Creative Costumes for Two or More

By Kendeyl Johansen

As busy parents of multiples it's hard enough to think sometimes, let alone come up with fun costume ideas. This year the pressure is off. Choose from the easy, inexpensive and fun costumes below.

Multiple little ones (and teens, too) are adorable creatures as Thing 1 and Thing 2, and this costume takes only minutes to make.

You'll need:

• 2 red sweat suits
• 2 squares of white felt
• White thread and needle (optional)
• Black, stick-on letters
• Blue-colored hair spray

Cut out two circular patches from the white felt. Write the names "Thing 1" and "Thing 2" onto the patches with the stick-on letters. Tack the white patches onto the sweatshirts using the needle and thread for easy removal later. Or buy stick-on felt and stick the white patches onto the shirt. Use the hairspray for blue hair.

Hint: Nobody likes hairspray fumes. Before spraying, you'll have better luck fighting wiggles if you ask your child to pretend he's a cowboy as you tie a bandana loosely around his nose and mouth.

Our kids will never forget the events of September 11. Help twins show their patriotic side with real-life hero costumes. They can dress alike or choose the complimentary costumes.

For Firefighter you'll need:

• Red shirt and leggings
• Raincoat (try a discount shop)
• Tinfoil
• Felt-tip markers
• Two-sided tape
• Inexpensive firefighter hat (available at costume shops or online)

Cut out a badge from foil and have your child decorate it with markers. Stick the badge to the raincoat with tape. Dress your child in the shirt, leggings and the raincoat. Add the hat.

For Policeman/Policewoman you'll need: