Halloween Contest: Costume Fails!

As part of a Pebbles costume, Karen Edelman added a real Nylabone dog bone to daughter Anya's hair, who was 3 at the time. Every time she rang the doorbell and a dog came to the door, the dogs started sniffing her head and tried to take the bone. 

Have you ever seen something on Pinterest – a recipe, hairstyle, DIY home décor idea – and think I can do that! – only for it to turn out much less picture-worthy than you’d hoped? Many enthusiastic parents have shared that attitude – and outcome – when it comes to Halloween costumes. Just check out some of the hilarious results in this month’s Back Porch story.

If you’ve ever been in this boat, share your hilarious Halloween fails with us now for a chance to win $50 to Halloween Express. Just email a pic and description (what the costume was supposed to be and what it actually looked like to friends and neighbors) to us at [email protected]. Submit your photo by Oct. 7, midnight, to enter the contest.

We’ll share the submissions on our Facebook page and ask readers to vote by liking their favorite fail. The winner will be announced by Oct. 12, 12 p.m., giving you plenty of time to make sure this year’s costume is ghostly - in a good way.  

Enter now by emailing [email protected] and make your Halloween costume-hunting easier than ever.