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Halloween Costume Ideas and Recipes

Halloween is the time of year when we can express our inner child, be somebody else, and get a bit creative with our food decorations.

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Halloween Costumes

My son loved superheroes. And I love homemade costumes as they are much more creative and cuter than their store-bought counterparts. So, each year I had the fun task of making him a new costume of a different guardian of the galaxy. The hardest part was figuring out the best way to make each component. Hopefully, my trial and error will help save you a lot of time.

Making our own non-toxic costume makeup was also a lot of fun.

Halloween Recipes

I also love making fun Halloween food. I especially love trying to make healthier alternatives to the usual candy treats.

Whether it be silly and fun or creepy and spooky, any food that isn’t highly processed is less scary than the usual holiday fare. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy my ideas and will be able to make them your own.

From fun homemade costumes to spooky recipes, you’ll find all of my favorite Halloween themed posts here…

Closeup of pumpkin spice soap with the words "pumpkin spice soap" pressed into the front bar.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Soap

November 13, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Impressive looking, but simple enough for beginners, this super-easy pumpkin spice soap combines pumpkin puree and goat milk with fall spices, making …

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A variety of homemade holiday lick-and-stick stamps- some for Halloween, some for Valentine's Day, and some for Christmas. Some have been stuck to envelopes.

Fun to Make Holiday Gelatin Postage Stamps (Lick and Stick)

January 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Kids love making these holiday postage stamps using a homemade gelatin glue. They’re so impressed that they can make their own lick-and-stick …

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Halloween chicken nuggets shaped like ghosts, pumpkins, and bats, decorated with BBQ sauce and served with sweet potato fries.

Halloween Chicken Nuggets (Grain free and “Regular” Nuggets)

October 27, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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If you have some Halloween inspired cookie cutters, you don’t have to use them for cookies! You can use them to make some super cute Halloween …

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A homemade Captain America shield next to homemade boots and homemade costume

How to Make a Captain America Shield

October 25, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making a superhero costume couldn’t be complete without the right props! Find out how to make a Captain America shield easily by repurposing …

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Easy Homemade Superhero Costume: Batman & Superman

October 23, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Need a last-minute Halloween costume, or just want to make an easy superhero costume? These homemade batman and superman costumes can be whipped up in …

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Homemade Captain America Boots made from duct tape on a homemade Captain America shield

DIY Superhero Boots (Two Methods)

October 21, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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No homemade superhero costume would be complete without some DIY superhero boots. I’ll show you two quick and easy methods to make costume boots …

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DIY Trick or Treat Bag

October 16, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Upcycle an old t-shirt into a DIY trick or treat bag in a matter of minutes and then let the kids help decorate it with homemade craft foam stamps. …

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Creepy Halloween Food: Make a Prosciutto Face

October 15, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A healthier alternative to sugar-laden treats, this creepy prosciutto face is a fun addition to any Halloween party food lineup. Years ago, I went to …

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DIY Halloween Makeup (Homemade Costume Makeup)

October 14, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Avoid the toxic chemicals in store-bought Halloween makeup by making your own homemade costume makeup. It’s a fun project that can be customized …

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Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Red Peppers and Caramelized Onions

October 11, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Roasted red peppers and caramelized onions meld together and provide the flavor punch to this savory roasted pumpkin soup recipe, perfect for warming …

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How to Make Pumpkin Puree (Canned Pumpkin Substitute)

October 8, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Why use canned pumpkin when it’s super easy to make a homemade pumpkin puree as a healthier, tastier canned pumpkin substitute? Why Make …

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Not-So-Scary Halloween Food Ideas for Kids

October 6, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Ditch the processed candy this Halloween with these fun Halloween inspired food ideas for kids.  I have always loved Halloween and Halloween …

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DIY Thor Costume

October 9, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With a bit of hot glue, craft foam, felt, and paint, you can whip out this fun DIY Thor costume complete with a homemade hammer, vambraces, and …

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Homemade Captain America Costume

October 21, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With some simple sewing, you can make a Captain America costume that is super cute from recycled t-shirts.  Lately, my son has been obsessed with …

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Looking for a fun side dish that's quick and easy to make, and healthier than regular french fries? These baked pumpkin fries are one of our family favorites.

Paleo Baked Pumpkin Fries

October 14, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a fun side dish that’s quick and easy to make, and healthier than regular french fries? These baked pumpkin fries are one of our …

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Fun for kids of all ages, learn how to make healthy gummy worms or gummy leeches, even if you don't have any candy molds. #thethingswellmake #miy #gummies #gummyworms #gelatin #gummytreats #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #healthysnacks #halloween #halloweenrecipes #halloweenfood #healthykidssnack #snack #kidssnacks

Healthy Halloween: Eerie Gummy Leeches! (And Gummy Worms!)

October 21, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun for kids of all ages, learn how to make healthy gummy worms or gummy leeches, even if you don’t have any candy molds. This post has been in …

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Looking for a healthier Halloween treat? Learn how to make gummy eyeballs, paleo style, using real food (not so spooky) ingredients. #gummy #eyeballs #Halloween #spooky

Healthy Halloween: How to Make Gummy Eyeballs

October 4, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a healthier Halloween treat? Learn how to make gummy eyeballs, paleo style, using real food (not so spooky) ingredients. Being a summer …

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