First I am going to start with some costume ideas. As I have said in the past, I love Halloween and dressing up, but, my husband Aric is not much for getting in the spirit of things. Getting him to dress up can be a challenge. So I go with what he likes and try to keep it simple.
1) His favorite comedian of all time is Sam Kinison. His look was easy to imitate. Black shirt and pants, a long duster coat and a head scarf with skulls which was the only thing I had to buy. He loved the costume and actually uses the scarf.
2) Bluto from Animal House. Khaki shorts, messy hair, an excuse not to shave, tennis shoes, a plaid button down shirt and a black sweatshirt with COLLEGE on it. He had everything once again except for the sweatshirt which I bought and was very inexpensive and then ironed on the lettering. He still wears the shirt also. You could also add in a bottle of Jack for a prop too!
3) Carl from Caddyshack (Bill Murray) Galoshes or old boots (not laced up), khaki pants rolled up to the knee, an old t-shirt and fishing style hat with a camouflage pattern. The t-shirt was one that was worn out anyways, so I took green and brown paint and rubbed it on it to look like grass and dirt stains. Again, I only had one thing to purchase, the hat. Now, my husband doesn't wear it, but it is in the costume bin just in case.
The key to a good costume is feeling comfortable in it and these three examples are definitely things that he felt great in and he actually had fun! Think of favorite movie characters, musicians and he should get into it.
Mini project for the day is this little plaque that I am giving my niece Kyra for Christmas. Personalized things are always appreciated especially for kids. 
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