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Do-it-yourself Halloween costume ideas

reader Michelle Nickerson of Greenlawn made an Indian

reader Michelle Nickerson of Greenlawn made an Indian costume for daughter Casey when she was 3 1/2 and a cowboy costume for her son, Ryan, when he was 1 1/2.

Most people will agree, coming up with costume ideas for Halloween is one of the best parts of the holiday. And many people enjoy creating and designing costumes for their kids, rather than buying them.

Growing up, my super-savvy mom used to make things for us to wear each year. One year, my sister Carrie was a gift box. My mom cut holes in a box for her head, arms, and legs, and then wrapped...

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