Thursday, October 6, 2011

Halloween Costume Swap

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Did you know that Saturday is National Costume Swap Day?  Yes, as in not buying your child a new Halloween costume but going to a local event and just swapping with others!

If just half of the kids in America swapped Halloween costumes instead of getting new ones, we could reduce the annual landfill waste by 6,250 tons!  That's pretty significant!  (Plus think of the money you'll save not buying a new one or even buying all of the supplies to make one!)  You can click here to find a swap near you.  A lot of the events are on Saturday, but there are also a bunch that are the next weekend.


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27 comments:

  1. Ashley S.October 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    What a great idea! I have never heard of this before! I need to see if there is a one new my house for my daughter and nephew!

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  2. leslie.kiddOctober 6, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    That's such a great idea! Didn't know this took place either!

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  3. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    What a wonderful idea! I've never swapped Halloween outfits but I did borrow a skunk costume for my daughter when she was young.

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  4. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaOctober 6, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I'm a huge germ freak so I dont know haha! Maybe if it's just kids I know ;) still a great concept though and that little ketchup outfit is darling!!

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  5. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaOctober 6, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Let me also add...I am a huge germ freak but I love thrifting lol!

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  6. Stephanie @ henry happenedOctober 6, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    that ketchup outfit is totally adorable!! But I love this idea- I usually get the kiddos outfits at our school's consignment sale. Cuz I'm cheap like that :)

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  7. Darby HawleyOctober 6, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Oh my gosh these children are adorable!

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  8. KristinOctober 6, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    That is an awesome idea!!

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  9. JenniferOctober 6, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I read something about this the other day and I thought genius! I don't have kiddos but it hit me like yeah why aren't parents swapping costumes with their neighbor's and friend's kids? Makes perfect sense!

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  10. CatOctober 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    That is an awesome idea ... love seeing kids dressed up in costumes ... so cute :)

    ♥ Cat brideblu

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  11. NatalieOctober 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I've never heard of this...but sounds like a great idea!

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  12. Sam W.October 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    this is brilliant!! saving this idea for when we have little munchkins :)

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  13. colleenOctober 6, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    oh my god that packet of ketchup is too much. heck, even i would wear that!

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  14. SarahOctober 6, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Wow! What a great idea! I never even thought to do something like that, but my interest is totally sparked now. Thanks for sharing!

    - Sarah
    http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

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  15. VictoriaOctober 6, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    That is such a good idea! I wish I knew where a swap was close to me, next year you should make a HUGE list and get all the online moms involved. I would love to host one and forgo the $40 per child costumes...

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  16. henning loveOctober 6, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    i think swapping is a terrific idea. it is worn not very long and then children can swap for next year! definitely could save a lot of waste. that ketchup packet is beyond adorable

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  17. JacquelineOctober 6, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    That's crazy cool! It saves money and the environment. Thanks for sharing :)

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  18. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    omg the ketchup packet is adorrrrrable

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  19. Bravoe RunwayOctober 6, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Aww..these costumes are so adorable! I don't have kids but I certainly love the hershey's kiss one! My company is sponsoring a costume drive, I think it is a great idea to do something like this because it is worn only once!

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  20. SharstinOctober 6, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    That is such a fantastic idea, I am in Halloween costume frenzy as we speak!

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  21. JillianOctober 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Oh my goodness! Ketchup packet baby is toooo adorable! That costume is hilarious.

    I love the idea of costume swapping. Aside from the waste factor, it's beneficial for people that don't like to spend tons of money on a costume. Like me!

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  22. TeresaOctober 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    the ketchup is so unique!!! hahahahaa i want to dress up my chihuahua for halloween.. is way more fun to put a costume on children or pets than on us, right? is so funny!!!! cute post :)

    xx
    teresa
    www.trend-ish.com

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  23. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Great idea!

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  24. Bad JoanOctober 7, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Such cute ideas! Love these costumes!

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  25. AmandaOctober 8, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Oh my goodness! I literally want to borrow one of my friend's babies just so I can dress them up in this. Babies are a long way away for me, but these are just too cute!

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  26. Jamie @ charmingly ordinaryOctober 9, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Brilliant. I am all about reusing! Since having Levi, I've become way more aware of our household waste. So much so that we switched to cloth diapers early on.

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  27. Ann SmithOctober 19, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Whoah! My favorite among these child costumes is the tomato ketchup sachet! :D

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