This Care Bear costume is so simple. There's no sewing and it can honestly be made in about a half hour and it won't break the bank. Plus it's super comfy! I have always been a fan of Care Bears. I remember getting one when I was a little girl so when they made a return to Netflix and my kids started watching I got excited about the possibility of being Care Bears for … [Read more...]
DIY- Captain Hook Costume Using A Sweatshirt
Arrrr, me matey's. Today I'm sharing the sneaky snook DIY Captain Hook costume which is easy to make and super affordable. Oh this is really one of my favorite costumes, and I loved how cute and simple it was to make. DIY Captain Hook Costume Captain Hook Costume Supplies Needed: Red Sweatshirt - Adult (Mine is a size small) White felt Gold trim (around 2 … [Read more...]
Garden Gnome Costume
I love a costume like this Garden Gnome Costume that can be made in under 30 minutes. A first, second or even third Halloween isn’t about trick or treating, but getting to be a part of something silly and fun. Oh and let’s not forget the adorable photos you take to show them when they get older. Garden Gnome Costume What makes this costume so great is it’s using a lot of … [Read more...]
Nightmare Before Christmas Hats
It's here, it's here! The Halloween season and the anticipation of Christmas (for me) so I thought it would be fun to make some Nightmare Before Christmas Hats as the weather cools off to show our love for the movie and give you some details for how to see it in the theater! It seems like the temperature has dropped quickly this year and we've pulled out the hats and gloves, … [Read more...]
Good & Plenty Costume DIY
I'm rounding out my candy costumes with one of my personal favorites, Good & Plenty! Those pink and white candies on a purple box make this Good & Plenty Costume DIY easy to spot and enjoy. I'm a black licorice fan so Good & Plenty's were always in my house and they still are to this day. I thought it would be cute to make this costume for a little one but it can … [Read more...]
Bazooka Joe Costume
Oh bubble gum. I've always been a fan and remember getting Bazooka Joe as a kid with a little cartoon. So I made a Bazooka Joe costume DIY based on the bubble gum I adore and to go along with my Retro Candy Costumes! To start my son loves getting a piece of Bazooka Joe bubble gum as a treat. Its not only candy but it's also got a little riddle or joke with it now so it's fun … [Read more...]
DIY – DuckTales Costumes
The tradition of a family costume continues with a throw back to our childhood and the introduction of a remake to the kids of Disney's DuckTales (woo-hoo)! That's right we decided to dress up as Huey, Dewey, Louie and Uncle Scrooge McDuck. Making DuckTales the perfect family or group costume and it's a no-sew costume! What I love is how easy this costume is to pull … [Read more...]
30+ Halloween Books for Kids
There's a spooky story ready to be told, and I'm excited to curl up with my kids and read this month. We love when a story can take us into an imaginary world, of witches, ghosts and Halloween fun. So I decided to pull together 30+ Halloween books for kids. I always try to give books that aren't as popular and while some of these are great to own, I also recommend you check … [Read more...]
Spaceship Costume DIY
Blast Off! That's right it's time to blast off into outer space in this easy DIY no sew spaceship costume. If you're looking for a fun and different take on space I've got you covered and with this quick costume. Let me start by giving credit where it's due. My friend Melissa, who was also the inspiration for the Solar System Costume, gave me this idea. Her space loving … [Read more...]
Red Baron Costume
Between our love of Red Baron pizza and a trip to an Air Show, the whole family has been into learning about the history of flight and famous aviation people. Of course I immediately start to think how can I pull together a Red Baron costume, so I'm sharing just how easy and useful this costume can be. Red Baron Costume When it come to Halloween we have to factor in … [Read more...]