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Get excited! It’s time to get your pumpkin spice on!

As soon as the kids go back to school, we get into gear for fall, and fall means Halloween!

But in all the craziness of hayrides and pumpkin picking and raking leaves, who has time to figure out costumes? So, we put together a list of our favorites for every member of your family and a few extras.

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Costumes for Babies

Baby Jack: Want some incredible for your baby’s first Halloween? It doesn’t get much better than Jack Jack from The Incredibles. You can also make it a family affair and do the entire Incredible family.Disguise Baby Boys' Baby Jack Deluxe Infant Costume, Red/Black, 12-18 Months

Rainbow FishThis colorful and cuddly costume will keep your little one warm if it’s a cold Halloween but still catch everyone’s eye!

Princess Paradise LambStop with the cuteness. This costume is perfection for any little lamb in your life.

Princess Paradise Laura the Lamb Toddler Costume

Kids

Dreamy Unicorn: What little girl hasn’t dreamed about being a beautiful unicorn? Give her that chance with this sweet costume she can wear any day of the year!

Unicorn Costume for Girls Dress Up Clothes for Little Girls Rainbow Unicorn Tutu with Headband Birthday Gift

DinosaurGot a dino lover in your house? We love this costume because it has the look of a real reptile without covering the entire head. Also available in triceratops.

Animal Onesies: kids of all ages LOVE these costumes they also can wear as pajamas. Our favorite is the panda, but there are so many options to choose from.

NEWCOSPLAY Unisex Children Cute Panda Pyjamas Halloween Costume (5-Height 41-46", Kung fu)

 

Eleven or Dustin: Got a Stranger Things fan in your big kid? These are perfect.

Rubie's 700032_L Stranger Things Child's Season 1 Eleven Dress, Large                            

  Rubie's Stranger Things Dustin Hat, Multicolor, One Size

 

 Rey or Star Wars RebelIs your child one with the Force? Than these costumes may be a good option. 

Star Wars Rey Costume for Kids The Last Jedi Size 11/12

 

Rubie's Star Wars Rebels Deluxe Ezra Costume, Child Medium

Best Costumes for Mom & Dad

We know a lot of parents don’t love dressing up, but your kids love it when you do! Check out these simple but awesome costumes!

Chef & Lobster                                                                             


Master Chef & Maine Lobster Costume - ST
               

  Peanut Butter & Jelly                                

       FunWorld Peanut Butter And Jelly Set, Tan/Purple, One Size

 

Soap & Loofah Bubbles                                              

Soap Loofah Bubbles Adult Costume Set                           

Matching Skeleton Maternity Shirts      

               
 

Skeleton Maternity Halloween Couple Matching Shirts Pregnancy Tees X-Ray Skeleton T-Shirt... Men Medium - Women Large

And Don’t Forget Your Pet    

Lion Mane for your pooch: I mean, seriously???? Does it get any better than this?

CPPSLEE Halloween Lion Mane Wig Costume - Make Your Dog Lion King - Adjustable Washable Comfortable Fancy Lion Hair Dog Clothes Dress for Halloween (Brown, with Tail & Ear)  

         

 

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