First of all #winningpun on my post title, arm and leg….halloween…..ha ha ha get it. #mumjoke.

We’ve trawled the internet looking for some Halloween inspo that doesn’t include a trip to the costume hire shop, doesn’t require any great sewing ability (a BIG bonus for me) and can be mostly put together with bits and pieces around the house. And the big tip PINTEREST is your best friend right now – literally THOUSANDS of costume ideas and instructions on how to DIY.

I know there are a few Halloween haters out there who don’t like this “American-ised” (which is actually not American but Celtic) tradition, but I love it, and my daughters REALLY love it so that’s enough for me.

Please share your families Halloween costumes with us, I’d love to see them.

I mean everyone’s got an old sheet lying around don’t they?
The old Mummy costume – always a winner
Got an old umbrella and some fairy lights lying around?
Love the headless doll detail
We love the movie Coco.
Something cute for the kids who don’t like to dress up too scary.
Spaghetti and Meatballs

And of course if ordered online and delivered straight to your door in under 24 hours is more your style you can shop hundreds of family Halloween costume ideas from costumebox.com.au

Halloween Events in Adelaide. If we’ve missed your event click here to list it with us for FREE!

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