Limo.com’s Simple Costumes you can Throw Together Using things you already have at Home!

Ghost costume: Throw a sheet over your head.  Have a friend trace circles where your eyes need to be.  Take off sheet, and cute openings for eyes.  Viola!  Instead ghost costume.

Caesar/Roman citizen/Grecian Goddess: Grab a white sheet.  Look up how to fold a toga on YouTube.  Drape yourself in the sheet, according to the YouTube video’s instructions.  Grab a pair of flip-flops or strappy sandals.  Spray paint them gold.  Ladies, you may already have gold gladiator heels from this summer-in which case, more power to you!  Grab some gold leaves from the craft store and glue them to a headband for your hair.  Guys, have someone you trust give you the “Caesar Cut”.

Zombie: Grab some clothes you aren’t too fond of (you won’t want anything too nice).  Take some scissors and cut pieces off the clothing, or shred the edges of it.  You’re going for the “dilapidated look” so use your imagination.  Ladies, grab some mauve eye shadow or really dark blush; guys, borrow your woman’s make up.  Put the dark color under eyes to make your skin looked bruised and hollow.  Line eyes with thick black eyeliner.  Use red lipstick to create pustules of blood.  Try red lip liner, or you can buy fake blood at the costume store fairly inexpensive prices-grab some hillbilly teeth while you’re at it.  Ladies, rat your hair for an even more disheveled look.

Vampire: The clothes you rock with this costume may depend upon what era you’re from.  Vampires are usually dark creatures, so grab you’re darkest sexiest clothes and wear those.  Ladies, fishnets and a black dress are usually a good start.  Dark heavy make-up, or super light skin and dark make-up work well.  Use lipstick and or lip liner for bloody red lips.  Spring for some cheap fangs at Rite Aid, or the like-almost every store has them this time of year.  Guys, a black dressy vest helps with the “Victorian look”.

Mummy: Grab a roll of toilet paper.  You hold the end while a friend runs around you repeatedly, covering you with the roll of t.p.  Repeat, until you are completely covered head to toe.  This also works great to portray a “head to toe bandaged person”.

Where’s Waldo?: Grab a red and white horizontally striped t-shirt and some dark wash jeans.  If you don’t have the shirt, borrow one.  You will know someone who has one.  Grab a navy beanie or striped beanie.  Girls stuff your hair into the beanie.  Grab some black rimmed glasses (or borrow some, go to Goodwill, etc).  Go hide in one of the busiest places you can think of…invite your friends to look for you.

Giant Baby: Put on a flesh colored long sleeve shirt or turtleneck.  Grab that white sheet again.  Fold it around your bottom half so it looks like you have on a giant diaper.  Bonus for those of you who have giant safety pins.  Borrow a pacifier from your baby, or from one of your friends who has kids-trust me, if they have kids, they’ll have a pacifier.  String it around your neck.  Borrow Grandma’s bonnet, or head to Goodwill to find one.  Grab a “blanky”  to drag around with you.  Give yourself rosy cheeks with some dark blush.  Cry if you don’t get your way.

Jolly Green Giant: Green tights, green turtlneck, green leggings, green face paint (you get the idea here).

It’s a busy weekend-so make sure you get your limo, town car or SUV as your D.D. and have a safe and happy Halloween!

‘Tis the season for activities. Whether you’re attending a friend’s bash or your own wedding, nothing is as cool as rollin’ to your destination in style. Let us help you with those arrangements: book your special occasion limo with us today.

2. It’s summertime, and it’s hot.

There is a major heat wave happening in the majority of states right now, and not everyone has AC in their place or in their vehicle. But guess what…our fleet does! What’s the coolest way to keep cool? By travelling in a hot looking vehicle with AC, of course! We got you covered.

3. More time with your peeps!

How many people are in your group? A fair amount? If this is true, then it’s safe to say that you won’t all be travelling in the same vehicle…unless of course you book a limo or party bus with us. You get more quality time with your friends/fam, AND you can socialize all you like because you are paying for a professional to watch the road and get you to your destination safely.

4. Avoid the DUI.

Drinking and driving = no bueno. It’s a bad decision for a plethora of reasons-I’ll spare you the lecture, but you know the drill: don’t do it. As a matter of fact, eliminate any temptation to do it, but making sure your transportation, as well as transportation for your loved ones is already taken care of. You’re smart, and you’re responsible, and now you can party the night away with your friends, and not worry about how you are getting home safely.

5. Help the environment.

You see it in the news on a daily basis: how big is your carbon footprint? Do your part to help the environment, by shrinking your pollution contribution a bit. Commute with your friends in one large vehicle, and reduce how many cars are on the road. Bonus: many of the limo companies on limo.com offer hybrid stretch limos, hummers, etc. Ask your operator about options when you book.

It’s time for you and your friends to ring in the start of summer in a BIG way:

The Party Bus. Nothing like getting the party started and keeping it going for hours while on a big party bus with 20 of your closest friends.  Bonus: you have a paid D.D. that you know isn’t going to flake and who won’t be partaking of the booze.  So go ahead and enjoy that martini.

The Stretch Hummer.  Take girls’ night to the next level.  Have everyone chip in for a stretch hummer for the afternoon/evening, and skip the cab.  Roll to your destinations in style, with a smile.

The Classic Stretch.  Memorial Day=an extra day in Wine Country, right?  (wink).  You’re going to want a sleek ride out to the vineyard, so you and your posse don’t have to worry about getting back.  Many wineries hold special events/tastings this weekend, so hurry and book your group limo for your area.

Some wineries of note:

Archery Summit:  18599 Archery Summit Rd, Dayton, OR

The winery holds a Memorial Day event with tours of their beautiful caverns.   This weekend only, a complimentary glass of their famous pinot noir is included in the  tasting.

Phelps Creek Vineyards: 850 Country Club Rd Hood River, OR 97031

They are also hosting a special open house through Monday of Memorial Day weekend.    Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with their wine.  Wine discounts and extended hours are featured.

Northstar Vineyards: 1736 J.B. George Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362

The vineyard has picturesque views of the valley and surrounding Blue Mountains, plus a smashing deal of $7 per flight (refunded with purchase of any bottle of vino).  They are open through the holiday weekend,        10 am-4pm.

Maryhill Winery: 9774 Washington 14, Goldendale, WA

Washington State’s 2009 Winery of the year hosts a special open house event for all tasters on Memorial Day Weekend.  The winery boasts extended hours, Hawaiian BBQ food, and 30% off some of their vino.

Make sure to have a safe and happy weekend, whatever your Memorial Day Plans include…oh and leave the driving to us

• Vacation Limo = Staycation Limo.  Rent a hotel room for the night at a hotel downtown , and make a night of it!  Rent a special occasion limo for you and your significant other and go out on the town!  Why should you have to drive?  You’re on staycation!
• Have you ever taken a tour of the city you live in?  This may sound silly, but a lot of people don’t even know what lies in their own backyard.  Here’s an idea: rent a limo or town car for the afternoon and take a tour of your own city.  Check out different neighborhoods and head to where you don’t usually hang out.  Bring a camera to document the trip and post to Facebook later.
• If you are in a part of the country that has vineyards, grab some friends and family and schedule a wine tasting tour.  Book a special occasion limousine so that no one has to drive and thoroughly enjoy what your local wineries have to offer.  Bring a picnic snack or have the limo drop your party off at a restaurant for dinner afterwards.  *If no wineries are in your area, try a museum tour.
• Party in style!  Invite your friends for the ultimate night out!  Have everyone go in on a party bus and head downtown to the clubs and bars.  You won’t have to worry about anyone driving under the influence, and if it’s an especially busy night, you don’t have to stress about waiting for a cab.

Let’s talk “tailgating”.  The term “Tailgating” originated in the parking lot of Yankee Stadium in 1957 by Angela Pisani, wife of team doctor Anthony Pisani.  Mrs. Pisani set up her station wagon “tailgate” with sandwiches and other lunch items for her children and friends.  A reporter inquired about her “car picnic” and she said that it was actually more of a “Tailgate” Party.  Maybe that was the birth of the term “tailgating”, maybe not.  I would assume it’s safe to say that we have all experienced this rite of the pregame at one time or another.  Depending on the climate, somebody rolls up early to pick a spot, drops the gate, unload the Q-er(aka Cooler), light up the BBQ, and crack the tops.  Let the tailgate begin.

That was the tradition a few years back, now a days it is a little more complicated.  The weather outside is nasty and corporate sponsors now want the luxury of a Sky box but don’t want the price of one.  What’s the next best option?  An old fashion tailgate with a twist, a twist of a limo party bus!

Try this recipe:

• One Limo Party Bus
• Expensive catering on wheels
• Work the mojo with the caterer to do half cash half trade for advertising rights at tailgate, a promo package or steep discount.
• Sell the whole package to local Alumni association, corporate clients or rabbet fans

Selling Points (to get customers excited about the package):

• Cheaper than a DUI
• Hey everybody is together
• You’re out of the elements (no rain!)
• TEAM building experience
• Everything is Included in one price

In this economy, you need to think outside of the box which can help every little bit to the bottom line.  I don’t know about you but a limo party bus sounds like a lot of fun for any tailgater!

Limo Party Bus

-Doug Rauen, the original domain registrant and founder of Limo.com Inc.