by Melissa Willets posted in Life

I was horrified last night as I scrolled online to find a potential Halloween costume for each of my three girls. Many of the outfits already looked a little, well, risqué, even for kids as young as 6. Googling "rainbow unicorn costume" turned out some doozies; shoulder cut-outs, and short, short skirts. Even some animal costumes managed to skimp on fabric and turn a cute idea, into a shudder-worthy one.
That's why I love these DIY-Halloween costumes, created for Smarties candy. All of the ideas are based on historical "smarties" who changed the world with their brains and talent! These are outfits that inspire kids to be great, instead of teaching them that they have to show skin to get somewhere in life. Ugh! From Frida Kahlo to Neil Armstrong, each costume pays homage to a bright mind whose name will never be forgotten.

How adorable are those eyebrows on little Frida"
You can find instructions for how to create each costume on the Smarties? website. Most costumes require about 5 - 10 items to create, and the items are pretty reasonable; like an iron, a plain black dress, tights, double-sided tape, and props you likely have around the house already, or can easily get your hands on.
For example, to turn your little one into animal-loving Jane Goodall, you can use any combination of khaki clothing; shorts and a shirt, a jumper, or even a khaki dress, and just have her carry around binoculars and a stuffed m...