Avoid the Fear of Busting Your Budget This Halloween?

Answer 1

Cheap Halloween costumes can be just as fun as expensive ones. There are several ways to save money on Halloween costumes. With a little creativity and a drive to be frugal, you can scare some sense into your friends and family and save some cents while doing so.

The first tip is to borrow a costume. Many people have a stash of costumes from past Halloween celebrations. You may be able to borrow an elaborate costume that someone does not want to wear again. Someone with a costume like that may be very happy to share and get more use out of something they spent a lot of money or time on.

The next tip is to make a costume. For example, if you want to be a jack-o-lantern, you could purchase an orange lawn garbage bag used for collecting leaves that has a jack-o-lantern printed on it. Cut out a hole for each arm and one on the bottom for your waist. The top and bottom can be cinched with some string and crumpled paper can be used to stuff the pumpkin. Thrift stores are a great place to find basic pieces to use when making your own costume.

The final tip is to stock up on clearance items after Halloween to use in the future. You may not want to buy a child�s costume related to the year�s hottest movie, as the character may not be very popular the following year. Also, a child may not fit into the costume if you are guessing on the size. He or she may refuse to wear that particular costume, too. Clearance items such as a witch�s hat or devil horns are staples to a stash of costumes. Store your bargain items in an organized fashion so they are easily found the following year.

Cheap Halloween costumes are the way to go. Start a competition among friends to see who can spend the least on the coolest costume. Enjoy Halloween knowing there will not be a scary credit card bill after the holiday.