The UnCreative Mama

Although I consider myself creative in some ways, dressing & costumes is not one of my strong points. Before I had kids, I posted about being a Halloween Grinch - I really disliked the holiday. I do not like dressing up in costume or theme at all. I know, some of you are thinking I am no fun but I feel silly and uncreative in this department. Maybe if I were good at putting together a fabulous outfit I'd enjoy it more, but since I never dress up - it's unlikely.

However, now that I have kids I think it's fun to dress them up in adorable costumes and make yummy treats for friends. I have already pinned some ideas on Pinterest of things I'll be making for the teachers at daycare and some of my co-workers but I am totally stuck on a costume idea for Addison. (For now, Ava is getting a hand-me-down ladybug costume from her sister) This is one of those times I desperately wish I could sew. Last year, I bought Addison's adorable bumblebee costume from Gymboree.

It was cute and unlike many store bought costumes, I didn't think it looked tacky. This year, all of the store bought costumes I can find are cheap looking, except for Pottery Barn but those look really hot - in Florida the past 2 Halloweens have been very warm. Plus, she's at an age where she might have an opinion about what she wants to be. I thought Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz would be adorable but I can't make that and she doesn't know who it is. Right now, I am leaning towards Minnie Mouse (they a cute version on ebay that's not tacky looking) - does anyone have any other ideas for this uncreative mama? I realize it's not even September 1, but I have to get on this early so we don't get stuck without a plan!