Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids
Kids want to have "the best" Halloween costume ever. Are you up to the task? Whether you don't have a creative bone in your body, or you can sew the best and most elaborate costume ever, sometimes you just don't have time or energy. Here are some costume ideas for kids (and some that could be used by playful adults) that are quick and easy. A few were hits with my own kids and their friends, while some are ideas I've found in magazines and on the internet. Always think safety when planning your child's costume. You can of course be a quick ghost with the white sheet; a clown; a scarecrow; a hippy; or a nerd, but if you want a little more creativity here ar a few ideas: 1. Clifford the Big Red Dog: One of the cutest and easiest costumes we made for my 6 y.o. and he won a costume contest with it. Find a red turtleneck or sweatshirt and (harder to find) red sweat pants. Cut long floppy dog ears out of red felt, bobby pin to hair on each side of the head. Add ...