You can make a cheap mascot costume using foam, leaving holes for the eyes, mouth, and nose. You can also make them out of plenty of fabric for a more defined look.
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The websites Uproxx, Glamour, Petticoat Lane and Haunted in Hillsboro have multiple pages and lists dedicated to costume ideas for those who are on a budget.
If you want a cheap, used Minnie Mouse costume, I would suggest Ebay. Amazon.com and a local costume store are not bad ideas to check out as well. Good luck!
If you want costume ideas then the best place for that would be online on some Halloween websites. You can also just go to a website that has Audrey Hepburn costume ideas on their as well.
There are many peacock costume ideas for children. peacockcostume.com/ and www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com or www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=peacock+costume
There is a whole website devoted to flapper costumes. You should check it out here http://www.flappercostumes.com/. You can get tons of ideas for your own costume by studying their's.
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Some cheap and fun ideas for a housewarming gift would be something you make on your own. Maybe consider making a vase or a card.
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You can get good 80's costume ideas on the following site: http://liketotally80s.com/80s-party-idea.html. They have great ideas!
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