Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas For Travel Nurses
The sickly sweet smell of candy corn, the itchy feeling of polyester costume fabric, the annual country-wide revival of “The Monster Mash”—yes, Halloween is here, nurses. But unlike the thousands of sexy-zombie-insane-asylum-Harley Quinn-nurse costumes you’ll see on Instagram, you don’t have the time to slather on heaps of special effects makeup. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy and work-appropriate costume ideas out there for travel nurses who want to dress up for the “graveyard” shift, or who just need to throw on something quick before an after-work Halloween party. For those planning to wear them at work, keep in mind these suggestions may be work appropriate, but not necessarily allowed. Make sure to ask around about your hospital’s costume policy. Travel Nurse Halloween Costume Ideas 1. Anyone in the Belcher family from Bob’s Burgers Bob’s Burgers is one of the funniest animated TV shows out there, and you can earn some easy laughs if you decide to dress as one of the Belcher squad. Throw on a pair of scrubs that match your chosen character’s colors, add a pair of glasses if you picked Tina or Linda, or bunny ears if you picked Louise, and you’re good to go. Just remember-If you dress up as Tina, be prepared to both razzle and dazzle. via GIPHY 2. Almost Everyone From Orange Is The New Black via GIPHY Have a pair of light brown scrubs? What about orange ones? Congratulations, you’re a new prisoner from the Litchfield Penitentiary for Halloween. Just make sure local law enforcement knows you’re not an escaped convict. 3. Bryce Dallas Howard From That One Episode Of Black Mirror No, we’re not talking about the neatly put-together character from early in the “Nosedive” episode of Netflix’s hit futuristic drama series “Black Mirror”, we’re talking about post-meltdown Bryce Dallas Howard, complete with dirt and ruined makeup. This costume earns bonus points because you actually have an excuse to show up at work with massive bed head. Wake up, throw on a pink dress or pink scrubs, roll around in the dirt for a few minutes and you can become everyone’s favorite dystopian meltdown queen. 4. The Addams Family (Because We Had To) via GIPHY Yes, we know—Addams Family costumes have been done to death. We still added them to the list because they are simple, effective and a great way to show off your love of the macabre on the spookiest of holidays. Some characters require more work than others—the family butler Lurch is probably the most difficult to pull off—which is why Wednesday is a fan favorite because the only things you need are a little makeup, black scrubs, pigtails and a healthy amount of sass. 5. Sabrina from “The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina” via GIPHY While you can never go wrong with an old-school, mid-to-late 90s Sabrina The Teenage Witch costume, our girl got a new look in this year’s much darker Netflix series “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”. Like all the other costumes on this list, it’s fairly easy to accomplish with a red top, blue bottoms and a headband. Also, make sure you have your spells handy to summon Salem if you need a black cat companion. What are some of your favorite last-minute travel nurse Halloween costumes? Let us know in the comments below!
Score Sweet Deals On National Wine Day
National Wine Day falls on Friday this year, right before Memorial Day Weekend. and we can think of no better way for work-weary travel nurses to celebrate than kicking back and sampling a nice glass of pinot noir. National Wine Day has unclear historical connotations but is intended to celebrate all things wine by popping bottles, tapping kegs and generally enjoying all things wine. Not to be confused with National Wine Drinking Day in February, which is meant to bring awareness to wine’s historical importance in human history and profess its health benefits. We did some digging and found a few ways you can save a bit of cash during the festivities—so that you can spend it on more wine, of course. Head to Whole Foods for wine discounts Whole Foods Market has offered discounts on select wines throughout the month, but on Friday they plan to knock 20 percent of all rosé wines in participating stores, according to a recent press release. Just make sure you buy enough to share. Follow #NationalWineDay on Twitter Twitter users sharing wine memes will reach critical mass on Friday, but among the onslaught of gifs and sassy e-cards, you can find some great deals. Local vineyards, wineries, bars and other business that distribute your favorite grape-based alcoholic beverage will be sure to tweet out details on discounts, special events and more. You can view all the #NationalWineDay tweets as the reach the Twitter-verse below. #NationalWineDay Tweets Wine and dine at Texas de Brazil The national chain famous for traditional Brazilian churrasco cooking is offering $5 glasses of their brand’s private label Chilean wines to celebrate National Wine Day, in participating locations. Check the Texas de Brazil website to find a location near you. Find a tasting event at a local winery Tasting events are a great way to try new, exciting wines, and you don’t have to be a connoisseur to enjoy the experience. If you can’t find a winery near you through Google, don’t fret. Wine-searcher.com has a full list of wine producers in the U.S., which you can find by clicking here.
Memorial Day Weekend Survival Guide: Weather, Travel & Events
Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, which provides an unofficial kickoff to summer months, a nice three-day weekend to relax, a day to honor our nation’s fallen soldiers, and of course a full week prior of jarringly loud sales advertisements. We’ve got the breakdown on national weather forecasts, travel expectations and a list of some cool events to check out, depending on where you are in the U.S. Weather Outlook East Coast: Unfortunately, most of the East Coast is looking forward to a drenched weekend. Current weather forecasts predict sweeping rain and thunderstorms across most of the coast, thanks to tropical moisture moving north. The storms are expected to hit Florida and most of the Southeast coastal region on Friday and Saturday, tapering off as they move farther northeast. There is potential for a tropical storm to develop; national weather services plan to track any low-pressure systems over the weekend for signs of a tropical storm or hurricane Midwest: In true summer fashion, most of the Midwest will be dry, sunny, and hot. Very hot. Expect baking temperatures in Texas and Arizona come Saturday. Chicago, Minneapolis and a few other northern regions should cool down once the southeastern cold front moves north on Memorial Day. West Coast: Breezy temperatures and mostly clear skies make for a potentially picturesque Memorial Day weekend in the West. Northern California and most of Oregon can expect to see light showers on Saturday, according to current forecasts. Travel Outlook Despite climbing gas prices across the country—the average price is expected to jump to $2.93 per gallon this weekend— more than 41.5 million Americans are expected to travel by plane, train, ship and automobile this holiday weekend, according to AAA press release. The nearly five percent increase in travelers since last year is also the most in almost 12 years. Increased consumer confidence and a growing economy are the catalysts for the increased numbers, Bill Sutherland, senior vice president of AAA Travel and Publishing said in the release A majority plan to travel by car—36.6 million—and the busiest travel days are expected to be Thursday and Friday afternoon when regular commuters will mix with holiday travelers. Here are the top travel destinations this weekend, according to AAA advance travel bookings: Orlando, Florida Seattle, Washington Honolulu, Hawaii Las Vegas, Nevada Anchorage, Alaska Phoenix, Arizona Anaheim, California Boston, Massachusetts Denver, Colorado New York, New York For more information about travel dates and times to avoid, read the full release on the AAA website. Events to Check Out A three-day weekend means more time to enjoy fun local events, and there are plenty to check out this year. We’ve listed a few here, but make sure to check local city government, downtown, and event websites to track down even more Memorial Day events and services. New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (May 23-27) What better way to celebrate National Wine Day this Friday than by wining and dining during the five-day New Orleans Wine and Food Experience? Tour the city in style during the Royal Street Stroll, sample the finest and rarest wines and pig out on five-star cuisine at the Friday Evening Grand Tasting. For more info: https://www.nowfe.com/ Hot Luck: Live Food & Music (Austin, Texas, May 24-27) Only in its second year, the Hot Luck Festival boasts a wide variety of events and musical acts to choose from, all stacked with renowned chefs from around the country. The “chef-driven celebration of fire, food, music, and camaraderie” features events that challenge top chefs to cook around a specific theme, ending with a giant backyard picnic on Sunday. Editor’s note: Night Court, focused on giving a classy touch to 1980s mall food, is our personal favorite. For more information about Hot Luck, click here: https://hotluckfest.com/ Brew at the Zoo (Baltimore, Maryland, May 26-27) See some cool critters from all corners of the globe while sampling tons of select brews during Brew at the Zoo this weekend in Baltimore. The event serves as the biggest fundraiser for the Maryland Zoo, and features live music, commemorative glasses for VIP guests, and unlimited beer and wine sampling during the event. For more information, visit the Maryland Zoo website: http://www.marylandzoo.org/event/bbt-presents-brew-zoo/ National Memorial Day Parade (Washington, D.C., May 28) Memorial Day isn’t just about having a day off–it’s also the day we can take a moment to pause and remember the members of our military who fell in the line of duty protecting our country. There aren’t many places who celebrate Memorial Day bigger than in our nation’s capital during the annual Memorial Day Parade. The event is televised, but those attending in person should get to Constitution Avenue before 2 p.m. for the best front row seats. If you can’t catch the parade, there are tons of other events honoring the armed forces happening in D.C. over the weekend. You can find more here: https://washington.org/visit-dc/things-to-do-memorial-day-weekend-washington-dc