Last-minute kids' Halloween costume ideas

Some mixing and matching is all you need to pull together a dashing last-minute Halloween costume for your kids. By Sonja Marks

Come trick-or-treating time, why does it seem that there is no middle ground between McCall's patterns and the "seasonal" aisle at the drugstore? In fact, there is. It's called the broom closet, the garage, or maybe even the junk drawer. (Matching Halloween costume ideas for kids and parents)

Cat Burglar

Black top and tights + mask + handfuls of costume jewelry

Cheerleader

Tank top and pleated skirt + electrical tape + mop heads

Cotton Candy

Pink onesie + cotton batting + pink water-based spray paint

Conductor

Striped hat + overalls + bandanna

Zookeeper

Plastic pith Helmet + khaki duds + favorite stuffed animal

Check out cookiemag.com for more kids' Halloween ideas.

image via www.spirithalloween.com

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