Some parents spend a small fortune on costumes for their kids on Halloween, and that's fine, but you shouldn't have to dip into your kids' college funds for them to have fun dressing up. There are so many creative, clever, and inexpensive DIY costumes that you can make yourself. Better yet, if your kids are old enough, have them get in on the creativity. They might get so into it that they make an entire costume themselves. To help get your creative juices flowing, we've come up with some ideas to make costumes with things you may already have in your house.
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The truth is that Halloween costumes can get expensive. Whether you buy a ready-made costume or make an elaborate one yourself, the cost can climb quickly. Creating a costume using items you already own can save you lots of money and keep things from going overboard.
Halloween costumes made from household items are an especially good idea if you have a baby or young toddler who doesn't yet have an opinion what they want to dress up as, and most likely won't even remember the holiday. So get ready to dig around in your closets and cabinets, break out the glue and thread, and make a fabulous and free (or nearly free) Halloween costume for your little one.