Best FREE Easy, Creative, and Inexpensive DIY Family-Friendly Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids & Adults

Pictured at left is Martha Stewart's Gray Lady Costume. See below for directions and link to this creative project.

Make sure you leave a comment below this post. What will you or your kids be dressing up as this year?  Better yet, if you have a great family-friendly costume idea to share, feel free to leave a brief description with link, if available, in the comment box.

Want to be original this Halloween but don't think you are crafty enough?

You'll think again and maybe even give it a try after you've heard about all the wonderful, new, and EASY ideas I've found that even the most creatively-challenged among us can tackle.  Older kids and teens might be able to make their own ghoulish and wacky get-ups without any help from mom or dad, too with the ideas here, too.

Last weekend Michaels held a free in-store demo showing how to make kids costumes using Duck Tape.  But, if you missed that free event, have no fear because MommyBlogExpert has unburied some great online how-tos that you can check out from your computer at home at your leisure.

Up first is the no-sew to die-for Gray Lady Costume by Martha Stewart you see featured at the top of this post which might be fun for teens or adults.  You can find full directions for this costume as well as a variety of Martha's Family-Friendly Costumes HERE

Not the intensely silent one? Then, how about this easy to sew very loud and whimsical Pizza Costume from Family Fun?  I bet this is one outfit that will be a home run for sure, whether it's worn trick or treating or to the Halloween Ball.  Very original.  When was the last time you saw a slice of pizza walking around anyway?

Photo from Sewing.Org

There's no easier costume than this one. Buy a plastic crown for your child or make one by gluing some sparkling faux gems on some metallic posterboard.  Then, make this incredibly Easy to Sew Cape for your little king, queen, prince, or princess with the FREE pattern/directions provided by Sewing.org 

FREE Quick & Easy Costume Make and Take Project at Michaels on October 26, 2010  Details Here

Remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg reflecting the abundance of FREE costume ideas this season out there that are available for the taking.  I'll be adding more costume inspiration as the month wears on, so definitely bookmark this page now.

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    Have a GREAT Costume Idea of Your Own?
    Then why don't share it in the comment section below this post with a link to it if you have one?

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    Spookley the Square Pumpkin to Big Screen

    Kidtoons Brings Spookley to Theaters

    In celebration of fall, Halloween, and most importantly affordable family-friendly entertainment, Kidtoon Films is presenting the animated film Spookley the Square Pumpkin on the big screen.  Spookley's message acknowledges that every child is different, promoting better understanding of others, especially those with special needs.


    Spookley Pumpkin Movie Giveaway

    MBE partnered with Kidtoon Films for this post 

    Spookley matinees are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday this month at more than 100 neighborhood theaters across the U.S.  See more information on the Kidtoons concept and to find the theater location nearest you where this is now showing, as well as see the movie's trailer at KidtoonFilms.com

    Kidtoons Birthday Club - Everyone is a Winner!

    Everyone can get a FREE movie pass to a Kidtoon Films showing in your neighborhood on your child's birthday.  Sign up your kid(s) for the Birthday Club on the KidtoonsFilms site

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    Spookley Party in a Box 
    GRAND GIVEAWAY

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    Spookley the Pumpkin Plush Movie Book


    To help Kidtoons celebrate, we're giving away a major prize package of Spookley licensed merchandise.  That's right.  MommyBlogExpert is hosting a very special sweepstakes in partnership with Kidtoon Films.  This features an avalanche of goodies for the whole family or -- if you choose -- to use all the prizes you win to throw your own Spookley Halloween Party for up to 10 kids at home.  Prizes are pictured above, quantities of each prize the grand winner gets are below.

    The Giant Prize Package one lucky family will receive includes
    • 1 Spookley Plush Doll
    • 1 Spookley DVD
    • 4 Spookley Lite Chaster Flashlights
    • 10 Spookley Coloring Sheets
    • 2 Spookley Books

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    Contest ends October 25, 2010 at 12 midnite PST for legal residents of the U.S. only.

    For the Required (Mandatory) Entry
    Simply leave a comment below this blogpost with your email address, Facebook or Twitter contact info so we may contact the winner.  In the event that you are the lucky one, MommyBlogExpert will contact you by direct message for your shipping address.

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    Get extra entries for following MommyBlogExpert and/or Kidtoons on Twitter and/or Facebook.  Remember: Be sure to return to MommyBlogExpert to leave an additional comment after each individual action you do to confirm them so we can record all your extra chances to win.

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      In ADDITION to the above, you can earn one extra entry each time you Tweet the message exactly in the paragraph immediately below (limit 3 separate tweets for 3 extra entries per day).  Don't forget to return to leave a comment on MommyBlogExpert with the direct link to right after every Tweet you do so you'll receive an entry for all your RTs.

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      About Kidtoon Films

      Kidtoons mission is to showcase fun and affordable family-centric movies at participating theaters.  Every month a different entertaining film is screened.  This brings parents and children together to enjoy kid-friendly characters, cartoons, music videos and sing-a-longs as well as giveaways for the kid audience members like stickers, activity books or toys after every film.

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      FREE Family-Centric Halloween Activities & Events Nationwide Throughout October

      Readers: Don't forget to bookmark this page NOW, then keep checking back as events will be added to this list as MommyBlogExpert becomes aware of them.  If you know of a FREE Halloween-related event not listed, definitely add it to this list by leaving brief info and a link (if you have one) in the comment box below.

      Yes, ALL Events Listed Below are FREE!!!

      Halloween may officially be October 31, but in cities and towns across the U.S., fall and Halloween events take place every year during the whole month leading up to pumpkin day. Even better is that many of these activities are FREE and suitable for families with children.

      Here are just a few of the places you can take the kids for some Halloween fun without spending a dime.  All events take place nationwide, unless otherwise indicated.  Just click on the link with each for more information.
      October 9 - 10, 1-5 pm, Nationwide
      Harry and David Stores from coast to coast have tasting events each Saturday and Sunday in October.  But, if you love the season of ghouls, don't miss H&D's Halloween Tasting Party for free samples of many of the season's yummiest sweets and treats.  Click to find the closest Harry and David Store here


      October 10, 9 pm, Nationwide
      Tune in to The Martha Stewart Show Halloween Special on the Hallmark Channel for all kinds of crafty ideas, from clever holiday cookies and cupcakes, plus other wild concoctions to make your celebration fun. See this ultimate scary show's preview here


      October 16, 1-3 pm, Nationwide
      Wilton Halloween Decorating Sweet Treats Demo - Cupcakes and More at Michaels Stores. Click for details here


      October 17 - 23, Times May Vary, Nationwide
      Williams-Sonoma is scheduled to offer a Week of Free Halloween Themed Cooking Demonstrations from  featuring holiday cookie and cupcake baking & decorating and lots more. Schedules and demos likely will vary by store, so check with your local W-S for details in your area.

      October 23, 2-4 pm, Nationwide 
      Make and Take Halloween Crayola Glow Explosion Creepy Eye Craft at Michaels Stores for ages 3 and up.  Get the details here

      October 23, 10 am-3 pm, Great Park, Irvine, California
      An afternoon of family fall activities, including pumpkin picking & decorating (1 pumpkin/child while supplies last), kids games and activities, mini hay maze, costume parade, Halloween treats,petting zoo, and more. Details here


      October 25, 6-8 pm, Nationwide
      Make and Take Halloween Crayola Glow Explosion Creepy Eyes Craft at Michaels Stores for kids ages 3 and up.  Get the details here

      October 28, 6-8 pm, Nationwide
      Make and Take Halloween Mask Workshop at Michaels. Details here

      October 30, 10 am - 2 pm, Nationwide
      Family Halloween Event.  Details here


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      Want to suggest an event to add to this post's list? Please leave a comment with link to details. If appropriate, we will be happy to spread the word for you.


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      All Mommy Bloggers Invited to a Cocktail Party Meet Up Hosted by TwitterMoms During BlogWorld

      TwitterMoms.com is inviting all Mommy Bloggers attending BlogWorld in Las Vegas next week to a get-together.  This is an informal must-attend live happy hour cocktail party/meet-up that every mom who blogs should make every effort to participate in.
      Pictured: Janis Brett Elspas of MommyBlogExpert & Megan Calhoun of TwitterMoms at another blogging event launching The Internet Mommy Book by Kimberley Clayton Blaine  in Santa Monica earlier this year

      Enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail (on TwitterMoms) while you meet Megan Calhoun and the rest of the members of the TwitterMoms team and get to know other TwitterMoms who are attending BlogWorld this year.

      Friday, October 15, 2010 
      5 - 7 pm
      The American Fish at the Aria Hotel
      3730 Las Vegas Boulevard
      Las Vegas
      Hosted by TwitterMoms

      More information on this mom blogging network event here

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      Students and Teachers - This is Your Big Chance to Win Up to $100,000 for Your School in Bing's Giveaway

      Additional Contest is Giving Money to Schools, Too

      Thanks to an email I received today from MomCentral, one of the mom's blogging networks I am active in,  I've learned that Bing.com is giving away a chance to win up to $100,000 for your school.  This is too good to not share it with all my readers:  Bing will be giving away over $1 million through their new Our School Needs program.
      With the current climate of Great Recession elevating the number of budget cuts in education at the national, state, and local levels, news about this contest is a God-send for any of us with school-age kids.  That's my four kids above on the first day of school of third and fifth grades a few years ago.

      Students and teachers -- elementary, middle, and high school -- are invited to submit their entry requests on behalf of their schools.  Submissions will be accepted through October 22, 2010.        To participate, K-12 students can work individually, in small groups, as a classroom, or even a whole school to prepare their entry including
      • A 500-800 Word Essay
      • 3 to 5 Photos
      • A Video, 3 minutes or less (Optional)
      If you've been inside any public school lately, for sure, you know that just about every classroom is lacking in a major kind of way.  So, I'm sure most of you students and teachers can think of something your school needs desperately.  To enter, as well as for detailed contest rules and additional information on how to pitch your school's story and to see entry examples to inspire you, visit the official contest site Bing Our School Needs.

      Special BONUS Giveaway from MomCentral
      MomCentral.com is fueling the outreach effort not only by encouraging Mommy Bloggers like me to spread the news about Bing's contest.  They're also hosting an additional giveaway offering each of five random winners a $50 donation to use at DonorsChoice.org to support their local classroom!  

      The best news is you don't have to be a student or teacher to enter this second giveaway -- anyone can submit for this contest that knows a school that needs help.  So, as a mom myself I've already entered on behalf of the public school district's Independent Study program that my four kids are attending.  Check out what I'm hoping to win for their school, or better yet, enter the related giveaway on MomCentral's site, for your own chance to win, by clicking HERE

      Be sure leave a COMMENT below this post to share the #1 thing the classroom you know about needs most!

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