subject: Dress Up With The Kids And Make Halloween A Family Event [print this page] Who would not like to see everyone all dressed up in their favorite costume or Halloween outfit at Halloween? Kids imitate their favorite hero, or character from a movie, and grownups pretend they only dress up to be a "good chaperone". We all know it's OK to play! A cheap Halloween costume is even better, so step into your wild side and pretend - it will make you and everyone else smile.
Picking a costume doesn't have to be expensive. A little of that old eye shadow that's the wrong color makes great monster face paint blended with a little cold cream for your toddler costume. Even an out of style leisure suit can make "Larry the Lounge Lizard" look like he spent a lot of time just to pull himself together for the occasion. Whatever you pick to use or recycle, old shoes and hats, or Grandma's stuffed bra paired with a "drugstore wig" can make a great Halloween Outfit .
There are many other occasions besides Halloween that need a great costume or outfit. How about the infamous last minute notice from your third grader that "Tomorrow is goofy book character day, so what can I be?" Well, that's when you're glad to have a can of colored hairspray or some baby powder to color the hair sprayed with a little super hold hairspray. Top that off with a couple of ping pong balls painted like bird eggs and you've got a great "bird nest head".
An adult's belted a-line skirt cinched up on a small child with a man's collared dress shirt or ladies blouse tucked tight makes for a cute pilgrim outfit with a little bit of help from a construction paper hat. Tying a piece of black ribbon around the shirt collar with a big bow and a big buckle belt makes it look authentic. See there, you saved the Thanksgiving Play!
If you let your creative juices flow, a unique, cheap outfit can be created using recycled items from around the house. How about shopping at your local thrift store or consignment shop for those cowboy boots or pair of ruby slippers to complete your costume? While you're at it, you might as well make Halloween dress up complete. If you're careful, you can visit on "two for one" day for more savings.
Grandma always has something you could use and would be grateful to have someone clean out the wardrobe or attic corner. Hand me down kids costumes can always be revived, or redone. Trade with a friend or neighbor to get that perfect Halloween dress.
See, it doesn't have to cost a lot or be a burden to dress up and have a little fun. Besides, join the kids and make it a family affair this Halloween or Holiday season.
