Wow Mom Wednesdays – Making Your Kids Say Wow
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I’m not quite Roseanne Connor level, but I do enjoy the costumes, décor and of course, the treats!
Now with kids of my own, it’s not just about my costume, but finding the coolest and cutest ones out there. While my 4-year-old knew exactly what he wanted to be (he’s at the Superhero stage in his life), where do you even start when your kiddo is one or you’ve outgrown that witch getup you’ve been sporting since your 20s?
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| Like every 4-year-old this year, Spiderman and other superhero types are the must-have costume. |
Here’s a snapshot of some of the most popular and sought after Halloween trends for the whole family:
Political-themed masks: Political masks will be one of the bigger trends this election year, with industry experts keeping a watchful eye on mask sales. Historically, it has become an unofficial but accurate predictor of who will win the election (the candidate mask that sells the most, usually wins the election).
Masters of the Universe: Choose from He-Man Classic Muscle Adult($49.99) or Skeletor Classic Muscle Adult($49.99) or Women’s She Ra Deluxe Adult ($49.99).
WINX Club: Based on the hot new Nickelodeon show, your daughter can be Stella, Bloom or Flora! Deluxe costume includes dress, wings and pair of glovettes ($29.99).
Disney’s Shake it Up: Your tween will love being Rocky or Cece for Halloween! Cece Deluxe includes top with attached jacket, leggings and pair of boot covers ($31.99); Rocky deluxe includes dress, leggings and pair of boot covers ($31.99).
Disney’s Cinderella: Choose from Cinderella Shimmer Deluxe ($39.99), Cinderella Tween ($47.99), Cinderella Light Up Deluxe ($48.99), Deluxe Sassy Cinderella for adults ($59.99) and Cinderella Baby.
Marvel’s The Amazing Spiderman : Adult and child costumes and accessories, including the Lizard Classic Muscle and Spider-Man Movie Classic Muscle (costumes/accessories range from $5.99-$59.99).
Disney Junior-Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Jake Deluxe includes jumpsuit, bandana and pair of boot coverings ($29.99) and Izzy Classic includes top, pants, head scarf and pouch necklace ($19.99).
Online shopping not for you? Then get over to Kmart for their “Orange & Black Friday” event, Friday, Oct. 5 & Saturday, Oct. 6. Just as “Black Friday” is the perennial start to the Christmas holiday shopping season, this year Kmart’s “Orange & Black Friday” is the start of spooktacular savings for fans of Halloween and trick or treating with 50% off Halloween costumes and Halloween kitchen textiles, tabletop, décor and more. Also, check out their new social tool at www.Kmart.com/kreator, where users can create their own Halloween “Kreature” using costumes and accessories available at Kmart.
I’d love to know what your costume plans are for Halloween?
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I received one or more of the mentioned products for the sole purpose of this review. No other compensating was given and all opinions expressed are 100 percent my own. (Accordance with FTC’s 16 CFR Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”)
Here’s one that I have wanted to do for years but have not had a costume party to go to. Get together the traditional Lion Tamer get up – pith helmet, khakis, boots, whip, gun, etc. A name badge that says “LION TAMER” would be nice.
Essential is a pair of polka dot (hearts?) boxer shorts. Take the khaki pants and dramatically tear out the seat.
Nice. I love that and points for originality. Ha – Here’s a good starter: http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/halloween/simple-halloween-costumes-00100000067390/page20.html
How about a 2012 Mayan Doomsday cult member in an ascension robe? http://doomsdayjesters.com/#ecwid:category=2818007&mode=product&product=11034415
funny, timely, original, under $20.
Here’s a photo of a couple doing something similar at Austin’s Fire Ant Frolic last weekend: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26538585@N02/8135653579/in/set-72157631881784225
black glasses, blue jacket, white shirt and black pants…. Gangnam style!
Gonna do the dance too?
Big Tex on fire?
So sad, so sad. But yes, kinda funny. Dickies, here we come!
Ok that is just not right, funny but not right!
How about an Obama Costume? LMFAO
I think I’ll plead the fifth.:)
I’ll be wearing a rumpled black suit, Kenyan flag pin and an Obama zombie mask. That’ll scare the bejeebers out of everybody!
I think I’ll be going as Autumn Rose.
I going to be Freefalling Felix in an astronaut suit (white chemical suit) with a pair of sheer curtains for a parachute trailing behind me.
That’s originality. I saw Space Ice Cream at Old Navy yesterday, so if you trick or treat at my house, I’ll put that in your bag!
Abby Sciuto from NCIS.
I have the approximate hair color and the right personality.
I’ve been planning this since last year! It’s easier on the pocket book to buy a few things at a time and create your own costume out of things you know you can re-use on a daily basis.
I agree. It’s all about some creativity and owning it. I’d love to see the final shot!
Your list is pathetic and unimaginative and I’m not surprised that you received the products “for review” from Disney, etc. Really? This year’s MUST-BE Halloween Costumes? Stop wasting people’s time.
i agree to expensive what garbage
I didn’t say the most creative – but it is what you’re going to see at your door come Halloween. Just went to a Halloween party for kids – there were 8 superheros – most of the Captain America or SpiderMan. The other kid – he was Jake, from the Neverland Pirates. Unfortunately, what’s trendy doesn’t mean most creative.
I remember I was Magenta from Rocky Horror Picture Show when I was in sixth grade – I think of that costume now in awe but at the time, everyone that I was so weird. Thanks to my mother, I was always ahead of my time…
Just in case you wondered if my post was totally full of bias: here’s what what Retail’s Big Blog says about this year’s list:
http://blog.nrf.com/2012/09/27/2012-halloween-costumes/#.UIbGV_TL-dc.twitter
I have one friend who plans on covering her outfit with the little cards of sample paint colors from the hardware store: fifty shades of grey.