The Halloween Idea Place

Turn your dog into a taco or dinosaur or your cat into a cowboy or bat. Find these and other ideas for pet Halloween costumes at Real Simple.

This Halloween, dress up your child as spaghetti and meatballs (yes, really!!), a fluffy blue cloud, an owl, corn on the cob, or a pony. Get these and many more ideas for Halloween costumes for kids, along with directions for making them (no sewing required), at Parenting.com.

Many of our friends look set to be dressing in feathers this Halloween, as new research has revealed that the most popular Halloween costumes this year will be of the avian variety.

Angry Birds topped the list of costume-related searches from Google, with Natalie Portman’s troubled character from Black Swan coming a close second. [read full article at Mail Online]

There are lots of great things about being a new parent. For example, the joy of bringing a new life into the world, the thrill of shaping a young mind, the pride with each new stage of your baby’s life. Few things are more exciting, however, than the license to be a kid again. What better way to celebrate your newfound childhood with your baby than by dressing up with them for Halloween? [read full article]

If you plan on attending a Halloween party this year, or if you’re attending any social gathering for that matter, you might want to consider one of the many sexy Halloween costumes that are available this year on the market. Halloween is the one time of year you can be anyone you want to be. So why not stand out from the crowd by showing your incredibly sexy “alter ego”? [read full article]

With Halloween quickly approaching, face painting season is kicking into high gear. Try these easy, but immensely child-pleasing Halloween “cheek art” designs at class parties, fall festivals and homecoming carnivals.

Begin with good quality, water-based face paints. You can find them online or in some theatrical stores. A palette of six, good-quality face paints is priced around $12.00 and includes enough paint for 70 or more cheek art designs. Water-based face paints apply as easily as watercolors and remove cleanly with a paper towel and water. [read full article]

Make your cute pet even cuter with one of these silly Halloween costumes at Real Simple.

Dress up your kids in fun costumes you make with everyday household items. Check out these easy do-it-yourself Halloween Costumes at Real Simple.

Skip the costume-in-a-bag and invest in an item you can use even after October 31. Check our Real Simple’s shopping guide for creating quick and clever Halloween costume ideas.

You don’t have to be a tailor or seamstress to create a Halloween costume. In fact, you don’t even have to own a needle or thread. All you need is some creativity (or a friend who’s creative), a closet with some clothes, and a nearby thrift shop. [read full article]