Something I have loved the most about being a mommy is getting to be involved in all of the Pickle’s holiday fun. And while I’m not a fan of the ghosts and ghouls, I have discovered that Halloween is one of my favorite children’s holidays.
When else can I create a totally imperfect outfit and still get rave reviews, adoration by my Sweet P, and loads of candy in payment?
Halloween is a dream! The past two years I have loved coming up with a costume that matches her personality. Getting creative. And seeing a final product come together. And let’s face it, you could put a paper bag on a toddler and it would be adorable.
So here is our Halloween costume this year. I call it, “Inspired by Strawberry Shortcake”. Mostly because it’s not perfect. It’s not like the store-bought ones. I’ve never seen Strawberry wear chevrons. But it was inexpensive. It was a blast to create. And it was, for the most part, pretty easy to make once I got going. Continue reading
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