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Friday, 26 September 2008 |
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by Mrs. Fix-It
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| Laundry Basket | Bungee Cords |
| Laundry | Large Box |
| Wrapping Paper | Christmas Wreaths |
| Twist Ties | Evergreen Garland |
Solution: You didn't realize Halloween was this week. Well I have some easy ideas for costumes for your kids that will get you back in their good graces, and you probably don't even have to go to the store!
1. How about a dirty laundry basket! Just cut leg holes in the bottom of a plastic laundry basket. Use bungee cords, criss-crossed in the back and straight down the front to secure the basket over your child's shoulders. Then toss in some laundry to round out the costume. |
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2. Consider a box of tissues. Cut arm and leg holes in a box that will fit your child snuggly enough to let them move easily. Then wrap the box in some old wrapping paper. Add an oval sign to the front that says tissues and then secure tissue paper around the neck opening. |
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3. Another idea, how about a Christmas tree? Just grab some Christmas wreaths. You'll need three different sizes. If your wreaths are the same size find out where they are joined together and pull two of them apart. Make them smaller and secure them with some twist ties. The smallest wreath should be able to fit over the child's head and rest on their shoulders. Then use evergreen garland and some more zip ties to connect the wreaths into sort of an "A" line dress. Weave more garland in and out to fill in the branches. All that's left to do now is decorate the tree! |
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