Disclaimer: this post is brought to you by Barkbox.
So seeing as how we’re just a few short days away from Halloween (or Halloweenie as I like to call it), I decided it was time to officially share my costume for this year. As you might already know, I’ve made it my mission each year to come up with a handmade costume (with some help from my mom and dad) – and this year was no exception!
Of all the super heroes that have graced the pages of Marvel comics, there is only one real life superhero (well aside from me) …… Evel Knievel. And the legend lives on with my Halloween Costume this year!
Evel Knievel was known as King of the Daredevils as he flew through the air on his motorcycle – over canyons, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, even buses.
Of course when I chose to be him this Halloween I couldn’t help but envy his costume fashion flare and brave (albeit maybe a bit foolish too) daredevil antics.
I’m glad he at least opted to wear a helmet!
Considering Evel Knievel broke a record 32 bones in his career, which landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records, I knew some precautions had to be taken before I attempted my first daredevil feat.
So to prepare, I practiced falling…..gracefully. Well as gracefully as one can when flying through the air on a motorcycle.
So after a thorough practice session on “landing” I headed out to the backyard to attempt my first stunt.
Mom helped me set up some ramps, and I double triple checked them for safety.
But seeing as how I was a little short on school buses for my first daredevil stunt, I had to improvise and use ponies instead.
Also, I had a little trouble coming by a motorcycle, but not to worry – Mom’s vacuum seemed like the perfect thing to carry me through the air.
Now if you’re particularly nervous about watching a dachshund dressed as Evel Knievel riding a vacuum over several ponies than I suggest you close your eyes for this next part. It’s not for the faint of heart.
Better yet, I’ll spare you all the scary details and just let you know that I did it! I landed safely on the other side – clearing the ponies, and gently navigating my vacuum to the ground.
But you know what, after my hair raising adventure through the air, I decided I’m much safer with all 4 feet on the ground.
Especially when my October Barkbox showed up at my door!
Packed full of lots of yummy Halloweenie goodies just for me, it totally got my into the spooky spirit! (As if wearing an Evel Knievel costume wasn’t Halloweenie enough)
Did you know that Barkbox has a new program called Scout’s Honor – and if you or your pup isn’t completely happy with an item, the BarkHappy team will replace it with something better suited – or issue a credit of equal value to the brand new BarkShop.
My favorite this month? This Plush Puppies Invincibles Cat!
And now that my Barkbox has arrived, something tells me I won’t be making it to the other side on my next big jump!
If you want to fetch your dog a Barkbox Subscription to be excited about too, make sure you use coupon code AMMO5 for 15% off this month only! Only a few days left!
And now, I leave you with an Evel Knievel quote…
“Kids want to be like me, men want to be me, and the women want to be with me” – Evel Knievel
Happy Halloweenie everyone! 
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Barkbox, but all opinions are entirely my own!
