When it comes to trunk-or-treating, I'll admit it, my car is the LAME-O-trunk. I typically fling a bag of assorted candy (if I'm lucky) into the back of my car and call it a day. You might even catch me stretching bits of fake spiderwebs around the back, but I'm only good for about five minutes with that ridiculous stuff. This Halloween car-hopping tradition is a new one for me — and one that's taken a bit of time for me to embrace. That's why this year will be different! I have vowed to up my trunk decorating game and get into the spirit for my kiddos. And while I might not go as far as some of these awesome ideas straight from Instagram, they're certainly really great ways to get some inspiration.
— Additional reporting by Murphy Moroney
Here's another fantastic use of pool noodles.
This Curious George trunk will have definitely get little trick-or-treaters curious!
Step into the crazy world of another Alice in Wonderland trunk.
Check out that fabulous white pumpkin!
There's no reason to decorate just the trunk when you can have a full-blown display.
This is like, totally tubular.
From the Lion to the sign to the pendants, this trunk might get best in show.
When all else fails, just stuff your trunk with candy, and you won't go wrong.
Because why not show your Mexican pride!
Grab your horse (or two) and turn your trunk into your ranch.
A couple of plastic tablecloths and you too can create your own Minion trunk.
This is the story of a bug turned shark.
This is just too good.
What pretty lashes you have!
Little Red Riding Hood costumes never get old, and even better when it's done trunk or treat style.
It wouldn't be Halloween without a gravestone or three.
This is one jail cell where people actually want to get close.
This could be the happiest trunk on earth.
Talk about sparkles — there's no way you'd miss this Wonder Woman trunk.
Nothing says Halloween like a skeleton in a trunk.
A mask might make it scarier for the little ones, but the big kids will love it.
This trunk knows what's "up."
No need to hold back when it comes to a Fall theme.
If you don't feel like dressing up, you could totally just use the space idea with the planets. Very cute.
String a few bandanas together and blow up a cute inflatable cactus to get this desert-inspired look.
Make a friendly monster mouth from balloons and boas so even your littlest trick-or-treater won't get spooked.
Put all those old stuffed animals lying around the house to good use.
Cobwebs and ghouls means you can only take candy if you dare.
Go the playful gumball route by DIY-ing a candy dispenser using cardboard, balloons, and an industrial-sized plastic bag.
