10 Ways to Save on Halloween, Part 3
September 23, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Halloween, Top 10 lists, holidays, money saving idea
The National Retail Federation reports that Americans spend nearly three billion dollars on Halloween. Three billion dollars?!? :gasp:
Here are some money saving tips to help you enjoy Halloween a little cheaper.
7) Do it yourself. There are lots of costumes and decorations that you can make yourself. I like this idea because it means that your costume will be unique and not like everyone else’s. Check out this list of 50 do-it-yourself Halloween ideas.
8) Look online or in magazines for ideas. Sometimes I have a hard time getting creative but it’s easier with the help of others. Some of the sites I like visiting for ideas are Family Fun, Better Homes and Gardens, and Martha Stewart. Family Fun has over 100 costume ideas for kids.
9) Buy fall decorations rather than ones specifically for Halloween. Pumpkins, gourds, leaves, scarecrows, and such can be used for both holidays.
10) Use coupons from craft stores. Some craft stores have a weekly coupon for 40-50% off one item. You can use these coupons to get decorations, craft supplies, and costume accessories.
What ways do you save on Halloween?
Stay tuned for more Halloween tips, including ways to save on candy and photo taking tips. Please check out 10 ways to save on Halloween, Part 1 and Part 2.
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These are all wonderful ideas. We also have a lot of no or low cost Halloween resources for parents, teachers and others on http://www.GreenHalloween.org. If you click on the “get started” page, you’ll find the downloadables.