The decorations I have, are either art projects I made as a child (yep, elementary school), or were purchased at the dollar store. Oh, oh wait....we did make some napkin ghosts last year...saved them and they are hanging again this year. Go me!
(I focus WAY more on the "eating" side of the Holidays--I'll post some pics and recipes later).
This year, while all the kids friends are talking about their costumes, my children really haven't bothered.
We've had a few scattered, "What am I going to be for Halloween?" 's but after a few, (shrug) "I dunno. You'll find something, I'm sure" 's, they have stopped asking.
It's a good thing they are so easy going (and not too opposed to "recycling").
Other than a few "harrumphs" and "no fairs" from G-McBabe for not making him a "Mario" costume (which he only mentioned yesterday)...things have been fine.
After going shopping in the toy room, we finally have things figured out. G-McBabe is going to be a ninja (again). I purchased that costume 2 years ago at an AFTER Halloween sale. It's still functional and that counts in my book. I think Little Red is going to be "a somewhat tattered Spiderman" (you know, like what he looks like in the movies AFTER he has been beaten up a bit? or at least that's what the 3 year old costume looks like), Little Rob is going to be a pirate (just like last year), and Mr. Golden Locks is going to be a very cute froggy (all of my toddlers have worn this one).
I just really don't care.
I mean, let's be real....I'm just in it for the candy (don't tell me you don't "sample" your kids treasures...ore eat most of it like I do....bad mommy).
...and, you know what, my apples don't fall very far from this particular tree either. They really just want the candy too.
We have a "trunk or treat" tomorrow night. I'm so "Thrilled" to be going. :)
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If I would have known, I could have and should have sent you the Batman and Spiderman costumes we used last year. I doubt they would even be functional if and when I have another boy to use them. Dangit! Love how creative you are in recycling!
I'm a "bad mommy" too....I'm ALL about the recycling. Except I was guilted into making costumes this year...yeah, five costumes. Baby O is wearing a tigger hand-me-down. The rest are Oreo Cookies, Genies, Gypsies, Batgirls, and Ballerinas. Good think I'm in a "sewing phase."...now, where's my will-power? I have to avoid the candy at all costs ;) Really....
Reusing old costumes is a great idea. I do that every year with my kids too. Have a great weekend!
I could cut and paste this entire post and use it for our family. Seriously.
Our dressup box is also the place they go for halloween costumes. All the baby/toddle people where the same costume when it fits.
Whoop!
Oh, I've been overdosing on candy. I'm taking the day off from candy tomorrow--maybe. We've been recycling this year too. Though I didn't realize I was lacking little boys costumes. My 3-year-old had to wear a 18-mo-old Darth Vadar costume to preschool today. Luckily, he didn't seem to mind.
Amen to the candy sampling. I get a little more into the Halloween costumes for the kids that you do but Roy and I never dress up. It just seems like too much work.
Thrilled! Lol! I read this after the flash mob post :) Our costumes are DI, after last year sale, yard sale and last year costumes! They are the best! You are so smart!
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