Halloween is quickly coming up. What are you and your spouses dressing up as and what suggestions do you have for some unique, original costumes?

Kevin says:  My husband and I would sooner gnaw off our own arms than dress up in some kind of “couple” costume for Halloween. I got nothing.

Beth says:  Halloween is my favorite holiday!  No gift giving or meal preparation, just a fun holiday that involves macabre decorations and candy!  That said, the pressure to come up with a clever costume can really cause stress during an otherwise joyous sugar-filled time.  I am all about the costume that requires little money. For example, my ex-husband went as a "Masturbator".  He put hair on his palms, had his fly down, wore thick glasses (blind, doncha know!) and had a bottle of lube in one pocket and a Victoria's Secret catalogue in the other.  Zombies are big right now, so take any normal costume--hobo, princess, pirate, gypsy and add a crazy twist by making it a zombie.  Everyone loves a zombie hobo, right?  Apparently going as "Charlie Sheen" is popular this year, and the big couples costume is going as Arnold Schwarzenegger and a Maid.  Why not take it a step further?  Go as Zombie Charlie Sheen (not that much of a stretch) and Zombie Arnold with his Zombie Maid?  Think outside the box! Be Zombie M&M, Zombie Playboy Bunny or Zombie Priest?   Or for the ultimate couples costume one of you go as a Zombie whatever and the other one go as a plate full of brains!  Have the Zombie carry a giant spoon and a salt shaker to really add another dimension that will set you apart.   No need to spend money on costumes.  All you need is an open mind and some green paint to make you the hit of the Halloween Party!