How Do You Make Homemade Teen Halloween Costumes?
Teens can be especially hard to dress for Halloween. They are trying to define themselves and their personalities, they don’t want to get made fun of for having a “lame” costume. They may turn down every suggestion that you, as a parent, give them. This can be a big problem, especially if your budget doesn’t include money for a pre-made, trendy Halloween costume. The best way to deal with your teenager and help him or her come up with a successful costume is to help them go through their closet and yours. Odds are, both of you have clothing you don’t wear anymore and can be made into something else. You can also dig through your arts and crafts supplies for inspiration. There are a few classic costumes that you and your teen can modernize with a few household supplies. Make a witch hat by rolling a 3-foot square of cardboard into a cone and stapling it in place. Cut the base flat with scissors. Cut a second 3-foot square piece into a circle about two feet wide. Set the cone on the cent
