Sneak Peek: Handy Manny Halloween Costume

I decided awhile ago that Luke would be Handy Manny for Halloween. This is probably the last time I'll have a say in the matter. I'm guessing next year Luke will have his own opinions.

Here's what Manny looks like if you're not familiar.

I looked around online and came up with this $30 atrocity:

Looks like it would burst into flames if it came anywhere near a heat source.

So I decided instead to take an easy (and inexpensive) DIY approach.

You didn't think you'd be seeing a picture of the kid wearing the costume, did you? Not for a few more weeks.
Green T-shirt embroidered by my Mom (thanks, Mom!), jeans, and boots

A red-and-white toddler trucker hat took some time to find online. I finally found the perfect one at Little Fit. (The company calls this hat "The Manny." Pretty clever.)

I knew Luke wouldn't tolerate a tool belt, so I went with a tool box instead. I figure he can use this to collect his candy. I searched for a small unfinished tool box without any luck (nothing at Michaels, Wal-Mart, or Lowe's; Hobby Lobby had one with hearts cut out on the sides). I found this kit online that would work well. Instead, I enlisted our neighbor to put together a little tool box for Luke. I spray-painted it red, painted wooden letters (from Hobby Lobby) white, and glued them to the box with E6000.

That's it! Pretty simple. Just 18 days until trick-or-treat!