This year I went with an easy, no-sew costume idea. All I used was felt, under wonder, fabric paint, and hot glue. You'll notice that my "quirky" dresser opted for a lollipop over a candy bar. And yes, we dressed as Almond Joy and Mounds just for the joke you could make.
Trick or treating was a lot of fun. I was worried when at dusk there were no lit porch lights. By the time we went out there were plenty of lights. Everyone in the neighborhood gave out candy bars (see diagram at right)! By the time we finished half the neighborhood, our bags were full and heavy (chocolate weighs more that smarties, I guess).
Anyway, today after an all candy 24 hour diet, my kids reacted quite strangely. The older three had to take turns. Not on the computer, or the wii, or even the TV. They took turns using my sewing machine and proudly displaying their creations. Then they spent at least 3 hours playing on the beach (except Elise who opted for rare, alone, creative time upstairs). This gave me time to clean up the house and catch up on old Clark Howard Podcasts. If this is how they react to candy, I think that is all I will ever feed them.
PS We had spaghetti with bread sticks and corn for dinner and now they are fighting. I think my theory IS true . . . .
I loved these costumes!!! What a great idea and it's one I could actually do since I have no sewing ability! and... I can't believe people give out full size candy bars!!
ReplyDeletethat was such a good idea! I love how you added all of the little details on each costume
ReplyDeleteWas it just a coincidense (sp?) that they gave you a full sized Almond Joy?
ReplyDeleteGreat costumes. I bet it took you a long time to make them. The kids look so good. You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteCool costumes!
ReplyDeleteI am impressed. Everyone did such awesome costumes this year. I love that we always have family themes amongst our costumes....it is so much fun that way!
ReplyDeleteGordon, it was totally a coincidence. She was giving out Mounds and Almond Joys. And she works at the hospital with Peter. And her SIL was Kirsti's kindergarten teacher. We had no idea she lived there. Totally random, right?
ReplyDeleteMom, they took less than an hour each.
ReplyDeleteI thought your costumes were very sweet. I would suppose many people found them hard to swallow. Very creative Charli!
ReplyDeleteAn idea for next year - perhaps soda pop cans.
Wow..I thought you sewed your costumes really impressive!! You all look great! Boy, we needed to come trick or treating with your guys. I loved the size chart on the side. :o)
ReplyDeleteI am so relieved to know you haven't been killing yourself for a month trying to finish costumes. Very creative, but the simplicity is the best part. You should submit that idea to Family Fun or another magazine. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly, after trick or treating my son did not ask for a single piece of candy for two day!
ReplyDeleteI think I like these costumes best but that is probably because I have a huge sweet tooth! :-)
Ok, will you put them all in the mail and send them to me.....I would LOVE to use them next year! They turned out GREAT! and I couldn't agree more with the generosity of giving out candy bars. I always walk down the candy isle to pick out what I will hand out and end up getting the cheapest thing there but secretly hoping that everyone else hands out good stuff so I can eat it. That is so wrong I know.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea! You guys look great...what a fun family theme!
ReplyDeleteGreat costumes! I especially liked yours and Peters, very funny! All your previous costumes were amazing! The Star Wars theme was my favorite. So creative! Your blogs are always so witty and amusing! I always look forward to reading them :) Thanks for the laughs! Take care and say hello to your family from my family.
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