I’m a sucker for Halloween, who doesn’t love any celebration that includes lollies and chocolate?!!! However, the dress up part I’m not that good at. I’m just not that organised! I don’t understand who has time to lovely craft a perfect Halloween Costume from things they found around the house. I don’t know how to paper mache (I barely know how to iron!) and I have better things to do than spend hours creating a Pinterest-worthy costume that she probably won’t wear. As you can see from above, last year she wore a princess dress and somehow appropriated a hat from somewhere. I’m guessing I’m not the only one- so here it is, the lazy mum’s guide to kids Halloween costumes…

For The Crazy Cat Lady

What better way to put to use all those damn Beany Boos that seem to be multiplying under the bed? This costume is as easy as you can get- just a dressing down, some rollers and all those Beany Boos!

For The Tech Lover

My son has actually used this one! It’s quick and easy and perfect for the kid who isn’t that keen to dress up!

For the Sports Lover

What can be easier that this costume for your little Olympics lover than a set of swimmers and a $2 shop gold medal? Instant costume!

For the Spooky Ones

Can you get any easier than a toilet paper mummy? Just wrap them up and of they go. Don’t worry that the toilet paper might break. That just makes it look more authentic!

For the Lolly Lover

Get a headstart on the treats with these super easy balloon costume. Instant jelly bean bag. Couldn’t be easier!

For the Little Skeleton

Ok- for this one all you need is a black tracksuit, some white duct tape and the ability to stick in a straight line!

So hopefully these will help you when you find out that morning that school is doing a Halloween dress up day or something. Or.. you know… you can just buy a costume… like me, if you really can’t be bothered!