Adrienne Parkhurst
The Daily Cuppa
Published in
Oct 15, 2022

It’s important to read Halloween costume labels.

Legends of Zelda Link costume package front with image of kid wearing green tunic and elf hat along with mustard pants, and brown boots. The package bottom right corner says “Toy sword, pants, and boots not included.”
Author’s Photo of Link Packaging

As soon as a pop-up Halloween store posts its neon banner, I’m there.

Luckily, my boys share in my enthusiasm, and we went to pick out costumes in August.

We opened the glass doors and the boys scurried to a creepy display. Within seconds, they triggered a domino effect of robotic screeches and cackles.

Adrienne Parkhurst
The Daily Cuppa

Mom. Wife. Writer. Editor. Healthcare Freelance Writer. Lifetime Learner. Flawed Leader. Sharing my life lessons through personal essays and memoirs.