If you know me, then you know how much I live for coming up with creative Halloween costume ideas for my daughter and me to recreate each year! Halloween is hands down one of my absolute favorite holidays right up there with Persian New Year, Christmas, and mine and Mahara's birthdays (yes, I totally count our birthdays as holidays lol).

I've always been obsessed with transforming into characters that most people wouldn't think to dress up as. I love the feeling of being unique, and there’s something special about connecting over a character and sharing the story behind why we chose them. Not to mention, I’m all about the element of surprise and that little bit of shock value. ;-)

I’ve put together a collection of the costumes my baby girl and I have worn over the years, whether you're looking to recreate them, or just need a little inspiration for your own fun and one-of-a-kind looks!

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Below is a breakdown of items placed on a Haftsin or Haftseen (Haft = 7 and seen = S's - Persian New Year spread w/ 7 symbolic items of your choosing that start with an S) & their symbolism:

Here are a few reminders that have helped me during different times in my life. We all go through moments when we could use a little encouragement or perspective. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple reminder to get back on track and remember what truly matters. Read through them, and feel free to print them out for those days when you need to remember your strength and value.