing and wearing a costume. Costumes are usually only worn once or twice a year, around Halloween or some other costume party. They depend on the size of the person, meaning they cannot be worn year after year.
They also serve a specific purpose—fun and excitement. Some costumes are only funny or memorable in a specific year, based on what may have happened in popular culture. Costume wearers also do not want to dress up the same way year after year, and their friends also want to see something new. Costume rental is the perfect alternative to buying costumes, as it saves money, frustration and brings the true meaning of dressing up to life.
Picking and Choosing
Costume rental allows an individual to always try something new. Instead of wearing the same outfit year after year, he or she can mix it up and try something different. Also, a lot of people are unable to afford to buy really intricate costumes—instead they buy cheaper, less detailed costumes and reuse them. Costume rental allows people to wear a better costume, and still save money, as the cost of renting a costume is cheaper than the cost of buying a cheap costume.
And in the end, cheap costumes often do not last for years—people end up having to buy new costumes anyway. Costume rental is the perfect solution for people looking to save money, and for people looking to enjoy Halloween, and other special occasions, to the utmost.
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Haunted Gingerbread
1 1/2 cups shortening 375 ml
1 1/2 cups sugar 375 ml
3 eggs 3
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