FIVE INNOVATIVE COSTUMES FOR MOM

- Bunmi Zalob, Tastybaby Online Networking

- Renee Gannon, Assistant Website Editor

Hey Moms!  When's the last time YOU dressed up in a costume for Halloween?  With all the effort put into your own children's costumes it's no surprise that you would forget to get one for yourself.  Feel like you don't have the time or energy to come-up with a costume?  Well, no sweat! Tastybaby has created five simple costume ideas that taylor to the every-day Mom.  There's no need to dress up as something elaborate, just follow these simple steps and dress up like the true Mom you are!

Pregnant Mom
 
Depending on your level of “pregnancy”, place a bowling ball, basketball, or extra-large exercise ball underneath an empire-waist dress. Wear comfortable, flats and leggings. Carry a large Tastybaby eco-tote packed to the brim with crunchy snacks including but not limited too: pita chips, baked potato chips, candy corn, kettle corn, etc. For theatrics, emit a low growl if anyone comes within 6 inches of your snack bag.

In one hand hold a copy of "What to Expect When You're Expecting." Ask every third person if they have a great pediatrician to recommend. Tell every fourth person how long it has been since your last martini and sushi plate. If they happen to be enjoying a martini or sushi plate stare them down until walk away.

Waddling is fine, but don't overdo it if there are actual pregnancy women in the vicinity (Tastybaby is not liable for any bodily harm you may incur).

Across your "belly" be sure to affix a piece of paper that clearly states "Touch and Die."

Perfect Mom

Carefully iron and starch a sweater set (preferably in a pastel hue). Wear with a pleated knee-length skirt, heels and pearls. Using biodegradable salon products, gracefully sweep your hair into a high ponytail. Spritz on Chanel #5. Under one arm carry growth and development charts for each of your children. In the other, your list a list of at least 15 non-profit organizations that you chair, co-chair, or volunteer with. Paste list to chest. While Trick-or-Treating, be sure to effortlessly multitask and complete your taxes, balance your checkbook, finish your holiday shopping, and plan your 2009 dinner menu by the night's end. Watch back at all times.

The New Infant Mom

 To achieve this look find a nice spit-up rag and attach it to your shoulder. Under one arm carry a breast pump, in the other a diaper bag the size of a small country. Mix gray and flesh colored paint to achieve the illusion of dark circles underneath your eyes. Push a mammoth stroller and walk with a slightly frazzled gait. Attire may vary but anything tight or constricting is not advised. You’ve got it!

Soccer Mom

Fix a large cardboard cut-out of a mini-van and envelop it around yourself so that you are essentially "inside" it.  Make sure to attach at least 2 different types and sizes of soccer balls to your body and/or your mini van. Wear a team jersey to show support for your children's team and make sure to include pom-poms.  Walk around screaming and cheering "Go team! Score a goal! WIN WIN WIN!" Six-pack of electrolyte juice optional.

Busy Mom on the Edge

All this look takes is a Blackberry and an expression in your eyes that can only be described as "the look" (you know the one).

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