Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator -- and wearer -- will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Ashley Playford dressed up as a pirate carrying a mermaid this Halloween. Well, actually, she dressed up as the mermaid. Well...Her creativity has earned her the title of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America and a $5,000 grand prize. It was Playford's use of an optical illusion that won us over. Take a look at the photo she entered on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch! Almost 4,000 Patch users entered the contest from Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, with costumes ranging from the Eiffel Tower and Honey Boo Boo to a flower pot and a clever interpretation of "binders full of women." National judges chose 1 finalist from each Patch state based on who had the most creative and innovative costume (we combined North Carolina & South Carolina for this contest…
Monday, October 29, 2012
What will you be for Halloween Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield readers? Snap a photo and upload it to Patch!
What are you planning to be for Halloween? The National Retail Federation’s 2012 Top Halloween Costumes survey reports that 10 percent of kids plan to dress as a princess, while six million adults plan to go as a witch. Stuck for ideas? See what top Halloween costumes are for kids, adults and pets in 2012. Once you've figured out a great costume idea, enter to win Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest for a chance to win $5,000! Find out how much Winnetka and Glencoe adults spent on Halloween in 2011. Thanks to Glencoe Park District and Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District for sharing these great Halloween photos with Patch. Want more photos from Glencoe Park District? "Like" their Facebook page. Want more photos from …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
A selection of articles that ran on Winnetka Patch this past week.
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
Glencoe Doctor Headed to Prison After Aggravated Assault Illinois West Nile Virus Cases More Than Quadruple Since 2011 Halloween Canceled: District 69 Bans Costumes, Celebration Who Won the Presidential Debate? Patch Survey Takers Say Romney 10 Halloween Family Traditions To Try this Year
Monday, October 31, 2011
Did your pet get gussied up for Halloween?
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Does your pet love Halloween? Okay, let's rephrase that. Do you love Halloween and does your pet love you so much that they'll play along? If so, and you got your critter into costume, please share your photos with us. If the gallery doesn't satisfy your hunger to see pets in costume, check out this great video from last year's Spooky Pooch Parade at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Were you there this year?
Jade Sholty
10:22 am on Thursday, November 3, 2011
Oh my gosh, I love that sheep costume. Our Aussie (herding dog) would go nuts over that : ) more ›