Halloween is one of Captain Compost’s favorite holidays. She starts thinking about costumes as soon as leaves start changing and that telltale crisp smell of fall is in the air. CC thinks that Eco~Warriors can be green through the holidays and Halloween is one of the easiest!
Though she would like to be, Captain Compost is not the most creative of moms and has never made her kids’ costumes… though that is a great way for Eco~Warriors to celebrate the day! How better to celebrate your child’s individuality than by making a unique costume just for him/her? For those that like the idea of a homemade costume but like CC lack the creative juices to come up with such a thing, Captain Compost recommends Etsy. A quick search for costumes is sure to give you loads of choices for your little ghoul or goblin!
Captain Compost loves shopping at thrift stores ~ the treasure hunt is almost more fun than the treasures she finds. This holds true for costumes as well! Last year, Mr. Compost found a wonderful “nerd” costume and CC dressed as Dr. Feelgood. All parts of the costume were purchased second hand with the exception of the stethoscope which she found on eBay. Speaking of eBay, if your local thrift store doesn’t have the options you are looking for, have no fear! You can find tons of recycled and barely used costumes on eBay! This year, Captain Compost and her hubby are dressing as Jack Skellington and Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas.” The costumes they found on eBay were worn only once or twice and the savings from buying gently used rather than new were fantastic!
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Happy Halloween, Eco~Warriors!
The thrift store is a great one! My little one is going to be a ladybug this year. She is going to start taking ballet so we have the black leotard, tights, and shoes. I am cutting circles in old paper bags which she will color red and attach to her cute front. Wings and antenna and she is complete!
I love these ideas!
Oh I love holidays – all of them. And I’m already working on my costume. I know I’m not a kid. But, I never grew up