At our house it was always called the costume box. It was actually this really large chest that all of our old Halloween costumes and accessories found their way into year after year when Halloween was over. No, this wasn’t a storage methodology—it was actually a very well used trunk filled with things we used for dressing up and playtime all year round. If you have kids, you probably already know this, children’s Halloween costumes are not just for Halloween anymore.
Imaginative playtime, pretend and dress up will always be some of kid’s favorite past times. Wearing costumes gives kids the opportunity to pretend to be various characters from TV and the movies, as well as to experience adult roles that they may see during daily living. Believe it or not, playing dress up is a great way for kids to deal with the stresses of every day life, plus it’s a wonderful opportunity to use their growing imaginations.
As the first signs of fall appear, now is a great time to start thinking about some great dress up ideas for your kids, for Halloween of course, but also just for fun and for play. Some of the summer’s hottest movies have provided great characters that probably have inspired you, such as those from Pirates of the Caribbean, Captain America, Harry Potter and the Green Lantern.
Take full advantage of the many hours of fun that a costume can provide for a child, from animals to many various occupations. Your child will enjoy recreating many of these exciting roles and having numerous imaginative adventures.
With the unofficial end of summer now behind us, our thoughts naturally turn to autumn and all the simple pleasures that it brings with it. The kids are back in school and soon will be settled nicely into a more structured routine. The days are getting shorter and as they go by, the crisp fall air begins to replace the thick heat of summertime. Soon Halloween will be here, and your kids undoubtedly have noticed the stores filling up with fall merchandise. Costumes are a must have for Halloween, but kids love to dress up in costumes anytime. Costumes are great for any imaginative playtime. Here’s our list of our favorite characters that your kids are going to want to have for their dress up collection. Of course, they make 
Even though we’ve all seen it coming, the end of summer always seems to happen a lot faster than most of us would like it to. Labor Day Weekend is here and with it comes the unofficial farewell to the lazy days of summer. The slower pace, as well as the longer dog days is usually a much-needed break for most of us that we look forward to all year. Still, it’s always a bit sad to see summertime end. As you look back on the fun you’ve had over the past few months, this is also a great time to embrace what lies ahead. Even though it is hard to believe another great summer has come to a close, there is still so much to look forward to as well.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so they say. With fall and Halloween just around the corner the kids are going back to school. Although your summer has undoubtedly been wonderful, all good things must come to an end. As summer begins to wind down and you start to make plans to send your kids back to school, here are 10 mom-tested tips to help ease the transition from the lazy days of summer back into the structure and routine of the school year. 