Creative Homemade Costumes: The Great American Road Trip

creative homemade costumes

This year, as our family was on a road trip, we started talking about the essence, spirit, and tradition of road trips, and all the unique, interesting, and sometimes kitschy places people visit when driving across the United States. That conversation is what gave rise to this year’s creative homemade costumes: The Great American Road … Read more

Cool Mail Carrier and Postage Stamp Couple Costume

Cool Mail Carrier and Postage Stamp Couple Costume

We have had the same mail carrier for the past 5 years. Her name is Cheryl and she always delivers the mail around noon time. When the weather is nice my kids and I often eat lunch outside, so seeing Cheryl and visiting with her has become a regular part of our day. As my … Read more

Cool Duo Costume: A Gumball Machine and a Quarter

Cool Duo Costume:  A Gumball Machine and a Quarter

My children are 5 and 3 years old, and I love making coordinating costumes for them to wear for Halloween.  I can’t remember exactly how the idea came to me, but I thought it would be cute to dress them up as a gumball machine and a quarter this year.  These costumes were a good … Read more

Vintage Good Humor Couple Costume: Ice Cream Man Ice Cream Cone

Vintage Good Humor Couple Costume: Ice Cream Man Ice Cream Cone

This Ice Cream Man Ice Cream Cone costume was inspired by the fact that we live just down the street from our real-life neighborhood ice cream man. My children are endlessly fascinated by him and they squeal with delight when the hear the happy music of his truck (which, incidentally, is not really a truck but … Read more