Like pretty much every other family in America, we love
celebrating Halloween. We’re not the family that basically turns their house
into the entire Halloween section at Target (although we lived across from them
in Georgia), and my husband and I don’t go out drinking all night while trying
to make sure our nipple pasties don't sweat off. Instead we put up fake spider webs and
a few dollar store decorations, then have mixed feelings about a much-needed
thunderstorm in Tucson. (Come on nature, we just
put up those spider webs.) We also happen to rock the DIY couple’s costume
scene.
You know, the scene that shows up at the elementary school’s
fall festival in full costume.
Last year I rocked it solo in my Pikachu onesie while my
husband sported a lively ensemble of camo and then some more camo on his
deployment. I wanted to make sure we both got to enjoy fun Halloween costumes
this year, but you know how financial disasters tend to strike all at once? And
then keep striking? Our budget was looking pretty grim as we headed into October.
There wasn’t a lot of wiggle room, but we budgeted $30 and picked one of the best character couples to dress up as: Bob and
Linda Belcher.
Not familiar with Bob’sBurgers? Then jump onto Netflix right now and start catching up. Bob and
Linda are the owners of Bob’s Burgers, a fictional burger restaurant that they
run with the help of their 3 kids.
Ironically, neither of our own two kids were
willing to help us out by doing a family costume, and refused to dress up as
any of the Belcher kids.
Making the Costumes
Next, we hit up Amazon. Because everything wonderful that
can be delivered for free within two days lives on Amazon. Ultimately we found
a Linda-style apron for a little over $8.50, an apron with a pen-pocket like Bob’s
for around $5, and a long-sleeve red shirt for just under $13. We spent a
little more on the shirt because it’s something I can wear in the future. You know, when we get our two days of winter in the desert.
The grand total? $26.53, squeaking in under budget!
Going all out for costumes can be a lot of fun, and there
are even times and places when doing so is expected, but Halloween is just about
having fun. Perfect costumes? Fuck that, I want to put gas in my van and have some money leftover to snag a bottle of wine. A DIY couple's costume can be great without costing half of a paycheck.
Do you still dress up for Halloween? And what's your favorite costume you've ever worn? Drop a comment and let me know!
