The Halloween season is upon us, so it’s time to start thinking about costumes and festivities. Over the past few years, Halloween has become increasingly popular with adults as well as children. In fact, according to the National Retail Foundation, four out of five Americans plan to partake in some type of Halloween festivity.
Of course, one of the most important parts of Halloween is the costume. People spend more money on costumes each year because they want to stand out from the crowd and be creative. Unfortunately, this can be quite expensive.
If you’re considering spending a lot on your costume this year, think again! Here are five tips for saving at Halloween:
1. Use what you have
Do you have a box full of old clothes and costumes? Sift through them first before buying something new. You may find a costume that only needs a few minor alterations or accessories to make it perfect.
2. Make your own costume
Costumes can be expensive when bought new in a store, but making one yourself doesn’t have to be! Use items from around your house to create the perfect DIY costume while saving money and being creative. If you’re not sure where to start, try browsing Pinterest or Google for inspiration.
3. Shop around
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– Halloween is fast approaching, and with it comes the annual traditions of dressing up in costume and attending parties. The day after Halloween is a big shopping day for candy, holiday decorations, costumes and other fall and winter merchandise. If you are planning on celebrating the holiday this year, there are plenty of ways to save money on costumes and festivities.
– 1. Think outside the box when it comes to costumes. I’ve seen some pretty creative costumes over the years, like a group of kids that went trick-or-treating dressed as items from the grocery store: one kid was a loaf of bread by wearing a brown pillow case; another wore a can around their waist; one was a box of cereal with a giant cereal box around them; etc. If you have young children, think about dressing them up as two things at once. For example, my 2-year-old son will be going as “hot dog” this year (a wiener dog). The costume is just an orange shirt with brown stripes that say “wiener” on them, but he will also wear a hot dog bun that goes over his head – so we get two costumes out of one! Look around your house for inspiration on what you can use
Halloween is a great time to get creative and have fun with your family. But it doesn’t have to be an expensive holiday. Here are a few tips for saving during this spooky season:
– Buy costumes at thrift stores.
– Make your own costumes and decorations.
– Plan a party that avoids candy and other treats.
– Don’t feel like you have to go to every party you’re invited to.
– Don’t buy more than you need of anything.
1. Shop Sales & Clearance
First, try to shop the sales and clearance racks at your local stores. You might be surprised what you can find. I have often found costumes on sale after Halloween for next year.
Price matching is another great way to save money at Halloween time. If you find a better deal at another store, take their price match policy to your advantage.
2. Visit Thrift Stores
I love thrift stores for costumes because you can find some really unique pieces and create something amazing for a fraction of the price of a store-bought costume. Searching through clothing racks can spark your imagination and encourage you to get creative with your costume ideas.
3. Make Your Own Costume
If you are crafty and like to sew, making your own costume is another great way to save money while having fun at the same time! If you’re not crafty, ask a friend or family member if they would help you make one. You could even make it a fun craft party! There are also many tutorials online that can help you along the way.
4. Host A Costume Swap Party
If costuming isn’t your thing, hosting a costume swap party is a great idea! Ask guests to
With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s easy to get caught up in the festive spirit and spend a little too much on costumes, parties and decorations. But, before you go crazy with the spending, remember that Halloween is just one day of the year.
Here are five tips for how to save money this Halloween:
1. Plan ahead as much as possible.
With any holiday, planning ahead can help save money. And with Halloween; you want to plan for everything from your costume to food and beverages for any parties.
2. Use what you have around the house for your costume.
This tip may not sound like fun, but it can be a big saver because most people already have the materials needed in their closet at home. If you have an idea of what you would like to dress up as, it’s worth looking around your closet or even your parent’s closet to see if they have anything that could be used as part of your costume.
3. Look for sales on costumes and decorations.
If you don’t have time to plan ahead, this tip is crucial because there are always sales and deals on costumes and decorations during the last few weeks leading up to Halloween. Just make sure that when you
With Halloween less than a week away, you may already have your costumes planned and purchased. But if you haven’t finalized your plans this year, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite tips for saving on the spookiest and sweetest holiday of the year.
1. Be Unique – Be unique with your costume and save money at the same time! Instead of buying a costume, look in your own closet, search thrift stores, or browse garage sales for items to build a costume around. You might also be surprised at what you find at dollar stores. If you do buy a costume, stay away from licensed characters which can cost up to $50 and will likely only get worn once or twice.
2. DIY Decorations – You don’t need to spend a lot of money on decorations when it comes to Halloween. Use old white bed sheets to create ghosts that hang from trees or make giant spiders out of trash bags and pipe cleaners. You can also find lots of great ideas on Pinterest for making your own décor.
3. Boo Your Neighbors – Instead of spending money on candy, why not participate in a local tradition known as “Booing”? Families leave goodie bags on their neighbors
In my opinion, the best time to start planning your costume is as soon as possible (especially if you have a significant other who may also require a costume). Waiting until the last-minute not only leads to crowds and more expensive prices, but it also doesn’t leave much time for creative thinking.
The first step is to look at your closet. You’d be surprised the number of times I’ve seen something in my closet and thought, “Oh yeah! I can wear that for Halloween!” For example, I had a black dress and black headband that turned me into Wednesday Addams. My boyfriend was Gomez Addams.
If your closet doesn’t provide any inspiration, then it’s time to hit up local thrift stores. Thrift stores are great because they’re inexpensive and offer an assortment of random items which can be paired together for a unique costume.
If you don’t have luck at the thrift store, then go online! There are tons of websites where you can buy costumes relatively cheap. Amazon is one of my favorites, because not only do they sell costumes, but they also sell masks, accessories, etc., and you can get free shipping with Amazon Prime (which I have).
My final tip is to attend Halloween parties early in the