Although parents are actually spending a lot more time with their kids than they were fifteen years ago, many working mothers and fathers feel as though they just aren’t getting enough quality time with their kids.
If you’re feeling this way, take an upcoming holiday to set aside some serious time with your children – Halloween. Costume creation can be fun and, most importantly, can create lasting memories for your kids (and for you). But how exactly should you go about creating a memorable Halloween costume?
Get Creative
Creativity is the key to making a Halloween costume that your child will remember for years. Think back – which Halloween costumes do you remember wearing as a kid?
I know I was probably a pirate at some point, and I think I may also have been Indiana Jones. But these memories are vague. On the other hand, I clearly remember my mother wrapping me in tin foil so that I could be a “leftover.” (If you want to use this idea, a piece of Tupperware on the head is a nice touch). I also remember my mother painting my sister’s face pink, dressing her all in pink, and then tying a shoe to her head. She was a piece of gum. Again, she was probably a princess or a store-bought Wonder Woman for other years, but this is the costume that sticks out in my mind.
So, try to be original. If you remember some fun ideas from your own past, see if your kids would be interested.
