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Oct 2 · 1 min readBy Cool Mom Team

Some Not-So-Spooky Fun this Halloween

How can Build-A-Bear be used for Halloween costumes? Let kids create a spooky Build-A-Bear sidekick to incorporate into their costume, which can help the costume be enjoyed beyond Halloween.

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Spooky Halloween Cocktail Recipe Collection
A set of curated cocktail recipes or bottled drink kits for adults—perfect as a hostess gift for Halloween parties.
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Alien Slime test tube
Related: 15 of the best free printables for Halloween. Halloween Slime to buy: With its little plastic alien visitor hiding inside each colorful slime-filled vial in the Alien Slime test tube we found on Amazon, this is one tricky treat that kids will love to receive. Reviews mention that the tube i
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R2-D2 Halloween Costume for Kids
A playful R2-D2 themed costume for babies or kids — a fun, recognizable outfit for Halloween or dress-up that appeals to young Star Wars fans.
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DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Trick-or-Treat Bag Kit (project guide)
A glow-in-the-dark trick-or-treat bag or pattern kit makes a fun, practical Halloween gift for kids who want a spooky, light-up candy carrier.
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Studio Ghibli Pumpkin Carving Templates (set of 9, )
A bundle of nine printable Studio Ghibli–inspired pumpkin stencils including Totoro, CatBus, Soot Sprites and more—perfect for fans of Miyazaki.
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