What’s this “LARP” stuff?

Here is my own brief explanation of Live Action Role Playing, or LARP, and why I believe it’s a logical extension of costumed dramatic play for kids.

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Is it Tough Enough?

Choosing durable fabrics for active kids

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Checking Vintage & Secondhand Costumes for Safety

How to identify old-but-still-good costumes, & what to avoid If you’re like me, you remember childhood dress-up as the BEST.…

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Finding Safe & Durable Costumes for Your Child

What to look for, what to avoid, and what to buy for SAFE costumes that LAST for years. Back in…

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What to Put in Your Child’s First Dress-Up Set

What’s YOUR best memory of playing dress-up? My childhood friend had THE BEST set of old clothes from her grandmother:…

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